If you’re contemplating spending Valentine’s Day at home this year, why not romance your other half with some spectacular cocktails? The mixologists at Bohemia Restaurant and Bar in Jersey have lent their top tips for creating home-made romantic refreshments, certain to tempt you towards a night in. Whichever cocktail you chose to create, learn from the professionals with these six top tips:
1.Glasses Galore
If you’re out to impress, it’s worth investing in good quality glasses to add a touch of class and elegance to your home-made beverage. Think of it as an extra Valentine’s Day present! If you opt for a stemmed glass, you could also tie a pretty ribbon or flower stem around the base.
2.Shaken vs Stirred
As a general rule, any drink that contains only alcohol should be stirred, while any drink which contains a mixer should be shaken.
3.Ice Ice Baby
A little-known tip is to boil water before pouring it into your ice-tray as these means no bubbles will form whilst your ice cubes freeze.
4.Sweet and Sour
The perfect formula for achieving the sweet and sour balance is 2:1:1. That’s two parts alcohol, one part sour, and one part sweet. Use sour ingredients such as lemon or lime juice; and a sweet ingredient, such as simple syrup or triple sec.
5.Make a big batch
If your Valentine is a fan of straight-spirit cocktails, why not create a batch of your drink ahead of time. You can then chill this in the fridge in an empty wine bottle and pour individual drinks when you’re ready.
6.Garnish
A garnish is more than just pretty decoration— it’s often what brings the whole drink together and is worth doing well! It’s the first part of the drink that our customers judge so we put a great deal thought into this part of the cocktail process. Green garnishes look wonderful with clear drinks, and can even be added to ice for an extra wow-factor.
Bohemia Bar & Restaurant provides unrivalled Michelin Star dining in the heart of Jersey. Head Chef Steve Smith, who has held a Michelin Star for over 15 years from the age of just 24, has created a truly outstanding dining experience with his ingredient and flavour driven tasting menus.
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