Clear or colorless spirits. These are more or less colorless in appearance and much of the time has a milder taste than other spirits. Colorless spirits include: Vodka Gin (Unaged) Cachaça Neutral Grain Spirit Soju Whiskeys. Whiskeys are made from fermented grain mash, with the grain used changing from type to type. Whiskey is popular around the world but primarily manufactured in Scotland, Ireland, America, Canada, and Japan, each of which have distinct flavors. The types of whiskey include: Bourbon Scotch Rye Irish Canadian Japanese Other colored spirits. There are dozens of different kinds of spirits that would make sense in a cocktail. Some of the most popular spirits not to have already been listed include: Tequila Mezcal Absinthe Brandy
Beer and wine cocktails have become increasingly popular over the years. Experiment with beer, for example, by making a simple Shandy from lemonade and beer. Experiment with wine by making a Kalimotxo, or red wine and cola. Or try a French 75, which combines gin, sparkling wine, lemon, and sugar.
Cocktails that have fruit juices, dairy products or eggs, simple syrup, sour mix, or any other thick ingredients should to shaken. [1] X Research source
Many jiggers or measuring cups contain 2 sides, kind of like an hourglass. The small jigger usually holds 1 fl oz (30 mL) of liquid, while the bigger jigger holds 2 fl oz (59 mL). This makes pouring cocktails that require “double” shots much easier.
Some recipes won’t call for muddled fruits, but many will. A mojito, for example, calls for muddled limes and mint to begin with.
If you plan on salting or sugaring the rim of your glass — for a margarita, for example — do it now, before you pour the drink. Dip the glass into a shallow dish full of water, then dip it in a shallow dish of salt, sugar, or whatever is appropriate for your drink.
Take the time to find which vessel is best for your cocktail. You may think it’s a bunch of hogwash, but there are plenty of people who think that choosing the right glass is what sets a good drink apart from a great one. Also, the glass affects the appearance, which influences your perception of its taste. If your cocktail calls for ice to be added after you’ve shaken it, add fresh ice cubes instead of the ice cubes used while shaking. Fresh ice cubes are larger, meaning they won’t melt as quickly, diluting your drink.
Chocolate martini Strawberry martini Eggnog martini Key lime martini
Strawberry mojito Mango mojito Blueberry mojito Pineapple mojito
Orange margaritas Strawberry margaritas Frozen margaritas Banana margaritas
