Zippy
Which Cocktails to Shake and which ones to Stir?
MOREShaking or Stirring depends on the level of dilution and texture the cocktail requires.
As a rule of thumb, cocktails made with spirits, tonics and bitters should be stirred and stirring results in a smooth mouth feel with precise dilution of the spirits and liqueurs without melting the ice too much or making the cocktail cold and bland.
While cocktails that feature fruit juices, egg whites, cream or cream based liqueurs, should be shaken. Shaking in a cocktail shaker with ice beats it into a smooth texture before straining into a glass.
Zippy
fruit salad with kiwi or tropical fruit sorbet
Fruity, fizzy, and sweet
- Ginger Ale 200 cl
- Grain Alcohol 100 cl
- Rum 50 cl
- Triple Sec 100 cl
- Kool Aid 6 packs
shot glass
Zippy is a popular cocktail containing a combinations of Ginger Ale, Grain Alcohol, Rum, Triple Sec, Kool-Aid. Served using a shot glassLet's talk about a drink that's as zesty as it sounds the Zippy cocktail! If you're looking for a vibrant burst of flavors to kickstart your taste buds, this concoction might just become your new favorite.
Now, is it a punch-styled cocktail? Well, not exactly, but it does share some similarities. Imagine the perfect balance of ginger ale's effervescence, the smooth kick of grain alcohol and rum, a hint of citrusy goodness from triple sec, and a twist of childhood nostalgia with Kool-Aid. It's like a party in a glass, ready to take your taste buds on a roller coaster ride!
So, here's the scoop on how to make this thrilling drink. First, get your favorite fruits whether it's luscious berries, tangy citrus, or succulent tropical delights and give them a good chop. Now, let them soak and mingle in Everclear Grain Spirit, the ultimate flavor enhancer. The longer they party together, the more flavorful your drink becomes.
Next, gather in a large container and let the magic unfold. Pour in the ginger ale, letting those bubbles tickle your senses. Mix in the grain alcohol and rum, bringing in that enticing depth. Don't forget the Triple Sec, the secret ingredient that adds that extra oomph of citrusy goodness. And for the final touch of nostalgia and sweetness, let the Kool-Aid join the party.
But hey, we're not stopping there. Add a generous dose of sugar we're talking about turning up the sweetness just like you would with your closest friends. Stir it all together, and voila you've got yourself a Zippy cocktail that's begging to be sipped.
Now, when it comes to the best glass to serve this vibrant concoction, think about showing off those beautiful colors and inviting layers. A tall and stylish highball glass might just be the perfect companion, allowing you to appreciate the drink's aesthetic as much as its taste. The clear glass showcases the drink's lively hues, and the tall shape lets those aromas dance around before they reach your senses.
As for where this playful potion is more popular, it's been known to bring its zing to gatherings all around. While there might not be a specific region that claims Zippy as its own, it's the kind of cocktail that can turn any party into a memorable event. So whether you're sipping it at a beachside barbecue or toasting at a city rooftop soirée, Zippy is your go-to companion for a fun-filled time.
So there you have it, folks the Zippy cocktail, an explosion of flavors that brings together the best of both worlds: the grown-up kick and the playful spirit. Cheers to crafting unforgettable moments and raising a glass to the joy of mixing it up with friends and family. Remember, the next time you're in need of some zing in your life, Zippy's got your back!
Zippy Ingredients
Ginger Ale, Grain Alcohol, Rum, Triple Sec, Kool-Aid
Zippy Recipe
Cut your favourite fruit into pieces and soak in Everclear Grain Spirit as long as possible, mix all other ingredients in a large container, add loads of sugar and serve.
A Zippy cocktail is a mix of Ginger Ale, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Rum, Triple Sec, and Kool-Aid. The drink is popular among college students and young adults who want to get drunk quickly. Some people like to make the drink with diet ginger ale, but the drink is most commonly made with regular ginger ale. Because the ingredients are high in sugar, the drink is usually mixed with lots of ice and topped with a layer of sprite or another soft drink.
The Zippy cocktail is one of the most unique big batch cocktails you may ever have, for the way fruits are used in it. You can use any fruit you like, and the fruits are to be chopped and soaked in Everclear for as long as possible. All other ingredients are then mixed into it.
Ginger Ale
Ginger Ale is a non-alcoholic carbonated soft drink with a distinct ginger flavour. it is drank on its own and as a mixer. There are two types of Ginger Ale, the classic Golden developed by Irish Doctor Thomas Joseph Cantrell, and the dry pale style with milder flavours. by John McLaughlin of Canada.
Traditional Ginger Ale is fermented using ginger, yeast (or ginger bug), water, sugar and other flavourings. Sugar is added to speed up fermentation since Ginger's sugar content is lower than needed for fermentation. In classic Ginger Ale the carbonation is not artificial but comes from the fermentation of sugar by yeast into ethanol and carbon dioxide.Rum
Rum is a liqour that originated in the West indies and is made by fermenting then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate is usually a clear liquid and is then aged in oak barrels.
Most Rums are produced in the Caribbeans and American countries, but are now produced in other sugar producing countries like PHilippines and Taiwan.
The first recorded mention of Rum comes from Barbados, in about 1650. They were originally called "kill-devil" or "rumbullion" and later on, simply Rum.Triple Sec
Triple-Sec is an Orange flavoured liqueur from France. It is made by macerating sun dried orange peel in alcohol for a day or more before a three step distillation. Triple Sec has a 15% to 40% ABV.
The Triple Sec name refers to the process of distillation. Sec in French means dry or distilled and triple refers to the triple distillation process.
It's been a popular liqueur for more than 150 years, the Dutch East India Company created orange liqueurs by steeping orange peels in alcohol from the island of Curaçao and called it Curaçao liquor, and unlike Triple Sec, the Dutch 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. Triple Sec is made from neutral spirits and the Orange peel used is harvested from oranges that have the skin still green, so that the essential oils are still in the skin and has not been absorbed into the flesh. This gives Triple Sec the intense flavour.Kool Aid
Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Mix is a flavoured drink with high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, ascorbic acid, natural and artificial flavours, sucralose and Artificial Food Colours and Preservatives. It is a typical mixed fruit flavoured drink and an announced lower sugar level than most leading regular sodas.
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Neel B and Mani, we are a team of two, from Calcutta, India. We are professional software engineers and passionate cocktail enthusiasts. We built this app because we saw a need for a more comprehensive and user-friendly way to find cocktails and bartending recipes. We hope you enjoy using our app as much as we enjoyed making it!We decided to use our technology skills to help others who were in the same position as us and wanted to experiment with making cocktails at home but didn\u2019t know where to start. We have been working together for more than two years and has managed to collect an extensive library of recipes as well as tips and tricks for making the perfect cocktail.
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