Carribean Almond

1 oz Pyrat XO Reserve Rum
1 oz Amaretto
1 oz Coconut Water
1 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

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Chill a Longdrink Glas and leave it aside. Pour all the ingredients in a Shaker and top it with thick, dry Ice Cubes. Give it a Hard Shake. Empty your Glass and pour the liquid on some Ice Cubes into the Longdrink Glas.

You might enjoy this Drink on a hot day outside during a cozy evening with some friends.

Whisky Smash

1 1/2 oz Maker's Mark® Kentucky Staight Bourbon
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup
4-6 Mint Leaves

Chill a Tumbler Glass and leave it aside. Pour all the ingredients, even the Mint Leaves, in a Shaker and top it with thick, dry Ice Cubes. Give it a Hard Shake. Empty your Glass and double strain the liquid into the Tumbler on some dry Ice Cubes. You have to double strain to avoid the smashed Mint Leaves in your glass. If possible get the top of a nice mint branch, slap it on the palm of your hand to release the aroma and garnish your Cocktail. Serve.

 Enjoy it debating wheter or not it is a sin to use good whisky for Cocktails.

Créol

1 oz Törkölypálinka
1 oz Khalua
1/2 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup
1/2 oz Cream

Törkölypálinka is a Hungarian beverage distilled using parts of the grapes remaining in the press during the process of wine making. Having a strong first grade distillation taste to it, it nevertheless gives a wonderful note to the Créol. 

Chill a Tumbler Glass and leave it aside. Pour all the ingredients in a Shaker and top it with thick, dry Ice Cubes. Give it a Hard Shake. Empty your Glass and pour the liquid on some Ice Cubes into the Tumbler. 

           Enjoy this Cocktail reading a good book or sharing your travel adventures with friends.

 

Gimlet from the Woods

1 1/2 oz Bombay Sapphire® Gin
3/4 oz Crème de Cassis
1/3 oz Currant Syrup
Cassis or Soda Water

First of all make sure to chill a Cocktail Glass before any step of preparation. Either by putting it in the freezer or in the most classical way, by filling it with dry Crushed Ice. Pour the non sparkling ingredients in a Shaker and fill it with thick, dry Icecubes. Give it a Hard Shake. Empty your Cocktail Glass and get rid of any diluted water drops. Double strain the liquid in your Shaker into the Glass. Top it with your Cassis or Soda Water and serve.  

Make sure your guest enjoys every smell and experiences the first sip as a whole Movie.