Always chill before you fill; How to chill a cocktail glass!

Posted by Michelle

Want to make a cool-as-ice martini that even James Bond would be proud of? Start with the perfectly chilled cocktail glass and your guests will be deliciously reminded as to why you're the hostess-with-the mostess!

~How to Chill a Glass

Always chill before you fill. There are three ways to make a cocktail glass cold.

Put glasses in the refrigerator or freezer a couple hours before use.
Fill glasses with crushed ice just before use.
Fill the glasses with cracked ice and stir around before filling.
If refrigerator space is not available for pre-chilling, fill each glass with ice before mixing. When the drink is ready, empty the glass, shake out all the water, then pour in the drink.

~How to Frost a Glass

There are two types of "frosted" glass. For "frosted" drinks, glasses should be stored in the refrigerator or buried on shaved ice long enough to give glass a white, frosted, ice-cold look and feel. For a "sugar-frosted" glass, moisten the rim of a pre-chilled glass with a slice of lemon or lime then dip the rim into powdered sugar. For Margaritas, rub the rim of the glass with lime, invert glass, and dip in coarse salt.

*Courtesy Acats.org

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