Èmilie Laraison - Giant Cocktails: Party Drinks, Punch Bowls, and Other Beverages to Share—25 Delicious Recipes Perfect for Groups

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Editorial director: Didier Frat Editing: Diane Monserat Graphics: Julia Philipps Photography by milie Laraison Layout and photoengraving: Nord Compo Manufacturing: Laurence Duboscq Translation by Grace McQuillan ISBN: 978-1-5107-6128-5 eISBN: 978-1-5107-6182-7 Printed in China Authors Note I love parties and inviting a lot of people over: family, friends, friends of friends basically, I love a party with good people. I also like everything to be ready in advance so I can have fun with my guests and enjoy my time with them. If youre like me, why not make several giant cocktails beforehand so everyone can help themselves to refreshing drinks all night long? This book has recipes with and without alcohol to make all of your guests happy. All you need are a few tools, some glasses, fruit, juices, sodas, spices, and your favorite alcohols, and youre ready to go! Are you ready to mix it up? In this book Im going to show you my personal twist on a few of the classics, some chic cocktails, tropical drinks, and other cocktails that the dessert lovers among your friends will love. No matter what kind of party youre having, youll find just the the right drink! Serve your guests a delicious cocktail as soon as they arriveits a great way to start the party! Show off your mixology skills and prepare delicious strawberry daiquiris, elegant bubbly champagne punch, or maybe a refreshing raspberry-ros sangria. Get them ready just before your guests arrive (make sure you have plenty of ice cubes on hand to keep them cold) and set them out in large bowls so everyone can serve themselves! Giant cocktails and good times with old and new friends Sounds great to me! milie Laraison Who am I? I have been an author and food stylist for ten years.

I love food that is healthy, simple, and flavorful. I enjoy inventing recipes that are wholesome, delicious, and creative as a way to share my passion for modern gastronomy. Contents A Golden Recipe From:
LES JUSTES Kitten Kiss MAKES 10 TALL DRINKS Preparation: 1520 minutes Refrigeration: 2 hours EQUIPMENT Cocktail spoon Mixer Conical strainer Funnel 1 empty 34 fl oz (1 l) bottle Ingredients For 34 fl oz (1 l) of shrub (tangy fruit syrup): 2 oz (70 g) red pepper 3 oz (100 g) raspberries, fresh or frozen 5 fl oz (15 cl) balsamic vinegar 7 oz (200 g) sugar 8 fl oz water For the cocktail: 13 fl oz (40 cl) vodka 6 fl oz (20 cl) lemon juice 10 fl oz (30 cl) balsamic raspberrypepper shrub Around 60 ice cubes 34 fl oz (1 l) ginger ale Prepare the shrub. Wash and deseed the red peppers. Put all of the ingredients in the bowl of a mixer with 8 fl oz (25 cl) of water. Mix on high for 1 minute.

Strain the mixture and pour into the empty bottle with the help of the funnel (the shrub will keep in the refrigerator for 1 month). Now prepare the cocktail. Combine the vodka, lemon juice, and 10 fl oz (30 cl) of the shrub in a large bowl. Place 4 or 5 ice cubes in each glass then pour the mixture over them. Stir with a cocktail spoon for 10 to 15 seconds to cool the ingredients. Add the ginger ale directly to each glass.

Serve chilled. 1 rue Frochot, Paris 75009 Les Justes is a neighborhood cocktail bar with ethical and responsible practices that is close to its customers hearts. Being juste , or fair, is more than just a concept and is the mantra of this cozy and welcoming establishment. FIRST THINGS FIRST Tools You Need To Make Cocktails At Home! Citrus reamer for juicing Grater for zesting citrus Muddler to maximize flavor Knife for cutting fruit Cocktail spoon for mixing Corkscrew for opening bottles Large bowls for serving cocktails Glasses of different sizes for serving Conical Strainer + Blender/mixer for crushing ice and mixing ingredients Basic Tips Juices are always better when you make them yourself, but you can certainly still use bottled juice. Just make sure to buy ones that are 100% juice. Decorate and garnish your glasses with things that go with your cocktail, like pieces of fruit, fresh herbs, or a dash of spice, or frost the rim of the glass by dipping it in liqueur or syrup followed by sugar or salt and repeating this process several times, depending on your recipe.

Ice is a very important part of any cocktail and should be as cold as possible so it doesnt water down the mixture. Refrigerate your drinks and fruit 2 hours before preparing the cocktail so it will be at the right temperature for serving. Set up a bar with the basic liquors so you can make all kinds of giant cocktails. Make something to snack on: a few dips, spreads, and some toasted slices of bread! Plan for a variety of different cocktails and snacks so all your guests will find something they like.