Ready to toast mixology's timeless tradition? May 13th marks World Cocktail Day, a vibrant celebration of the art of crafting and enjoying perfectly mixed drinks.
It is a time to honour the creativity, innovation, and skill that go into crafting the perfect cocktail.
At BP DRINKS, we believe that this day is a reminder of the craftsmanship and expertise that define the beverage industry, and we invite you to join us in raising a glass to the spirits that bring us together!
In the spirit of World Cocktail Day, we're thrilled to share some tempting cocktail recipes for you to try at home.
The Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
50ml bourbon or rye whisky
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
1 sugar cube
Orange peel for garnish
Instructions:
Place the sugar cube in a glass and saturate it with bitters.
Muddle the sugar and bitters, then add the whisky.
Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
Garnish with an orange peel.
Lavender French 75
Ingredients:
40ml gin
Juice of 1 lemon
15ml lavender-infused simple syrup
60ml champagne
Lemon peel for garnish
Instructions:
Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup. Shake vigorously.
Strain into a flute and top with champagne.
Garnish with a lemon peel.
Watermelon Basil Margarita
Ingredients:
50 ml Silver tequila
30 ml Fresh watermelon juice or puree
30 ml Fresh lime juice
30 ml agave nectar
3-4 Basil leaves or basil simple syrup
Watermelon slice, or dehydrated lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill.
Strain onto fresh ice in a short, tumbler glass.
Garnish with a basil leaf, wedge of watermelon or dehydrated lime wheel.
We believe every cocktail tells a story and carries with it the passion and expertise of those who create it. This World Cocktail Day, let's honour the mixologists, bartenders, and beverage professionals who bring these stories to life with every pour.
Raise a glass, experiment with new flavours, and take a moment to appreciate the craft. Cheers to World Cocktail Day, from the team at BP DRINKS!
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