Harvey Wallbanger-Cocktail
This is a easy driking cocktail too!, fairly easy to mix, once you know how. What you will need for making this cocktail is as follows:
1 x shot of Vodka
1 x shot of Galliano.
Dash of Grenadine
Orange Juice.
Ice cubes.
Cocktail Shaker
Glass (Gib Beverage type), or any ‘chunky’ glass from your cupboard.
Orange (fruit) cut as a wheel. (for decoration).
2 x Drinking Straws.
Firstly, pour the single shot of both Vodka and Galliano in the bottom of the cocktail shaker, then add (about a third of the way up the cocktail shaker), the orange juices.
Shake the cocktail shaker over your shoulder about 10-15 times, (in order for the drink to mix properly).
Then pour into the glass, with roughly 5 x ice cubes, then garnish with the orange ‘wheel’. Finally, add the dash of Grenadine, that gives it that lovely ’steaky’ colour.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
February 3, 2010 at 12:17 am | Cocktail Recipies | No comment
Summer and Winter Events
These are some of the events we have been working at. Early on in the year, we ran a cocktail bar at a 40th birthday party in Blackpool; which was fun. We had a busy period of events, in June/July and August last year. We were demonstrating how to make cocktails in North Shropshire, a Hen Night on the Wirral, a 40th Birthday party in Barnsley and a 21st Birthday party, right on our doorstep!, all in July, for example. We went further a field than normal so our reputation must be growing!.
Around December we were also very busy, we were at a 21st Birthday party in Skelmersdale, and where required to supply a reception drink, at a Christmas party with a difference, as it was inside a car showroom, which incorporated a marquee! It was a fantastic night.!
Will keep you informed, of our travels in 2010.
February 2, 2010 at 11:46 pm | Uncategorized | No comment
Brandy Alexander Cocktail
Kahula
Half Cream (double or single)
Half Milk (mixed together)
Cocoa powder
Margarita Glass (or similar from your cupboard)
Ice Cubes
2 x sip straws.
Cocktail Shaker/Glass
Drink Strainer
This is a short, but very enjoyable cocktail, and easy to drink. It is also fairly easy to make!
To start, you need to ‘pre-chill’ the Margarita glass, by filling it up with ice! This is so, by the time the time you have mixed the cocktail and are ready to pour it, the glass is cold enough. Pour equal measures (one shot of each), of Brandy and Kahula into the bottom of the cocktail shaker, with (about a third of the way up the cocktail shaker), the pre-mixed milk and cream. Before, shaking the cocktail, place a few ice cubes in the cocktail shaker, then shake the cocktail mix roughly 10/15 times over your shoulder. Throw away the ice in the margarita glass, and strain the cocktail, as you pour it from the shaker into the glass. Ensuring no ice is put into the glass. Finally garnish with a sprinkle of coco powder. Relax and enjoy!
November 12, 2009 at 12:20 am | Cocktail Recipies | No comment
Cocktail Demonstration Events
We have found every year that we have been in business, that their is often a trend each calendar year, for a certain type of event. i.e. one year it might be hen nights are most popular, the next year, it could be a birthday (of a particular age). This year, it seems the trend has been for “cocktail demos”one or two of us will show how to make cocktails, at events, where the numbers of guests are smaller. These evets are always ‘fun’ nights, not just for our staff, but for the guests at the party as well. We normally ask the client to choose 5 or 6 cocktails, from our portfolio. Then when we come to the event, we explain the history of the particular cocktail, then show the guests how to make it. Finally, the guests, make their own cocktails, then the best bit-they drink them afterwards. We normally allow 1/2 an hour between cocktails, to allow for each cocktail to be demonstrated/drank, then we move onto the next drink. These type of events are great for corporate team building. We would type up the cocktail menu’s for you, and bring with us, all necessary equipment. Hope this gives you an idea for your next party!
October 18, 2009 at 10:34 pm | hints and tips | No comment
Long Island Iced Tea
To make this cocktail you will need the following equipment/ingredients.
