4 Best Cocktail Recipes To Try Before The Year Ends*

Only one week left until Christmas month and you will soon be looking for ideas to please your boss before you send him an invite for your party. You still don’t know how to make a great tasting cocktail but if you are willing to take a few lessons, this blog post is for you. So, here it goes:

1. A Traditional Mojito Never Gets Old 

Yes, that’s right because it really doesn’t get old. Mojito originated in Cuba but this refreshing drink is quite popular across the world. When you are looking for something minty and fresh, a mojito is the way to go. You can begin by crushing a few mint leaves into your glass. Now, add around 2 oz of white rum followed by 0.75 oz of lime juice and 0.5 oz of your favorite sweet syrup.

Now all you have to do is muddle all these ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice and keep on muddling. Add the rest of the white rum and shake it till all the ingredients mix well. Now strain the liquid into a tall beautiful glass. You can top this concoction with a club soda if you want. Don’t forget to garnish the entire setup with a mint leaf.

2. The Very Lovable Martini  

It doesn’t matter what combination of spirits you choose for this iconic drink; the trick is to stir it to perfection. Whenever you order a martini, make sure that it is never shaken. The ingredients that you are going to need for this magical recipe are 3 oz of your favorite Scottish Gin, 0.5 oz of dry Vermouth, lemon or orange peel, a slice of olive, and a beautiful crystal glass. Begin by stirring the ingredients in a mixing glass. Add as many ice cubes as you want. Stir them well until the concoction becomes super chilled. Now pour the liquid into your martini glasses. Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice into the glass. Garnish it with an orange peel or olive.

3. Negroni Is Your Go-To Drink Of The Season

This is going to become your favorite in an instant because it is just so simple to make. Negroni is quick and very simple because of its 3-step recipe and also three very interesting ingredients. You will need 1 oz gin, 1 oz of Campari, and just 1 oz of sweet vermouth. What do you do next? You stir these ingredients in a tall glass with a lot of ice in it. Don’t forget to garnish it with a slice of lime and mint leaf.

4. Welcome To Manhattan

This drink is also a very interesting choice this festive season. It was created in the mid-1800s. The recipe is classic and the ingredients can be easily found in your kitchen. You will need around 2 oz of rye whiskey, with 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and just 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. You can stir these ingredients in a wide mixing glass. Add a generous amount of ice. Strain the beautiful liquid into a chilled martini glass and you are done!

Final Thoughts

These drinks are not just easy to make but every guest at your party is going to fall in love with them. These are quick and delicious at the same time. Do give them a try this festive season.