Spring cocktails are perfect for people who love bright colors, floral garnishes and vibrant colors. These refreshing drinks are perfect to serve on your porch, at brunch, and anytime else. You can try a lavender lemonade and a peach bellini this season. They're sure to be a hit with your guests. You could also try a Blood Orange Tequila Tropical, Absolut Elyx or another spring cocktail.
Peach Bellinis
Peach Bellinis can be refreshing, summery, or even non-alcoholic. Although peach and lime are typically paired together, you can alter the sweetness to suit your taste. To give the peaches a unique flavor, you can add lemon or lime juice.
Lavender Lemonades
This delicious, fragrant drink is great for spring parties. It is made from lemon juice and lavender and should be served cold. Garnish it with lavender sprigs and lemon slices for an extra touch. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
Blood Orange Tequila Tropi-cal
Blood oranges are one the last citrus varieties that will be in season. This vibrant crimson citrus is the perfect companion for tequila. The anthocyanins that give the fruit their color may help to protect against cancer and heart disease. Grown in the Mediterranean and California, blood oranges have a sweet, tart taste with ivory flesh.
Absolut Elyx
Absolut Elyx is a great partner for bright spring and summer flavors. This vodka-based liquor is great for vodka martinis, Moscow mules and other mixed drinks. These drinks are easy to make at home. Muddle the berries. Next, mix all ingredients together with ice. Strain the cocktail into a glass and serve.
Rhubarb Blush Sugar Soda
This drink blends the refreshing flavors of rhubarb along with the sweet lemongrass flavor. This drink is a great method to get rid of any leftover rhubarb. It blends well in fresh juices, and tastes delicious in lemonade. Blend half a pound (or more) of rhubarb and 1 cup sugar, 1/2 ounce of juice, and 1 orange. You can garnish it with spring flowers or mint leaves.
Ramos Gin Fizz
Ramos Gin Fizz, a classic citrus cocktail, was created in the Big Easy in the 1880s. It's a tall cocktail made with gin, simple syrup, and egg white. Henry C. Ramos, a bar owner in New Orleans, created this drink.
FAQ
Do you require any special equipment in order to make cocktails
Not at all. You only need to have a couple of things:
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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 Crusher
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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
Why is a martini such a delicious drink?
A martini has been called the "ultimate cocktail". It is the simplest of drinks, yet it has the most complex flavors. It's equal parts gin- and vermouth.
Gin is distilled from fermented juniper berries and is known for being refreshingly smooth. Vermouth can be described as a fortified beverage that includes herbs like wormwood or the gentian. These two liquids create a delightful combination of sweet-sour flavors.
How do you know if a cocktail is strong?
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 be 13 proofs, while a 40 oz. 45 proofs of Scotch would equal a bottle.
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- 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)
- 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)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.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 make mixed drinks
Mixes are made from different ingredients like spirits, juices and liqueurs. They are then combined into one drink. Mixing liquors and water with ice is a way to make a cocktail. It can be made with fresh fruit juice, lemonade and tonic water.
These are the most commonly used types of cocktails.
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Margarita- A Mexican cocktail made up of triple sec (or Cointreau), tequila (or Tequila), lime juice and salt.
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Daiquiri- A Cuban cocktail with rum and sugar.
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Mojito, A Cuban cocktail made mostly of mint leaves or rum.
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Gin and Tonic: A British cocktail that includes gin & tonic.
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Martini - A Martini is a cocktail that consists of vodka, vermouth, bitters and olive oil.
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Whiskey sour - A whiskey cocktail consisting of bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and egg white.
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Sidecar - A French cocktail made with cognac, orange juice and grenadine.
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Collins – A cocktail that consists of equal parts gin and fresh lemon juice.
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Manhattan - This cocktail consists of sweet vermouth and sweet rye whiskey.
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White Russian - A cocktail consisting of vodka, Kahlua, coffee liqueur, and cream.
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Brandy Alexander is a cocktail that consists of brandy, heavy whipping cream and chocolate syrup.