Nothing like receiving guests at home and surprising them not only with elaborate dishes, but also with a final shot in the form of a delicious cocktail, the kind that make after-meal talk a pleasure.
With this idea in mind, we have signed several essential glasses and cups for the most appetizing cocktails (note that we include some tips to prepare them) for sale at Amazon or El Corte Inglés.
For gin and tonic
The first set of glasses has a ball-shaped design and is made of rose gold stainless steel to keep the content cold for longer, which is why it is perfect for cocktails as simple as Gin Tonic. The pack of four glasses is on Amazon for 44.99 euros.
How to serve it?: a simple Gin and tonics with the gin and tonic that we like, including pink pepper or cinnamon if we want to give it a sweet touch or juniper, cardamom or star anise if we are looking for a more powerful flavor.
Oak & Steel – 4 Rose Gold Stainless Steel Globe Gin & Tonic Glasses – 700ml / Ideal for Social Events and Parties
For margaritas or bloody Mary’s
The inverted bell-shaped silhouette of this set of six glasses is perfect for preparing delicious Daisies and it also fits with a tasty Bloody Mary, it’s a matter of taste. The complete pack is for 33.94 euros.
Krosno Margarita Cocktail Glasses | Set 6 Pieces | 270ML | Avant-Garde Collection Home, Restaurant and Party Use | Microwave and Dishwasher Safe
Prepare a Bloody Mary: To prepare a delicious Bloody Mary we need vodka (70 ml per glass), two drops of Tabasco, three drops of Perrins or Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper (preferably freshly ground), 200 ml of tomato and 15 ml of lemon juice, 10 ml of meat broth. We mix everything well and add ice in addition to the classic celery to decorate.
for mojitos
The most classic of the cocktails when summer arrives is undoubtedly the Mojito, a delicious combination based on rum, brown sugar and mint that has recently reached new levels by mixing with fruits such as strawberries or mango. In The English Court We have found not only the glasses, but a whole kit to prepare it without complications for 31.90 euros.
Kit to prepare mojito
How to prepare it?: This kit comes with everything you need, from a mortar to crush the lime or mint, to a measuring cup, just follow the step-by-step instructions and crush the ice well to make it refreshing.
For the Long Island iced tea
The Long Island iced tea is a cocktail with such a pleasant and smooth flavor that you will almost drink it without realizing it (beware of repeating too much), It’s Marge Simpson’s favorite for a reason.. This set of two glasses is perfect for this type of cocktail and we can also use them to serve a simple whiskey on the rock for 19.99 euros.
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What goes in a Long Island iced tea?: This cocktail is a combination of white rum, with tequila, vodka, gin, triple sec, lemon juice and cola. In this guide we teach you how to prepare it at a professional level.
For a Dry Martini
To serve the perfect Agent 007 drink (remember that stirred but not shaken) we don’t need to get too complicated, just chill these 300 ml glass cups that we find in a pack of 6 for 34 euros and add the ingredients.
Krosno Martini Cocktail Glasses | Set 6 Pieces | 150ML | Elite Collection | Perfect for Home, Restaurant and Party Use | Dishwasher safe
What does the Dry Martini contain?: a measure of Dry White Vermouth or bianco (for this we need the cocktail measurer), two measures of gin, two pitted olives, a lemon peel and plenty of ice. Mix everything with a teaspoon and place the bark next to the olives.
for mimosas
Finally, the ideal cocktail to celebrate a brunch or for champagne lovers, are the mimosas. That cocktail that tastes like juice and is served in champagne glasses like these six glass ones that we found on Amazon for 31 euros.
Krosno Champagne Flute Wedding Glasses | Set 6 Pieces | 180ML | Avant-Garde Collection Home, Restaurant and Party Use | Microwave and Dishwasher Safe
How to prepare Mimosas?: This is undoubtedly the simplest of all, just prepare juice -usually orange but we can try other fruits such as strawberries- and serve it in the glass with the same proportion of cava.
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