Drinks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Classic Cocktails
Citrus Cooler
Ginger Mule
Non-Alcoholic Refreshers
Method
Classic Cocktails
- 1
Gin Martini
Place a mixing glass or shaker half-filled with ice. Add 2 oz gin and 1 oz dry vermouth. Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, rim the glass with the twist, and drop it in as garnish.
Citrus Cooler
- 2
Vodka Lemon Cooler
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1.5 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until chilled. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with 2 oz club soda and gently stir once to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim.
Ginger Mule
- 3
Dark Rum Mule
Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice. Pour in 2 oz dark rum and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice. Top with 4 oz ginger beer. Stir gently to integrate ingredients without losing carbonation. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
Non-Alcoholic Refreshers
- 4
Sparkling Orange-Cranberry
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 4 oz fresh orange juice and 2 oz cranberry juice over the ice. Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently to combine. Garnish with an orange slice on the rim.