Using bottled citrus juice
Fresh citrus makes a noticeable difference. Bottled juice flattens the drink.
Not measuring
Guessing leads to inconsistent drinks. Even simple recipes benefit from basic measurement.
Warm ingredients
Temperature matters more than people think. Warm ingredients lead to dull, unbalanced drinks.
Bad ice
Ice affects dilution. Small or melting ice waters drinks down too quickly.
Overcomplicating recipes
Too many steps make it harder to learn. Start simple and build confidence.
Ignoring dilution
Shaking or stirring too little, or too much, changes the final balance.
Not tasting
The fastest way to improve is to taste and adjust.
