Too many people tend to steer clear of making cocktails at home as they're worried they're too complicated. That's not always the case. Here are some tips for making your own great tasting cocktails.
Whipped
cream
The
secret to an impressive looking cocktail is the presentation. For
creamier cocktails or warm drinks, whipped cream is essential to that
look. Instead of taking your time to whip the cream, use a whipped
cream charger to whip your cream instantly. Take a look at
www.creamchargersdirect.co.uk
for more details.
Stock
up
Slowly
start building your collection of ingredients. Spirits such as
bourbon, Cointreau, gin, vermouth and vodka are good places to start.
You'll also need grenadine, sugar syrup, bitters and mixers. Buy the
ingredients for your favourite cocktail first and then start
collecting other bits and pieces.
The
basics
You'll
need a cocktail shaker (eBayis always a good source of cocktail shakers)
muddler, stirrer, tumblers, tall glasses and a strainer. Having the
right tools can make it much easier to create the perfect cocktail.
Simple
cocktails you can make at home
Making
cocktails at home can be fun. Here are a few simple recipes to get
you started.
Lynchburg
lemonade
- 1½ shot bourbon
- 1 shot Cointreau triple sec
- 1 shot freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Top up with lemonade
Combine
the shots in a glass, add the lemon and lemonade, stir and enjoy. A
lovely, lemony cocktail that is great for summer barbecues.
Vodka
Martini
- 1½ shots vodka
- ¾ shot dry vermouth
Pour
both into a glass and garnish with a green olive. This strong, simple
cocktail will make anyone who drinks it feel like James Bond.
Amaretto
sour
- 2 shots Amaretto liqueur
- 1 shot freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ fresh egg white
- 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
Shake all the
ingredients together without ice to emulsify. Then shake them with
ice and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a cherry. This
is the best way to get the flavour of Amaretto in a cocktail. It's
sure to be a hit at parties.
Gin fizz
- ¾ shot dry gin
- Champagne
- Lemon rind, peeled
Add chilled gin to
a glass, top up with champagne and garnish with lemon rind. Another
fantastic, summer drink. It’s a nice twist on a champagne cocktail
that one might serve at a celebratory event such as a wedding or
anniversary.
Mudslide
Delight
- 2 shots Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 shot Kahlua
- 1 shot Amaretto
- 50ml chocolate milk
- Squirt whipped cream
Shake together the
Baileys, Kahula, Amaretto and chocolate milk with ice. Strain and
pour into a glass then top with whipped cream.
The secret to
great tasting cocktails is to be prepared. Make sure you have the
ingredients and tools in your home at all times so you can make
cocktails on demand.
Practice also
makes perfect. Try your hand at making cocktails for family and
friends before attempting to make them for a larger group.
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