Nowadays, making cocktails at home is so simple. Real, whole ingredients are better for your health and taste when preparing your drinks at home. It’s not only about the flavor of the drink either but the joy and artistry in making cocktails. Below are some classic mixed drinks you can easily make at home:
1. Mojito cocktail
This is a long-time favorite among Caribbean vacationers, and it’s easy to see why. The best part is that you can make these quick drinks in just a few minutes. Half a piece of lime (you can chop into four pieces), five fresh mint leaves, a teaspoon of sugar, 50 milliliters of golden rum (Captain Morgan’s spiced or Havana Club should do), soda water and a few strawberries or raspberries are all you need to prepare this cocktail. You can make Mojito-cocktail in a variety of ways. Using any item you can get your hands on (a spoon, for example), smash the lime, mint leaves, and sugar (including the berries) into a glass (the handle of a plastic utensil, like a spatula, can work). Empty into the rum before topping off with soda water, then stir it well. Your mojito-cocktail is ready to serve.
2. Dry martini
A dry martini calls to mind an international man or woman of mystery. This popular cocktail was made popular by 007, but you can make it at home with a few simple ingredients. The cocktail is the king of many high end bar cocktail menus, whether made with gin or vodka, dirty (with olive juice) or cyrus spiked. There are many options for making this cocktail, but it only requires two main ingredients: vodka (or gin) and dry vermouth. Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon.
3. Manhattan
Cocktails created of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters are known as “Manhattans”. There are several varieties of whiskey you can use in place of the more conventional rye. Some of these include bourbon, blends, and even Tennessee whiskey. A maraschino cherry is generally used to garnish the cocktail after it has been mixed and drained into a cocktail glass. In a lowball glass, you can serve this cocktail on the rocks.
4. Moscow mule
You can make a mule cocktail using a mixture of lime juice, ginger beer, vodka, and garnish using a slice of lime. The cocktail is often referred to as a vodka buck. The Moscow mule cocktail is commonly served using a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid and employs Russian vodka.
5. Gin and tonic
Cocktails like gin and tonic are produced by combining gin, tonic water, and ice cubes. With the strength of the gin, it’s best to use a 1:1 to 1:3 ratio of gin to tonic for most recipes. A lime slice or piece is commonly used as a decoration. You can pour the tonic down the back of a bar spatula to retain the brilliance. Adding ice to the cocktail reduces the alcohol’s intensity in the mouth, resulting in a smoother, more refreshing cocktail.
In conclusion, it’s easy to mix your own cocktails at home to impress guests or just enjoy a night cap. These are some of the easy cocktails you can have from the comfort of your home.
