The Webtender
Forum and Chat

 Message 38765 of 39187 in General Discussion
 Share on Facebook |  Save to del.icio.us  
Subject: Re: Basic Questions about Batches of Mixed Drinks
From: Chris Milligan
Posted: Sun Dec 4. 2011, 05:16 UTC
Followup to: "Basic Questions about Batches of Mixed Drinks"  by NoviceNeedsHelp  (Thu Dec 1. 2011, 01:18 UTC)
> First of all, I know nothing about mixology, so any help you could 
> provide would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> I was planning on making a 1 gallon batch of Sparkling Shamrock for a 
> party this weekend. The recipe (as shown on about.com) is below.
> 
> Here are my questions:
> 
> Is it a terrible idea to mix a large batch in advance? (I need to 
> take it to a friend's house.)
> 
> Is there any reason not to refrigerate it after it's been mixed? 
> 
> I was planning on adding lemonade (b/c I love lemonade and because 
> the club soda would go flat anyway). How many parts lemonade would 
> you suggest that I add? 
> 
> If I add sweetened lemonade, do you think I need to worry about the 
> drink being too sweet?
> 
> Thank you in advance!
> 
> Ingredients:
> 
> 1 1/2 parts GREY GOOSEŽ La Poire Flavored Vodka
> 1/2 part St. GermainŽ Elderflower Liqueur
> 2 parts juiced cucumber
> 1/2 part lemon juice
> 1/2 part simple syrup
> Lemonade or club soda
> 
> Preparation:
> 
> In a cocktail shaker, mix all ingredients.
> Shake vigorously and double strain.
> Serve in a highball glass with cubed ice and garnish with mint, 
> cucumber slices and lemon zest.
> Top with lemonade or club soda.

I may be too late for you but....

Mix it in advance just dont add the club soda until youre reasy to serve.

Dont sub lemonade in that the lemonade will throw off the balance of the drink
-- 
Chris 

www.santafebarman.com
http://blogs.forbes.com/chrismilligan/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298351116


 Current thread (2 messages):
 Message options:
 

Buy shakers, bartending videos, bar tools and supplies in
The Webtender's BarStore.

Home · Drink Recipes · Bookstore · Barstore · Handbook · Web Index · Feedback

Copyright © The Webtender.
About | Disclaimer | Privacy policy