Photographed By: John GloverKick Up Your Hosting Game by Adding These 7 Drink Recipes to Your Bar Cart Locale Magazine December 26, 2019 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsAppAdd Glenfiddich 14 Year Old, Hendrick’s Gin, Monkey Shoulder, Reyka Vodka and Milagro Tequila to Your Bartending Portfolio Written By: Deanna Nguyen Photography By: Alan Gastelum and John Glover Prop Stylist: Jacyln Kershek and Julia Pickard Cocktail Recipes Going to the bar for a specially-made drink is one of the reasons why you’re not just sitting at home with a cold beer in your hand. But, there are instances where you would rather enjoy a glass of whiskey or vodka without the buzz of bartenders and customers. If you’re someone who has a shaker stored in the kitchen cabinet and your throat and creativity are parched, then you’ll want to check out this list of spiked specialty sippers—made and served by you! 1 | Old Fashioned by Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Photography By: John Glover Ingredients: -2 oz Glenfiddich 14 year old -1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup -A Dash of Angostura Bitters Preparation: -Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass over ice and stir well –Strain over large cube of ice into an old fashioned glass -Zest the oils of two large pieces of orange peel into glass -Add 1 peel to glass as a garnish Glenfiddich 14 Year Old @glenfiddichus 2 | St Clements by Hendrick’s Gin Cocktail Recipes For the Gin Lover Photography By: Alan Gastelum Ingredients: -1 Part Hendrick’s Gin -1/2 Part Lemon Juice -3 Parts Bitter Lemon -4 Parts Fresh Orange Juice Preparation: -Combine all ingredients in a frozen or chilled highball glass with no ice -Garnish with an orange wedge Hendrick’s Gin @hendricksgin 3 | Zona Rosa by Milagro Tequila Cocktail Recipes For the Milagro Lover Photography By: Alan Gastelum Ingredients: -2 parts Milagro Silver -3/4 Part Agave Nectar -1 part Fresh Lime Juice -1 Strawberry (Sliced) -1/2 Kiwi (Sliced) -2 Basil Leaves Preparation: -Muddle strawberry, kiwi and basil in a Boston shaker -Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice -Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice -Garnish the cocktail with a strawberry and basil leaf (or substitute with simple syrup) Milagro Tequila @milagrotequila 4 | New Earth by Reyka For the Vodka Lover Photography By: Alan Gastelum Ingredients: -2 Parts Reyka Vodka -3/4 Part Small Hand Foods Pineapple Gum Syrup -1 Part Lime Juice -5 Cilantro Sprigs Preparation: -Shake and strain into a Montelobos Mezcal-rinsed coupe -Garnish with an orange peel and cilantro sprig Reyka Vodka @reyka_vodka 5 | Monkey Colada by Monkey Shoulder For the Whiskey Lover Photography By: Alan Gastelum Ingredients: -40 ml Monkey Shoulder Whiskey -20 ml Koko Kanu (Coconut Rum) -60 ml Coconut Water -10 ml Fresh Lime Juice -2 Fresh Cut Pineapple Rings -Dash of Sugar Syrup Preparation: -Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth -Add a dash of sugar syrup to taste -Pour into a hurricane (or tall) glass -Garnish with pineapple leaf and pineapple chunk Monkey Shoulder @monkeyshoulder 6 | Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Espresso For the Coffee Lover Photography By: John Glover Photography By: John Glover Ingredients: 40 ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original 20 ml Premium Coffee Liqueur 20 ml Thickened Fresh Cream Preparation: -Add Tullamore D.E.W. and coffee liqueur to a mixing glass -Stir and pour into drink glasses -Top each with fresh cream and garnish with coffee beans Tullamore D.E.W. @tullamoredewus 7 | The Balvenie, Neat Cocktail Recipes For the One Who Likes Simplicity Photography By: John Glover Photography By: John Glover Ingredients: -Room-temperature The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Preparation: -Pour The Balvenie Doublewood 17 into an old fashioned glass (best served neat) -Enjoy! The Balvenie @balvenieus