It doesn't have be difficult to make cocktails. There's no need to worry too much about complicated ingredients or complicated preparation. In fact, it can be a fun experience. You can make great cocktails in no time with these easy recipes.
Cosmopolitan cocktail
Cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail that can be made with vodka and Cointreau or fresh lime juice. Its flavors are reminiscent of fresh fruit and are not overly sweet. It is refreshing, and great for any occasion. It is a favorite of the famous and wealthy.
Toby Cecchini in New York City invented the cocktail in the late 1980s. This cocktail was popularized by the HBO TV series "Sex and the City." While the drink has fallen out of favor, it's still delicious and easily made at home. It's a member of the sour family of drinks, and is not too different from margaritas, daiquiris, and whiskey/gin sours.
Old Fashioned drink
Bourbon Old Fashioned: This classic cocktail is made from slugs and bourbon with a bit of sugar. This drink was created more than two centuries ago and has since captured the hearts of many drinkers. This drink is also associated with the first documented definition for cocktail in 1806, which required a combination of spirits, sugar, water, and other ingredients. The drink is now made with aromatic bitters and water.
If you have the right ingredients, making an Old Fashioned drink can be simple. Orange or lemon peels are also required. You should also add 4 good drops of Angostura bitters to enhance the drink's flavor.
Grasshopper
The Grasshopper is a sweet and creamy drink. It's made from heavy cream, green-creme de menthe and creme d'cacao. Creme de menthe liqueur is made with mint leaves, sugar, filtered alcohol, and other ingredients. The liqueur then gets aged. The liqueur is light in flavor and has a buttery mouthfeel.
This drink was named after Tujague’s New Orleans in 1856. It is believed that it originated there in late 1800s, during Prohibition. It can still be found at Tujague in the French Quarter.
Tom Collins
Tom Collins is a refreshingly tangy cocktail. The drink is made with gin and simple syrup. Traditionally, it is served in a Collins glass over ice and topped with bubbling water. You can either make your own or buy a mix from a professional.
This cocktail is the best of both, as it's a gin based cocktail without any tonic. The drink can be made with any type of gin. Genever can also be used.
Boulevardier
Boulevardier is a simple, easy drink. You can make it with any spirit you like. It is traditionally made with rye whiskey. But, you can experiment using other spirits and herbs. The ideal Boulevardier recipe is a balance of spice, sweetness and herbaceousness. You can also alter the proportions according to your preference. An example is to add a little herbal sweet vermouth in place of the 2:1.
The Boulevardier is a cocktail with Italian inspiration. The French word "boulevard" is what gives it its name. It was named in honor of an American man who lived in Paris in 1925 and created a magazine called Boulevardier. It sounds funny if it is pronounced with a French accent. However, it adds sophistication and elegance to your cocktail repertoire.
FAQ
What does it mean to be a shaker
A shaker is used to combine two or more ingredients. You can strain the mixture using the strainer included with the shaker. It also has a lid to stop unwanted smells escaping as it shakes.
What does it mean when someone declares, "I have a little too many fun?"
It indicates that someone has had too much to drink.
How can I tell whether a drink is too strong?
Strong drinks have more alcohol than weak drinks. The proof is the measure of alcohol in a beverage. One proof is equal to one percent alcohol per 100g alcohol volume. So a 12 oz. A bottle of wine will have ten proofs. A 16 oz. beer would be 13 proofs, and a 40 oz. 45 proofs would be the bottle of Scotch.
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How to make a delicious martini
A martini (or vodka) is made of gin, vermouth, ice and other ingredients. Before you serve, mix all the ingredients well. It is best served chilled in a glass. You should serve a proper martini straight up without adding anything. It will taste bad if it is mixed.
A martini can be served with two olives. You can also add olive brine to the rim of your glass if you want to make your drink more flavorful.
Although you can use any type or alcohol, it is better to use 100%-grain alcohol such as Vodka or Gin. This gives the cocktail a smoother texture. Many types of vermouths are available, but we recommend choosing one that contains no added sugar. Sugar can make cocktails too sweet.
Start making a martini. Pour 2 ounces dried vermouth into an ice-filled shaker. Add 1 ounce of vodka. Mix well. Put the mixture in a chilled martini cup and garnish it with an olive.
The same steps are required to make a martini in a shaker. Don't shake the mixture too vigorously - just enough to combine all ingredients.