Are you ready to host the ultimate spring and summer gatherings with friends and family? With our innovative features and products, you can keep your cocktails fresh and flavorful for longer. Here are some main cocktail recipes and tips for you to try out:
Main Cocktail Recipes
Get the party started with these classic cocktail recipes:
Margarita:
V-shaped glass.
Ingredients
- 60 ml (2 oz) Tequila
- 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) triple sec or Cointreau
- Salt
- Lime wedge
- Ice
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt to create a salt rim.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a shaker, add tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and triple sec (or Cointreau).
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Old Fashioned
Rocks glass, small and wide.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon or Rye whiskey
- 1 Sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Water
- Orange peel
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a rocks glass, add sugar cube and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Add a splash of water to the glass and muddle until the sugar cube dissolves.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Negroni
Rocks glass, small and wide.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml (1 oz) Gin
- 30 ml (1 oz) Sweet vermouth
- 30 ml (1 oz) Campari
- Orange peel
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari into the glass.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Cosmopolitan
Use a Martini glass, V-shaped.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) Vodka
- 30 ml (1 oz) Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 30 ml (1 oz) Cranberry juice
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Lime wedge
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, Cointreau or Triple Sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the shaker.
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Espresso Martini
Use a Martini glass, V-shaped.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Vodka
- 30 ml (1 oz) Kahlúa
- 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly brewed espresso
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, Kahlúa and cooled espresso into the shaker.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Pina Colada
Use a hurricane glass, tall and curvy. If you don’t have this glass, use a tall and narrow glass.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) White rum
- 90 ml (3 oz) Pineapple juice
- 45 ml (1.5 oz) Coconut cream
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a blender with ice cubes.
- Add white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream into the blender.
- Blend until smooth and pour into a hurricane glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Aperol Spritz
Use a wine glass.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Aperol
- 90 ml (3 oz) Prosecco
- Splash of soda water
- Orange slice
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
- Add Aperol into the glass.
- Top up with Prosecco and a splash of soda water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Note: The recipe serves one drink. You can adjust the amounts of each ingredient according to your taste preference or the number of servings you need.
Little-known Recipes
Looking for something different? Making lesser-known or unfamous cocktails can be a great way to explore new flavours and expand your mixology skills. It’s a chance to discover new ingredients and techniques that can lead to unique and exciting drinks that your guests will love. Try something new and get creative with your cocktail-making!
Try these alternative cocktail recipes:
Passion Star Martini
Use a Martini glass, V-shaped.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Vanilla Vodka
- 30 ml (1 oz) Passion fruit puree
- 30 ml (1 oz) Pineapple juice
- 15 ml (1/2 oz) Lime juice
- 15 ml (1/2 oz) Vanilla syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, and vanilla syrup into the shaker.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a half passionfruit.
Paloma
Use a highball glass, tall and narrow.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Tequila
- 120 ml (4 oz) Grapefruit soda
- 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt
- Grapefruit wedge
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Rub the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip it into a plate of salt to coat the rim.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add tequila and freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass.
- Top up with grapefruit soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Basil Smash
Use a rocks glass, short and wide.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) Gin
- 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml (1/2 oz) Simple syrup
- 6-8 Fresh basil leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and fresh basil leaves into the shaker.
- Muddle the basil leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon.
- Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a basil leaf.
Low or no alcohol
Making cocktails with low alcohol can be a great option for those who want to enjoy a delicious drink without the strong effects of alcohol. It’s a way to explore new flavours and ingredients, and many low-alcohol cocktails are just as delicious and refreshing as their higher-proof counterparts. Try experimenting and creating a tasty and unique low-alcohol cocktail.
Ruby Highball
Ingredients:
- 30 ml (1oz) Gin
- 90 ml (3 oz) Grapefruit juice
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) Honey syrup
- Club soda
- Grapefruit wedge
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup into the glass.
- Top up with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Mighty Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 30 ml (1 oz) Vodka
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) Triple sec
- 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) Honey syrup
- Club soda
- Lemon wedge
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and honey syrup into the glass.
- Top up with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Mango Chilli Shandy
Ingredients:
- 30 ml (1 oz) tequila
- 30 ml (1 oz) Mango juice
- 15 ml (0.5 oz) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Red chilli pepper, sliced
- Ginger beer
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add tequila, mango juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sliced red chilli pepper into the shaker.
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top up with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a red chilli pepper slice.
BBQ with Friends
Preparing cocktails for a garden party with friends is a wonderful way to add a touch of sophistication and fun to any outdoor gathering. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your mixology skills and impress your guests with a refreshing and delicious drink that perfectly complements the warm weather and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re serving classic cocktails or experimenting with new recipes, there’s no better way to enjoy a summer evening with good company and good drinks.
Hosting a BBQ with friends? Impress them with these cocktail recipes:
Beer Margarita
- 60ml/2oz tequila
- 30ml/1oz lime juice
- 30ml/1oz orange juice
- 1 bottle of beer
- salt rim and ice
Sangria
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 120ml/4oz brandy
- 60ml/2oz orange juice
- 60ml/2oz lemon juice
- 30ml/1oz simple syrup
- fruit and ice
The Bartender’s Tools
To create the perfect cocktail, you need the right tools. Make sure you have:
Bartenders use a wide range of tools, each with a specific purpose, that helps to measure, mix, and prepare the drinks with accuracy and consistency. Here are some of the most common tools used by bartenders:
Shaker: Used to mix cocktails that contain ingredients that need to be blended, such as juices, syrups, and ice. The shaker can be either a Boston shaker or a cobbler shaker. The Boston shaker consists of two metal cups, while the cobbler shaker is a three-piece shaker with a built-in strainer.
Jigger: Be sure you use the right amount of liquor in a cocktail. The jigger is typically made of metal and has two ends of different sizes, with each end measuring a different amount of liquid.
Strainer: Used to strain out any solid ingredients, such as ice or fruit pulp, from the cocktail. The most common strainer is the Hawthorne strainer, which is a flat, perforated metal disc with a coiled spring around the edge.
Muddler: Used to crush ingredients, such as herbs or fruit, to release their flavours into the cocktail. The muddler is typically made of wood or stainless steel.
Bar spoon: A long-handled spoon used for stirring cocktails in a mixing glass. The spoon has a twisted handle that helps to achieve a smoother stir.
Citrus squeezer: Used to extract juice from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges. The squeezer can be either handheld or electric.
By having a well-stocked bar with the necessary tools and ingredients, you will be able to create delicious and visually appealing cocktails that will delight your friends.
Tips for amazing cocktails
Here are some tips to keep your cocktails fresh and flavorful:
- Use fresh ingredients
- Don’t overdo it with the ice
- Choose the right glass for your cocktail
- Shake or stir your cocktail properly
- Don’t forget to garnish with fruit or herbs
The Importance of Ice
Last but not least, the importance of ice cannot be underestimated. It is crucial to use the right type and amount of ice to ensure your cocktails are chilled to perfection. Invest in a Liebherr fridge to make sure you always have fresh ice on hand. Technologies like EasyTwist, IceTower, or IceMaker will change your way to make cocktails.
In conclusion, with Liebherr appliances and these cocktail recipes and tips, you’ll be the ultimate host this spring and summer. Cheers to fresh and flavorful cocktails!
