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Featured Cocktail of the Week: The Sunflower
- Created by Sammy Ross of Milk and Honey fame.
- Recipe:
- 20ml (3/4 oz) London Dry Gin
- 20ml (3/4 oz) Cointreau
- 20ml (3/4 oz) Elderflower Liqueur (e.g., Saint Germain)
- 20ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice
- Optional: Absinthe rinse for added complexity.
- Shaking and serving tips: Chill your glass, shake ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a twist of lemon or orange.
Setting Up Your Home Bar
- Start with what you like: Choose spirits based on your preferences to avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Keep it simple: Fewer bottles mean less confusion and cost.
Essential Spirits
- Gin
- Versatile for cocktails like Clover Club, Sunflower, Gin Martini.
- Start with a gin you already like or try a new one for variety.
- Vodka
- Neutral spirit, good for cocktails like East 8 Hold Up.
- Choose a decent quality vodka; no need to splurge.
- Rum
- Diverse flavours from different regions (Cuban, Jamaican, etc.).
- Great for Daiquiris, Mai Tais, Mojitos.
- Tequila
- Growing in popularity, essential for Margaritas, Palomas, and more.
- Choose a good quality tequila to start.
- Whiskey
- Wide variety (Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Scotch).
- Perfect for Manhattans, Bee's Knees, Tipperary.
- Brandy
- Commonly used for classic cocktails like the Sidecar and Jack Rose.
- Start with a good Cognac or apple brandy.
Essential Liqueurs
- Orange Liqueur: Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Curacao for Margaritas, Sidecars, Cosmopolitans.
- Elderflower Liqueur: Adds a unique flavour to many cocktails, versatile.
- Coffee Liqueur: Trending choice like Mr. Black for espresso martinis and other coffee-based drinks.
Vermouth and Amaro
- Vermouth: Essential for martinis and Manhattans. Keep it in the fridge to extend its life.
- Amaro: Adds complexity to drinks like Negronis and Aperol Spritz.
Bitters
- Non-Potable Bitters: Angostura, aromatic bitters for depth and complexity in cocktails.
- Potable Bitters: Like Campari and Aperol, great for various modern cocktails.
Final Tips
- Start simple: Begin with a few essential spirits and liqueurs.
- Gradually expand your collection based on your growing preferences and cocktail experiments.
- Keep vermouth in the fridge and consider buying smaller bottles to avoid waste.
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