How to rim a glass

stockxpertcom_id31643281_jpg_4c01f6c24cf48627b0354bd99f6f23ccSome cocktail recipes, like margaritas, call for you to rim the glass with salt or sugar. You should also feel free to add rims to cocktail recipes that don’t call for them – this can put an exciting twist on standard recipes. There are a couple of ways to rim a cocktail glass, but the basic steps are always the same: Moisten the rim. Turn the glass upside down and dip it. Some bartenders recommend twisting the glass to get more stuff on the ... READ MORE

Bellini

belliniAs you might guess from the name, the Bellini is an Italian classic. The original recipe came from Venice and was simply two parts Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) to one part white peach puree with a touch of raspberry or cherry juice, which gave the drink a unique translucent pink hue. Since then, the recipe has developed a number of variations, largely because white peaches weren’t available everywhere at all times. Bellini Recipe White peach puree Prosecco The classic Bellini recipe is very simple. ... READ MORE

Hurricane

146549_cocktailThe Hurricane is a very sweet rum-based fruity cocktail that originated in the French Quarter in New Orleans. It’s traditionally served in a  – you guessed it – hurricane glass, but because New Orleans law permits people to leave bars with drinks in hand, New Orleans bars often serve it in a plastic cup. The Hurricane The traditional recipe is very simple: One part dark rum One part white rum passion fruit syrup lime juice Shake with ice, then pour over ice. Other recipes add an ounce of ... READ MORE

Negroni

iStock_negroniUnlike some drinks that include bitters, the Negroni tastes bitter. Some people love that about it, others wonder how anyone could find it drinkable. The flavor of the drink reminds me of pink grapefruit juice, except with that mild bitterness overlaying it. Maybe an apt comparison would be with the white meat of a grapefruit, just inside the rind – by itself, it would be repulsive, but with the grapefruit juice in the same bite, some people love it. If ... READ MORE

Cuba Libre

iStock_cubalibreThe official version of a Cuba Libre is just rum and coke with optional lime. But don’t knock simple. Some of the best cocktail recipes only include two or three ingredients. When you find two bold, complementary flavors, why complicate things with a lot of other stuff? Plus, it’s easy for any bartender to make. Cuba Libre 2 ounces of light (white) rum The juice of a half-lime (fresh is best) Cola (diet works, if you prefer) Put ice cubes into a highball glass. Pour ... READ MORE