Entertaining With Cocktails

As previously mentioned, i am a fan of entertaining, not just cooking. A big part of entertaining is making your guests feel comfortable, and what could make somebody more comfortable than a little liquor in their system. While I am not advocating getting completely sloshed at a dinner party, a little buzz never hurt anyone.

Given that most men drink beer and about 50% of women also enjoy it, beer is a good staple when having company. However, many people (including myself) think beer tastes like absolute piss. So it may be good to have a small collection of wine on hand as well.

Now that I'm moving into an apartment in the city, I think it is time for me to step up my game. This means not just offering the traditional drinks, but having fun by serving up cocktails! So today, in preparation of getting tipsy the tastiest way possible, here are a couple cocktail recipes your guests will find DELICIOUS!


Amaretto Sour- My best friend Amanda turned me onto these, its like the alcoholics version of a shirly temple!
Amaretto Sour Ingredients

* 1 1/2 oz Amaretto
* 2 splashes Sweet and Sour Mix
* 1 splash maraschino cherry juice (juice from the jar)
--Add Amaretto and S&S mix into cocktail shaker half filled with ice.
Shake and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry

Sex on the Beach- If Amaretto Sours are a bit tart for your taste, a Sex on the Beach is a great fruity drink
Sex on the Beach Ingredients

* 1 1/2 oz vodka
* 1/2 oz peach schnapps
* 2 oz cranberry juice
* 2 oz orange juice
--Add vodka and peach schnapps to a highball glass over ice. Fill with
equal amounts cranberry and orange juice (obviously the less you add
the stronger the drink will be)


Cosmopolitan- Any fashion loving American woman has to be a fan of Sex and the City. The clothes, the shoes, the men, amazing. So here is the drink the women made famous, perfect for a girls night
Cosmo Ingredients

* 1 1/2 oz vodka
* 1 oz Cointreau
* 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
* 1/4 oz cranberry juice
* orange peel for garnish
--Shake with ice in cocktail mixer. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Martini- Though I happen to hate martini's, they are classics and nice to be able to offer to company.
Traditional Martini Ingredients
* 2 1/2 oz gin (or vodka)
* 1/2 oz dry vermouth
* 1 green olive or lemon twist for garnish
--Mix ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Strain into cocktail glass

So there you have it, a couple cocktails to get you started entertaining