{"id":342,"date":"2020-11-27T07:44:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T07:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-draft-house.com\/?p=342"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:28:27","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T13:28:27","slug":"five-common-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-draft-house.com\/five-common-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktails Everyone Should Be Familiar With"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re sitting at a nice bar with someone you want to impress. Quick question, what cocktail do you order?<\/strong> There are five mixed drinks in the world that everyone needs to know. You should know what goes into them and why they are staples of every bar. Some of these cocktails are fruity and sweet, others will hit your mouth like a horrifyingly old boot. All of them are delicious in their own unique and peculiar ways. So, if you want to start making a great first impression, here are the top five cocktails<\/strong> you need to be familiar with.<\/p>\n

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    Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re unfamiliar with this classic, it\u2019s time to become well acquainted. One and a half ounces bourbon or whiskey, two dashes of bitters, a muddled sugar cube, and a few dashes of water, this is the definition of elegance. The Old Fashioned won\u2019t knock your socks off, it will remind you why we wear socks in the first place. It\u2019s the tuxedo of cocktails and you\u2019ll never look dumb ordering it at the bar. Garnished with an orange peel, the Old Fashioned mixes citrus and whiskey to perfection.<\/li>\n

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    Negroni<\/h2>\n

    I once had a friend describe a Negroni<\/a> as the best tasting cold syrup he\u2019d ever had. He wasn\u2019t wrong. This sophisticated drink takes time to meld with your tastebuds. It\u2019s not something that most people will celebrate the first time they have it, but there\u2019s a certain allure that will keep you coming back time and again. Equal parts Campari, sweet red vermouth, and gin, the Negroni takes on a scarlet red allure. Each portion serving the whole in a cocktail of flavors that you will be peeling back and ascertaining for years to come. <\/li>\n

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    Dirty Martini <\/h2>\n

    Do not shake your martini\u2026 ever. James Bond does not know what he\u2019s talking about when it comes to alcohol. When a martini is shaken the ice breaks down and dilutes the drink, taking away from the flavors. A martini is delicate, there\u2019s a reason its glass is painfully difficult to manage. You need to take your time, experience the martini, it\u2019s not meant to be downed and forgotten. A classic martini is one half ounce of vermouth and three ounces gin. To make it dirty, throw a few olives and a touch of olive juice inside. If you\u2019re looking for the best martini of your life, ask the bar<\/a> if they have blue cheese olives. Any bar worth your time will have them, and your mouth will thank you profusely.<\/li>\n

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    Moscow Mule <\/h2>\n

    I love Moscow Mules. I will fight for them every time a debate comes up on the best cocktails of all time. Here\u2019s the thing though, stop ordering them at every bar you go to. It\u2019s a painful truth, but most bars royally screw up their Moscow Mules. Unless, they have fresh ginger or make their ginger beer in house. Otherwise, the bar buys the cheapest ginger beer possible and completely ruins the cocktail. So, be assertive, ask how the bar prepares the ginger beer and don\u2019t settle for anything less than the best. One and a half ounces vodka, four ounces ginger beer, and one sixth ounce of lime juice, the Moscow Mule is deceptively tricky.<\/li>\n

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    Manhattan <\/h2>\n

    This is for my sweet tooth lovers out there. The Manhattan is the closest you can get to refined dessert in a glass. Two ounces rye or Canadian whisky, a dash of bitters, three fourths ounce of sweet red vermouth, and a Maraschino cherry as garnish, the Manhattan is pristine. Its deep red hues raise the quality of its presentation, while the flavors harken to something more playful and immature. It\u2019s a terrific blend of youth and class that tastes delicious during brunch<\/a> or late into the evening. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With the internet and all of the world’s information right at hand, there\u2019s no excuse to not know what\u2019s in your cocktail. Bartenders all over the world are testing and creating brand new concoctions all the time. Though, for those times where you need to make a good impression, it\u2019s important to have a base understanding of what drinks<\/a> are out there. From the Old Fashioned to the Moscow Mule, there\u2019s something for everyone, but make sure to challenge yourself and figure out why some cocktails never go out of style. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You\u2019re sitting at a nice bar with someone you want to impress. Quick question, what cocktail do you order? There are five mixed drinks in the world that everyone needs to know. You should know what goes into them and why they are staples of every bar. Some of these cocktails are fruity and sweet, … <\/p>\n

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