Whether you are hosting a celebratory dinner or a holiday gathering for a few people, you need to have some cocktail recipes in your repertoire.
Follow the simple D-I-Y steps to prepare these cocktail recipes for your guests. Stock up on a few bottles of Smoke Lab Classic which is one of the top 10 vodka brands in India. Here are some of the best D-I-Y cocktail recipes to serve at holiday parties or any gatherings:
1. Grapefruit & Rosemary Spritzer
Pour 2 oz vodka, grapefruit juice, and raw honey in a shaker and shake until combined. Then pour into a cocktail glass and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and serve this cocktail cold. Use Smoke Lab Classic, which is one top 10 vodka brands in India for this cocktail recipe.
2. Espresso Martini
Serve Espresso Martini to your guests, the best cocktail for coffee lovers. Start by adding 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz Espresso, .75 oz Kahlua, 1 pinch of Fleur de del salt, ice cubes, in a cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with instant espresso powder.
3. Old Fashioned Apple Cocktail
To make this easy cocktail, begin with wetting the rim of brandy glass with a slice of apple. Dip the rim of the glass in cinnamon sugar and set it aside. Add one part Smoke vodka, one part Bourbon, and top it with sparkling apple cider. Garnish with an apple fan and a cinnamon stick. Check out the Smoke Vodka website for Aniseed cocktails.
4. Cranberry Orange Vodka
In a large Mason jar, add orange slices, 1/4 cup cranberries, and 1/2 pod of vanilla. Then pour in Smoke vodka, close the jar, and shake a bit. Refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to three days before making cocktails with this D-I-Y flavoured vodka. Use Smoke Lab Classic Vodka to make this recipe.
5. Ginger Pear Sparkler
To make the pear syrup, start by adding water, sugar, and ginger to a saucepan. Gently simmer for a few minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Puree three pears in a blender and set aside. Add the ginger simple syrup and 1 tsp grated ginger and blend until smooth. Cool the puree by chilling it in the refrigerator. Add three tablespoons of the puree in champagne flutes, top with 1 part Smoke Lab aniseed vodka and 1 part Prosecco. Stir gently to combine and enjoy this gently spiced cocktail. Visit the website of Smoke Lab Vodka for more inspirations on Aniseed cocktails.
6. Boozy Mulled Wine
Add a boozy note to the regular mulled wine by adding a dash of your favourite Smoke Lab Classic Vodka. In a saucepan, add 1 bottle of Pinot Noir, 2 Cinnamon Sticks, 1 orange wheel, 2-3 cloves, 1-star anise, and bring it to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the vodka. Sieve the cocktail into a pitcher and enjoy it warm garnished with an orange wedge.
Enjoy these D-I-Y cocktails that are easy to prepare with simple and seasonal ingredients. Stock up on your favourite alcoholic beverages and other ingredients to prepare these cocktails.
