BEHIND THE BOTTLES
What Is Friday Five o'Clock?
It all began as a hobby, with a passion for crafting cocktails from my own kitchen, and now, every Friday, I bring you a brand-new, beautiful, and oh-so-tasty cocktail recipe. The mission is simple: to inspire you to become your own mixologist. You don't need a fancy bar or a long list of ingredients to create something magical. Just everyday items and a dash of creativity!
Join the community for a flavor-packed journey as I show you that the art of cocktails is for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or a complete novice, there's always something delightful to sip on at Friday Five o'Clock. It's all about celebrating the joy of home mixology, one cocktail at a time. Cheers to making Fridays even more enjoyable every week!
RECIPES
Three Easy-to-make Cocktails
RASPBERRY CAIPIROSKA
- Handful of raspberries to muddle
- 60 ml vodka
- 20 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 15 ml simple syrup (dissolve 1 part sugar in 1 part water)
Ingredients:
Method:
Muddle raspberries in a shaker, add all the other ingredients and shake with ice. Pour the mix into a glass with crushed ice.
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NEGRONI
- 30 ml gin
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
Ingredients:
Method:
Mix all the ingredients and stir with a lot of ice. Add an orange peel for garnish.
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DARK 'N' STORMY
- 60 ml dark rum
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 100 ml ginger ale
Ingredients:
Method:
Stir rum and lime juice in an ice-filled glass. Fill it up with ginger ale. Add a lime wedge for garnish.
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BASIC KNOWLEDGE
A Cocktail Cheat Sheet
| Drink | Base Alcohol | Method | Garnish | Glass Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negroni | Gin | Stirring | Orange peel | Rocks glass |
| Margarita | Tequila | Shaking | Lime wheel | Coupe |
| Dark 'N' Stormy | Dark Rum | Mixed in glass | Lime wedge | Mule cup |
| Whiskey Sour | Whiskey or bourbon | Shaking | Orange peel | Rocks glass |
| Paloma | Tequila | Mixed in glass | Grapefruit wedge | Long glass |
| White Russian | Vodka | Mixed in glass | Grated nutmeg | Rocks glass |