It's ladies night...

In the interest of gender equality, today's post is aimed at the ladies! From what I can gather, and please correct me if I'm wrong, girls seem to love cocktails for their colours, tastes and wicked kick (so pretty much the same reasons anyone would)! They also appear to have a glamour factor...however I'm not to clued up on that.

The cocktail seemingly adored the most by the fairer sex is none other than the Cosmopolitan. Cosmo's grew in popularity during the 1970's and have not looked back since! You can be guaranteed to find the classic Cosmo, or some variation of it, on every reputable bar's menu and with good reason.

It is incredibly easy to make (with only 4 ingredients needed) and, if you are looking to make cocktails at home, they are one of the most affordable options. A group of 4 should be able to get 4 or 5 Cosmo's out of one 750ml bottle of vodka! However, you will need a decent shaker and double-strainer if you want a high quality finished product. Here's how you do it:

Cosmopolitan

Glass: Martini (chilled)

Ingredients: 35ml Vodka (good quality citrus vodka WILL make a difference)
                    15ml Triple Sec
                    25ml Lime Juice
                    35ml Cranberry Juice

Method: Add all the ingredients and ice to the shaker and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Double strain contents into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a strip of orange zest or lime wedge.

Result: a delightful drink which has a slightly tart taste and is a light pink colour!

If you are more of a tequila girl, why not indulge in the lil' Mexican treat known as a Margarita! This classic cocktail has been around for ages and is the worlds most popular tequila-based cocktail. As with the Cosmo, it is easy to make (with only 3 ingredients needed) and affordable. Once again you will need a decent shaker and double-strainer! Here's how it's done:

Margarita

Glass: Martini (chilled)

Ingredients: 50ml Silver Tequila
                      15ml Triple Sec
                      30ml Lemon/Lime Juice

Method: Add all the ingredients and ice to the shaker and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Double strain contents into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lime wheel and salted rim.

Result: a tangy cocktail that packs a punch!


Until next time...Happy Drinking.