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While you may know your way around a spoon and shaker, you've never seen moves like these.

While you may know your way around a spoon and shaker, every great bartender should have a few tricks up his sleeve. From upgraded ice to citrus combustion, here are four unique skills they don't teach in mixology class. 

4 Bartender Tricks to Step Up Your Cocktail Game

Nathaniel Nagy