USING EGGS IN COCKTAILS
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Foam-vs-ice
Bartenders have come up with a variety of techniques over the years to accomplish this delicate balancing act of foam-vs-ice, and all remain hotly debated. Some employ the “reverse dry shake,” in which egged ingredients are shaken with ice first then given an iceless dry shake after. Some dry shake but then swirl or stir the drink gently with ice, rather than shaking it a second time, to avoid overly diluting the foam with water, doesn’t work for me. Some even use handheld immersion blenders to power-froth a mixture, it creates too much foam in my opinion.
Whichever technique is employed, eggs can add a fun, interesting dimension to an otherwise basic cocktail like a whiskey sour or bramble for example. The most effective technique for me is the “dry shaken” using a Parisian shaker. With the right execution, time and ingredients chosen, the results are extraordinary aesthetically and tastefully.
REASONS TO USE EGGS IN COCKTAIL
Adding Eggs to drinks is a tradition that dates back more than a century. Besides novelty, the egg whites give your cocktail a rich creamy texture and a beautiful foamy cap with very little effect on the taste. Unpasteurized egg whites are basically odourless and tasteless, so their contribution is entirely textural.
Just like a mousse or meringue, drinks that call for egg white also include citrus juice and some sugar syrup along with the liquor and egg. Agitating this mixture creates luxurious foam.
MIXING EGGS INTO COCKTAILS
Separate the egg safely from its shell and avoid using the shell. Then, add all the ingredients (including the egg) in a cocktail shaker and shaken without ice (Dry shake technique). This process allows the egg protein to begin to unravel and form foam without being diluted with melting ice. Ice is then added to the shaker to more violently agitate the mixture. this second phase cools the liquid and strengthens the foam. When strained the cocktail will have a velvety and beautiful frothy, longer cap.
Now that we’ve established the theory of using egg whites in cocktails, its time to practice, by making a SLOE GIN FIZZ
SLOE GIN FIZZ RECIPE
- 60ml sloe Gin
- 20ml Lemon juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Top up with soda water
DIRECTION
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously without ice for 7 – 10 seconds.
- Add ice and shake until cool through, about 12-15 seconds.
- Strain into a collins glass over ice and carefully top with a splash of soda water. (To avoid spillage, add soda water slowly). The carbonation will add a lot of volume to the egg foam. Enjoy
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JOHNNIE & GREEN TEA HIGHBALL COCKTAIL
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The unconventional pairing of whisky and green tea may raise a few eyebrows, but we can assure you that this combination is truly delicious. Mixing the smooth and smoky finish of Johnnie Walker Black Label with the delicate matcha flavour creates a super neutral and refreshing serve.
INGREDIENTS:
- 50ML JW BLACK LABEL
- 50ML GREEN TEA MIXER
- TOP WITH SODA
- GARNISH: PINEAPPLE LEAF AND LEMONGRASS
DIRECTIONS:
- Pour Johnnie Walker Black Label 50ml over ice.
- Mix. Top with 150ml Sweet Green Tea and stir to mix.
- Garnish. Finish with lemongrass and a pineapple leaf or cucumber.
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JOHNNIE & LEMON HIGHBALL COCKTAIL
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Bringing out the citrusy notes of Johnnie Walker Black Label, the Johnnie & Lemon highball is the perfect cocktail refresher. Topped with a mint garnish and lemon slice, this is an appetising and thirst-quenching cooler – perfect for a spring evening or weekend BBQ.
INGREDIENTS
- 50ML JW BLACK LABEL
- 150ML LEMONADE
- 25 ml SUGAR SYRUP
- GARNISH: LEMON PEEL AND MINT LEAF
DIRECTIONS
- Blend lemon juice with 25 ml sugar syrup and soda water.
- Garnish with lemon peel and mint or verbena leaf for extra flair.
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JOHNNIE & GINGER HIGHBALL COCKTAIL
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Prepare for a love affair with fire and spice in a Johnnie & Ginger cocktail. Commonly recognised as “Whiskey Ginger” or “Ginger Highball” they’re all the same refreshing drink.
The traditional ginger highball is loved by cocktail lovers and neat whisky drinkers alike. Bringing the spicier notes of the Johnnie Walker blend, the star anise and ginger flavours accompany the liquid beautifully.
INGREDIENTS
- 50 ML JW BLACK LABEL
- 150ML GINGER ALE
- GARNISH: GINGER SLICE AND STAR ANISE
DIRECTIONS
- Fill a highball glass full of ice cubes and pour in the measured amount of JW Black Label whisky.
- Slowly pour in the Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
- Give a gentle stir and garnish with a fresh slice of orange
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Top 6 Ladies Alcoholic Cocktail
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The Ladies Favourite
It’s already a blast when ladies have quality moments with their “gang-gang” or girl besties. But imagine whipping up the best cocktails for women while dancing and partying the night away. Sounds fantastic, right?
