A Friday cocktail can be a nice way to celebrate the end to a long working week. It is also a great way to unwind and forget about holiday shopping. There are many options for cocktails. Some are easy to make while others are more challenging, but they're all great fun to enjoy. These are 10 drink recipes to get you thinking about Friday's cocktail hour.
The Old Fashioned cocktail is a classic cocktail that uses rye, bourbon and sugar. The Negroni cocktail is strong and made with Campari, sweetvermouth and gin. It's also the name of an original creation that features three ingredients in equal measure.
The Grinch cocktail can be made in a matter of minutes and is named for its green color. It includes simple syrup, lemon zest and midori. It tastes like a mocha, but with an orange twist. You can make it in a pitcher, or mix it one at a time.
The rum singaia is a wonderful brunch cocktail. This is a great cocktail for tax season because rum pairs well both with lemon and orange juice. The drink has a kick but is easy to prepare. It's a good choice for Friday night, but it's also a great drink to have on a Thursday night.
The Velvet Hammer cocktail combines Tia Maria with Cointreau and creme du cacao. It's a strong drink, so be sure to drink it in moderation. You can make it at home since you can purchase the ingredients in bulk. It's a cocktail with a long history, having been invented in the late 1800s.
Boulevardier is one type of Negroni. It replaces gin by whisky. It is not as sweet, but it is still delicious. For this cocktail, you can add peach slices on the rim of your glass before serving.
Espresso Martini is an espresso-flavored cocktail that is perfect for coffee fans. This drink is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, which gives it a distinct taste. You can make it at home since most of the ingredients are available in bulk. It's also an interesting drink that you should try.
The KOI Dessert Bar, Sydney, Australia offers the "Gotta Have an Espresso Tini" drink. It's a drink that mixes Tia Maria with Cointreau and cream. It's a great drink to try, especially if coffee is your passion.
The Friday Night Martini Ritual went beyond a simple cocktail. It was ritual, ceremony, and a time when people could gather to drink. It was also a way to build relationships, something that is often lacking in modern life. You must be patient to make the ritual work. You are fortunate to have cocktails that are easy to prepare, as many bar-goers ordered their cocktails the old-fashioned way.
FAQ
Do you require special equipment for making cocktails?
Not at all. There are only a few things you need:
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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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Measurement cups and spoons
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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
What can I do to freeze my drinks?
Yes, but there are some precautions you should follow. First, be sure to label all of your bottles, so you know which ones have been frozen. Do not fill your bottles with more than half. Otherwise, your drink might overflow or spill out of the bottle. Last but not least, wait at minimum two hours after opening a bottle to chill your drinks before you pour it into another container.
What type of ice does a bartender put into drinks?
Bartenders use several different types of ice depending on the type of drink being mixed. For most drinks, cubed ice will be used. However, shakes and non-carbonated drinks can use crushed ice.
Why is a cocktail sometimes called "a martini?"
In the early 1900s, when Americans drank more alcoholic beverages, they often called any drink containing alcohol a "martini." The term "martini" eventually came to refer to a special type of martini that was made with dry rather than sweet Vermouth.
What kind of glasses should you buy?
Glasses should hold no more than 4oz (118ml). Glasses larger than this tend to get very hot and could cause burns.
What drinks can beginners order at a Bar?
Ordering a beer is a great way to begin drinking. Ask the bartender to help you choose the right beer for you.
You can drink wine if it is dry. Reds are your preference, so try a light-bodied Pinot Noir (or Merlot) You can also make cocktails with a martini, margarita or margarita.
You can always ask the bartender for help if you don’t know what order to make.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make mixed drinks
Mixed drinks are created from different ingredients, such as juices, spirits, liqueurs and syrups. These ingredients are then combined to make one drink. Mixing liquors and water with ice is a way to make a cocktail. This drink is typically made with fresh fruit juices, lemonade or soda water, tonic water and ginger ale.
The following types of cocktails are most common:
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Margarita – A Mexican cocktail that consists of triple sec (or Cointreau), tequila, lime juice, salt, and lemon juice.
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Daiquiri -- A Cuban cocktail that includes rum sugar, lime juice, crushed ice, and rum
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Mojito - A Cuban cocktail consisting mainly of mint leaves and rum.
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Gin and Tonic - A British cocktail consisting of gin and tonic.
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Martini - A cocktail consisting of vermouth, vodka, bitters, and olive oil.
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Whiskey sour - A whisky cocktail that consists of sweetened milk, lemon, and whiskey.
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Sidecar – A French cocktail that consists of orange juice, cognac and grenadine.
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Collins – A cocktail that consists of equal parts gin and fresh lemon juice.
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Manhattan - A cocktail made with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth. It also includes maraschino cherry juice, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters and seltzer.
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White Russian - A cocktail made with vodka, Kahlua and coffee liqueur.
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Brandy Alexander- A cocktail that includes brandy, dark chocolate syrup, heavy whipping, and creme de coco.