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Regal Shake (and Regal Stir)

What has become known as the Regal Shake refers to adding a freshly cut broad strip (a swath) of citrus zest into the shaker along with the ice and other...
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Julian de Nechaud de Feral’s Avatar Julian de Nechaud de Feral
4th June at 16:18
I find it curious that this revived technique is repeatedly credited to 2010, when we were using it fairly liberally - including variations such as stir or shake with slices - at M&H London at least as far back as 2006, perhaps further.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
7th June at 11:28
Thanks, Julian. I've amended accordingly and happy to add more if you can share more details.
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Alexandre Lockfeld’s Avatar Alexandre Lockfeld
17th September 2023 at 00:34
I found this article when making a Chanler, which was superb, however the recipe calls for a royal stir with a lemon swath (after expressing oils into the glass). I don’t think it would be as good with a lime swath, but you never know…cheers!
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Matt Tench’s Avatar Matt Tench
4th September 2023 at 15:42
The spent lime husk shake also features in a few credible Mai Tai specs (as well as being a common garnish).
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Mark Mearing-Smith’s Avatar Mark Mearing-Smith
4th September 2023 at 08:41
Just wanted to check this only changes the flavour of the cocktail? I.e. doesn't give a different mouth feel or look any different?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
5th September 2023 at 09:04
It may subtly influence mouthfeel.
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