Shaken or Stirred? About Cocktails

Many a times when we go to opulent restaurants and when the captain asks what kind of cocktail we would wish to order, most often we are left with a confused expression. Cocktails are something we have it only when we go to such fine dine places and most of us often get confused with the combinations. This is Ok when you are with friends who are as ignorant as you are but when you are out with a date or on some important business meeting you definitely don’t wanna look like a caveman.

So, here we present to you a short list of popular cocktails which will save your face the next time when you are out with friends or on business. The list of cocktails and combinations that a bartender can serve you is endless, but we present to you a list of popular and signature cocktails which will be available at all the drinking places. So, you can start by playing safe and then go aggressive with the combinations.

Margarita

Margarita is a refreshing drink that can be made in many ways. Originating from Mexico, it is a good summer drink and makes it good for a place like Mumbai where heat and humidity is a part of life. It is generally served on the rocks; poured over ice. It is one of the most popular drinks and is a favorite among the ladies because of the distinct orange flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1/2 oz orange flavored liquor  (Cointreau is recommended)
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Salt or sugar to rim the glass (optional)

Preparation:

• • The ingredients are poured into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes
  • Shaken well
  • The rim of the glass is salted
  • The contents are poured into a glass with crushed ice
  • Garnished with a lime wedge

 

Martini

Like any cocktail, the bartender can create a lot of variations in making a Martini. Below we have given you the signature way of making a martini and then if you are adventurous with your drink you can ask the in-house bartender to mix extra ingredients for that difference in taste.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz gin/vodka
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth (wine)
• 1 green olive or lemon twist for garnish
• Orange or Angostura bitters (optional)

Preparation:

• The ingredients are poured into a  mixing glass filled with ice cubes
• It is then stirred for 30 seconds
• It is strained and poured into a  chilled cocktail glass
• A dash of orange or Angostura bitters is added
• Garnished with the olive or lemon twist

Long Island Ice Tea

The Long Island Ice Tea sounds the same as the ice tea that you get in cafes. The similarity ends with the name and the way it looks. This is one of the most elaborate drinks that you can find in terms of the ingredients and hence is the most potent amongst the cocktail family. This is the best drink to go for if you are a regular hard liquor drinker and count Breezers amongst the list of soft drinks ;-)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz triple sec (Orange flavored liquor)
• 1/2 oz light rum
• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz  lemon sour mix
  
• Cola
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Preparation:

• The spirits and the sour mix are poured into a Collins glass with ice
• The mixture is stirred well or shaken
• Topped with cola
• Garnished with the lemon wedge

Mojito

Mojito is originally a Cuban recipe made with a combination of sweetness, refreshing citrus and mint flavors is intended to complement the potent kick of the rum. It is again a tropical drink which will refresh and recharge you from the hard day of toil.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp sugar
• 6-8 mint leaves
• Club soda
• 1 lime, halved
• 2 oz light rum
• mint sprig for garnish

Preparation:

• The mint leaves, sugar and club soda are put into a highball glass
• Mix the ingredients properly to release the mint flavor
• Squeeze the one of the halved lime into the glass
• Drop the other halved lime into the glass

So the next time you visit a restaurant and don’t know what to order, simply go for the above signature cocktails which are available at every restaurant serving alcohol. Now you are all set to show off to your friends your new found knowledge about cocktails J

All the above mentioned drinks are the best and most popular ones available in the restaurants in Mumbai. The drinks can be prefixed with names like Orange, Lime etc. It just denotes the extra item in the ingredients list; rest all the ingredients and the procedure to prepare is the same. We will be posting more such interesting reads in this section of our blog, so keep reading and party responsibly J

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