World of Simple Cocktails - 5 Steps to Throwing an Amazing Cocktail Party

World of Simple Cocktails - 5 Steps to Throwing an Amazing Cocktail Party



By Veronika Pataki

What do you need to throw a phenomenal cocktail party? Not much. In this step-by-step guide I will walk you over the process of the preparation to assist you in your success as a home bartender. Here it comes:

1. Plan the selection of the simple cocktails you will serve. A few different kinds of drinks are good enough to create a great atmosphere and not making you exhausted at the party. Just keep it simple.

2. If this is your first time planning to be a home bartender, consider to purchase the cocktail supplies you will need. Buying all these is only a one-time investment; you will use them over and over again. So let's see what the basics are:

• Blender - the main function of the blender is crushing ice for the mixed drinks. Look for one with sharp blades and a strong motor. It doesn't have to be fancy though.



• Shaker - you have two options here. If you choose the 2-piece Boston shaker with the mixing glass and metal tin, make sure to buy a cocktail strainer as well. The other option is to purchase a 3-piece cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer.



• Jigger - also known as measure, is a device with 2 opposing cones that will be a big help for you measuring the ingredients of your drink creations.

Glassware - depending on the cocktail selection you plan to serve, choose from the following types of glasses:- Champagne glass - saucer, goblet or flute glass with long stem

- Martini glass - a triangle shaped glass with stem

- Sherry glass - small glass with stem for appetizer cocktails

- Highball glass - straight, wide and tall glass

- Collin glass - straight, narrow and tall glass

- Old Fashioned glass - short tumbler with thick base

- Shot glass - small glass with thick base.

- Cocktail Muddler - a wooden tool for crushing and squeezing ingredients.3. As a third step, make a list of the spirits of the simple cocktails you will offer and head over to the liquor store. It is not necessary to buy the most expensive bottles of spirits to make sure that your mixed drinks will taste good. On the other hand, your guests would definitely find a cocktail less likable if it was made of low quality spirit.

So, just purchase middle-priced liquors. Even though these liquors cost a little more than the cheapest ones, you will use such a small amount of them in a cocktail that they will last for quite long.

4. Now that you have all the necessary tools and equipment as well as the liquors you will need

• Create a list of all the additional ingredients and garnishes for your cocktails and drop by a grocery store.



• As you are already in the grocery store, you might as well buy the ice you will need. Never store ice too long in your freezer before a party because ice tends to absorb some of the essence of the frozen food you keep there.



• There are two more items you need to take home from the store: snacks and drinking water. Both of them are essential to help your guests avoid getting drunk and having a hangover the next day.

This is it. Now you are all set to throwing an amazing cocktail party. The 5th step is optional:

5. You can create party invitations to amaze your friends even before the party has started.

See how easy it is to get ready for your fun event? It doesn't take too much time and guarantees your success among your guests. Enjoy!

Want to learn more about simple cocktails? Visit my website at www.simplecocktailssecrets.com for helpful tips and information on how to be a pro home bartender.

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