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Perfect cocktail pairings for festive delights

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For an evening soiree

By IANSlife

January 01, 2024 (IANSlife) Everybody's at-home cocktail menu need to include these straightforward, timeless cocktails. Don't be scared to experiment with mixology and lift your mood. These simple cocktail recipes are impressive and easy to master.

Maple Old Fashioned with Dark Chocolate

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Ingredients:         

  • 2 oz Lucifer’s Gold Whisky
  • 1/2 oz Maple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Dark chocolate - Pairing

Method:

  • In a mixing glass, combine the Lucifer’s Gold Whisky, maple syrup, and bitters.
  • Add ice and stir well for about 20-30 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a rock glass over a large ice cube.
  • Garnish with a small dark chocolate square on the side of the glass.

 

Russian Berry Blast with Plum Cake

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Ingredients:                  

  • 2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
  • ½ oz Lime Juice
  • 5-6 Cranberries
  • ½ Rosemary Syrup
  • Soda
  • Rosemary sprig (Garnish)
  • Plum Cake - Pairing

Method:

  • In a mixing glass, combine Russian Standard Vodka, rosemary syrup, lime juice and cranberries (muddled)
  • Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds
  • Strain in a glass and top up with Soda
  • Garnish with Cranberries/Rosemary or both

 

Picante Power with Tacos al Pastor

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Ingredients:                                                                      

  • 2 oz 1800 Tequila Blanco
  • ½ Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Passionfruit Nectar
  • Tajin Mix
  • Jalapeno (Garnish)
  • Tacos al Pastor – Pairing

Method:

  • In a mixing glass, combine 1800 Tequila Blanco, lime juice and passionfruit nectar
  • Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds
  • Rim the glass with tajin mix and double strain the mixture
  • Garnish with Jalapeno

 

Havana Cabana with Potato Chips

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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Viva El Ron White Rum
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/3 Simple Syrup
  • Egg White / 6 drops of Vegan Foamer
  • Orange slice (Garnish)
  • Potato Chips - Pairing

Method:

  • In a mixing glass, combine Viva El Ron, orange juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and egg white/vegan foamer
  • Dry Shake (without ice) for 10 seconds and then add ice in the shaker and continue to shake for another 10-15 seconds
  • Pour it in a rocks glass and garnish with a grapefruit slice

                                                                                             

 

 

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