Discover the best juices for mixing drinks! From tart cranberry to tropical pineapple, we share our top 5 picks and provide helpful tips on how to create delicious cocktails.
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice is tart and tangy, making it perfect for cutting through overly sweet liqueurs. It’s also a classic ingredient in many recipes for cocktails like the Cosmopolitan. To make an unforgettable drink, try mixing cranberry juice with vodka or tequila.
Add a splash of lime to your mix to give it some extra zing! If you don’t have fresh limes on hand, use a bottle of lime cordial instead – just add 1 tablespoon per 200ml of cranberry juice. You can even experiment with adding other flavors such as orange or raspberry for a unique twist.
Pineapple Juice
For something tropical and refreshing, pineapple juice is an excellent choice when mixing drinks. Its natural sweetness makes it great for balancing out strong spirits like whiskey or rum without overpowering them.
Try combining pineapple juice with coconut milk and white rum to make a delicious pina colada. Alternatively, combine equal parts pineapple and orange juices with gin for an exotic spin on the traditional gimlet cocktail. Experiment by adding different types of syrups such as grenadine or ginger syrup too!
Grapefruit Juice
If you’re looking for something light but full-flavored then grapefruit might be just what you need! This juicy citrus fruit has been used in everything from Bloody Marys to Margaritas.
To avoid having your drink turn out bitter-tasting, always use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice rather than store-bought varieties which contain added preservatives and sugar. For best results – pair this sharp flavor with vodka or tequila based cocktails that include other ingredients such as mint leaves or simple syrup to balance things out taste wise.
Orange Juice
When mixed into cocktails orange brings its own distinctive flavour along – one that will bring life (and colour!) into any party atmosphere! Combine equal parts orange & lemon juices together along with gin & triple sec over crushed ice – stirring gently until all ingredients are blended well together.
Orange works especially well when paired alongside stronger spirits like whisky so why not shake up some whiskey sours next time? Add 2 ounces each of whiskey & sour mix plus 1 ounce each of triple sec & OJ – stir vigorously before straining over fresh ice cubes in rocks glassware garnished with an orange slice/wedge if desired..
Apple Cider
Apple cider adds warmth and depth to any drink; its subtle sweetness balances perfectly against more intense flavours whilst allowing the base spirit shine through undisturbed.?
Try using apple cider vinegar instead; this gives your drinks greater depth while still keeping their alcoholic kick intact. An ideal combination would be two parts bourbon + one part apple cider vinegar + four dashes Angostura bitters topped off with either club soda/seltzer water OR ginger ale depending on how sweet you prefer things…
Shake all these ingredients together over cubed ice before straining into glass tumblers filled halfway up with cracked/crushed ice…additional garnishes are optional yet highly encouraged!
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