New Years cocktails are a fun way to ring in the new year. It doesn't matter if you want to host an end-of-2018 party, or just enjoy a simple cocktail. It is easy to make, and it's great to enjoy a warm cocktail on a winter night.
The mule is the ultimate New Year's drink. A mule can be enjoyed at any time of year but is especially good on the eve or the first day of a new year. You can add a little more holiday flair by incorporating cranberry juice and a touch of sweet vermouth. This cocktail is great for the big day.
White Russian is the perfect bourbon-based beverage. A Creamy Coconut White Russian is a new twist on the classic. Not only is it delicious, it's also pretty and warming!
A shaker is a great way to make cocktails quickly and easily. A shaker, stirrer, juicer and a mixer are all included in most cocktail mixers. For a quick cocktail, you can easily muddle the ingredients and then pour them into a glass. You will need five to six servings, depending on the number of guests.
The Champagne Cocktail is an old-fashioned cocktail that should be part of your New Years Eve drink menu. The rum is a fun touch, but you can also try something different like Prosecco, a Spanish sparkling wine. It is a champagne-based cocktail that deserves sparkle.
Pisco Sour, a tiny New Years cocktail, is your best bet. This spicy spin on the whiskey sour is sure to please. The perfect festive drink is made when you add a cherry.
Make a few New Years cocktails ahead of your guests to get the party started. These cocktails are an easy and fun way to welcome your guests to your house and get the party started. They can all be made with ingredients that you likely already have at home. These recipes will please everyone, whether you make your own batch or buy a bottle of your favorite beverage.
Check out these fun facts related to cocktails while you are at it. These are not as well-known, but still worthy of being mentioned.
A cocktail shaker makes a great addition to your collection, especially since many parties include appetizers. As a bonus, cocktail shakers are also great for serving up cocktails to your guests, so they don't have to spend the night bartending. You can also give it as a gift. The festive paper straws are perfect for this year's holiday season.
FAQ
What should we do if someone orders a "dirty” martini?
A dirty martini refers to a martini that is served with extra olives.
What are some tips for making great cocktails?
Here are some tips for making delicious cocktails:
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Use good quality spirits. Avoid cheap alcohol that tastes a lot like rubbing alcohol. Instead, choose premium brands such as Absolut Citron, Bacardi Limon, Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Cointreau, Courvoisier, Dewars, Gordon's Gin, Ketel One, Knob Creek Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino, Martell Cognac, Pernod Ricard, Remy Martin, Tanqueray, Van Gogh Vodka, and Windsor & Newton brandy.
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High-quality syrups and juices are best. Avoid low-quality syrups and juices that are artificially colored and/or have artificial flavors.
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Make sure your glassware is clean. You can ruin the taste of your cocktails if you have dirty glasses.
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Take care not to fill your glass too full. Don't fill the glass to three-quarters. You can dilute the strength and flavor of your cocktail by overfilling your glass.
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Before you serve your cocktail, shake it well.
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Ice cold cocktails are best
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Fresh garnishes can be added to every cocktail. You can use them as garnishes for your cocktails: lemon wedges and lime wedges; cucumber slices; strawberries; raspberries; blackberries; cherries, blueberries; blueberries; pineapple chunks. Grapes, olives, pickled Ginger, celery stalks.
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Consider garnishing your cocktails with edible flowers, such as rose petals and violets, nasturtiums, violets or dahlias.
How do I keep my drinks cold?
For 20 minutes, place them in the freezer. This will fast chill them without diluting their drink.
What happens to a drink if it contains too many ingredients?
Too many ingredients can cause a drink to lose its flavor. This means that some original flavors may disappear.
Statistics
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita at Home
The most well-known cocktail is made of tequila which comes from agave, Cointreau which is a sweet orange spirit, and fresh lemon juice. To enhance the flavor, you can add salt, sugar and bitters, cinnamon sticks or chocolate syrup.
Here's how to make it yourself!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup of ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon stick
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Place the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. After shaking vigorously for 10 second, pour the contents into a shaker. Add a slice of lime to garnish, if desired.
This recipe can also serve as a template for alcohols other than:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas