Category: Mixed Drinks
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5 Cocktails Every Bartender Should Know
The following are 5 cocktails that every bartender should know. #bar #bartender #cocktails Margarita 1.5 ounces silver tequila1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juiceoptional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup, to tasteicelime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glassShake all ingredients except salt in cocktail shaker. Strain…
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Sidecar
Created during World War I, the Sidecar was first made in Paris, France and became an instant classic that is still highly popular today. 1.5 oz. Cognac 3/4 oz. Cointreau Juice of 1/4 lemon Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and garnish with an orange twist. * Some bartenders will actually…
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Stinger
For the Stinger be sure to use white (clear) creme de menthe here. Using green creme de menthe will produce the same taste, however, the visual aesthetics with not be as attractive. 2 oz. brandy 3/4 oz. white creme de menthe Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. This wonderful…
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Tom Collins
Tom Collins = Classic. Enough said. 2 oz. gin 1tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. lemon juice Soda water Add simple syrup and lemon juice into iced highball glass. Add gin and fill with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and Maraschino cherry.
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John Collins
John Collins = Tom Collins with Bourbon instead of Gin. 2 oz. bourbon 1tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. lemon juice Soda water Add simple syrup and lemon juice into iced highball glass. Add bourbon and fill with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and Maraschino cherry.
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Pedro Collins
Pedro Collins = Tom Collins with Light Rum instead of Gin. 2 oz. light rum 1tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. lemon juice Soda water Add simple syrup and lemon juice into iced highball glass. Add rum and fill with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and Maraschino cherry.
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Sandy Collins
Sandy Collins = Tom Collins with Scotch instead of Gin. 2 oz. Scotch 1tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. lemon juice Soda water Add simple syrup and lemon juice into iced highball glass. Add Scotch and fill with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and Maraschino cherry.
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Vodka Collins
Vodka Collins = Tom Collins with Vodka instead of Gin. 2 oz. vodka 1tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. lemon juice Soda water Add simple syrup and lemon juice into iced highball glass. Add vodka and fill with soda water. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and Maraschino cherry.
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Cranberry Collins
Cranberry Collins. This variation of the Tom Collins calls for cranberry juice instead of simple syrup, and lime juice instead of lemon. 1.5 oz gin 1/2 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. fresh lime juice Club soda Add ingredients into iced highball glass. Fill glass with club soda, stir and garnish with lime wedge.
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Whiskey Sour
Definitely avoid premixed sour mixes here. Fresh lemon juice and simple syrup will make the most of this classic. The Whiskey Sour is perhaps the most popular cocktail in the sour family of drinks. 2 oz. blended or rye whiskey 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients into cocktail shaker.…