Blue Eye
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!
Blue Eye
Moderate ABV ( between 15% and 20% ), Balanced and approachable.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.
- Vodka 4 cl
- Battery Energy Drink 1 part
- Sweet And Sour Mix 1 part
- Blue Curacao Liqueur 2 cl
highball glass
blue eye is a popular Vodka cocktail containing a combinations of Vodka,Battery Energy Drink,Sweet And Sour Mix,Blue Curacao Liqueur .Served using highball glassBlue Eye Ingredients
Vodka,Battery Energy Drink,Sweet And Sour Mix,Blue Curacao Liqueur,
Blue Eye Recipe
Fill the glass with ice and build ordinary with Vodka, Battery, Sweet and Sour and Blue curacao at the end.
Vodka
Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .
You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.
Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails
Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health
Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.Battery Energy Drink
Available under several brand names with Red Bull being the holder of the major market share, these are usually carbonated drinks containing stimulants, usually caffeine, which is claimed to provide mental and physical stimulation. Note that Energy drinks are not Sports Drinks and are not substitute of “Food Energy” the energy we get from metabolism of food, hence the marketing tag like “Energy” which means a temporary augmented level of awareness and alertness.
Sweet And Sour Mix
Sweet and Sour Mix, also Whiskey Sour Mix or Margarita Mix or Daiquiri Mix is a versatile mix in many cocktails.
This is a yellowish-green coloured concoction, with equal portion of lemon or lime juice with a simple syrup. When this mix is shaken vigorously with ice it produces a pearly-white liquid mixture ready for your cocktail.Blue Curacao Liqueur
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.
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