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Easy Party Drinks to Serve At a Drinks Party

By Bob Thomas 10 April, 2023 2 mins read

Having a drinks party is a great way to connect with people. If you have never been to one, it is a great way to meet people and get started. It's a good idea plan ahead for your party.

Depending on the location, a drinks party can take place indoors or out. You will need to be prepared for inclement conditions when hosting outdoor parties. Drinks should be served on small plates or platters, so that guests can consume them easily.

For a drink party, it is important to select the right glassware. If you are hosting a large event, you will need to prepare for at least one bartender. For smaller events, you may be able to prepare your drinks on your own. For party drinks, large containers with oversized ice cubes can be useful.

It is also a good idea to offer non-alcoholic drinks. These will help people stay hydrated while still enjoying the cocktails. Each guest should have two to three drinks. The drinks should also have some adult flavors. They should be accompanied with light snacks

Setting up a bar including a cocktail and wine bar is one of the best ways you can do this. A few glasses, an ice pitcher and some ice buckets are all you need to do this. You can also prepare drinks ahead of time and chill them before the party. This will allow you to refill your drinks quickly and keep them fresh.

Providing an elegant drink will impress your guests and help you become the host of the party. However, the best part of having a drinks party is the drinks. After a long conference, these are a great way to unwind. These can be used to relax at a wedding and help with your dance moves. Most punch recipes are easy to prepare ahead of time. You can also mix them up 24 hours in advance.

It's possible to make cocktails ahead of time, and then set them up in a pitcher. This will allow guests the ability to refill their pitchers as they get thirsty. This can be an icebreaker as guests will have to guess the secret ingredient. You can also serve some drinks in small glasses, such as martinis.

Make sure to prepare garnishes for your cocktails. You can use fresh herbs, stir sticks and cut citrus wedges as garnishes. Also, you might add some tonic to your drink. These small details can make your cocktail party standout.

You might want to hand out recipe cards for cocktails. These cards can contain a variety of spirits, juices, or a liqueur, as well as a recipe for mocktails. These cards may be placed in a frame or on the bar. A cocktail ice scoop can be given out, which is useful for making iced drinks.

There are many great cocktails available, but the best one is your own. London Essence mixers are a great choice for upgrading your cocktails. You should also remember that certain cocktail ingredients must be kept in reserve until serving.

FAQ

Do you require any special equipment in order to make cocktails

Not at all. You only need a few items:

Glasses
Strainer
Lid
Cocktail shaker
Cutting board
Knife
Scoops and measuring cups
Jigger
Tongue depressors
Stirring sticks
Lemon wedge
Sugar cube
Salt
Pepper
Ice cubes
Ice
Water
Alcohol
Wine
Beer
Soda water

How do I make cocktails?

There is no single right answer. You will have to experiment until your solution works for you.

There are some things to keep in mind as you learn how to make cocktails.

Many recipes will call for ingredients like citrus juice, lemon juice, orange juice, etc. However, these ingredients can't always be interchangeable.
Certain recipes might require special types of glassesware. Be sure to research the best glasses for your drink before you make a purchase.
When making cocktails, always remember to add ice first. Then, pour the liquid onto the ice.
Always shake well You will get a stronger drink if you shake the mixture.
Garnishes should not be forgotten! They are the glue that binds everything together.
As much as possible, use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs taste better than dried.
Try different flavors. Mixing different fruits, spices, herbs and herbs with your favorite beverage can make it even more delicious.
Experiment with different alcohols. There are many types of spirits. Each one has its own flavor profile.
Mixing drinks can have fun. You can mix up great drinks if you just follow the rules.
Never be afraid to ask questions. Most bars and restaurants are happy to share their knowledge with you.

Which are the top 10 most-loved mixed drinks?

These are the top ten bestselling mixed drinks

Cosmopolitan (2 oz vodka + 1/4 oz cranberry juice + 2 oz club soda)
Margarita (3 oz tequila + 3 oz lime juice + 1 tsp sugar)
Mojito (2 oz light rum + 4 oz fresh mint leaves + 1/2 cup crushed ice)
White Russian (2 oz vodka + 2 oz heavy cream + 1 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur)
Screwdriver (2 oz vodka + 6 oz orange juice + 1/2 tsp grenadine syrup)
Daiquiri (1 oz white rum + 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice + 1/2 oz lime juice + 1/8 tsp simple syrup)
Pina Colada (2 oz coconut rum + 1/2 cup pineapple juice + 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes)
Hurricane (1 oz dark rum + 1/2 ounce amaretto + 1/2 oz pineapple juice + 1/4 oz lime juice + 1 oz ginger ale)
Moscow Mule (2 oz vodka + 5 oz ginger beer + 1/4 oz simple syrup)
Long Island Ice Tea (2 oz gin + 7 oz sweet & sour mix)

How do you know if a cocktail is strong?

Strong drinks have more alcohol than weak drinks. The proof is the measure of alcohol in a beverage. One proof is one part alcohol for every 100g of grain alcohol volume. So a 12 oz. A bottle of wine will have ten proofs. A 16 oz. beer would be 13proofs and a 40oz. 45 proofs would be the bottle of Scotch.

Why is a martini delicious?

A martini has been called the "ultimate cocktail". This drink is the easiest, but it has the best flavor. It consists of equal parts gin and vermouth.

Gin is made from fermented Juniper berries. It is refreshingly smooth. Vermouth, a fortified wine made with herbs like wormwood (or gentian), is called vermouth. This combination gives you a delicious combination sweet and sour flavours.

Statistics

American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)

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How To

How to make the perfect Margarita at Home

The most common cocktail is made from tequila (which comes from agave), Cointreau (a sweet orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.

Here's how to make your own!

Ingredients

1/2 cup of ice cubes
3 oz Tequila Blanco
1/4 cup Cointreau
Juice of 1 Lime
Salt
Sugar
Cinnamon stick
Chocolate syrup

Method

Add the ingredients to a shaker with ice. For 10 seconds shake vigorously, and then pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish the glass with a slice lemon if you wish.

This recipe is also suitable for use as a template when making other types or alcohols.