5 Cocktails to Make When You Want to Entertain

 

Bar Isle

This elegant outdoor serving counter is made from Grade-A teak and matte black aluminum framework, and it features a repositionable tabletop, an insulated box for chilling drinks and storing ice, and an integrated stemware holder. With the Bar Isle, you can easily prepare and serve your guests their favorite drinks while enjoying their company.

So, whether you're hosting a summer gathering or a fancy dinner party, the Bar Isle is the perfect addition to your outdoor entertaining space. And with these five cocktail recipes, you'll have everything you need to impress your guests and make your next party a hit.

1. Classic Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters.
3. Stir for 30 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

The classic martini is a timeless cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make and always elegant.

 

2. Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• Salt, for rimming
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. Fill a shaker with ice.
3. Add tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
4. Shake well.
5. Strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The margarita is a classic cocktail that is perfect for entertaining. It's a refreshing drink that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

3. Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange twist, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Add bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters.
3. Stir for 30 seconds.
4. Garnish with an orange twist.

The old fashioned is a classic cocktail that is easy to make and always delicious. It's perfect for those who prefer a strong drink.

4. Cosmopolitan

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Orange twist, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice.
3. Shake well.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with an orange twist.

The cosmopolitan is a popular cocktail that is perfect for entertaining. It's a sweet and tart drink that is sure to please your guests.

5. Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
2. Add vodka and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The Moscow mule is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for entertaining. It's a sweet and spicy drink that is sure to be a hit at your next party.

Entertaining can be a lot of fun, with the Bar Isle and these five cocktail recipes, you'll have everything you need to impress your guests and make your next get-together a hit. So, get ready to elevate your hosting game and create an unforgettable entertainment experience.