Have you grown tired of the same boring drinks in your local bar or restaurants? Why not try something new and impress your family and friends with delicious cocktails you make at home? Not only will you have a lot of fun, but you'll also save money by not going to a crowded bar. You can also make some impressive cocktails with the right ingredients. Your guests will beg you for the recipe. Here are 12 easy and impressive cocktails to make at home:
Manhattan
This classic cocktail makes a great choice for any occasion. The drink is a tasty and complex mix of whiskey, sweet Vermouth, and Bitters.
Old Fashioned
This cocktail will delight whiskey fans and impress all guests. This sophisticated cocktail is perfect for enjoying by the fireplace. It only requires a few ingredients, including whiskey, bitters, sugar and water.
Sangria
This refreshing and fruity cocktail is perfect for summer parties or a night in with friends. It's made with red wine, brandy and fruit. You can customize it to suit your tastes.
Moscow Mule
This cocktail is a tasty combination of lime juice, vodka and ginger beer. It's served in a beautiful copper mug that will make your guests want to come back for more.
Hot Toddy
This is the perfect cocktail for cold winter evenings or when you are feeling under-the-weather. The drink is a tasty and relaxing cocktail made with honey, whiskey, lemon juice, hot water and honey.
Pina Colada
This tropical cocktail makes a great drink for a hot summer day. With rum coconut cream and pineapple juice it is a sweet and creamy beverage that will impress your guests.
Mojito
This cocktail is refreshing and perfect for summer. Easy to make, this cocktail features fresh mint, lime, sugar, club soda and rum.
Aperol Spritz
This popular Italian cocktail will be a great choice on a sunny day. This drink, made from Aperol, Prosecco and soda water is sweet, refreshing and easy to make.
Paloma
This refreshing and tangy cocktail is a great choice for tequila lovers. This simple drink is made with tequila and grapefruit, lime and soda water. It's the perfect summertime beverage.
Margarita
This classic cocktail, made from tequila and lime juice, is perfect for summer pool parties or to relax by. The cocktail only requires three ingredients (tequila, lime juice, and triple Sec) and is very easy to customize.
Mai Tai
This fruity tropical cocktail is the perfect drink for summer parties and a day on the beach. It is a sweet, tangy, and refreshing drink made with orange curacao and lime juice.
Cosmopolitan
This popular cocktail is a delicious and sophisticated choice that's perfect for a night out with friends. This cocktail is a delicious and tangy sweet drink made with vodka, lime juice, cranberry and triple sec.
It's a great way to save money and impress your guests by making cocktails at home. You can create sophisticated and delicious drinks with these 12 simple cocktail recipes. You can find something to suit your taste, whether it's sweet and fruity cocktail or more complex and refined drinks. Why not experiment with a few different cocktails to find out what all the buzz is about?
Frequently Asked Question
Do I require a fully-stocked bar in order to prepare these cocktails at my home?
No, most of these cocktails require just a few basic ingredients that can be found at any liquor store or supermarket.
Can I substitute an ingredient if it's not available?
Yes, many of these cocktails can be customized to your liking or adjusted based on the ingredients you have available.
How can I ensure that my cocktail looks as good as it tastes?
Take your time to prepare and serve your cocktails. Invest in high-quality glassware.
Can you make these cocktails at home?
It depends on your chosen ingredients, but most of these cocktails are relatively affordable and cost less than buying drinks at a bar or restaurant.
Can I make the cocktails in batches to serve at a party?
Yes, you can easily serve these cocktails to a larger crowd by pre-mixing them ahead of time.
FAQ
What is the difference in a Manhattan and a martini, exactly?
A martini can be made by adding gin or vermouth to gin. A Manhattan is made by adding whiskey to sweet vermouth. Both drinks are served chilled.
Are there special tools you will need to make cocktails?
Not at all. Only a handful of items are required.
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Scoops and measuring cups
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
What can we do when someone orders a "dirty” Martini?
A dirty martini means a martini made with extra olives.
What drinks blend well together
Mixing different spirits together is the best way to create a cocktail.
The key is to use the right proportions of each spirit to create balance and harmony between them.
This means that you must know the differences between how each spirit tastes when it is mixed with other spirits.
You also need to understand how they interact with each other, which flavors are complementary, and which ones clash.
Finally, consider the type of drinker that you wish to appeal to.
A classic rum and coke is a great choice if you are looking for an easy drink.
You can also try a tonic and gin if you are looking for something stronger.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
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How To
How to order drinks at the bar without embarrassing yourself
Although there are many ways to order drinks at a local bar, you need to be able to identify the drink you desire before you approach the counter. If you don't know which drink you want, you can ask your server what order they would recommend. You won't have any embarrassment asking for their recommendations.
This involves talking to your server and telling him/her what kind of drink you would like. Perhaps you say "I'd prefer a glass," and then tell your server exactly which beer you desire. If you want Budweiser, for example, you might say "a Budweiser." Next tell your server the size you prefer (e.g. small, medium, large). Once you are done, the server will give you the correct price and you won't feel awkward ever again.