Cocktail Shaker/Glass
Gib Glass. (Or similar glass)
5 x Cubes of Ice
Cocktail Stick. ( lime wedges, with wheel of lemon or kiwi fruit, slid onto it)
Gin
Vodka
White Rum
Triple Sec
Lime juices
Sours Mix. (you could squeeze a couple of lemons/limes mixed with a little water)
Coca Cola
Straws x 2.
In order to make this cocktail, you will need to pour 1/2 shot of vodka, 1/2 shot of gin, 1/2 shot of white rum and 1/2 shot of triple sec. Mixed with 1 shot of lime juice. This should be poured into the cocktail shaker, and added to this cocktail with the sours mix, (which should be a third of the way up, from the base of the cocktail shaker). Shake the cocktail shaker, at least 15 times over your shoulder. Pour over the ice in the glass, in the bottom of the ‘pre-chilled’ Gib Bev glass. Only pour the mix until about 3/4″ (approx 16mm) from the top of the glass, then top with coca cola Use the cocktail stick, (for decoration), and 2 x straws. Enjoy this classic, fantastic drink!
October 16, 2009 at 11:47 pm | Cocktail Recipies | No comment
“Failing to Plan, is Planning to Fail.”
In our experience, and this is from running mobile bars/mobile cocktail bars, the most important thing to remember, is that the event is normally quite short in duration, i.e. 2, 3 or 5 hours. But it can take several hours, (well before the event), to organise and have a ’stress free’ occasion. For example, you will need to contact your friends/relatives (with an invite), organise the venue, think about the catering requirements, Group or DJ or both to consider. The list is endless… But it is like everything, if you plan effectively, it will be a great event! For a good guide on what you may need to consider, for getting your party ‘off with a bang’, take a look at our links page, which gives a good selection of other services.
Of course you may need help in organising your event - this we can help you with! 
October 7, 2009 at 9:06 pm | hints and tips | No comment
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
To make this cocktail you will need the following equipment/ingredients.
- Cocktail Shaker/Glass
- Margarita Glass. (Or similar glass)
- Crushed Ice (this can be achieved by using ice wrapped in a tea towel, and crushed using a rolling pin)
- Slice of lime (cut forming a lime wheel)
- Cointreau
- Lime juices
- Vodka
- Cranberry Juices
- Sip Straws x 2.
In order to make this “Sex in the City” type of cocktail, you will need to pour 1 and 3/4 shots of vodka, 1/4 shot of cointreau and 1 shot of lime juice. Mixed with a measure of cranberry juice, (which should be a third of the way up, from the base of the cocktail shaker). Shake the cocktail shaker, at least 15 times over your shoulder. Pour over the spoonful of crushed ice, in the bottom of the margarita glass. Use the lime wheel, (for decoration), and 2 x sip straws. Enjoy the Cosmo!
October 7, 2009 at 8:44 pm | Cocktail Recipies | No comment
Singapore Sling Cocktail
This is my favourite cocktail to mix, don’t ask me why?
To make this you will need the following equipment:
Standard Cocktail Shaker
ice
Gib Bev glass or a similar glass in your cupboard.
Gin 1/2 shot of alcohol
Cherry Brandy 1/2 shot of alcohol
Cointreau 1/2 shot of alcohol.
Lime Juices 1 shot
Pineapple Juices 1/3 of the way up, the shaker.
Angostura Bitters
Drinking Straws
Fruit (for decoration)
Firstly, place 5 x cubes of ice in the glass. Mix the Gin, Cherry Brandy, Cointreau, Lime juices and Pineapple Juices together. Shake over your shoulder for 10-15 shakes, (until well mixed), pour over the ice, and it should come near the top of the glass. To finish, place 2 x drinking straws, fruit (pineapple) to garnish and a few drops of angostura biterrs. Enjoy!
July 7, 2009 at 7:55 pm | Cocktail Recipies | No comment