“Get Your Cocktail Fix: The Best Alcoholic Beverages of The Season!”
The new season is in full swing and gathering with friends and family is in vogue. While enjoying time with your favorite people, why stop at rich conversations and heartwarming stories? Why not indulge in the drink of the season? But what exactly constitutes the perfect cocktail for the new season? You don’t have to be a mixologist to figure that out, thankfully. Here are the best cocktails composed of the finest alcohols to make sure you have a swell time.
For beloved whiskey lovers, a Manhattan is the perfect way to enjoy the season. With two ounces of high-quality whiskey, half an ounce of sweet vermouth and two dashes of Angostura Bitters, the Manhattan is easy to make and a classic crowd pleaser. Top it with a maraschino cherry for added drama and flavor.
Booze enthusiasts may also want to give their palate a taste of an exquisite bourbon sour. The complexity of bourbon smoothed with a citrusy tang of lemon and a hint of sweetness makes this cocktail a balanced mix. Make your cocktail with a two shot of bourbon, one ounce of simple syrup, half an ounce of lemon juice and two dashes of Angostura bitters. Top with a cherry or a lemon slice and you’re ready to take your celebration up a notch.
If you’re looking for something fizzy, bubbly and a little bit sour, then a vodka sour should top your list. For the perfect mix, use two ounces of vodka, one ounce of lemon juice, one teaspoon of sugar and two dashes of angostura bitters. Shake vigorously with ice and then strain into an old fashioned glass over a few cubes of ice.
Also delicious for the new season is truth serum. This vodka-based cocktail is an intense blend of eight ingredients that is sure to make any night special. Its complex concoction is a beautiful blend of vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, orange juice and Angostura bitters. To make this, combine the ingredients and shake vigorously with ice and then strain into a martini glass.
For a classic summer cocktail, try a margarita. Its zesty taste and sweet and sour blend of flavors is sure to make your day. Make this delicious concoction with three ounces of tequila, two ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice, one ounce of orange liqueur and a teaspoon of sugar plus a pinch of salt. Make sure to add ice, shake, and strain your margarita into a chilled glass and your favorite summer cocktail is ready.
From Manhattans to margaritas, come summertime and it’s time to get your cocktail fix. With the perfect combination of flavors, alcohol will never miss a beat. So the next time you’re ready to socialize, it’s time to break out the top alcoholic beverages of the season and hit your happy hour in style. Cheers!