CHILLING FACTS ABOUT COLD BEVERAGES
Transfer the hero liquid into the pouring pitcher and go
to the set. Have a few paper towels at hand. Position
yourself so your eyes are at camera level or, better yet, ask
someone for assistance to look from the camera while
you pour to tell you when the liquid level is even with
the fi ll line. Position the pouring spout near the center
of the glass, but to avoid splashing do not aim directly at
an ice cube. Pour in a slow stream to keep the liquid
fl owing in an even manner, avoiding any splashing and/or
dripping. Pour the level of liquid in the hero glass up to
the frost fi ll line made during the frosting and condensa-
tion processes. For extra insurance against any drips, hold
a folded paper towel under the pouring spout after you
pour to protect from drips as the spout moves away from
the glass.TRICKS OF THE TRADE Until you actually use a pitcher, you
won’t know how it will pour. Test the pitcher you plan to use before
you go to set. You’ll want to make certain it doesn’t drip and that it
allows for a controlled pour. You also need to practice pouring with
it a few times to get a grasp on how quickly you can start and stop
a pour, and to determine that you can pour from the pitcher without
splashing.TRICKS OF THE TRADE To protect the set surface during the
pour, lay a double layer of paper towels around the area of the hero
glass. After the pour is fi nished remove the towels by lifting them so
as not to disturb the set.Making and Placing Bubbles
Immediately after they’ve been poured into a glass,
many beverages naturally have bubbles on the surface
of the liquid. Th e appearance of bubbles gives a freshly
poured and a more interesting appearance. Bubbles on