{"id":103,"date":"2019-12-09T20:12:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T20:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2019-12-09T20:12:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T20:12:29","slug":"the-3-basic-cocktails-and-how-to-make-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/the-3-basic-cocktails-and-how-to-make-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Basic Cocktails and How to Make Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are hosting a holiday party this month, you should impress\nyour guests with some fancy bartending skills. But you don\u2019t have to put in a\nlot of studying and practice. All you really need is some basic bartending\nknowledge. A good place to start is by learning what the three basic cocktails are\nand how to make them. Continue below to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Classic Cocktails Leave a Lasting Impression<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the holiday season, everyone loves traditions. What better way to embrace holiday traditions than by serving some classic cocktails? Classic drinks, like martinis, daiquiris, and Old-Fashioned\u2019s, are always a hit, as they are very universal. You can customize these basic cocktails in an endless array of flavors and themes, all of which will certainly leave a lasting impression on your friends and family. By knowing these basic cocktails, you can use your own personal tastes and creativity to build upon them and make them your own! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf78 Martini<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to constructing a great martini, all you need\nto do is know the basic recipe. From there, you can customize a martini into\nanything you want, from dirty martinis made with olive juice and lemon drop\nmartinis that offer a citrus splash, to expresso martinis that give a good pick-me-up,\nand much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe for Basic Martini:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2 Ounces Vodka or Gin
1.5 Ounces Dry Vermouth
2 Dashes Orange Bitters (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add all ingredients into a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously\nfor 30 seconds. Strain into martini glass. Serve with a lemon peel or olive.\nYou also have the option of stirring your martini, rather than giving it a good\nshake. But as Bond requests, \u201cShaken, not stirred.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf79 Daiquiri<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Daiquiris are fun cocktails because they can be made frozen slushy or as a drink. As a refreshing drink that can be customized in thousands of ways, you can never go wrong serving up a tray of traditional daiquiris. You can also use their recipe as a base for shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Daiquiri Recipe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2 Ounces White Rum
0.75 Ounces Simple Syrup
0.75 Ounces Lime Juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add all ingredients into a shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously\nfor 30 seconds and then strain it into a chilled glass. Garnish your daquiri\nwith a lemon twist. For frozen daquiris, add all ingredients into a blender\nwith ice, and blend until you reach a slushy consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddc9 Old-Fashioned<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Old-fashioned cocktails are among the most revered classics,\nmaking it an important recipe to add to your bartending acumen. They are great\nto serve to guests because they appear fancy but in fact quite simple to make. Although\nbourbon is customary, you can use any base liquor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe for a Basic Old-Fashioned:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2 Ounces Bourbon (or any liquor)
1 Sugar Cube (or 1 tsp. maple syrup)
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Dash Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place a sugar cube inside your glass and saturate it with\nbitters. Then add a dash of water. Muddle the sugar cube until it is fully dissolved.\nNow fill the glass with ice and add the bourbon. Finish by garnishing it with an\norange slice and a cocktail cherry on a toothpick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Classic Cocktails in Indianapolis This Holiday <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Ivy\u2019s is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11AM to 12 PM this year! Call 317-822-5070<\/strong> to ask about our dinner and drink holiday specials <\/a>we are offering this season. We offer a seasonal-inspired, multi-cuisine menu that is locally-sourced and curated by our chef. From classics like wings and burgers, to specialty entrees like prime rib and baked scallops, and everything in between, you will find exactly what your taste buds crave this holiday on our exclusive holiday menus. With neighborhood prices and the nicest service around, you will enjoy every minute you spend at our Downtown Indianapolis bar and restaurant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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