| How to Rim a Cocktail Glass Posted: 28 May 2017 05:00 PM PDT A cocktail with a dipped rim has more interest and texture than a cocktail served in plain glass. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass by dipping it into a liquid, such as water or juice. Then add a topping to the moistened rim of the glass. Use salt, sugar, or try a fun confectionary. EditWetting the Glass - Dip the glass in water or soda. Use regular water or tonic water. Alternately, sugary soda leaves a sticky residue that can help your topping to stick. Look for light-colored soda so that it adds just the right amount of taste.[1]
- Try a lemon-lime soda with a slice or lemon or lime as a garnishment.[2]
- Use fruit or juice. Cut up fruit and rub it along the rim of the glass. Or, dip the glass in a shallow dish of juice. Use juice that is similar to an ingredient in your cocktail.[3]
- For example, rub a wedge or lime or lemon around the rim.
- Dilute syrup. Use a ration of one part syrup to one part water to thin the syrup. Try a syrup that is commonly used with cocktails, such as simple syrup or grenadine. Or experiment with fruit or other syrups.
- Try maple syrup, honey, or agave.
- Dip the glass in an alcoholic beverage. Use beer, wine, or a liqueur. Dip a clean sponge in the alcohol and use that to rim the glass if you don't want to waste any alcohol by pouring it in a shallow dish.[4]
- Liqueur is especially sticky and will help your topping adhere to the glass.
- Use beer as the liquid to make a beer-and-salt rim.
EditChoosing a Topping - Use salt or sugar. Pour coarse sea salt, kosher salt, or table salt onto your rimming dish. If you'd rather use sugar, you can opt for granulated or powdered. Try white or brown sugar, or raw cane sugar.[5]
- Mix equal parts of sugar and ginger or nutmeg for a holiday twist.
- Muddle salt with lime zest for a citrusy take on the salted rim.[6]
- Any dried herb you think will compliment your cocktail can be mixed sparingly with salt or sugar.
- Make a candy rim. Use a powdered candy such as Fun Dip. Alternately, crush something up yourself, with a mortar and pestle. You can also crush candy in a folded-over freezer bag, using a hammer or meat mallet.[7]
- Try crushing up Pop Rocks, sour candies, or miniature candy canes.[8]
- Apply graham cracker crumbs. Use graham cracker crumbs from the baking supplies section at the grocery store, or crush your own graham crackers. Alternately, you can use crushed cookies. Add a graham cracker crusted rim to any drink that pairs well with a sugared rim.[9]
- Try a chocolate cocktail with marshmallow vodka and a graham cracker crust.[10]
- Try a graham cracker rim for a pumpkin pie or key lime pie cocktail.
- Use cocoa. Dip the glass into cocoa powder. This works well with chocolate or vanilla cocktails. Add a bit of salt to the cocoa for a salty chocolate rim!
- Almond milk is a tasty liquid you can dip the glass in before the cocoa powder. For example, try this with a sweet cocktail that uses butterscotch liqueur.[11]
- Take a raspberry or two and garnish the glass or plop them into the cocktail.
- Add sprinkles. Use multi-colored sprinkles, or play off of the shade of the cocktail you're making. Get round sprinkles for a cleaner look. Try a rim with sprinkles for any cocktail that pairs well with sugar.[12]
- Sprinkles go well with creamy cocktails, especially in flavors like sugar cookie or cake batter.
EditRimming the Glass - Wet the rim of the glass. Turn the glass upside down and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Dip the outer rim only, about a quarter of an inch deep into the dish containing your liquid. Rotate the glass to moisten the whole outer rim. Alternately, use a clean sponge soaked in the liquid to moisten the rim of the glass.[13]
- For example, use a shallow dish full of water or diluted syrup. Use a sponge if you're working with beer, liqueur, or another type of alcohol, so that none goes to waste.
- Use about two tablespoons of liquid per glass.
- Dip the glass in a topping. Pour two tablespoons of topping (for each glass) into a shallow dish. Hold the glass at a 45 degree angle and dip it into the topping. Rotate the glass to coat the entire outer rim of the glass.[14]
- Try twisting the glass to add a thicker layer of topping to the rim.
- Clean off the excess topping. Shake the glass over the topping dish so that any topping which isn't well adhered will fall off. Wet a napkin or paper towel. Wipe off any topping that strayed outside the line and looks messy.[15]
- Set the glass down, upright, on a hard surface. Pinch the stem with one hand. With your other hand, press the moistened paper against the glass where the rimmed topping ends. Twist the glass by the stem, 360 degrees, to wipe off the excess topping in one clean line.
- If you're serving a guest, consider rimming half the glass so that drinking from the coated side is optional.[16]
- Please drink responsibly.
