So it¡¯s quasi-prohibition time once more in much of the country. Drink all you like, says the government, as long as it¡¯s at home. Well, if ever there was a time to build a home bar, it¡¯s now. Here¡¯s how to get started, with tips from some of Japan¡¯s best bartenders.
Equipment
You will need a shaker to combine liquids of significantly different densities. They come in two basic styles: two pieces or three. Two-piece shakers, called either or , are the ones you see people swing in the movies. The three-piece, with a built-in strainer and a little tin cap, is called a and is preferred by Japan¡¯s bartenders.
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