Most bars offer a variety of liquors that differ in flavour, aroma, and colour. It’s no wonder that you might have a hard time ordering something that you will enjoy. Stay tuned, as this article will give you a list of the most frequent drinks that might appeal to the ladies.
1. Sex on the Beach
Smooth, sexy, and tastes amazing! This cocktail is sweet, refreshing, super delicious, and incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients such as vodka, peach schnapps, a dash of freshly squeezed, cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon slices, fresh or maraschino cherries and mint sprigs for garnishing. It’s one of the most popular ladies’ cocktails, beautiful in appearance and not too strong. Ladies love the fruity notes it leaves on the taste buds after a sip. This cocktail makes a fun drink for beach parties, college parties, clubs, carnivals, etc.
2. Cosmopolitan
It is believed to have become a popular drink when it gained popularity in posh parties of South Beach, Florida. Cosmopolitan, or also known as “cosmo,” is a popular drink for women, It became even more known after it was mentioned in the movie “Sex in the City. This drink is placed in a martini glass and contains premium vodka mixed with cranberry juice. This drink surely will give you a refreshing feel while enjoying your time in the bar.
3. Margarita
Another cocktail you should not forget to order is the good old margarita.
It is composed of quality tequila, triple sec liqueur, and some squeeze of lime juice. It’s prepared by mixing four parts of a triple sec with seven parts of vodka.
It’s best served in a cocktail glass with salt around the rim edges of the glass with cubes of ice.
4. Mojito
If you’re a fan of simplicity, this simple-tasting cocktail called ‘mojito’ is the best drink for you. It’s a popular drink in tropical countries such as Havana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru and it’s country of birth Cuba. This is prepared by mixing tropical Rum with sugar cane juice and some soda, and the presence of mojito is highly recognised in beach parties or exotic resorts.
Reasons, why mojito is a safe choice for women to order, is because Mojito goes down smoothly, it allows ladies spend a longer time with friends without being tipsy. However, having mojito helps ladies worry less about the drink leaving a stain on their dress since it’s almost colourless.
5. Pina Colada
Pina Colada is a tropical cocktail drink made with cream of coconut, Rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. This summer drink is believed to be created in 1954 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can enjoy it shaken with ice or blended like a smoothie. This drink is not only delicious, but it’s also stunning since it is served with decorations such as umbrellas and cherries.
6. Sangria
Sangria is a popular ladies drink from Spain and Portugal. It’s a refreshing drink made from chopped fruits, Brandy, and Red or White wine. What’s also good about this drink is you can experiment with fruit that you will be mixing with our alcohol. You can choose from pineapples, strawberries, apples, etc.
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MAI TAI COCKTAIL
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A taste of the Pacific islands
If you’re after a cocktail that’s tropical and fruity, a Mai Tai is the one for you.
The recipe comprises of four main ingredients – Rum, lime juice, orange liqueur and orgeat syrup (Monin’s Almond Syrup is just fine). You can then play around and add further ingredients including fresh juices and grenadine.
The Mai Tai drink is a festive and fun cocktail, great for parties or impressing guests! It’s great as a: Signature drink, Cocktail hour drink, Party drink, Happy hour drink, Dinner party drink.
Honestly, it tastes like sunshine in a glass!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) aged rum
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur: Curaçao, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- ¾ ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) lime juice
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) orgeat syrup
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) dark rum
- For the garnish: Fresh mint, cocktail cherry, pineapple slice, lime wedge
DIRECTIONS
- Place the aged rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into an ice-filled glass. Top with the dark rum. Garnish with fresh mint, a lime wedge, cocktail cherry and pineapple slice.
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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
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Pure Awesomeness
Seems almost everyone has got a favourite “To-Drink” beverage when summer arrives. for some, it’s the Pina Colada, while for many others sunny California, classic margarita, and mojito are on their top list.
Watermelon Vodka makes up the perfect beach vacation cocktail with friends and most especially an all-girls beach retreat.
Some people like to infuse their watermelon with vodka, but I like to make these simple watermelon cocktails instead!
They’re so easy to make, refreshing and perfect for any summer occasion. They’re made with fresh watermelon, vodka, lime juice and some optional club soda, sparkling water or even sprite if you want them fizzy and extra sweet.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 cups chilled watermelon
- 11.5 oz. coconut water
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup vodka citron (citrus flavored vodka)
- mint, strawberry, and lime for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon and scoop the top out
- Put the bottle in the hole and leave it for 6-12 hours (or overnight).
- Add the watermelon juice (you should be left with 1 cup) to a cocktail shaker with the vodka, lime juice and sweetener if using. Shake with ice.
- Vodka will absorb into the watermelon. Don’t forget to eat
- Pour over ice and enjoy! Make it
- Add mint,strawberry and lime wedge for garnish
- Drink responsibly!
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