COCKTAILS FOR A CROWD
OLD FASHION- for 12
24 oz (3 cups) Bourbon
3 oz Simple Syrup
.75 oz of Angostura bitters
1 oz of Angostura of Orange Bitters
6 oz of filtered water
Prep: Using a measuring cup, measure and add simple syrup, bitters, Bourbon and water into a large vessel. Stir all the ingredients together then strain into a glass bottle that can be sealed. Store in the refrigerator at least 5 hours before the event.
When guess arrived, add large cube into a rocks glass, pour in the cocktail, garnish and serve.
Tools: Measuring cup, bar spoon, large pitcher, sealable glass bottle, cutting board, paring knife.
FRENCH 75 –for 12
18 oz (2.25 cups) Gin
9 oz simple syrup
9 oz fresh lemon juice
12 oz Champagne
Garnish: Lemon twist
Prep: Using a measuring cup, measure and add the simple syrup, lemon juice and the gin into a large vessel. Stir all the ingredients together & strain into a glass bottle that can be sealed. Store in the refrigerator. When guess arrived, pour mixture into a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into chilled champagne flutes. Top with champagne, garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Tools: Measuring cup, large pitcher, sealable glass bottle, fine strainer, shaker, cutting board
and paring knife.