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]]>Shaking a cocktail is an energetic and dynamic process. It involves vigorously mixing the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. The rapid motion chills the drink quickly and incorporates air, creating a frothy and slightly diluted concoction. Shaking is typically used for cocktails that contain citrus juices, egg whites, or ingredients that need thorough mixing and aeration.
Stirring is a more gentle and controlled technique for mixing cocktails. It involves slowly and gracefully stirring the cocktail ingredients with ice using a long-handled bar spoon. This method maintains the drink’s clarity and minimal dilution while ensuring a precise temperature drop. Stirring is typically reserved for cocktails that consist of spirits and have a more delicate flavor profile.
When in doubt, consider the texture and appearance you want to achieve. Shaking will create a frothier, cloudier drink while stirring maintains a clear and silky consistency.
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]]>The post 4 Easy and Delicious Homemade Christmas Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>All you will need is, a bottle of white wine, 2 ounces vodka, a cup of fresh cranberries, 2 persimmons (thinly sliced), and a cinnamon stick, and soak together for 1 to 4 hours. When the party starts, take out the cinnamon stick and add a bottle of sparkling cider. Best served over crushed ice with some cranberries for decoration!
If you like a sweet cocktail, this one is for you!
Add 1 ounce White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur, 2 ounces Irish cream, 1 ounce vodka, 1 tablespoon caramel syrup, and 2 ounces half-and-half, and shake it all up with ice in your cocktail shaker.
Rim your Martini glasses with some honey and dip it in sprinkles. Strain the cocktail over some ice and drink.
You will want to prepare this the day before your party, as the cinnamon needs time to do it things.
Add to a large pitcher a few cinnamon sticks and 2 chopped Honeycrisp apples, 1 bottle of red wine, ½ cup brandy, ¼ cup Cointreau, and 1 cup cranberry juice. Refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours and serve in glasses with cinnamon-sugar rims.
In a glass, combine 1¼ ounces Bulleit Bourbon, 2½ ounces cranberry juice, and ¼ ounce ginger syrup. Top with 1-ounce club soda and garnish with frozen cranberries. This is the taste of Christmas in a glass!
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]]>The post These Christmas Cocktails are Merry and Bright appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Made with white rum, coconut milk, and fresh mint leaves, this drink is festive and tropical at the same time. It’s pretty much a mojito with coconut milk, which is great if you like coconut and mojitos.
If you love White Russians, make them more seasonally appropriate by adding gingerbread syrup. Make sure you drink them with a gingerbread cookie!
This cocktail has it at—chocolate, gingerbread, and peppermint. Coat the rim of each glass with sugar to make the cocktail sweeter.
While sangria is typically a summery drink, give it a holiday twist with white wine, apple cider, brandy, and fresh fruit.
This drink is pretty much Christmas in a glass as it’s loaded with white chocolate liquor, vanilla vodka, and peppermint schnapps. How good does that sound?
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]]>The post Fall Cocktails with a Purple Twist appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Empress 1908 Gin is a special small-batch gin made in Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. It’s known for its rich purple color, which is created naturally through the addition of butterfly pea blossoms. These pea blossoms are added post-distillation and infused into the gin. That’s what creates the vibrant purple shade, which in turn creates delectable purple cocktails. Here are a few to try.
This is more like a fruit cocktail in a glass and anyone who misses being in a tropical location this year will be transported to a beach when they sip it.
No Fall cocktail would be complete without cranberries. The Empress 75 mixes simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling wine for an effervescent treat.
For a cocktail with a bitter edge, the 1908 hits the spot. To make this visually pleasing concoction you will need grapefruit juice, Gomme syrup, and some grapefruit bitters.
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]]>This fall concoction really has it all. It gets most of its flavor from fresh fruits—pear, apple, cranberries, even pumpkin—and as a result, is incredibly healthy. It is wonderful because it is not a heavy drink either. The alcohol is just cider and white wine. This tangy drink is sure to complement any Thanksgiving meal.
Everyone loves a good smoky whiskey drink around the holiday season and this holiday is the perfect opportunity to try a seasonal twist on a classic favorite. In addition to the traditional bourbon with bitters, this drink adds more sweet flavors to complement the meal and tone down the strong whiskey. Honey, cinnamon, and a little bit of apple cider take the edge off.
For anyone that wants a bit more of a bold flavor, this cocktail calls for pomegranate, blueberries, and a variety of flavorful juices to add some pizazz to the drink. The alcohol suggested is white wine, prosecco to be specific, so this is a light and incredibly flavorful addition to any dinner.
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]]>Buttered Rum Batter:
Rum Drink:
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]]>Mix vanilla-flavored liqueur and apple cider to create this wonderful drink that’s perfect for cold fall afternoons. If you want, you can decorate it with cream and a bit of cinnamon. Make sure to serve in a nice glass so you’ll feel extra fancy.
You can make a delicious pumpkin cocktail by using vanilla-flavored vodka, cream liqueur, and pumpkin liqueur (ration 4:1:1). Decorate with cream and brown sugar and enjoy!
