When it comes to the weekend, there is no better way to release all your work stress than a get-together with your favourite people. Some close friends, lots of gossips, and a glass of cocktail—the perfect moment ever. Created by combining different ingredients, such as spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and garnishes, these drinks are perfect for all kinds of celebrations, including social gatherings, house parties, and bars.
With their versatility and endless possibilities, they are known for their diverse range of flavours, colours, and presentation styles. Apart from this, cocktails are also appreciated for the skills with which the bartenders prepare them. Some popular cocktails across the world are the martini, mojito, rum punch, margarita, old-fashioned, and negroni.
If you are also looking for some interesting cocktails for this weekend, here are three recipes shared by Mr Arundeep Singla, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcostar Group of Companies:
Grapefruit Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz. Sherry Platinum Whiskey
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Fresh grapefruit and lime to garnish
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake.
- Next, using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into an old-fashioned rocks glass.
- Finally, garnish with a fresh grapefruit and lime slice.
Lemony Mint Vodka Fizz
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Kiev vodka
- 4 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- 2-3 mint leaves
- Club soda
- Lemon slice (for garnish)
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
Method
- To start, add simple syrup and mint leaves to a shaker. Muddle until they are slightly broken up and incorporated.
- Next, use lemon juice, vodka, and ice, then shake well.
- Using a julep strainer, strain into an old-fashioned rocks glass or tumbler.
- Top with club soda.
- Finally, garnish with lemon and mint sprigs.
Tom Collins
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Barrister dry gin
- 1 oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- Club soda, to top
- Garnish: lemon wheel
- Garnish: maraschino cherry
Method
- To start, pour Barrister dry gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a Collins glass.
- Next, fill the glass with ice and add club soda on top. Stir the ingredients together.
- Finally, you may choose to garnish the drink with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry for added flavour and presentation.