It’s a Saturday night, the cheap vodka and limes are flowing, the beats are pumping, then, all of a sudden, you wake up in a pool of vomit (yours or someone else’s) and no recollection of the night before. Sound familiar? Sick of those nights where you look more like a dehydrated athlete as you reach for pre-mix rather than a sophisticated drinker? Why not change it up a little bit. Grab a few girlfriends (and/or guys if they are interested), find a trendy bar and set out for a night of sexy, classy, smart drinking. Yes, I’m talking about a night of cocktails.
Cocktail bars all full of city-chic drinkers who wish to spend the night drinking delicious concoctions, laughing with friends while remaining elegant and flirting with the opposite sex (or same, whichever). Think: Sex And The City. I mean, who doesn’t want Carrie’s life? So below is a list of the top 10 classiest cocktails for those nights when you feel like being suave.
1. Classic Cosmopolitan. The drink made famous by Carrie Bradshaw and that is a sure-fire hit at any cocktail bar. Made with absolute citron vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice and twist of orange.
2. Fruit Tingle. Like the lollies? Then you’ll love the drink. Made with blue curaçao liqueur, vodka, lemonade, raspberry cordial and ice cubes.
3. Sex On The Beach. Because who doesn’t like sex on the beach? Made with absolute vodka, peach schnapps, grapefruit juice, lime juice and grenadine syrup.
4. Green Lantern. If you like Ryan Gosling in green tights, you’ll like this one. Made with Midori melon liqueur, orange juice and 7-up soda.
5. Champagne Dream. For those who just can’t let go of the champas. Made with mimosa, cointreau, orange juice, pomegranate liqueur and orange zest.
6. Espresso Martini. Tired after a long week and need a pick-me-up? The coffee lovers espresso if just for you. Made with chocolate vodka, godiva dark chocolate liqueur, kahlua, shot of espresso, topped with baileys, whipped cream and cocoa.
7. Orange Splash. For those who like a bit of zing to their drink. Made with Absolut citron vodka, cointreau, fresh lime, orange juice, sugar and orange slice to garnish.
8. Funky Festive Martini. For something different. Made with stole razberi, stoli cranberry, chambered, cranberry juice and ice cubes.
9. Red Grapefruit. For something delicious. Made with camarena tequila silver, pinot noir, lime juice, agave nectar, grapefruit soda and a lime wedge.
10. Blood Orange Margarita. An oldie, but a goodie. Made with tequila, cointreau, lime juice, blood orange juice, simple syrup and an orange slice.
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