The top 8 cocktails to order at a bar or make it at home
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Hugo Spritz
Here are the cocktails with recommended spirits brands and simple recipes
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Elderflower liqueur - St-Germain
- Recipe: Combine 2 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, 3 oz Prosecco, a handful of fresh mint leaves, and top with soda water. Serve over ice.
- St Germain Liqueur
Paloma
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Tequila - Patron or Espolon
- Recipe: In a glass with ice, mix 2 oz tequila, juice of half a lime, and top with grapefruit soda. Rim the glass with salt if desired.
Espresso Tonic
- Recommended Spirit Brand: No specific brand, but a good-quality espresso is key.
- Recipe: Pour a shot of espresso over ice and top with tonic water. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Cosmopolitan
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Vodka - Absolut or Grey Goose
- Grey Goose Vodka
- Absolut Watermelon Vodka
- Recipe: Shake 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 0.5 oz cranberry juice, and 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a twist of orange peel.
Dirty Martini
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Gin or Vodka - Bombay Sapphire or Belvedere
- Bombay Sapphire Dry Gin 1.75 Liter
- Recipe: Combine 2 oz gin or vodka and 0.5 oz olive brine in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with olives.
Limoncello Spritz
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Limoncello - Pallini
- Recipe: Mix 2 oz Limoncello with 3 oz Prosecco and top with soda water. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Ranch Water
- Recommended Spirit Brand: Tequila - Don Julio or Casamigos
- Recipe: Combine 2 oz tequila, juice of half a lime, and Topo Chico over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Dirty Shirley
These recipes should help you recreate these delicious cocktails at home with the recommended spirits for an authentic taste!