If you picture a cocktail you may think it contains many different ingredients. But in reality, most cocktails only have three or even four. These delicious and simple drinks are just as tasty as the more complex ones. They're also a great option for saving money and time if you want to make something at home.
We're constantly on the lookout to find a tasty, easy-to mix drink. It can be difficult to find time or confidence when we are at home to mix more complex drinks. That's why we love to have some tasty, easy options that don't take a lot of skill or effort.
A 3 ingredient cocktail is a drink that has just three primary ingredients (and possibly a couple of optional garnishes) that you mix together to create one delicious drink. These three-ingredient cocktail recipes are great to serve as a cocktail at a party, or to simply enjoy on a hot summer night.
Three-ingredient cocktails have a long tradition in the world of alcoholic beverages, and there are plenty to choose from. Summertime is a great time to enjoy them because they are so refreshing and easy to make.
This classic combination of vodka and cranberry is popular at bars and parties. However, it can easily become more interesting with a few extra touches. This cocktail is transformed into a classic martini-like blend with the addition of espresso, coffee liqueur and ice.
The sidecar is an old-fashioned drink which has been around for a long time. While the exact origin of this iconic cocktail is a bit murky, it's commonly believed that this recipe was created by Harry MacElhone, owner of New York's Harry's Bar in the 1920s.
The sidecar is a super versatile drink that can be enjoyed with just about any kind of booze, but it's particularly good with gin and vermouth. It is also an excellent choice for those that like their cocktails with a bit of citrus.
If you want to make your own gin & Tonic, then this cocktail is perfect for you. This refreshing cocktail can be enjoyed hot or cold. The tea and honey give it a herbaceous taste.
This is a good way to use any leftover tea and honey from a tea batch. You can serve this drink with a slice of lemon or orange peel on top to add an extra twist of flavor, but you don't have to!
This cocktail is available in many different recipes, but we recommend this one: it's easy to make and a delicious way to consume some fresh citrus. You can drink this cocktail anytime of the year, but spring and summer are especially good.
FAQ
What size ice cube tray is best?
You'll need either an 8-inch x 6-inch or 7-inch-x 7-inch ice-cube tray.
What purpose is a shot glasses used for?
Shot glasses, which are small cups, are used to hold shots of liquor. These glasses can be used for measuring 1/2 ounce, 1/4 or 1/8 ounces of liquor.
Which mixed drink is most popular?
Mixed drinks with alcohol and caffeine are the most popular. This means that they contain both stimulants and depressants.
Alcohol stimulates the central nervous system, which makes us feel more energetic. Caffeine can also increase energy levels and help us focus. These two substances have similar benefits and are often combined.
But there are plenty of other reasons why we enjoy drinking cocktails. Some drink them to relax and others for their soothing properties after a long work day.
No matter what your reason, these are three fantastic cocktail recipes you can create.
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A classic Gin Martini
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A vodka cranberry
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Irish coffee
What kinds of glasses should I buy?
Glasses should hold no more than 4oz (118ml). Glasses that are larger than this can get very hot and cause burns.
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- 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)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita 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
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon stick
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. Give it a shake for 10 seconds and then pour into a glass. Add a slice of lime to garnish, if desired.
This recipe can also be used to create templates for other types alcohols like:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas