Stirring a cocktail is an essential bartending skill. It is used to mix drinks that contain ingredients that do not easily blend together, such as spirits and liqueurs. Stirring a cocktail also chills and dilutes it, making it more palatable.

The traditional way to stir a cocktail is to use a bar spoon. Hold the spoon between your thumb and first two fingers, with the bowl of the spoon facing the palm of your hand. Insert the spoon into the …