But what if there was a shortcut to making a large crowd-friendly pitcher of that refreshing summer drink without your hand .

He followed up the makeshift masterclass with other cocktail tutorials, including one for an old fashioned ... a shot of alcohol), a stirring spoon, pitcher, strainer, and a paring knife.

The slightly higher proof and other legal requirements give it more flavor and more punch, and that’s ideal when building a cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. We don’t get hyped ...