Cocktail Essentials and Tips.
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.