5 Simple Cocktail Recipes Beginners Can Try On Busy Weekdays
For someone new to mixology, the process of drink-making can be challenging. Measuring accurately, selecting the right tools, choosing the appropriate glassware, and understanding how ingredients mix require knowledge and attention. Here are a few cocktail recipes anyone can try at home.
1. Negroni Cocktail
The Negroni cocktail delivers a bitter taste with an herbal note and a dry finish.
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 15 ml gin
- 15 ml sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Italian bitter
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Add gin, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir gently until the drink is well chilled.
- Strain into a short glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel to enhance the aroma.
2. Mimosa Cocktail
The mimosa cocktail offers a light, citrus-forward taste with a crisp and sparkling texture.
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 15 ml sparkling wine
- 15 ml fresh orange juice
- Orange twist, for garnish
Method
- Pour sparkling wine into a chilled flute glass.
- Slowly add fresh orange juice without stirring to maintain the fizz.
- Garnish with an orange twist placed neatly on the rim.
3. Moscow Mule Cocktail
The Moscow mule cocktail features a citrus base with mild spice and a crisp finish.
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 10 ml vodka
- 5 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml ginger beer
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Fill a copper mug with ice cubes.
- Add vodka and lime juice, then top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently once to blend.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a few mint leaves.
4. Manhattan Cocktail
The Manhattan cocktail presents a smooth and rich profile with subtle sweetness and aromatic undertones.
Ingredients [Serves 1]
- 15 ml whisky
- 15 ml sweet vermouth
- 5 ml bitters
- Cherry, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Combine whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir until the drink is chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a cherry.
5. Whisky Highball Cocktail
The whisky highball cocktail offers a clean, light-bodied taste with a subtle malt flavour and crisp effervescence from the mixer.
Ingredients
- 15 ml whisky
- 30 ml soda water
- Lemon peel, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the whisky over the ice and top up with soda water.
- Stir gently to blend without reducing the carbonation.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel to add a fresh citrus aroma.
*Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
