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Classic Champagne Cocktail
When talking about weddings and honeymoons, it's impossible not to mention Champagne – the wine that always accompanies couples. This is a premium wine that undergoes a second fermentation with the addition of sugar and yeast. This second fermentation process also transforms the wine's flavor, making it more acidic, fruitier, or more yeasty. If it's a vintage champagne from a successful vintage, the flavor is even more exquisite. Not only is it a superb "ready-to-drink" wine, Champagne is also an ideal ingredient for cocktails.
Ingredient
1 sugar cube
3 drops of Angostura bitter wine
25ml Cognac
100 ml chilled Champagne
Making
Add a sugar cube and three drops of bitters to a glass of champagne.
Pour in the Cognac. Finally, gently pour in the chilled champagne.
Shake the glass gently before drinking.
Strawberry Mojito and Classic Mojito
This is the perfect drink for late summer weddings! Originating from Cuba, this refreshing beverage with juicy summer strawberries will make you feel refreshed and relaxed on such important occasions.
Ingredient
6 mint leaves (or basil leaves)
1 scoop of mojito syrup
Juice of half a small lemon
1 tablespoon of pureed fresh strawberries
Ice cubes
30 ml rum
Soda or champagne
Fresh strawberries are used for decoration.
Making
Add the mint leaves and mojiho syrup. Stir until the mint is crushed and fragrant.
Pour in the lime juice and ice. For a strawberry mojito, add pureed fresh strawberries to the glass.
Pour in the rum and then top with soda. If you want to increase the alcohol content, add 15-30ml of rum per glass, depending on your preference. A mojito can also be made more upscale by replacing the soda with champagne.
Stir well, garnish with whole strawberries, and serve immediately.
A classic, ice-cold mojito is the perfect combination of the sourness of fresh lime, the sweetness of sugar, the pungent aroma of mint leaves, the richness of rum, and, of course, the refreshing coolness of small ice cubes. Today, there are many variations of the mojito. Many places may use vodkas flavored with light fruit notes such as mango, strawberry, lychee, apple, raspberry, or tamarind.
Cosmopolitan and A Drop of Love
If Cosmopolitan is the perfect choice for sophisticated city ladies, then A Drop of Love is a delightful drink for gentlemen on date nights. Cosmopolitan, launched in 1979, is a superb blend of fresh lemon, vodka, cranberry juice, and a hint of tangerine peel, resulting in a natural aroma. Meanwhile,A Drop of LoveCaptivated by the wild flavor of tequila, and the intriguing transition between red and orange that resembles a sunset.
Ingredients (Cosmopolitan)
40 ml Citron Vodka
15 ml Cointreau
30 ml cranberry juice
15 ml lemon juice
Making
Shake everything together in a shaker before pouring into a glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.
The key to making a perfect Cosmopolitan is having a chilled Martini glass. If your ingredients are already chilled, there's no need to shake it for too long. You can substitute lime juice with a few drops of fresh lime, but make sure you can control the acidity to your liking.
Ingredient (A Drop of Love)
45 ml Tequila
15 ml Grenadine
15 ml Triple Sec
90 ml orange juice
Making
Pour Tequila, Triple Sec, and orange juice into a glass. Shake well.
Then pour in the Grenadine. The Grenadine will sink to the bottom of the glass.
Garnish with a cherry and a slice of orange.
Similar to the Cosmopolitan, you should chill the glass before making this cocktail. The wild flavor of Mexican agave core in tequila blends with the refreshing tropical notes of orange, offering a delightful taste experience.
