4 No Fuss, 3 Ingredient Cocktails For Last Minute Hosting
Last minute hosting comes with its own set of complexities. From blending impressive yet quick cocktails to putting together snacks which require minimum prep, everything needs to be thought about quickly and efficiently. At such times, what might come in handy are simple cocktails made using minimal ingredients.
These are recipes especially meant for those occasions as well, when guests not only come calling at the last minute but also show up at a time when the liquor cabinet is rather sparsely stocked. Make provisions for just a whole lot of ice in the freezer so it is easier to serve the drinks chilled. Alternatively, if you are in an area where ice is delivered to your doorstep, order a box of spherical ices for such impromptu gatherings.
Requiring minimal ingredients and just the basic garnishes, the cocktail recipes below are then exactly what you would need to serve well-balanced drinks at short notice. Next time guests come calling, check these recipes out that turn simple ingredients into elegant cocktail blends — all at the last minute.
Gin And Elderflower Spritz
Floral, fresh and light, this cocktail is a no-fuss drink that is simple to make and just as elegant. It can be blended quickly too, making it one of the finest drinks to serve at a last minute summertime gathering.
Ingredients:
- 20 ml Tanqueray of any premium gin of choice
- 10 ml elderflower liqueur
- 50 ml soda water
- Ice as required
Method:
– In a highball glass filled with ice, add 20 ml of any premium gin of choice and 10 ml elderflower liqueur. Top this off with 50 ml soda water for the fizzy touch.
Check this recipe out: Elderflower G&T
Rum And Ginger Smash
A tropical cocktail complete with deep, slightly spicy flavours, the rum and ginger smash is an earthy blend that is quite straightforward to make when guests show up unannounced.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice
- 60 ml ginger ale
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Ice as required
Method:
– In a highball glass filled with ice, add 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Still gently and top off with 60 ml ginger ale.
Check this out: Rum and Ginger Smash
Citrus Vodka Fizz
Tart and fresh, complete with tangy and acidic touches, this is a fizzy drink that can be put together with limited ingredients, rather hassle-free, even as it produces some really complex flavours.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml of any premium vodka of choice
- 50 ml cranberry juice
- 1½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice as required
Method:
– In a cocktail glass filled with ice, add 30 ml of any premium vodka of choice and 1½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir well before topping off with 50 ml cranberry juice.
Check this recipe out: Grapefruit Martini
Tequila And Grapefruit Mix
This is a sour, sweet, slightly spicy cocktail that can be prepared on those days when you happen to have grapefruit juice leftover in the fridge. It is citrus forward and effortlessly elegant — well-suited for an impromptu gathering featuring a nachos platter and other assorted small bites.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml of any premium tequila of choice
- 45 ml grapefruit juice
- A pinch of sea salt
- Ice as required
Method:
– In a cocktail mixer, bring together 30 ml of any premium tequila of choice and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well before straining into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top off with 45 ml grapefruit juice before serving.
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