Friday Drinks: Foamy Cocktail Recipes To Fix Your F.O.M.O
Frothy and oh-so-deliciously good! If you’re looking for a Friday night drink to mix at home that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning, then you’ve come to the right place. These cocktail recipes are the perfect way to add elegance and indulgence to your drinking experience. With their playful foam on top and silky soft mouthfeel, these frothy cocktails tease the senses and offer a memorable taste. Of course, even if you're in weekend mode, we recommend moderation in imbibing these delectable concoctions.
Ready to take your home bartending game to a whole new level? Go ahead and explore our carefully curated selection to find your next favourite Friday night drink.
Frothy And Fizzy Cocktail Recipes
Classic Gin Fizz Cocktail
The Classic Gin Fizz is a delightful drink that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you want to serve it at your next house party or savour it while unwinding after a long week, the Gin Fizz is a great choice. With its fusion of flavours, it’s sure to impress even the most discerning taste buds. The cocktail is crafted with gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and egg white, then topped with soda water. Here’s the recipe, featuring Tanqueray No TEN Gin:
Ingredients
- Tanqueray No TEN Gin - 60ml
- Lemon Juice - 22.5ml
- Simple Syrup - 15ml
- Egg White - 1
- Lemon Twist - 1
- Soda Water - To top-up
- Ice
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, combine Tanqueray No TEN Gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white.
- Shake vigorously without adding any ice (dry shake).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake again to combine.
- Strain the drink into a chilled highball glass or a rocks glass.
- Top with soda water and serve!
Clover Club Cocktail
Eye-catching? Yes. Decadent? Very. The Clover Club cocktail checks all the right boxes and has a history that dates back to the time before Prohibition in America. The indulgent combination of gin, raspberry, citrus and egg white creates a fruity and elegant drink that you can easily mix at home. One sip, and you will mix it again often. Here’s the frothy cocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Tanqueray London Dry Gin - 60ml
- Lemon juice - 15ml
- Raspberry syrup - 15ml
- Egg white - 1
- Blueberries - 2-3
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and pour Tanqueray London Dry Gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white into the shaker
- Dry shake without ice
- Next, add some ice into a cocktail shaker and shake well again to combine
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass
- Using a skewer garnish the cocktail with 2-3 blueberries.
Whisky Sour Cocktail
There is nothing quite like this timeless classic! The Whisky Sour is a crowd-favourite that spans decades and generations. It’s also simple and easy to make at home. The delicious burst of flavours and foam on top is a treat for the senses. Here’s the Whisky Sour cocktail recipe made using Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 60ml
- Lemon Juice - 22ml
- Simple Syrup - 22ml
- Aromatic Bitters - 2 dashes
- Egg White - 1
- Lemon Peel - 1
- Ice
Method
- Measure and pour Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add two dashes of aromatic bitters and egg whites into the shaker.
- Shake the ingredients well without ice (dry shake).
- Next, add ice into the shaker and shake again vigorously to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the foamy mixture into a coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish the drink with a lemon peel. Serve and enjoy!
Black Cumin Highball Recipe
You know what's lovely after a long week at work? An invigorating cocktail that gives you ideas for weekend revelries. And with its notes of black cumin, this Scotch highball gets a refreshing and unexpected flavour twist.
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky - 50ml
- Honey - 10ml
- Black cumin Cordial - 30 ml
- Soda water - to top
- Ice
Method
- Measure and pour whisky, honey and the black cumin cordial into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Pro tip: You can rim your cocktail glass with salt and pepper for a flavourful touch.
Baileys Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe
Give your classic Espresso Martini a Baileys twist and let its flavours unravel the magic! Perfect for your next brunch gathering or house party, this pick-me-up is sure to leave a lasting impression. Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Ketel One Vodka, and espresso come together to create a drink that is absolutely delicious to sip. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur - 50ml
- Ketel One Vodka - 25ml
- Espresso - 25ml
- Coffee Beans - 3
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
- Measure and pour Baileys Original Irish Cream, Ketel One vodka and cold espresso into the shaker
- Shake vigorously to combine the ingredients
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with coffee beans on top of the drink and serve!
Tequila Sour Cocktail Recipe
A twist on the classic whisky sour, this tequila cocktail will thrill your taste buds with its delectable flavours. The simple blend of Don Julio Reposado tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime, bitters and egg white creates a frothy and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. Sip it at your house party, mix it up for a weekend indulgence or impress your friends with your home bartending skills! Tequila sour is a perfect drink that you can easily craft at home. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Don Julio Reposado - 60ml
- Agave Nectar - 10ml
- Egg White - 1
- Lemon Juice - 30ml
- Lime Juice - 15ml
- Angostura Bitters - 2 dashes
- Lemon Wedge - 1
- Ice
Method
- Measure and pour Don Julio Reposado tequila, agave nectar, fresh lemon and lime juice and two dashes of Angostura bitters into the cocktail shaker.
- Gently separate the egg whites from the yolk and add it to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake well without ice (dry shake).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass or a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve! For an extra touch, you can also add a cherry as a garnish.
Not A Fan Of Foam? Try This Steady Classic:
Rob Roy Cocktail Recipe
Sometimes, all you need is a classic that makes you feel right at home. The Rob Roy, a 19th-century cocktail that blends Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters into a pleasing cocktail is just that drink. It also feels familiar to cocktail aficionados because of its similarity to an even more popular classic: the Manhattan. Here’s a Rob Roy cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky - 45ml
- Sweet vermouth - 20ml
- Angostura bitters - 2 dashes
- Ice
Method
- Add the Scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled old fashioned or a martini glass.
- Garnish with orange peel.
