Essentials

Cocktail Essentials

• Cocktail shaker – any types are good as long as the lid fits on tight!
  
• Ice-crusher – either electric or hand wind-up (or use a plastic bag and a rolling pin).
  
• Measurers – either in ml or oz
  
• An assortment of glasses, a glass can often make the cocktail.
  
• Straws and stirrers, other stuff if you fancy, del-boy umbrellas, fancy sticks, light-up stirrers, etc.
  
• Ice – and plenty of it.
  
• An assortment of Spirits, Mixers, fresh juices and Liquors.
  
• Fresh fruit, especially citrus – depending on recipes.
  
• Jug – for those big crowd Cocktails.
  
• Tinned cream Coconut – for those exotic blends.
  
• Grenadine, worster sauce, Tabasco and Angostura bitters- for those recipes that demand it.
  

Tips

• Don’t forget to make plenty of ICE well ahead of time.
  
• If you’ve got a party – make several sorts, to appeal to all tastes.
  
• Make a menu list of all the cocktails with measurements, you can make with the Ingredients you have, and let your guests make their own.
  
• Use freshly squeezed juice, it tastes so much better.
  
• Follow recipes – to get the perfect taste balance.
  
• Use chilled glasses – for a crisper taste.
  
• Always put the ice in first.