Tag: Cocktails
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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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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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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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Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling was created by Ngiam Tong Boon at the Raffles Hotel. There are several recipes for this drink that have been adapted from the original, so do not be surprised if you see some that call for pineapple juice, powdered sugar, etc. 1.5 oz. gin 1/2 oz. cherry brandy Few drops of Benedictine…
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Classic Martini
The Classic Martini is just Gin and Vermouth. There are several variations in which a Classic Martini is made with Vodka and shaken instead of stirred. Whatever your preference, every bartender and cocktail connoisseur should know this drink. 1.5 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Dry vermouth Add gin and vermouth to chilled mixing glass. Stir until…
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Chocolate Martini
Looking for the perfect dessert cocktail? The Chocolate Martini is just that. Avoid premixed Chocolate Martini mixes and perfect your own cocktail, with as much sweetness or bite as you like. 1.5 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Dark chocolate liqueur 1/2 oz. White chocolate liqueur Add ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously approximately 20-30…
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Alabama Slammer
The Alabama Slammer is a great liqueur based drink that can be enjoyed anytime. 1 oz. Southern Comfort 1 oz. Amaretto 1/2 oz. Sloe gin Dash of fresh lemon juice Add ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into iced old fashioned glass. Garnish with a cherry or lemon wedge.