Having a Friday cocktail is a good way to celebrate the end of a long work week. It's also an excellent way to unwind from all the holiday shopping. There are many options for cocktails. While some are quick and easy, others can be more difficult to make. But they're all enjoyable to drink. Here are 10 cocktail recipes that can help you start thinking about your next Friday cocktail hour.
The Old Fashioned is an iconic cocktail made with rye and bourbon, sugar and citrus peel. The Negroni is strong cocktail that uses Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin. It is also the name of an original creation, which has three ingredients in equal proportions.
The Grinch cocktail makes it easy and has a green color. It is made with simple syrup, lemon juice, midori and simple syrup. It tastes similar to a mocha latté, but with orange accents. You can either make it as a pitcher of your choice or just one glass at a.
The rum sangria makes a great brunch drink. It is an excellent drink to have during tax season since it can be paired with lemon or orange juice. This drink is simple to make, and it has a punch. This drink is great for Friday nights, but also makes a great choice for Thursday nights.
Another cocktail that combines Tia Maria and creme de cacao is the Velvet Hammer. This is a strong drink so make sure you drink it in moderation. This is a great recipe to make at home as you can get the ingredients in bulk. It's a cocktail with a long history, having been invented in the late 1800s.
Boulevardier refers to a particular type of Negroni. It replaces vodka with whisky. It's not as sweet as a traditional negroni, but it's a tasty drink nonetheless. Make this cocktail by adding peach slices around the rim of the glass before serving.
The Espresso Martini is a caffeinated cocktail that's perfect for coffee lovers. This drink is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, which gives it a distinct taste. Because you can purchase most of the ingredients in bulk, it's easy to make this drink at home. It's also worth trying, as it's quite a novelty.
The KOI Dessert bar in Sydney, Australia serves the "Gotta Have an Espresso Tini". It's a drink that mixes Tia Maria with Cointreau and cream. It is something you should try, especially if your love of coffee.
The Friday Night Martini Ritual was more than a cocktail. It was ritual, ceremony, and a time when people could gather to drink. It was also a time to bond, something that's rare in modern life. In order to make the ritual work, you have to be patient. Many bar-goers prefer to drink cocktails that are simple to make.
FAQ
What does it mean to be a shaker
A shaker is used for mixing two or more ingredients. The shaker comes with a strainer so you can strain any remaining solids from the mixture. The lid protects the mixture from unwanted odours while it is being shaken.
How can I tell if a drink has too much alcohol?
Strong drinks have more alcohol than weak drinks. The proof measures the amount of alcohol contained in a drink. One proof equals 1 part alcohol to 100 percent pure grain alcohol volume. So a 12 oz. A bottle of wine would need to be 10 proofs while a 16 oz. bottle would require 16. beer would have 13 proofs while a 40-ounce bottle would have 38. 45 proofs would be required for a bottle of Scotch.
What goes with a martini
There are many things you could put in a martini. Here are some ideas:
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
What kinds of glasses should I buy?
Avoid glasses with a volume greater than 4oz (118ml). Glasses larger than this tend to get very hot and could cause burns.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.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 home
The most common cocktail is made from tequila (which comes from agave), Cointreau (a sweet orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. To enhance the flavor of the cocktail, you can add salt and sugar to it, as well as bitters, cinnamon sticks, and chocolate syrup.
Here's how to make your own!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Sticks of Cinnamon
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Chocolate syrup
Method
In a shaker, combine all the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
This recipe can be used as a template to make other types of alcohols such as:
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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