Paul Andrews - 50 Quick Cocktail Recipes

50 Quick Cocktail Recipes By Paul Andrews Published by Andrews UK Limited 2010 www.andrewsuk.com The right of Paul Andrews to be identified as the Author of this Work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998. Copyright Paul Andrews 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. Any person who does so may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Warning Drinking Excess Alcohol can damage your health. Basic tools you will need to make cocktails are - A cocktail shaker A measure container (actually called a jigger) which measures out 45ml (thats 1 fl oz or 3 tablespoons of liquid). Basic tools you will need to make cocktails are - A cocktail shaker A measure container (actually called a jigger) which measures out 45ml (thats 1 fl oz or 3 tablespoons of liquid).

A fine sieve, preferably one especially made for cocktails! Assorted things you will need are - Tall glasses Tumblers Cocktail glasses with stems A few other types of glasses are also used but these would be ones like wine glasses you might already have. Ingredients include ones you might have at home already, although some you might have to buy in. I have however tried to pick recipes which use fairly common ingredients, as this is a quick cocktail book. Hopefully, anyone picking this book up should be able to make some of the recipes straight away if you have the right tools! I suggest you read the recipes before having a night of cocktail making with your friends to pick out the ones you might like to try and then ensure you have all the things you need to hand beforehand. Most cocktails are shaken in the cocktail shaker with ice and then strained into the glasses, but some are stirred so make sure you read the simple quick instructions before making the drink.

1 measure of Irish Whisky 2 dashes of Dry Vermouth 2 dashes of Benedictine Stir all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass. 1 measure of Irish Whisky 2 dashes of Dry Vermouth 2 dashes of Benedictine Stir all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass.

Add a twist of orange peel.

2 measures of Canadian Whisky 1 dash of Angostura Bitters 1 measure of Sweet Vermouth Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass. 2 measures of Gin Juice of 1 lemon or half a lime 2 dashes of green Crme de Menthe 1 dash of Angostura Bitters Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass. 1 measure of Brandy 1 teaspoon of water The juice of half a lemon 1 teaspoon of sugar Half a measure of Cherry Brandy Place the sugar in a tumbler and dissolve. Add all the rest of the ingredients into the tumbler and then fill with crushed ice. 1 measure of Brandy Half a measure of Calvados Half a measure of Sweet Vermouth Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass. 1 measure of Gin 1 measure of Dry Vermouth Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass. 1 measure of Gin 1 measure of Dry Vermouth Shake all the ingredients together with ice, and strain into the cocktail glass.

Dress with a stuffed olive and or a twist of lemon peel

Half a measure of Gin Juice of of a Lemon 1 measure of Cherry Brandy Soda water to top to brim Shake the ingredients with ice, and then strain into a tall tumbler. Top with soda water and add an ice cube. Decorate with cocktail glac cherries, lemon slice, and straws. 2 measures of Whisky 2 dashes of Pernod juice of a lemon on 1 lime 1 egg white 1 teaspoons of caster sugar Soda water to top Shake the ingredients with ice, and then strain into a tall tumbler. Top with soda water. 2 measures of Brandy Juice of lemon 1 teaspoons of caster sugar Shake the ingredients with ice, and then strain into a tall tumbler.

Top with soda water. Add a lemon slice.

1 measure of Bourbon Whisky 1 dash of Angostura Bitters spoon of caster sugar Champagne to top up Stir the ingredients into a wide champagne glass making the sugar dissolve. Top up with champagne, and serve with a peach slice on a stick. 1 measure Irish Whisky 1 measure of green Crme de Menthe Champagne to top Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a large wine glass. measure of Grenadine 1 measures of Tequila 3 measures of orange juice Stir the orange juice with the Tequila and ice cubes in the shaker then strain into a tall tumbler. measure of Grenadine 1 measures of Tequila 3 measures of orange juice Stir the orange juice with the Tequila and ice cubes in the shaker then strain into a tall tumbler.

Add ice cubes and slowly pour in the Grenadine. Allow the liquid to settle, then stir once before drinking.

measure of Cointreau 1 measures of Tequila 1 measure of lemon or lime Moisten the inner and out edge of a cocktail glass with a lemon slice. Dip this moistened edge in fine salt. Shake the ingredients well with ice, and strain into the glass. 2 measures of Dark Rum 1 teaspoon of caster sugar The juice of of a lemon or a lime Shake together well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Serve with a cocktail cherry.

1 measure of White Rum 1 measure of Dark Rum 1 measure of pineapple juice 1 teaspoon of caster sugar Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a tall tumbler. Top with a cocktail cherry and pineapple slices. 1 measure Dry Vermouth 1 measure of Vodka Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Dress with a twist of lemon. 2 measures of Vodka Orange juice to top up Place ice cubes in a tumbler, pour Vodka over the ice, and top with orange juice.

Stir well, top with orange slices.

1 measure of Vodka measure of Galliano 4 measures of orange juice Place ice cubes in a tall tumbler, pour Vodka over the ice, and top with the orange juice and stir well. Pour the Galliano into the glass over the back of a teaspoon to float it on the Vodka and orange. 2 measures of Whisky Juice of lemon 1 teaspoons of sugar Soda water to top Shake the ingredients with ice and then strain into a small glass tumbler. Add soda to top up. To serve 6 people - 5 dashes of Pernod 8 measures of Canadian Whisky 2 measures of lemon juice 2 egg whites A little sugar Shake the ingredients together well with ice, and strain well through a fine sieve into 6 cocktail glasses.