My First Cocktail Starter Kit

AshD93

AshD93

AshD93

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Hi all,

So for my close family, I've ordered a cocktail shaker/mixer kit.

However I don't actually know much about cocktails. What alcoholic drinks do I require to create a good majority of drinks? The juices and fruits are not really a issue, its more that I don't know what alcohol to get.

I've got quite a few basic drinks like Barcardi, Malibu, Bailey's, Whiskey and I think some rum. I also purchased today some Tequila, Cachaca and Triple Sec.

Many thanks in advance

Ash
 
What cocktails do you like? Not much point spending loads on alcohol and mixers for things that aren't nice.

Fresh mint and angastura bitters can be good to have on hand. Ice as well.

As mentioned Gin and Vodka are the big ones you are missing. When you get down to it though there are cocktails for just about drink. Tia Maria, Grenadine, Midori, Champagne can be used.
 
Rotty said:
Obviously Vodka, Chambord is in a lot of cocktails
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Lupis said:
Vodka, kahlua, gin and dry vermouth.
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bsoltan said:
What cocktails do you like? Not much point spending loads on alcohol and mixers for things that aren't nice.

Fresh mint and angastura bitters can be good to have on hand. Ice as well.

As mentioned Gin and Vodka are the big ones you are missing. When you get down to it though there are cocktails for just about drink. Tia Maria, Grenadine, Midori, Champagne can be used.
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Turns out I have some Vodka (It's Smirnoff with Cinnamon and Gold flakes) - That should do for now I hope. I also have some Gordon Gin so seems that is covered.


With regards to cocktails she likes, shes not tried many - This whole thing is meant to be a new experience hence the starter kit. Pina Colada and Caipirinha are the two shes tried and liked.

I just want to cover a good majority of drinks so she can try a load of them.

Thanks for the advice though, I'm gonna start looking these up and seeing whats best to order.
 
Gin, vodka, white rum, whisky, bourbon, tequila,dea Campari, limes, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, cocnut milk, orange juice, bitters
 
This is what I'd have in my cupboard if I didn't drink it so quickly! It's not all essential for a beginner though! This is purely for cocktails...

Vodka:

Russian Standard (best of the cheap varieties)

Rum:

Havana Club 3 Anos
Havana Club Especial
Kraken

Gin:

Aldi Oliver Cromwell (surprisingly good)
Hendricks

Brandy:

Aldi Chevalier Cognac VS
Boulard Calvados Grand Solage

Whisky:

Monkey Shoulder
Buffalo Trace
George Dickel Rye

Other Spirits:

El Jimador Blanco
Pernod Absinthe
Chartreuse

Liqueurs:

Luxardo Maraschino
Creme de Violette
Licor 43
Triple Sec
Creme de Mure

Vermouth:

Cocchi Americano
Cocchi Vermouth de Torino

Syrup:

Stock syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water by weight)
Grenadine (far better homemade)

Bitters:

Angostura
Peychaud's
Dr Adam Elmegirab's Boker's
Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

Juices:

Always better fresh, but at a minimum Lemon and Lime should always be freshly squeezed.
 
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