How to Pour from Multiple Bottles at the Same Time

One of the basic tricks that should be under every bartender’s belt is the ability to pour from multiple bottles at a time. This trick is actually easier than it looks once you know how to do it. Pouring from multiple bottles is just a matter of gripping and knowing what you want to pour. Follow these easy steps and you will be able to make a Long Island Iced Tea in just three counts.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Glass
• Two or more bottles of liquor

1. Decide which bottles you want to use. Remember, you are basically making a cocktail with two hands. Alcohol in the bottles you are pouring from must go into your drink.
2. Grip two bottles with one hand, grasping around the neck. Tuck the tip of your middle finger in between the two bottles for extra control. Do this with both hands for a drink containing four liquors.
3. Lift and invert the bottles over the mouth of your glass. Make sure that you are using liquors of the same viscosity in each hand and that the pour spouts are similar; otherwise, you will end up with an uneven pour.
4. Count to three quickly. A quick three count is approximately one ounce of normal-viscosity alcohol.
5. Turn the bottles right-side up again and then set them down.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a clear glass so that you can see how much liquid is going into the glass. Visual confirmation is more accurate than a three count when pouring from multiple bottles at a time.
• Make sure your hands and the bottles are dry. A slippery bottle or hand can turn a simple pour into a juggling act that ends in broken glass and spilled rum.
• If you have carpal tunnel or other problems with your hands or wrists, you may find this maneuver difficult or painful.
• You might want to practice with plastic bottles if you are unsure of your abilities.

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