Cocktails

Negroni Recipe: How to Make a Negroni

Legends say that the Negroni drink originated in Florence, Italy in 1919 at Caffè Casoni, then known as Caffè Giacosa. According to historical records, the popular Negroni drink was created by Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni. He lived in London, but was known to travel across America. One day, Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni asked bartender Fosco Scarselli to make his favourite cocktail (the Americano) a bit stronger by replacing soda water with gin.

Aviation Cocktail Recipe: How to Make an Aviation Cocktail

The Aviation cocktail is a traditional gin drink that is shaken and served straight up. The Aviation cocktail recipe calls for gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice tempered by sweet maraschino liqueur, and sugar syrup. The recipe's combination provides a wonderful flavour that is unique in the beverage. This drink complements delicate desserts such as rice pudding or berry shortcake.

White Lady Cocktail Recipe: How to Make a White Lady

The White Lady cocktail is a smooth, citrusy and sophisticated cocktail drink. It is made of gin, Cointreau, and sugar syrup. The White Lady Cocktail is the gin version of the Sidecar cocktail. This is a classy drink which is perfect to sip on during a night out.

French 75 Recipe: How to Make a French 75

The French 75 was first called the "75" in Harry MachElhone’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails published in 1922, and the same year in Cocktails: How to Mix Them by Robert Vermeire, which credits MacElhone with the creation of the drink

Southside Cocktail Recipe: How to Make a Southside Cocktail

The Southside Cocktail is a classy drink served in many different bars around the world. The classic Southside Cocktail recipe combines gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, and mint into a coupe or a martini glass. Other versions alter the Southside’s ingredients a bit, such as the addition of sparkling water or soda water.

Gin Basil Smash Cocktail Recipe: How to Make a Gin Basil Smash

The Gin Basil Smash cocktail is a gin-based cocktail that features basil as the main character. The basil can be replaced with different herbs to be muddled in with the gin smash if another herb is preferable. However, the Gin Basil Smash cocktail recipe is one of the most popular. It is perfect to serve at a garden or outdoor party as the herbs create a natural connection with nature.

Bramble Cocktail Recipe: How to Make a Bramble

The Bramble cocktail is one of the best cocktails served internationally. Its flavour is well balanced, and the sweetness of the blackberry liquor jives in for an easy sip.

Clover Club Recipe: How to Make a Clover Club

The Clover Club cocktail is a sour gin cocktail with a tangy flavour. The Clover Club recipe calls for gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and an egg white. The egg white is not included in the drink for flavour, but rather to help emulsify the liquid. Consequently, when shaken, a foamy head forms on top of the drink.

Long Island Iced Tea Recipe: How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is a popular cocktail, especially in the summertime. The typical Long Island Iced Tea recipe includes vodka, light rum, gin, tequila, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Coca-Cola. When combined, these ingredients give the drink a familiar ambue hue, similar to that of iced tea. The drink has been criticised for its lengthy ingredient list, which makes it difficult to produce in crowded establishments.

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