Nadia George
March 21, 2024
Be it a themed affair, an intimate hang or a formal dinner, lip smacking cocktails elevate the mood of any party you host. When you turn mixologist on such occasions, along with your more elaborate contraptions, what stand out are those classic recipes that never fail to impress guests
Prepare a classic old fashioned using quality bourbon and citrus bitters to elevate the flavour offerings at your home bar.
In a rocks glass, muddle sugar cubes and bitters together. Add a couple of ice cubes before pouring the bourbon and stir gently. Garnish the cocktail with a twisted orange peel or a maraschino cherry. Your old fashioned is now ready to be enjoyed.
If it’s good enough for a certain British spy, it’s good enough for us! A classic martini is a go to drink for many cocktail connoisseurs so when you get this mix right, you will reign supreme as a mixologist at any party you host.
Chill your martini glass by placing it in a freezer. Fill a shaker with ice cubes and pour gin. Add dry vermouth and ice. Stir the mixture with a bar spoon or shake briskly. Strain it into your chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer. Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel.
A simple yet spiky cocktail, this drink exudes a subtle intensity and sweetness characteristic of a luxurious Johnny Walker. Make a straightforward ginger highball following the recipe below:
Fill a highball glass with ice. Build all the ingredients in order, starting with Johnny Walker. Garnish with a ginger slice or a star anise. Your ginger highball is ready to be served.