You can mix white wine with green tea, pomegranate juice, a bit of brandy and gin, and add seasonal fruits to get the perfect fall sangria. Decorate with apple and orange slices and don’t forget to sprinkle some cinnamon for taste. You can use the whole bottle of white wine here and make a punch-like cocktail for your friends or family.
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]]>Practicing new skills can be of great help and knowledge of making cocktails is something that will stay with you for a long time and provide you plenty of nice moments with friends. Learn how to make the easiest piña colada below.
If you don’t have a blender, you can make a shaken cocktail using the same recipe. It will be delicious either way and your reputation as a cocktail maker will skyrocket.
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]]>Pick mixers for your liquors that are loaded with antioxidants or 100 percent fruit juice, instead of using soda. Another alternative is to mix sparkling water with liquors or wine for a drink that’s low in calories and will keep your thirst quenched.
The tomato-based drink is high in antioxidants and the next time you’re meeting the girlfriends for drinks, order a Bloody Mary instead of a mimosa. Try and get one that uses real tomatoes and not corn syrup or artificial colors.
The gut-friendly drink adds a bubbly touch to your cocktail while boosting your immune system.
In addition to making your cocktail taste fresh, real fruit like blood oranges, lemons, and tart cherries give you your vitamins and can be part of your recommended servings of fruit for the day.
Sweet liquors taste amazing because they are full of sugar. Just use the real thing and add a shot of espresso if you want a coffee taste and mint leaves if you want a peppermint taste.
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]]>The post Fast, Simple Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>To make the mint julep cocktail you will need:
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
seltzer water
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
crushed ice
10 mint leaves
Use a quality bourbon whiskey for the tastiest cocktail. You will also need some extra mint leaves for the garnish at the end.
The best thing about this cocktail is that you won’t be needing a shaker. This means that the process is much easier and anyone can prepare it.
The latest trends feature this chic metal glass for a mint julep, which you can easily find in many stores. A regular glass will also do the job.
Start by putting the mint leaves in the glass together with the sugar. Grab a muddler or anything else that would do the job. Start muddling until you get small pieces of the mint leaves.
You can now add a little bit of seltzer water on top. Get the crushed ice and fill in the glass up to 3/4 quarters. Pour the bourbon and top off with seltzer water. Mix it with a straw and decorate with a mint leaf.
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]]>The post Should You Shake or Stir Your Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Shaking a cocktail is an energetic and dynamic process. It involves vigorously mixing the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. The rapid motion chills the drink quickly and incorporates air, creating a frothy and slightly diluted concoction. Shaking is typically used for cocktails that contain citrus juices, egg whites, or ingredients that need thorough mixing and aeration.
Stirring is a more gentle and controlled technique for mixing cocktails. It involves slowly and gracefully stirring the cocktail ingredients with ice using a long-handled bar spoon. This method maintains the drink’s clarity and minimal dilution while ensuring a precise temperature drop. Stirring is typically reserved for cocktails that consist of spirits and have a more delicate flavor profile.
When in doubt, consider the texture and appearance you want to achieve. Shaking will create a frothier, cloudier drink while stirring maintains a clear and silky consistency.
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]]>The post 4 Easy and Delicious Homemade Christmas Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>All you will need is, a bottle of white wine, 2 ounces vodka, a cup of fresh cranberries, 2 persimmons (thinly sliced), and a cinnamon stick, and soak together for 1 to 4 hours. When the party starts, take out the cinnamon stick and add a bottle of sparkling cider. Best served over crushed ice with some cranberries for decoration!
If you like a sweet cocktail, this one is for you!
Add 1 ounce White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur, 2 ounces Irish cream, 1 ounce vodka, 1 tablespoon caramel syrup, and 2 ounces half-and-half, and shake it all up with ice in your cocktail shaker.
Rim your Martini glasses with some honey and dip it in sprinkles. Strain the cocktail over some ice and drink.
You will want to prepare this the day before your party, as the cinnamon needs time to do it things.
Add to a large pitcher a few cinnamon sticks and 2 chopped Honeycrisp apples, 1 bottle of red wine, ½ cup brandy, ¼ cup Cointreau, and 1 cup cranberry juice. Refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours and serve in glasses with cinnamon-sugar rims.
In a glass, combine 1¼ ounces Bulleit Bourbon, 2½ ounces cranberry juice, and ¼ ounce ginger syrup. Top with 1-ounce club soda and garnish with frozen cranberries. This is the taste of Christmas in a glass!
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]]>The post These Christmas Cocktails are Merry and Bright appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Made with white rum, coconut milk, and fresh mint leaves, this drink is festive and tropical at the same time. It’s pretty much a mojito with coconut milk, which is great if you like coconut and mojitos.
If you love White Russians, make them more seasonally appropriate by adding gingerbread syrup. Make sure you drink them with a gingerbread cookie!
This cocktail has it at—chocolate, gingerbread, and peppermint. Coat the rim of each glass with sugar to make the cocktail sweeter.
