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Bloody Mary

Elmien — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:21:28 +0000

Bloody Mary

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Typically known to be a quick cure for having a glass of wine too many the previous night, the Bloody Mary is actually so much more. Those who prefer a salty drink over a sweet cocktail will enjoy its spicy, salty, and savoury flavours.

A Bloody Mary is a cocktail made with vodka, fresh tomato juice, and other seasonings and flavours, such as celery, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, salt, and black pepper.

According to some legends, a waiter at a well-known saloon bar in Chicago inspired the creation of the Bloody Mary cocktail. Others believe that it was named for England’s Queen Mary Tudor. Nobody is certain, but once the beverage gained popularity the name stuck. Whichever tale you decide to believe, the facts remain the same, the Bloody Mary cocktail is one bloody delicious blend.

PREP TIME: ± 5min

YIELDS: 1 serving

EQUIPMENT

Strainer

INGREDIENTS

2 tots 1st Principles Tomato Vodka
4 tots of Tomato juice
1/2 tot Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Bliksemstraal Worcester Sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
Celery Stalk
Lime Wedge

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients besides the Celery & lime wedge to a mixing glass with ice, roll back and forth, and strain into an ice-filled glass.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Garnish with the celery & lime wedge.

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Black Russian Cocktail

Elmien — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:31:05 +0000

Black Russian Cocktail

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Black Russian is a simple cocktail that combines vodka and coffee liqueur for a decadent after-dinner drink.

PREP TIME: ± 3min

YIELDS: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

2 tots (50ml) 1st Principles Organic Vodka
1 tot (25ml) coffee liqueur
1 cup of ice
Garnish: Maraschino cherry

DIRECTIONS

Add the vodka and liqueur into a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.

Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Add a Maraschino cherry for flair.

Some other interesting variations of the Black Russian include:

Dirty Black Russian / Tall Black Russian / Australian Black Russian / Colorado Bulldog: Served in a highball glass and topped with cola.
Black Magic: Served with a dash of lemon juice and a lemon twist to garnish.
Irish Russian or Smooth Black Russian: Served with a head of Guinness.
Mind Eraser: Served with coffee liqueur and sparkling water.
Brown Russian: Served in a highball glass and topped with ginger ale.

The Black Russian cocktail has a fascinating history. It was invented in 1949 at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels by Belgian barman Gustave Tops. Tops created the drink to salute the achievements of his regular patron Perle Mesta, then United States Ambassador to Luxembourg.

Mesta was the inspiration for Sally Adams, the lead character in Irving Berlin’s Call Me Madam when the show opened on Broadway in 1950. President Harry Truman played the piano at one of her parties, while General Dwight Eisenhower apparently sang “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes” at another. There’s no record of what she was serving at these parties, but the Black Russian must have been a strong contender (pun intended)!

The Black Russian cocktail owes its name to the use of vodka, a Russian spirit, and the blackness of coffee liqueur, a combination which appeared in 1949 at the start of the Cold War. Creating a mysterious dark drink by mixing it with a Russian spirit was appropriate to the times.

It’s not clear who decided to add milk or cream to turn it into a White Russian, the drink immortalised in 1998 when Jeff Bridges, aka The Dude in The Big Lebowski, chugged down eight of them during the movie.

In 1974, when Baileys Irish Cream was launched, yet another bright spark decided to use it as a substitute for the dairy cream in a White Russian, and I am willing to bet that Tops could not have foreseen what he started in 1949.

So how does one make the mysterious Black Russian cocktail? Follow our delicious recipe.

TIP!

For further reading, interesting stories and more creative cocktail recipes, take a look at 1st Principles’ comprehensive list of cocktail recipes.

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Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Elmien — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:21:38 +0000

COSMOPOLITAN COCKTAIL

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Cosmopolitan is a sweet-and-sour cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice.

The Cosmopolitan or Cosmo, was first served in the 1970s. However, it wasn’t until the TV show Sex and The Cityfeatured the cocktail in the 1990s that the Cosmo entered the global lexicon. Love it or loathe it, this easy to drink and vibrant mixture appeals to fans of smooth and sweet cocktails. The classic is the perfect choice for craft reinvention.

The key ingredient of the Cosmopolitan is vodka. Ideally balanced, vodka is a clean spirit with subtle characteristics ranging from herbal and grassy, to sweet and spicy. Originally made in Poland and Russia and produced from grains or potatoes, new conventions are turning the spirit on its head by distilling grapes, honey, whey and many more. It provides a blank canvas for experimentation with infusions and a variety of cocktails.

A true Cosmo must feature sweet notes, but mixologists often introduce a spicy or sour component or natural fruit flavouring to the mix. Variations such as the Sour Apple Cosmo, the Creamy Peach Cosmo and the Spicy Pineapple Cosmo offer a variety of fruity alternatives, irresistible delights for Cosmopolitan drinkers.

Let’s take a look at some of the different key elements when making a Cosmopolitan.

