Looking to create a bit of winter luxury when tending bar at home this holiday season? London's top cocktail-makers have some tips.
"Christmas is a special time when you want to join with friends and family. And sometimes, the centerpiece of any happiness is to have a good drink," says Salvatore Calabrese, an Italian-born drinks expert and author who has been making cocktails at top hotels, bars and private clubs for over 40 years.
Also, he advises, plan. Even prepare your cocktail in advance. Especially when a drink is a little complicated. "It's fun using a cocktail shaker, so people think we should shake everything," he jokes. But it's only really needed when using fruit juices, egg whites or cream, he says. Otherwise, stirring is best.
This works particularly well with a heavier cocktail with a lot of body, as at will"mellow it out" on the palate, Oster says. "Just make a little effort," Calabrese sums up,"because really, a great cocktail is a great journey from the beginning.Four cocktail recipes:WINTERTIME NEGRONI, from The DistilleryMix ingredients together over ice and stir. Serve over fresh ice and garnish with an orange wedge studded with cloves.SCROOGE SOUR, from Common Decency, at The NoMad Hotel LondonPour the egg white into the larger tin of your shaker, and the simple syrup and lemon juice into the smaller tin.
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