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| How to Remove Permanent Marker from Your Shoes Posted: 28 May 2017 09:00 AM PDT Shoes can be made up of a variety of materials such as leather, nylon, polyester, and acrylic. If you need to remove a permanent ink stain from the fabric of your shoes, then use the distilled white vinegar method. On the other hand, if you need to remove a permanent ink stain from leather, then try sunscreen. Alternatively, the magic eraser is a great solution to removing stains from both fabric and leather. EditUsing Distilled White Vinegar on Fabric - Combine the ingredients. Mix of distilled white vinegar, of dishwasher soap, and 2 cups of cool water. Use a large mixing spoon to combine the ingredients. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.[1]
- Test on a discreet spot. Use a clean, white rag or cloth to test the solution on a small, hidden part of the shoe. Let the solution set for one minute. Then, blot the spot with a wet, clean cloth to remove the solution. Look for any discoloration, residue, or stains left by the solution. Choose a different method if there are any unwanted effects.[2]
- Alternatively, test the solution on an old shoe first before using it on the shoe in question.
- You always want to test any cleaning solution on a small surface before applying it to larger surfaces. This way you can avoid any unwanted effects.
- Dab the solution onto the affected area. You can do this by using a clean sponge, cloth, or rag. Let the solution set for 30 minutes. While the solution is setting, dab the stain with more solution every five minutes.[3]
- Rinse the stain with cool water. Run a clean dry cloth or rag under cool water. Then, remove the solution by sponging the stain with the wet cloth. Sponge until the stain is removed. Re-wet your cloth if necessary.[4]
- Use a clean dry cloth to blot the fabric until it is dry.
- If the stain remains, use a clean cloth to blot the stain with rubbing alcohol until it is removed. Sponge the stain with clean, cool water and blot until dry.[5]
EditRemoving Stains from Leather with Sunscreen - Squeeze a pea-sized amount of sunscreen onto a clean cloth. Make sure to use white, creamy sunscreen as opposed to colored or spray sunscreen. Use a white rag or cloth so you will be able to see if the sunscreen is removing the coloring of the leather.[6]
- If you start out with a small amount of sunscreen, removing the coloring of the leather should not be a problem.
- Rub the stain in small, circular motions. Use gentle pressure when rubbing the stain so as not to remove any coloring of the leather. If it is a large stain, only work on small sections at a time.[7]
- While removing the stain, use more sunscreen as needed.
- Rinse with warm water and soap. Once the stain is removed, clean the area with mild soap and water. Use a clean cloth or rag to clean the area. Also use a clean, dry cloth to dry the area.[8]
- You may need to use a leather conditioner to restore the affected area. A conditioner will also protect the leather from further damage.
EditUsing a Magic Eraser to Remove Stains - Purchase the magic eraser. You can find a magic eraser in the cleaning section of your grocery store or pharmacy. The magic eraser is a great way to remove permanent marker stains from fabric and leather.[9]
- If the stain on your shoes covers both fabric and leather parts, consider using this product.
- Wet the magic eraser. Run the sponge under cool water. Before using it, squeeze out any excess water. Use small, circular movements to rub the stain. While rubbing the stain, use gentle, but firm pressure.[10]
- Do not rub too hard. Rubbing too hard may lift the coloring of the leather, which you do not want.
- Rinse with water and soap. Once the stain is removed, clean the affected area with water and mild soap. Use a clean cloth to do this. Then use a clean, dry cloth to dry the area.[11]
- There are professional cleaning products that may be able to remove permanent ink stains from leather such as Leather Magic, Ink Off, and Guardsman.[12]
- The faster you can treat a stain, the easier it is to remove.
- Do not use distilled white vinegar on cotton or linen.[13]
- Do not use nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol on triacetate, acetate, or rayon fabrics.[14]
- Do not use hair spray or nail polish remover on leather.[15]
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| How to Become a Local Guide on Google Maps on an iPhone Posted: 28 May 2017 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to create a "Local Guide" account with Google in order to earn rewards through the Google Maps app. Local Guides can earn points by writing reviews, uploading photos, and updating Google Maps location information. - Open the Google Maps app. If you aren't already signed into your primary Google account in the Maps app, you'll need to do so with your Google email address and password. You can't become a Local Guide without being signed in.
- Tap . It's in the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap . You'll find this in the first group of options in the Menu here.
- You won't be able to proceed past this point without signing into your Google account.
- Tap the "Get started" link. This is below the text at the top of the screen.
- If you don't see this option, make sure you're on the Contribute tab.
- Tap .
- Tap .
- Type in the name of your city. You'll do this at the top of this screen.
- Tap your city's name to confirm. You should see your city's name pop up in a drop-down menu below your typing.
- Tap the boxes on this page. There are two boxes that need checking in order for you to continue:
- I am 18 years or older and agree to the program rules.
- I agree to receive email updates about the Local Guide community.
- Tap . This will prompt Google to review your information, so you'll need to wait for a few seconds.
- Tap . You are now a local guide! Adding information about your surroundings (e.g., reviews or photos) will add points to your account. You can use your accumulated points to earn rewards like exclusive products from Google and more Drive space.[1]
- You can add photos or reviews to a location by searching for it in Google Maps, tapping its name card at the bottom of the screen, and tapping the Add photos section or the line of stars below the contact information area.
- Some public establishments won't accept reviews, edit suggestion, or photos.
- You can update your city location at any time.
- If you don't check one or both of the boxes listed below the city field, you won't be able to proceed.
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