The Cosmopolitan is a layered cocktail comprising vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice. Ideally opt for a craft vodka which packs flavour along with a punch and is a great base for many flavour moods as it mixes well with orange, berry, lemon and lime juices, and even Ginger Beer.

But let’s look at how exactly you make a Cosmopolitan? Follow our easy cocktail recipe to make your own.

PREP TIME: ± 5min

YIELDS: 1 serving

EQUIPMENT

Shaker

INGREDIENTS

2 tots (50ml) 1st Principles Organic Vodka
1 tot (25ml) triple sec
1 tot cranberry juice
1 tot fresh lime juice
1 cup of ice
Garnish: orange peel

DIRECTIONS

Add to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.

Pour into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with an orange peel.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Place a delicate orange peel in the cocktail glass.

TIP!

You can also make your Cosmopolitan in a way that produces diverse flavours and tastes by adding different elements. For example, you may wish to add a few dashes of bitters. These range of flavour from lightly botanical to strong and bold. Traditional Cosmo’s often feature artificial colours and flavourings. Go the craft route by choosing new garnishes such as dehydrated lime powder or frozen cranberries for a more modern flair.

1st Principles offers a variety of unique handcrafted vodkas perfectly attuned to turn your Cosmopolitan into a memorable affair!

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Moscow mule

Elmien2 — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:33:01 +0000

Moscow Mule Cocktail

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Moscow Mule is a popular vodka cocktail that mixes ginger beer, vodka and lime juice for a refreshing summer drink.

Dating back to 1941, the Moscow Mule is an effortlessly easy cocktail to make at home. It’s a story of how vodka met ginger beer for that extra kick (by the mule/buck) of flavour. And because vodka is typically associated with Russia, Moscow seemed like a natural prelude to Mule.

The Moscow Mule mixes only three ingredients and requires no equipment, making it one of the easier cocktails to make. It perfectly balances spicy and sweet for the ultimate refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day.

PREP TIME: ± 3min

YIELDS: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5ml fresh lime juice
120ml ginger beer
2 tots (50ml) 1st Principles Vodka
Garnish: slice of lime and mint sprigs

DIRECTIONS

Add the vodka and ginger beer into a copper mug or highball glass filled with ice.

Now add the fresh lime juice and stir gently.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Garnish with a slice of lime over the glass edge and mint sprigs.

TIP!

Traditionally served in a copper mug to keep chilled.

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Pornstar Martini Cocktail

Elmien — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:00:35 +0000

Pornstar Martini Cocktail

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Pornstar Martini is a refreshing passion fruit cocktail that mixes vanilla, fresh passion fruit, vodka and lime juice.

Known for its full-bodied passion fruit taste, this tropical party starter was invented by London bartender Douglas Ankrah in the early 2000s. It has since become a modern-day classic enjoyed for its wonderfully fragrant experience.

Follow this easy recipe to make your own Pornstar Martini cocktail to enjoy at home.

PREP TIME: ± 5min

YIELDS: 1 serving

EQUIPMENT

Shaker
Strainer

INGREDIENTS

4 fresh passion fruit
4 tots (100ml) 1st Principles Organic Vodka
2 tablespoons Zoerdoef passion fruit liqueur
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon simple syrup
1 drop vanilla extract
1 cup ice
Garnish: ½ passion fruit
Prosecco or champagne to serve on the side

DIRECTIONS

Chill the martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice.

Slice the passion fruit into halves and scoop the pulp into a cocktail shaker over a strainer.

Half fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, simply syrup and vanilla extract to the shaker. Shake for 30 seconds.

Serve in the chilled martini glass.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Garnish with ½ of a passion fruit placed on top.

TIP!

The Pornstar Martini cocktail is traditionally served with a shot of Prosecco or champagne on the side.

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Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail

Elmien — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:23:40 +0000

Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail

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Long Island Iced Tea is the ultimate party cocktail mix with a strong blend of tequila, rum, vodka, gin, triple sec and a splash of cola.

The Long Island Iced Tea is claimed to have originated as an entry into a contest to create a new mixed drink with triple sec in 1972 New York. Served on the rocks, it combines gin, tequila, vodka, rum and triple sec for a cocktail with a much higher alcohol content than most highball drinks. The added splash of cola gives it an iced tea hue, yet most variations do not include any tea.

Make your own Long Island Iced Tea cocktail at home and get the party started.

PREP TIME: ± 5min

YIELDS: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

1 tot (25ml) lemon juice
1 tot simple syrup
1 tot triple sec orange liqueur
1 tot 1st Principles Vodka
1 tot white rum
1 tot silver tequila
1 tot 1st Principles Gin
30ml cola
1 cup of ice
Garnish: lemon slice

DIRECTIONS

Add the vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice to a Collins glass filled with ice.

Top with a splash of cola for colour and stir briefly. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

GARNISH SUGGESTIONS

Garnish with a slice of lemon.

If ever there was a cocktail that packed a punch, the Long Island Iced Tea is it!

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