While sangria is typically a summery drink, give it a holiday twist with white wine, apple cider, brandy, and fresh fruit.
This drink is pretty much Christmas in a glass as it’s loaded with white chocolate liquor, vanilla vodka, and peppermint schnapps. How good does that sound?
The post These Christmas Cocktails are Merry and Bright appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post Fall Cocktails with a Purple Twist appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Empress 1908 Gin is a special small-batch gin made in Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. It’s known for its rich purple color, which is created naturally through the addition of butterfly pea blossoms. These pea blossoms are added post-distillation and infused into the gin. That’s what creates the vibrant purple shade, which in turn creates delectable purple cocktails. Here are a few to try.
This is more like a fruit cocktail in a glass and anyone who misses being in a tropical location this year will be transported to a beach when they sip it.
No Fall cocktail would be complete without cranberries. The Empress 75 mixes simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling wine for an effervescent treat.
For a cocktail with a bitter edge, the 1908 hits the spot. To make this visually pleasing concoction you will need grapefruit juice, Gomme syrup, and some grapefruit bitters.
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]]>The post Thanksgiving-Inspired Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>This fall concoction really has it all. It gets most of its flavor from fresh fruits—pear, apple, cranberries, even pumpkin—and as a result, is incredibly healthy. It is wonderful because it is not a heavy drink either. The alcohol is just cider and white wine. This tangy drink is sure to complement any Thanksgiving meal.
Everyone loves a good smoky whiskey drink around the holiday season and this holiday is the perfect opportunity to try a seasonal twist on a classic favorite. In addition to the traditional bourbon with bitters, this drink adds more sweet flavors to complement the meal and tone down the strong whiskey. Honey, cinnamon, and a little bit of apple cider take the edge off.
For anyone that wants a bit more of a bold flavor, this cocktail calls for pomegranate, blueberries, and a variety of flavorful juices to add some pizazz to the drink. The alcohol suggested is white wine, prosecco to be specific, so this is a light and incredibly flavorful addition to any dinner.
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]]>The post Sip on This Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail All Season Long appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Buttered Rum Batter:
Rum Drink:
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]]>The post 3 Perfect Cocktails for Fall appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Mix vanilla-flavored liqueur and apple cider to create this wonderful drink that’s perfect for cold fall afternoons. If you want, you can decorate it with cream and a bit of cinnamon. Make sure to serve in a nice glass so you’ll feel extra fancy.
You can make a delicious pumpkin cocktail by using vanilla-flavored vodka, cream liqueur, and pumpkin liqueur (ration 4:1:1). Decorate with cream and brown sugar and enjoy!
You can mix white wine with green tea, pomegranate juice, a bit of brandy and gin, and add seasonal fruits to get the perfect fall sangria. Decorate with apple and orange slices and don’t forget to sprinkle some cinnamon for taste. You can use the whole bottle of white wine here and make a punch-like cocktail for your friends or family.
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]]>The post The Easiest Way to Make Piña Colada appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Practicing new skills can be of great help and knowledge of making cocktails is something that will stay with you for a long time and provide you plenty of nice moments with friends. Learn how to make the easiest piña colada below.
If you don’t have a blender, you can make a shaken cocktail using the same recipe. It will be delicious either way and your reputation as a cocktail maker will skyrocket.
The post The Easiest Way to Make Piña Colada appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>The post 5 Tips For Making Healthier Cocktails appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>Pick mixers for your liquors that are loaded with antioxidants or 100 percent fruit juice, instead of using soda. Another alternative is to mix sparkling water with liquors or wine for a drink that’s low in calories and will keep your thirst quenched.
The tomato-based drink is high in antioxidants and the next time you’re meeting the girlfriends for drinks, order a Bloody Mary instead of a mimosa. Try and get one that uses real tomatoes and not corn syrup or artificial colors.
The gut-friendly drink adds a bubbly touch to your cocktail while boosting your immune system.
In addition to making your cocktail taste fresh, real fruit like blood oranges, lemons, and tart cherries give you your vitamins and can be part of your recommended servings of fruit for the day.
Sweet liquors taste amazing because they are full of sugar. Just use the real thing and add a shot of espresso if you want a coffee taste and mint leaves if you want a peppermint taste.
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]]>The post Fast, Simple Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.
]]>To make the mint julep cocktail you will need:
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
seltzer water
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
crushed ice
10 mint leaves
Use a quality bourbon whiskey for the tastiest cocktail. You will also need some extra mint leaves for the garnish at the end.
The best thing about this cocktail is that you won’t be needing a shaker. This means that the process is much easier and anyone can prepare it.
The latest trends feature this chic metal glass for a mint julep, which you can easily find in many stores. A regular glass will also do the job.
Start by putting the mint leaves in the glass together with the sugar. Grab a muddler or anything else that would do the job. Start muddling until you get small pieces of the mint leaves.
You can now add a little bit of seltzer water on top. Get the crushed ice and fill in the glass up to 3/4 quarters. Pour the bourbon and top off with seltzer water. Mix it with a straw and decorate with a mint leaf.
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