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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Cocktail culture of 19th-century United States and Europe (Late 19th century) — North America and Europe
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Over-dilution
Cause: Excessive shaking time (>20 seconds)
Fix: Use larger ice cubes and shake for 8-12 seconds
Under-aeration
Cause: Insufficient shaking motion or inadequate ice
Fix: Incorporate 6-inch vertical displacement in shake pattern