The press cocktail is an excellent drink which combines spices, liquors and liqueurs into a delicious beverage. It is typically served in an ice filled glass. This technique is used in a variety of recipes, which are simple to prepare at home.
The French press, a traditional tool for making beverages, has grown in popularity as part of the modern cocktail renaissance. This tool lets bartenders make drinks that taste as if they have been steeped in a French press for hours.
Prepare your ingredients first before making a French Press drink. The infusion process should be carried out slowly, allowing the ingredients time to absorb the flavors and release the aromas. You can either infuse for one minute or up to several hours, depending upon your goals.
For a cold drink you might need to add your ingredients at room temp. to let them soak in the flavor for a bit before mixing with alcohol and adding some ice. However, for hot drinks, the infusion is often much easier as the alcohol may be heated to tea-brewing temperatures before steeping.
French presses are great for infusing a wide range of fruits, herbs, vegetables, and more. Use your favorite liquids to make pressed cocktails, including vodka, tequila or whiskey.
Vodka Press
A vodka-press is the most basic pressed cocktail. It is refreshing, simple, and can be enjoyed at any time. This is an easy way to add vodka to your life. It also makes a wonderful addition to a bar menu.
For a vodka press you can combine the ingredients in your French presses, cover them with the lid and allow it to sit for at least several minutes. After it has been infused you can strain the liquid into a glass, and garnish it with a lime slice or mint leaves.
Red Grape Infused Drink
Infusing fruit in your drinks with a French Press is a great way to add flavor. This recipe is particularly good for a summer drink, as the juices and fruits from the fresh fruits will infuse with the water over time. The drink is also incredibly refreshing, making it the perfect choice for hot weather.
Green Cardamom Infused Drink
This is the cocktail to try if you love green cardamom. This drink combines Bastille whiskey, H by Hine Cognac with Dry Vermouth and Verjus, along with green cardamom pods, basil, and spice notes. This is a complex and flavorful cocktail that will please even the most experienced drinkers.
Blackberry Basil Sangria
This is a great summer drink that you can have in your fridge for when you want a quick cocktail. The French Press is used to infuse the basil, berries, and citrus flavors into a drink that's elegant, tangy.
FAQ
What drinks can beginners order at a Bar?
The best way to start drinking is by ordering a beer. If you're not sure which beer you should order, ask the bartender.
You can drink wine if it is dry. Reds are your preference, so try a light-bodied Pinot Noir (or Merlot) Cocktails can be made with martinis or margaritas.
Don't worry if you aren't sure what order to place. The bartender will be more than happy to assist you.
Why is a cocktail sometimes called "a martini?"
When Americans were drinking more alcohol in the 1900s, they called every drink that contained alcohol "martini". The term "martini" eventually came to refer to a special type of martini that was made with dry rather than sweet Vermouth.
How do I know if a drink is strong?
Strong drinks have more alcohol than weak drinks. The proof measures the amount of alcohol contained in a drink. One proof equals one part alcohol per 100% pure grain alcohol volume. So a 12 oz. A bottle of wine will have ten proofs. A 16 oz. beer would be 13 proofs, and a 40 oz. bottle of scotch would be 45 proofs.
What's the difference between a mocktail and a cocktail?
A cocktail is made from liquor. A mocktail contains fruit juice.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita in your own kitchen
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor of the cocktail, you can add salt and sugar to it, as well as bitters, 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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Sticks of Cinnamon
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice. For 10 seconds shake vigorously, and then pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish the glass with a slice lemon if you wish.
This recipe can be used as a template to make other types of alcohols such as:
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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