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Cocktails

Classic Cocktails

Classic Cocktails. What makes a Cocktail Classic, and why I love them so much.

Classic Cocktails

The Classic Brandy Cocktail…

Well I will tell you, and then I will share all of my favorite Classics with you, which will hopefully inspire you to whip up some Classics as well.
Enjoy & Skål.

The first published definition of a cocktail appeared in an editorial response in The Balance and Columbian Repository of 1806. It read: “Cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.”
For me that’s the “Ultimate” Cocktail Template, and one I often use when building my Cocktail Concoctions.

This template created the Classic “Brandy Cocktail”, “Gin Cocktail”, “Rum Cocktail”, and “Whiskey Cocktail”.
And exactly this template was used, creating some of the best cocktails, which were created over a century ago.

Classic Cocktails

The timeless Classics…

The “True” Classic Cocktails require few ingredients, are rather simple and refined, and often very easy to craft.

I recommend starting with the Classics, Learning the Basics, exploring other Mixologists, and then start your own experiments and variations on them – perfecting them to your personal preferences.

As Charlie Parker once said;

“First you learn your instrument.  Then you practice, practice, practice.  And then, when you finally get up on that bandstand, forget all that and just wail.”

It’s impossible to know everything about a field. Instead it’s a constant learning and refinement process, getting as much inspiration as possible from others and try to work them yourself, making your own experiences and learnings.

The brilliant Mixologist studies the world, which is reflected in his drinks.

The best way to start this adventure is to create and invent, while learning from other Mixologists.
Start with the simple and classic things, and then proceed from there.

I have listed some of my personal Classic preferences, some made as they were “back then”, some with a wee twist.
Take this Journey with my, down Classic Cocktail Lane, re-make then ones you sense will suit you, and your World of Mixology will never be the same again.

ENJOY & SKÅL
(clink on the images)

Classic Martini Cocktail

A Frosted Martini Cocktail

Vesper Martini Cocktail

A Vesper Martini Cocktail – with a wee twist

Classic Martinez Cocktail

The Classic Martinez Cocktail

Rum Negroni Cocktail

A Rum Negroni

Classic Negroni Cocktail

Classic Negroni Cocktail

Gin & Tonic Cocktail

A Gin & Tonic – with a twist

Classic Sour Cocktail

A Classic Sour Cocktail

Bees Knee's Cocktail

A Bees Knee’s Cocktail – with a wee twist

French 75 Cocktail

A French 75 Cocktail

Corpse Reviver Cocktail

A Corpse Reviver – with a twist

Classic Manhattan Cocktail

A Classic Manhattan Cocktail

 

For even more Classic Cocktail Inspiration, be sure to visit my Instagram Feed.

June 9, 2020by Thecocktail.blog
Cocktails

Essential Cocktail Ingredients

Cocktail Essentials – are for me the proper Bar Tools, the Proper Glassware, the proper Books and of course the proper ingredients.
It’s an important step in building your Home Bar, just as having the right kind of ingredients, love and passion.

I have tried my best to collect all of my favorite Cocktail Ingredients. I have done this in order to hopefully inspire you for an overall better Mixology and Crafted Cocktail Experience. Right from your own Home Bar.

When reading a cocktail recipe, it often suggests a style of glassware, a certain ingredient, sometimes even a certain tool. Well now is your chance to make it right!

There are certain un-written rules within the World of Mixology, and every Cocktail recipe made, is designed for a specific Cocktail glass, to get the “correct experience” and fully take advantage of the creation in hand.

Why is this even important you might ask?

Well I have made a list of the “Essentials” and a guide on how to use it – find it right here.

And when you have collected all of your favorite things, head over to the Cocktail Recipes and get right on it.

If you need more inspiration on eg. Glassware, Ice and how to shoot for Social Media, be sure to checkout some of my Articles.

As always I will see you on my Instagram Feed.

When you find your favorites, it’s a simple matter of Clicking the image, to get your Cocktail Ingredients, for yourself.

GIN

gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin
gin

 RUM

rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum
rum

VODKA

vodka
vodka
vodka
vodka
vodka
vodka
vodka

BITTERS

cocktail bitters
cocktail bitters
cocktail bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters
bitters

LIQUERS

liqueurs
liqueurs
liqueurs
liquers
liquers
liquers
liquers
liquers
liqueurs
liqueurs
liqueurs
liqueurs
liqueurs
liqueurs
liquers
liqueurs
liqueurs
amaretto
elderflower liqueur
liqueur

GARNISHES

May 26, 2020by Thecocktail.blog
Cocktails

Top 10 Cocktails

You can’t run a Cocktail Blog without having your own TOP 10 Cocktails list.

For me a Great Crafted Cocktail is about the whole package, which MUST be in perfect balance with each element of;

TASTE, APPEARANCE, AROMAS, OVERALL IMPRESSION.

For me my TOP 10 have all of those things.

Want to try them for yourself? Simply click on the images to see how.

For even more Cocktail Inspiration, be sure to visit my Instagram Feed.

Enjoy & Skål!

Bee's Knees Cocktail
Gin Cocktail
Yuzu Cocktail
Pick Me Up cocktail
Martini Cocktail
Aviation Cocktail
Martini Cocktail
daiquiri
Pisco Cocktail
St. Patrick's Day Cocktail

Find the Tools, Glassware and Ingredients in my Shop.

May 26, 2020by Thecocktail.blog
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I love classy and elegant Cocktail Essentials…

Cocktail Essentials – are for me the proper Bar Tools, the Proper Glassware, the proper Books and of course the proper ingredients.
It’s an important step in building your Home Bar, just as having the right kind of ingredients, love and passion.

I have tried my best to collect all of my favorite Mixology Essentials, in order to hopefully inspire you for a overall better Mixology and Crafted Cocktail Experience – Right from your own Home Bar.

Find the Tools here.

Find the Glassware here.

Find the Books here.

Find the Ingredients here.

When reading a cocktail recipe, it often suggests a style of glassware, a certain ingredient, sometimes even a certain tool – Well now is your chance to make it right!

There are certain un-written rules within the World of Mixology, and every Cocktail recipe made, is designed for a specific Cocktail glass, to get the “correct experience” and fully take advantage of the creation in hand.

Why is this even important you might ask?

Well I have made a list of the “Essentials” and a guide on how to use it – find it right here.

And when you have collected all of your favorite things, head over to the Cocktail Recipes and get right on it.

If you need more inspiration on eg. Glassware, Ice and how to shoot for Social Media, be sure to checkout some of my Articles.

As always I will see you on my Instagram Feed.

 

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May 25, 2020by Thecocktail.blog

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