Liquor.com Cocktails & Mocktails
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Liquor.com Cocktails & Mocktails
ESSENTIAL BARWARE • Ready to kick those plastic Solo cups to the curb? Introducing the four types of glasses and the six essential tools you need to make just about any type of cocktail at home.
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how to make PREBATCHED COCKTAILS • The pros share their tips and tricks for large-format drinks that you can make ahead of your holiday parties.
BRUNCH COCKTAILS • Brunch is better when you serve a classic morning drink like a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Bellini, or Champagne Cocktail.
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CRANBERRY COCKTAILS • Tart red cranberry juice is the perfect base for a host of festive seasonal cocktails.
PUMPKIN COCKTAILS • Feature fall’s favorite flavor in a variety of cocktails including an Old Fashioned, Sazerac, and Pumpkin Nog.
EGGNOG • The creamy classic cocktail is an essential part of the winter holidays. The recipe can vary depending on who’s making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk, and cream, plus a spirit. For the latter, most people turn to bourbon, rum, or brandy, and some even elect to combine a couple of spirits for oomph. Whichever route you choose, the potency of this drink will put a little more cheer in your holidays.
5 TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST EGGNOG • Eggnog tends to drive even the most dedicated of cocktailians to reach for the premade stuff. But there’s really nothing to fear; anyone can fix a delicious nog. We called on bar pro Derek Brown for guidance.
WHY AND HOW TO USE EGG WHITES IN COCKTAILS
COFFEE COCKTAILS • Coffee boasts an incredibly wide range of flavors, depending on its origin and how it was processed, roasted, and prepared. Treated correctly, it can be a powerful component of a mixed drink.
WARM SIPPERS • When the occasion calls for cozy, these cocktails are sure to satisfy. Choose from mulled wines, steaming ciders, and hot toddies.
DESSERT COCKTAILS • End a festive holiday meal on a sweet note with a boozy hot chocolate or a rich and creamy cocktail.
PUNCHES • A communal bowl is the best way to throw a bash. A punch allows guests to serve themselves easily so the host can get in on the party instead of spending the entire time working it. The greatest punches are refreshing, delicious, and beautiful, decorated with edible garnishes and served in an attractive bowl.
MARTINIS • There’s no time like the holidays to appreciate a classic martini. Among these variations, you’re sure to find one that suits your every drinking mood. It’s up to you to choose a favorite.
MAIN TYPES OF VERMOUTH
THE ANATOMY OF AN EXCEPTIONAL MARTINI
MOCKTAILS • The good news is you don’t have to sacrifice the quality and complexity of your drinks just because you’re avoiding booze. A good zero-proof cocktail should be made with the same approach to balance as a cocktail with alcohol–it should still transmit flavor and look appealing, even extravagant.
HOW TO CREATE A DELICIOUS MOCKTAIL • You don’t have to sacrifice the quality and complexity of your drinks just because you’re avoiding booze.
A GUIDE TO MAKING BETTER NONALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS AT HOME
