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Girls just wanna have fun! Give them wings, and they can fly so high that heaven might be the right place to hide as hell would be full!
Why do girls party? To celebrate a proposal or to forget a break-up, to raise the glass over her promotion or console somebody over her lay-off... ladies just hunt for reasons to keep themselves happy and shine more and moreover anything that can bring their power down. Staying cheerful and supportive is innate for the female clan.
Talking about the girly gang parties and cocktails not getting mentioned is something strange. From Mojito to Cosmo, from Bloody Mary to a simple screwdriver, cocktails are the ritualistic glasses of rewards that every girl deserves. The sparkle of the glass to match her eye, the salt and sweetness that depict her mood and the lovely presentation that can merely come closer to her killer party looks- phew! Cocktails need to work hard to look as good as her!
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Here are some of the most popular cocktails that are the easy mixed drinks and also the mandatory maid of honours that take their merry minds a step further towards the ‘best-time-ever’:
1. PINA COLADA
A sweet secret party of pineapple, coconut milk and rum results in a sober taste at every sip called Pina Colada.
Ingredients:
- 3 parts Pineapple juice
- 1 part White rum
- 1 part Coconut cream
- Maraschino cherry and Pineapple slices for garnishing.
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2. VODKA AND WATERMELON PUNCH
The bloody red drink that can pump more and more blood to your body, you touch it, and here she goes blushing
Ingredients:
- 240ml Red Vodka
- 16 pieces of diced watermelon
- 6 - 8 fresh basil leaves
- 120ml lime cordial (optional)
- 800ml soda water
- Ice
3. VODKA SPRITZ
Wink a little, dance a little as the lime and lemony flavour can make you go hop and little and tap a little. Vodka with you the wowdka... AKA Party’s Showstopper!
Ingredients:
- 30ml Vodka
- 60ml sparkling wine, chilled
- 90ml lemon squash
- Lime wedges, to serve
- Ice
4. COSMOPOLITAN
Dance like no one’s watching and drink like there’s no tomorrow. Girls rules, Girls RULE! Mixing Cranberries and lime can get all spirit-overloaded.
Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- 45ml vodka
- 30ml Orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5. NEGRONI
Never say never to her when she leads the way to the ‘Neverland’. Negroni lets her to never grow up and be the same happy party girl all her life.
Ingredients:
- 20ml Dry Gin
- 20ml Campari
- 20ml Sweet Vermouth
- Slice of orange
- Ice
6. ESPRESSO MARTINI
A time comes when she lets herself loose, and party then takes a different rhythm. The rhythm of life, the dance of joy and the time of life! Just a bit of coffee and vodka, please…
Ingredients:
- 185ml freshly brewed espresso coffee, chilled
- 185ml vanilla-flavoured vodka
- 185ml white crème de cacao liqueur
- Coffee beans for serving
7. BEAUTY ELIXIR
Slim waist, slender thighs… breaking the barrier here she comes with plus size skirt and a blouse with confidence pinned on it! Strawberry with cucumber water – Beauty Elixir shows that surprises come in all shape, size and colours.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml The Botanist gin
- 14 ml Campo Viejo cava brut
- 22 ml strawberry purée
- 14 ml of Cucumber water
- 8 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 22 ml Simple syrup
- Garnish: Lime chips
8. BLOODY MARY
Give me red, take my blood… let me live and let you live, coz hard is the life that’s why I’m your wife, says a stressed mom after chasing the little Jerry at home like Tom. Bloody Mary is the perfect presentation to prevent Hangover.
Ingredients:
- 1 Lemon wedge
- 1 Lime wedge
- 60 ml Vodka
- 120 ml Tomato juice
- 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
- 2 tsp Prepared horseradish
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch Celery salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
- Garnish: Lime wedge, Green olives, Parsley sprig and/or Celery stalk
9. MOJITO FRESCO
A low-calorie drink which can actually be your 4 a.m friend for fitness talks. Be fit and look fabulous with Mojito Fresco:
Ingredients:
- 2 large limes, cut into pieces (reserve one piece)
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Cut lime and/or mint leaves (optional)
10. CARAMEL COFFEE COCKTAIL
A great cuppa after a long day is essential, just like a best friend is essential after a terrible break-up. Caramel and coffee are two buddies who flag-off their energy to pass it on to you. Grab the glass now!
Ingredients:
- 4 shots dark rum
- 4 cups hot coffee
- 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup whipped cream