214708 363 Food & Drink Bartending Guides Mixed Drinks true Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:51:38 -0700 /system/videos/4/08/47/21/214708.flv clean, liquor cabinet, liquor, cabinet, clean out, cleanse, bartending, bartend, alcohol How To Clean Out Your Liquor Cabinet http://www.howcast.com/videos/214708-How-To-Clean-Out-Your-Liquor-Cabinet http://www.howcast.com/videos/214708-How-To-Clean-Out-Your-Liquor-Cabinet/edit approved 106 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214708"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=214708" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 rsansivero http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 473 false false false 80352 0 16 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/16.jpg Start by clearing out your cabinet. Line everything up on a countertop.

]]> 80353 1 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/21.jpg Sort your liquor into three groups: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Good is anything you like and want to keep. Bad is anything that’s been sitting open for too long. Ugly is anything old and unopened that you’ll probably never drink or even admit you own.

]]> 80354 2 35 Tip An opened bottle of liquor will remain drinkable for about a year. Opened liqueurs last about half as long. Cream-based liqueurs must be refrigerated once opened, and even then will last only about two months.

]]> 80355 3 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/45.jpg Pour out the bad stuff and recycle the glass.

]]> 80356 4 49 Tip Dump any bottles that have been opened and are less than one-quarter full. Once a bottle is opened, oxidation begins to degrade the quality.

]]> 80357 5 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/56.jpg Decide what to do with the unopened, unwanted bottles. They’re still fine to drink, regardless of age. Give them away or drain and discard them.

]]> 80358 6 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/65.jpg Toss out past-their-prime mixers and extras, such as dried-up bitters and tattered parasols. Dump flat sodas and tonics and expired olives and onions.

]]> 80359 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/74.jpg Dust off the bottles you plan to keep and wash and dry barware. Finally, wipe out the cabinet with a damp cloth.

]]> 80360 8 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/214708/82.jpg Restock your bar with a tasteful new batch of basics such as bourbon, scotch, gin, and vodka. Grab a good liqueur or two and a collection of mixers. Favor quality over quantity, if you’re on a budget.

]]> 80361 9 95 Fact Did you know? The term cocktail as a mixed drink dates back to at least 1806, when The Balance magazine referred to it as an “excellent electioneering potion.”

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