Wish to Add a Little Flavor to Your Party? Try These Cocktail at Home Recipes for 2020

Before knowing the history of cocktail let’s understand what a cocktail is. It is an alcoholic beverage with an amalgamation of different spirits, flavored syrups and fruit juices. Though the word “cocktail” was termed in the late 1700’s the existence of cocktails in its crude form can be dated back to 1500s. In fact, drink historian and distiller of Sipsmith gin, Jared Brown suggests its beginning in 1200s when the alchemist Arnaldus de Villa Nova refined the distillation process and termed the liquid got as aqua vitae.

Though the exact date of the term cocktail is not documented, the word cocktail’s first recorded emergence was in a New York’s newspaper Balance & Columbian repository on May 13, 1806. It was construed as “stimulating liquor” with a composition of spirits, sugar, water and bitters.

The distinguished bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s gave the world some of the legendary drinks. By the end of the twentieth century, the cocktail culture became an international phenomenon.

The delicious cocktails are a wonderful way to celebrate intimate and special occasions. Cocktails are a must for every party be it a fun get together or a formal dinner. Cocktails can take your party to another level. If you thought that mixing drinks takes a lot of effort then some of the easy and quick cocktail recipes mentioned in this article will change your perspective. You will for sure be an expert mixologist in your next party!

Preparing a good cocktail is all about math, which is also the secret of cocktail aficionados and bartenders. The simplest and intoxicating ratio that is used to combine ingredients in the cocktail is sure to impress everyone. The three ingredients used in cocktail is Alcohol, a Sweet Ingredient (syrup), and a Sour Ingredient (like Lemon Juice). These basic ingredients are combined in the golden proportion of 2:1:1, which is when magic happens. (2 parts of alcohol, 1 part of sweetness and 1 part of sour ingredient).

Fresh ingredients and premium liquor are the secret of a delicious cocktail. Freshly squeezed juice of orange, grapefruit and lime takes your drink to the next level. Even for garnishes using fresh orange and strawberry slices will not only make your drink visually appealing, but tastes delicious as well.

Presentation is the most important thing when it comes to a drink. A bit of effort will make your cocktail look magical. The appearance of cocktails should go hand in hand with the amazing flavors it holds. Be it the shape of the glass you are serving the drink in, or sugar or salt on the rim of the glass, all adds to your presentation.

Cocktails that do not have juice must be stirred while cocktails with juice must be shaken. Shaking will ensure that the ingredients work together and the taste blends well. So, remember to shake, shake and shake, when your cocktail has juice in it.

Caprioska is a cocktail popular in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is also known as caipirodka, or caipivodka.

This America cocktail was first made in 2003 and thereafter it became quite popular. Due to its orange appearance and cold serving temperature, the drink is named as Orange Tundra. It is best served without stirring.

Three things when combined together are just great and they are – Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue. This is specially made during festivals held in the US cities. The cocktail was a creation of Steven Dennison, a Louisville mixologist and Tom Fischer. This unusual drink with its distinct flavors may not be to everybody’s liking, but it is always fun to try.

Great Gatsby is an easy, bright and light cocktail created by Matt Gilpin of the Highlands Bar & Grill. Good vodka and fresh grapefruit juice in the drink will make you feel over the moon.

If you are in mood to drink after a busy workday, but lazy to go to a watering hole then mix this easy cocktail right at home that needs not more than 5 ingredients. It is an amazing drink for muggy summer evenings.

This cocktail is prepared using hibiscus tea concentrate, sweeter and water. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare and yields a beautiful deep magenta color that is perfect to add a dash of tart-sweet and floral essence to your cocktail. This refreshing, sweet and boozy cocktail is sure to win everyone’s heart.

This subtly spicy, sweet and aromatic drink is a unique recipe. If you are looking for something different for your party, then you must definitely try this.

Jaljeera is a popular drink in India that aids digestion and keeps away dehydration. If you want to take your cocktail party a notch higher, then Jaljeera vodka is the right choice. It is sure to be a hit among friends.

This spicy, tangy and sweet cocktail is a party drink, perfect for warm summer evenings.

Ankur Chawla’s (the runner-up at the #indsommchamp) creation The Cocktail Banaras is a refreshing potion, best taken before your meal.

The sour taste of Kokam with a subtly sweet aroma makes this cocktail an unusual drink. It blends well with vodka giving this desi cocktail an exotic appeal.

A cocktail party is a social gathering where guests enjoy alcoholic drinks. This is a modern, fun and sassy party. If you planning to host one, then here are some tips: