Apr 28, 2015 | Cocktails
Cocktail Substitute Ingredients
As a superyacht stewardess, occasionally you will encounter a situation in which you do not have a particular spirit or you run out of the necessary ingredients that are required for a cocktail.
Here are some guidelines for acceptable substitution of ingredients:
Acceptable substitutions:
Gin = vodka
This is a tough one to pull off, but in general, if you are making martini-type drinks, gin can sometimes be substituted for vodka and vice versa. While these alcohols taste quite different, the texture and appearance of a cocktail are not altered by switching, and can often be just as good.
Rye = Bourbon/Blended whiskey
This is a guideline only. Whiskeys have distinct flavours, even whiskeys of the same grain. Experiment, but keep notes about what works and what doesn’t – especially if you have whiskey-loving guests.
White Tequila = Gold Tequila
Many “tropical” drinks such as Margaritas do not actually rely on the subtle distinctions between tequilas, as much as advertising would have you believe.
Gold tequilas are generally slightly sweeter than clear tequilas, as they have caramel and flavour additives.
Rum = Tequila
Exotic drinks tend to rely on spirits brewed in equatorial lands. Rum drinks often work well with tequila substitutions and vice versa, especially white rum for white tequila or gold/light rum for gold tequila.
However, the flavour will not be the same, but it is likely the drink will still be good.
Schnapps = Liqueur
Depending on where you are in the world, there may not even be a distinction between schnapps and liqueur.
Sweeter brands of schnapps are practically liqueurs and may be substituted freely. Be careful of dry schnapps, which can be closer to a vodka.
Unacceptable substitutions:
Tonic Water = Carbonated Water (Club Soda)
These are not the same. Tonic water is flavoured with quinine, which is the base for making bitters. Carbonated water (a.k.a. soda or seltzer) just has dissolved carbon gases for bubbles.
Scotch Whiskey = Any other Whiskey (19)
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Dec 29, 2014 | Cocktails
New Years Eve Party Ideas
I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Christmas where ever you are in the world, warm or cold.
Now it’s time to turn our attention to that one event of the year where it is ok to let your hair down, contemplate the past year and make new and exciting plans for the year to come.
There are only 3 days left to prepare so below is a collection of beautiful and fun New Year Eve party ideas, that will stimulate, inspire and encourage you to put together the best New Year’s Eve party that your guests will be talking about for years to come.
Love Colour:
- I love the fact that this theme can look so glamorous just by using colour. The gold colours are guaranteed to shimmer and shine under any candlelight.
- Add a touch of gold crystal sugar to your champagne glasses and the theme is complete.
Black & White:
- What is there not to love about a Black & White themed party. It is so simple, elegant… And I know you will all have the means to be able to pull this theme off well!
- Use a crisp white table cloth, with white napkins. You can easily add a black accent to the cloth or add a little silver for added bling.
- The clocks are a fantastic idea and something that your chef will be able to do… Or for a simple solution buy some disposable clock paper plate of a quick and easy effect.
- Lastly, don’t forget the streamers and party horns… Again, I would keep to silver for a super clean look.
- If you loved this theme as much as I did, have a look at the full article on Pizzazzerie.
- People all over the globe celebrate NEW YEARS Eve in their own special way. However, as a superyacht stewardess, you are culturally aware and sensitive to different needs. With this in mind, you need to create something special for the New Years Eve party and what
French 75 – An Elegant Champagne Cocktail for New Years Eve
Serves: Serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 ounces gin
- 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons superfine granulated sugar
- 1½ cups of ice cubes
- 1 cup chilled champagne
- Lemon twists for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, sugar, and ice cubes and shake to chill.
- Strain cocktails into 2 champagne flutes and top off with champagne.
- Garnish glass with a lemon twist.
