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How To: Make a Mojito cocktail
Simon Adams from H20 and Videojug demonstrates how to make a Mojito cocktail. A zesty, minty, lemon-filled explosion - make your taste buds dance with this refreshing thirst-quencher! A popular drink amongst cocktail lovers. To make it, put the sugar in the highball glass. Tear 5 or 6 of the mint leaves and add them to the glass.
How To: Make a Backhand Panther cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Backhand Panther cocktail. A fiery cocktail that invigorates and gives energy to those who dare - not for those wanting to relax, but for those who want to party! Remove the hulls from 4 strawberries and place 3 into the cocktail shaker. Pour over with a dash of sugar syrup. Now use a muddle stick (or the back of a fork) to press the ingredients together. Add the ice, enough to half fill the shaker. Finally, measure out and pour in 25ml of ra...
How To: Make a Balsamic Vinegar martini
A succulent strawberry sits at the heart of this chic cocktail. Expert bar tender Tony Miccilota showcases one of the most exciting ways to make a martini. Experience their balsamic vinegar martini cocktail. First freeze the martini glass, then add the vinegar, strawberry, vodka, and orange twist. Then serve. Make a Balsamic Vinegar martini.
How To: Make a Banana Rum Cream cocktail
Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Banana Rum Cream cocktail. Go bananas with this creamy concoction perfect for an after-dinner treat. To make it, fill the cocktail glass with ice to chill it and place to one side. Half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Into the shaker add the dark rum, crème de bananas and single cream. Ensure that the lid is firmly secure and shake vigorously. Discard the ice from the cocktail glass, attach a strainer to the top of the shaker and pour it in...
How To: Make a Banana Slip cocktail
Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Banana Slip cocktail - a layered shooter, creamy and delicious. This decorative cocktail should make you sleep easier! Firstly take a shooter glass, and half fill it with banana liqueur approximately 25 milliliters. Using the back of a teaspoon, hold it to the edge of the glass. Using the back of a teaspoon, hold it to the edge of the glass. Then pour Baileys over the spoon until the glass is nearly full - a splash or 25 milliliters. Your co...
How To: Make a Basil Berry Martini cocktail
Head bartender Mauro Pisano shows how to make a fruity Basil Berry Martini cocktail. First, chill the martini glass. Then add the basil. Then crush the fruit and fresh ingredients. Then add vodka, juices, pepper, ice, and shake. Make a Basil Berry Martini cocktail.
How To: Make a Batida Mango cocktail
Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Batida Mango cocktail. When you order a cocktail like this at a bar, it takes forever - so save time and make this mango treat yourself in a matter of minutes! Firstly crush the ice with wooden pestle. Then add the cachaca, the chopped mango, the sugar and the crushed ice into the blender. Put on a high power and blend well, this should take about 1 min. Pour the blended ingredients into a wine glass. Decorate with cherry. Enjoy this quick ...
How To: Make a Batida Morango cocktail
Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Batida Morango cocktail. An irresistible sweet combination of strawberries and sugar - the perfect accompaniment to a summer sunset! Add the crushed ice, cachaca, strawberries and sugar to the blender. Put onto a low speed and blend all of the ingredients together well. Carefully pour the blended ingredients into a wine glass. Place a strawberry on the side of the glass to decorate and serve straight away. Make a Batida Morango cocktail.
How To: Make a Beach Bum cocktail
Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Bum cocktail. Relax with this appropriately entitled "Beach Bum" cocktail - let the worries of the city melt away and chill out in style. Add a few ice cubes to the highball glass. Squeeze half an orange which will make about 75ml and pour it into the glass, to fill about 1/3. Add the Bacardi, to fill 2/3 of the glass. Squeeze in a little lemon juice, top the glass up with lemonade and stir well. Add a slice of orange juice to decorat...
How To: Make a Beach Peach cocktail
Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Peach cocktail. Made for the heat, the Beach Peach cocktail is the only essential beach companion this summer! A refreshing rum-based cocktail which highlights a delightful peach sensation. Into the cocktail shaker add the ice cubes.Then add white rum, the peach brandy, the peach juice, the lime juice and the pineapple syrup. Ensure that the lid is on firmly and shake vigorously. Fill the glass half way with crushed ice. Attach a strain...
How To: Make a Beachcomber cocktail
You won't need to comb the beach to make this tasty treat - quick, easy and sinful! Pour the caster sugar into a saucer. Rub the wedge of lime around the rim of the cocktail glass then rub the rim of the cocktail glass in the sugar. Keep the lime for later. Fill the shaker half full of ice cubes. Into the shaker add the rum, the maraschino liqueur, the cherry brandy, sugar and the lime juice. After ensuring that the lid is secure, shake vigorously. Make a Beachcomber cocktail.
How To: Make a Bellini cocktail
We've come to Meet Bar in London. Head Bartender Gerry Calabrese is going to show us how to make a Bellini, a refreshing fusion of champagne and peaches. All you need is champagne or sparkling wine, peaches for the peach puree, a long spoon, a champagne glass, and a blender. Make a Bellini cocktail.
