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Chinese Cocktail #2
How to host a cocktail tasting party?
MOREHosting a cocktail tasting party is a delightful way to gather friends and explore the world of mixology together. This guide provides step-by-step instructions along with answers to frequently asked questions to help you create a memorable and enjoyable cocktail tasting experience.
Step 1: Plan Your Cocktail Selection
Choose a theme and select three to five cocktails that align with it. Consider the diversity of flavors and the preferences of your guests.
Step 2: Gather Ingredients and Equipment
Stock up on the necessary spirits, mixers, fresh fruits, herbs, and garnishes. Ensure you have the right glassware and basic bar tools for mixing and serving.
Step 3: Prepare Mixers and Garnishes
Prep as much as you can in advance. Make syrups, squeeze citrus juices, and have garnishes ready to streamline the cocktail-making process during the party.
Step 4: Set Up the Bar
Arrange your bar area with the selected spirits, mixers, and garnishes. Clearly label each item, and consider adding themed decorations to enhance the atmosphere.
Step 5: Create a Tasting Menu
Prepare a tasting menu with the names of each cocktail, a brief description, and any fun facts or stories behind them. Provide guests with a way to take notes on their favorites.
Step 6: Offer Non-Alcoholic Options
Include at least one or two non-alcoholic options for guests who prefer not to consume alcohol. Mocktails can be as creative and flavorful as their alcoholic counterparts.
Step 7: Pair with Appetizers
Prepare small bites or tapas-style dishes that complement the flavors of the cocktails. Offer a variety of savory and sweet options to suit different tastes.
Step 8: Set the Ambiance
Enhance the party atmosphere with appropriate music, dim lighting, and themed decorations. Consider creating a cozy lounge area where guests can relax and enjoy the tasting.
Step 9: Educate and Engage
Before each tasting, provide a brief introduction to the cocktail, its history, and the flavors guests can expect. Encourage discussion and sharing of opinions between tastings.
Step 10: Enjoy Responsibly
Remind guests to enjoy the cocktails responsibly. If needed, arrange for transportation options to ensure everyone gets home safely.
Hosting a cocktail tasting party is a fantastic way to bring friends together and explore the world of mixology. With careful planning, creativity, and a sense of adventure, you can create an unforgettable experience for your guests. Cheers to a successful and enjoyable cocktail tasting party!
Chinese Cocktail #2
- Dark Rum 6 cl
- White Curacao Liqueur 4 dashes
- Maraschino Liqueur 4 dashes
- Grenadine Syrup 1 tbsp
Any Glass of your Choice
Chinese Cocktail #2 Ingredients
Dark Rum,White Curacao Liqueur,Maraschino Liqueur,Grenadine Syrup,
Chinese Cocktail #2 Recipe
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Dark Rum
Dark Rums have molasses as their main ingredient, the dark liquor has a full bodied flavour of spices and caramel and is a favourite drink with Cola and is part of so many cocktails.
The term Dark Rum is not a legal definition but it generally refers to any rum that is dark brown in appearance due to ageing or from additional molasses or caramel.
The colour of Dark Rum varies from Gold to Black, depending on the years of ageing in the vat.White Curacao Liqueur 4es
Curaçao is a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the bitter orange laraha. It's been a popular liqueur for more than 150 years, the Dutch East India Company created this orange liqueurs by steeping orange peels in alcohol from the island of Curaçao and called it Curaçao liquor, unlike Triple Sec, Curacao has added spices and herbs to the orange and Curaçao comes in a variety of colours such as clear, orange or blue.
Blue Curaçao being the most used of them, in cocktails. Although Curacao is an orange tinted liquor, Blue Curacao is a regular Curacao dyed bright blue to give it a striking appearance, and thus is a very popular cocktail mixer, whenever a striking colour is desired.
Blue Curacao is usually around 25% ABV.
Blue Curacao is essentially Orange Liqueur tinted Blue, the colour doesn't influence the taste and thus Orange Curacao is interchangeable with Blue Curacao in recipes, if the colour is not important in the appearance.
NOTE: Blue Curacao being an Orange Flavoured Blue Liqueur, it's primary purpose in a cocktail is introducing the Orange flavour and the striking sky blue to the drink, so, if a bottle of Blue Curacao liqueur is something you are not planning to buy right now, you can manage with the Blue Curacao Syrup.
It would add the same flavour and colour profile to the cocktail, all we need to do is simply count for the alcohol absent in the syrup and account for it.Maraschino Liqueur 4es
Maraschino Liqueuris a liqueur of Marasca Cherries. these small, sour cherries are fruit of the Tapiwa Cherry Tree that grow wild along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, and the distilled liqueur has a unique aroma.
Grenadine Syrup
Grenadine is a common non-alcoholic pomegranate syrup with a characteristic deep red colour. It is a very popular cocktail ingredient, used for its pomegranate flavour and more for its ability to add a reddish to pink tint to a cocktail.
The name Grenadine originates from the French for pomegranate, which is grenade.
Grenadine is not subjected to regulations like alcoholic beverages are, and there are no region specific formulae any more, and thus manufacturers often replace pomegranate with blackcurrant juice and other fruit juices while retaining the same flavour profile.
Many producers now use artificial ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate and food grade red colour along with natural and artificial flavours.
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