Valentine's Day can be a wonderful time to express your love for friends and family. How better to do this than with a cocktail reflecting the holiday's themes. There are many choices. Some include pink cocktails, white cocktails, chocolate and red cocktails. There's a cocktail for every taste!
The Aviation cocktail is a classic made with gin, botanicals and other ingredients. It is easy to make and tastes as good as it looks. The Raspberry Lemon Vodka Cocktail on the other side is refreshingly simple to mix. This is the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail to serve your special someone.
Scarlet Kiss, a Valentine's Day cocktails that are easy to make but also fun to enjoy, is one of my favorite. This pinky-red drink is full of sweet fruit and citrus. If you're looking for a more sophisticated drink, consider the Clover Club. This cocktail has classic egg white foam, with a touch of Gin.
Another thing that makes this Valentine's drink so great is the fact that it can be made almost anywhere! You can make this cocktail with a blender, a cocktail shaker, or even a margarita machine. Once all of the ingredients have been prepared, add them to a shaker. Shake for at most two minutes. Finally, garnish with a cherry and your cocktail is done!
The Strawberry Salty Dog is another fun Valentine's drink. This drink adds the finishing touch to your celebrations. It's easy to make and is full of flavor. You'll be amazed at the joy in your guests eyes when you make a batch of this delicious dish for your next dinner party.
The Pomegranate Cocktail is another delicious and sweet drink. To make a tasty and unique cocktail, this recipe uses a variety fruits and liqueurs. Other than the pomegranate molases which can be infused over low heat for a few more hours, you will also need other ingredients. This will make a colorful, vibrant cocktail that is sure be a hit with guests.
Although the Aviation cocktail is the most popular, you can give your drink some flair by adding a tawny porter, apricot brandingy, or walnut liquor. These drinks can add color to your cocktail, and they can complement other flavors.
The Woo Woo cocktails is a Valentine's Day themed cocktail that will delight. Its name and design is a nod to the traditional Valentine's Day card, but it also has a fun twist. By combining a hibiscus flavored gin and rosemary infused simple syrup, you'll end up with a delicious and festive libation. You'll even have leftovers for the next few cocktails.
Whether you are planning a romantic evening, a weekend getaway or a raucous bash with your gang, Valentine's cocktails are the perfect way to set the mood. Luckily, they are not difficult to make and come in all shapes and sizes. They can be taken anywhere you want!
FAQ
What does it actually mean when someone says, “I'm having a lot of fun?”
It means that person has had too much to drink.
What size ice cube tray do I need?
Either a 6-x-8-inch or 5-x-7-inch ice cube tray is needed.
What are the most common drinks a bartender should know?
The most important thing that a bartender needs to know is how make the perfect cocktail. It's not enough to just mix ingredients together. Each ingredient must be explained to you, so you can decide why one is better. The bartender who creates great drinks is an expert in all these areas.
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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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
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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
Can I freeze my beverages?
But there are some precautions that you need to take. You should label every bottle so you know which bottles have been frozen. Fill your bottles no more than halfway. A full bottle can cause your drink to overflow and spill out. Finally, if you plan on freezing your drinks, wait at least two hours after opening the bottle before you pour the contents into another container.
Which are the top 10 most-loved mixed drinks?
The following are the top ten popular mixed drinks:
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Cosmopolitan (2 oz vodka + 1/4 oz cranberry juice + 2 oz club soda)
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Margarita (3 oz tequila + 3 oz lime juice + 1 tsp sugar)
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Mojito (2 oz light rum + 4 oz fresh mint leaves + 1/2 cup crushed ice)
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White Russian (2 oz vodka + 2 oz heavy cream + 1 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur)
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Screwdriver (2 oz vodka + 6 oz orange juice + 1/2 tsp grenadine syrup)
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Daiquiri (1 oz white rum + 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice + 1/2 oz lime juice + 1/8 tsp simple syrup)
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Pina Colada (2 oz coconut rum + 1/2 cup pineapple juice + 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes)
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Hurricane (1 oz dark rum + 1/2 ounce amaretto + 1/2 oz pineapple juice + 1/4 oz lime juice + 1 oz ginger ale)
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Moscow Mule (2 oz vodka + 5 oz ginger beer + 1/4 oz simple syrup)
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Long Island Ice Tea (2 oz gin + 7 oz sweet & sour mix)
What's a shaker?
A shaker is used when you want to combine more than one ingredient. The shaker comes with a strainer so you can strain any remaining solids from the mixture. The lid helps to prevent any unwanted odors from escaping during shaking.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.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)
- 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)
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How To
How to make mixed drinks
Mix drinks are made with different ingredients like juices, liqueurs or syrups. A cocktail is made by mixing two to three liquors with water, ice and alcohol. It usually includes fresh fruit juices like lemonade, soda water or tonic water, ginger ale and club soda.
These are the most popular types of cocktails:
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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 is a Cuban cocktail that consists of rum, sugar and lime juice.
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Mojito – A Cuban cocktail that consists primarily of mint leaves and some rum.
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Gin and Tonic - A British cocktail consisting of gin and tonic.
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Martini: A cocktail made of vermouth with vodka, bitters, olive oil, and bitters.
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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 containing cognac, orange Juice, and grenadine.
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Collins - A cocktail consisting of equal parts of gin and 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 – This cocktail consists of vodka and Kahlua as well as coffee liqueur and cream.
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Brandy Alexander: A mix of brandy and creme de cacao, heavy cream, and dark chocolate syrup.