As part of the 2020 Virtual Convention Opening Reception (Thursday, Nov 5, 7:30pm EST), we will have a cocktail/mocktail-making demonstration. The demonstration can be viewed at this link. If you’d like to participate, we’ve provided the ingredient list below:
Mint and Cucumber Refresher (non-alcoholic):
1 tsp sugar
fresh mint
juice of one lime or lemon
1 inch piece of cucumber, thinly sliced
chilled sparkling water
ice
Serve in a tall glass
Grapefruit Cooler (non-alcoholic):
fresh mint
1 Tbsp agave, honey, or sugar syrup
half a cup grapefruit juice
1 oz lemon or lime juice
chilled sparkling water
ice
Serve in a tall glass
Black (or White) Russian:
2 measures vodka
1 measure coffee liqueur (Tia Maria or Kahlua are the classic choice)
ice
Optional, to make it a White Russian: 1 measure cream, half and half, or your favorite coffee creamer
(1 measure = typically 1 oz.)
Serve in an old-fashioned glass
Very Berry (or Slightly Fruity) Martini:
1 measure vodka (or gin)
dry vermouth
ice
1 strawberry, sliced; OR 1 slice of your other favorite fruit such as kiwi, orange, peach, etc., but maybe not apple
(1 measure = typically 1 oz.)
Serve in a martini glass, coupe, or cocktail glass