Cocktails are back in vogue in the bars, restaurants and suburban homes of the British Isles. Gin and tonic, rum and coke, whisky and water all may do the job, but in their dull predictability they're being pushed aside in favour of the effervescent colour of the cocktail, with its alluring mix of sophistication, exoticism, and sheer tastiness.
You can enhance the effect of great cocktails by choosing canapés that suit the flavours and themes. The perfect canapés will depend on whether you are having a cocktail party or if you are having cocktails before dinner. Cocktail Parties A good way to start planning your cocktail party is …
Video Transcript Hi I’m Jay from McCauley’s in Warrington on behalf of Great Cocktails.co.uk and I’m going to show you how to make a ‘White Russian’. For a twelve ounce ‘White Russian’, you are going to need a ¾ ounce of vodka, ¾ ounce of coffee liqueur such as Tia …
Hi, I’m Jay from McCauley’s in Warrington. On behalf of Great Cocktails.co.uk, I’m going to show you how to make a Harvey Wallbanger. To make a twelve ounce glass of Harvey Wallbanger, you’re going to need three quarters of an ounce of Vodka, a quarter ounce of Galliano, and about …
Video Transcript Hi I’m Jay from McCauley’s in Warrington on behalf of GreatCocktails.co.uk I’m going to show you how to make a ‘Slow Comfortable Screw’. You will need ¾ ounce of vodka, ¾ ounce of Southern Comfort, ¼ ounce of slow gin and about six ounces of orange juice. For …
Hi, I’m Jay from McCauley’s in Warrington. On behalf of Great Cocktails.co.uk, I’m going to show you how to make a Screaming Multiple Orgasm. To make a twelve ounce glass of Screaming Multiple Orgasm you need half an ounce of Vodka, half an ounce of Tia Maria or Kaluha, half …
Hi I’m Jay from McCauley’s, Warrington. On behalf of Great Cocktails.co.uk I’m going to show you how to make a Gulf Coast Sex on the Beach. To make a twelve ounce glass of Gulf Coast Sex on the Beach you need a half ounce of Midori, three quarters of an …
Hi, I’m Jay from McCauley’s Warrington. On behalf of Great Cocktails.co.uk I’m going to show you how to make a Long Island Ice Tea. I’m going to make a twelve ounce glass of Long Island Ice Tea. For that you will need a half ounce of Vodka, half ounce of …
Rum has a long history, dating back to the 17th Century where it was enjoyed by pirates and buccaneers. The drink plays a part in the culture of most islands of the West Indies and has strong associations as the British Royal Navy’s official drink. Rum was a popular means …
To contain absolutely everything in your bar or drinks cabinet can prove very expensive and sometimes impossible. However, by having a few of the basics from the lists below will allow you to make your favourite cocktail at a moments notice, whether it is a refreshing Pina Colada in the …
Blender – ideal for blending fruit and frozen cocktails, such as Daiquiris and Margaritas. Soda siphon – uses containerised water coupled with a carbon dioxide gas canister to create fresh, sparkling water. Cocktail shaker – also known as a cobbler shaker or a three piece shaker, it contains a metal …