How To: Make a French 75 Cocktail
Learn how to make Gerry Calabrese's French 75 cocktail. This is a champagne cocktail, invented in WW1 and named after the French 75 mm gun which was renowned for its kick. You will need a lemon, gin, champagne. sugar syrup, ice cubes, a cocktail shaker, strainer, knife or canal, juicer, and a champagne flute or similar glass. Make a French 75 Cocktail.
How To: Make a Kir Royal cocktail
A step by step guide to creating the perfect Kir Royal cocktail; a delicious champagne based drink infused with a subtle hint of black currant. You will need champagne, creme de cassis, a champagne glass, and a spoon. Make a Kir Royal cocktail.
How To: Make a Mimosa cocktail
Learn how to make Gerry Calabrese's Mimosa cocktail. This fusion of Champagne and orange flavors is a popular cocktail for the morning. You will need champagne, orange juice, orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier, a champagne flute, a knife, and a 25ml spirit measure. Make a Mimosa cocktail.
How To: Make Tequila Fizz cocktail
A long, refreshing cocktail made with tequila, lemon juice, egg white and soda water. A great drink to make whether you are a bartender or hosting your very own summer party. You will also need ice cubes, a chopping board, knife, squeezer, cocktail shaker, strainer, and a Collins glass. Make Tequila Fizz cocktail.
How To: Make a perfect Screwdriver
This video demonstrates how to make a screwdriver. This classic drink is always a must at cocktail parties. Make a perfect Screwdriver.
How To: Make a Sunny Day cocktail
Bonjour! This refreshing cocktail comes to you directly from France.
How To: Make a Spicy Mojito
Learn how to make a Spicy Mojito. This cool drink can be great during the summer. Use lime, chile pepper, and crushed ice and so much more to make a great drink. Make a Spicy Mojito.
How To: Make a delicious Mimosa cocktail drink
While this video is in Spanish, it's not too hard what to tell what's going on. A Mimosa is part champagne, part orange liqueur, part triple sec, and part orange juice. Mix and enjoy.
How To: Pour Guinness from a tap
Mike Gallagher illustrates pouring Guiness from a tap to ensure maximum nitrogen bubbles that help to release the flavor of the beer. The pour is a two step process and includes recommendations on glasses used and the degree to which the handle of the tap is turned. Pour Guinness from a tap.
How To: Make a Metropolitan
Learn how to make a metropolitan from skilled bartender Anthony Caporale. Spice up your cocktail with a variation of a Manhattan: the Metropolitan. Make sure you grab the brandy and not the bourbon for this martini.
How To: Make coffee liqueur
Is it Saturday night, past 2am, and all you have left is some cheap vodka and milk left in the fridge? Have no fear, you can diversify your alcohol options easily! Learn how to make a Kahlua style coffee liqueur at home.
How To: Make a Planter's Punch
In honor of Pirates of the Caribbean, Anthony makes a Planter's Punch. With light rum, dark rum, and fruit juices, this drink is so delicious you might be speaking like a pirate by the end of the night.
How To: Make a Mai Tai with almond liqueur
Get ready to learn how to make this classic beachside rum beverage, the Mai Tai. The key to this big liquor, big flavor drink? You need to use almond liqueur.
How To: Make a Hurricane cocktail drink
In honor of hurricane season, bartender Anthony Caporale gives you a tutorial on how to make a Hurricane. Originating in New Orleans, this drink is always served in a hurricane glass (reminiscent of hurricane lamps), and always sure to add some life to the party.
How To: Make a Mojito
Very similar to the drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep. This is a refreshing Cuban cocktail.
How To: Make a Mimosa Royale
Kick up the traditional Mimosa by adding a hint of raspberry liqueur. This bar instructor knows his stuff, so grab your orange juice and champagne and get ready for brunch.
How To: Make a white chocolate martini
Anthony Caporale from "Art of the Drink" shows you how to make a white chocolate martini. Vodka, cream and white chocolate liquor are used. Lactose intolerant? You may want to skip this one.
How To: Make a classic Cosmopolitan cocktail
Learn how to make this classic vodka drink, the Cosmopolitan from acclaimed bartender Anthony Caporale, of The Art of the Drink. He shows how to put in the correct ounces of vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec & lime juice and he also shows very interesting techniques with the lemon garnish as you will see when you watch.
How To: Mix a Rusty Nail drink
A sophisticated after dinner drink, the rusty nail combines Scotch with Drambuie. Top it with a lemon twist and enjoy!
How To: Make a whiskey flip
Learn how to make a whiskey flip from The Art of the Drink master and get some background on "the flip". Add a bit of class to your party with this classic cocktail. Your grandfather will be proud.
How To: Make a Snakebite cocktail
In honor of Snakes on a Plane, bartender Anthony uses a sweetened whiskey to make a Snake bite. Even if it doesn't make the movie more enjoyable, it may help you to at least forget you watched it.
How To: Make a Blue Motorcycle
Learn how to make a blue motorcycle, which is a derivative of the long island iced tea. Not for the weak hearted (or low toleranced) this drink is a sure fire way to get your party started.
How To: Make a lemon knot
Learn how to add style to your cocktail. Watch and learn how to make a lemon knot drink garnish. We think the classic "twist" has a better look, but it's always nice to do something different... Make a lemon knot.