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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

What is you favourite cocktail?

Been asked to help organise a cocktail night in the run up to Christmas, its for a local charity/organisation.

Need some inspiration for some relatively simple (& cheap) to make cocktails but was hoping for something a little bit different to the norm.

Internet search is totally overwhelming.

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By *WC 101Man
33 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Don’t drink them a lot, more a holiday thing but some suggestions:

Pina Colada

Frozen Daiquiris

Cosmopolitans

Espresso Martinis

Mojito

Tequila Sunrise

Negroni

Old Fashioned

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By *avie65Man
33 weeks ago

In the west.

Is a shandy too simple and cheap?

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By *ostwanderer2024Man
33 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Mojito and Pina coladas for the win!

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By *ifeIsShort69Couple
33 weeks ago

ayrshire

Pornstar martinis! Always!b

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By *enfrewbudMan
33 weeks ago

renfrew

A peachy Pina is an interesting twist on the classic Pina Colada

35- 50 mls vodka

35- 50 mls coconut rum (Malibu or similar liqueur strength)

35-50 mls single cream

110-150 mls pineapple juice

Shake with ice and serve

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By *enfrewbudMan
33 weeks ago

renfrew

The vodka should be Miami Peach Smirnoff

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Chocolate vodka martini

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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

"The vodka should be Miami Peach Smirnoff "

Oh, I saw that in the local shop the other day! Will definitely give it a try

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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

"Pornstar martinis! Always!b"

They're a big favourite of mine but I'm not sure if the budget will stretch to fresh passion fruit, which to me is an essentialcomponent!

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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

"Mojito and Pina coladas for the win!"

I wasn't sure if they were maybe a bit summery?

I do love a mojito though!

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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

"Is a shandy too simple and cheap?

Possibly not quite the vibe I was after...but we are trying to do it on a budget!

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By *uttercupWoman
33 weeks ago

Borders

A good old margarita cocktail. Simple & effective.

Works for me anyway 🍹

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By *aylorMan
33 weeks ago

Fife

I make my version of a strawberry dakari.

One can off strawberry & lime koperberg

One bag of frozen strawberries and bananas

Quarter bottle off spiced rum

I love it

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By *hyme2020Woman
33 weeks ago

Glasgow

Sex

on the beach. Easy peasy and ingredients not too expensive or requiring fresh fruit etc.

I have also had a cocktail that was vodka, cola cube liquor, fresh orange and lemonade and it tasted just like a fruit salad sweetie. Haven’t seen cola cube liquor in a long time though

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By *igerhobbesMan
33 weeks ago

Bathgate

For party's, you can make a pitcher of Long Island Ice Tea or Agua de Valencia.

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By *punk AnansieWoman
33 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

Woo Woo's -vodka ,peach schnapps and cranberry juice

Sex on the beach - vodka ,peach schnapps ' cranberry juice and orange juice

Probably the 2 cheapest cocktails to make

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By *layer3Man
33 weeks ago

Edinburgh area

"What is you favourite cocktail?

Been asked to help organise a cocktail night in the run up to Christmas, its for a local charity/organisation.

Need some inspiration for some relatively simple (& cheap) to make cocktails but was hoping for something a little bit different to the norm.

Internet search is totally overwhelming.

There are some really good pre-made Margaritas on the market now. You can get a 75cl of Altos Margarita for £12 on deal in Asda. About £3 per serve and all done for you. Just chill it!

How many people is it for?

The other option is making a punch... Feel free to message me if you want more info or recipes

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By *lippy1Man
33 weeks ago

Cupar

Why not look to making a couple of different punches for the start of the evening - saves being overwhelmed with needing to make lots of drinks all at the same time.

Then offer maybe 3-5 made to orders.

Perhaps

Moscow mule

Woowoo (both vodka based)

Rusty nail (whisky based)

Tom Collins (gin based).

Make sure you have LOTS of ice.

Prepare garnishes in advance

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By *andy_FraserTV/TS
33 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I LOVE cocktails, but being Diabetic, they don't always love me.

Throw my vote in the hat for good old fashioned Long Island Iced tea. The components are good for other cocktails too.

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By *eetootsWoman
33 weeks ago

Glasgow

I love mojito's especially a lychee or strawberry one 🤤🤤🤤

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By *eetootsWoman
33 weeks ago

Glasgow

Cheap and cheerful is a sex on the beach (vodka, peach snapped, orange and cranberry) and as its Christmas theme just pour more cranberry juice than the orange juice 2 make it more wintery coloured 😀.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
33 weeks ago

Leeds

As it's Christmas how about a White Russian?

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By *panksspankedMan
33 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Bloody Maria a Tequila version of a Bloody Mary

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By *luebell888Woman
33 weeks ago

Glasgowish

Not had a Moscow mule for years, now I want one.

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By *layer3Man
33 weeks ago

Edinburgh area

"Not had a Moscow mule for years, now I want one."

Love a bit of ginger!!!!

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By *rBlueEyes35Man
33 weeks ago

Alloa

A blue lagoon or a purple rain are quite cost effective choices

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By *vmarisaTV/TS
33 weeks ago

Motherwell

Long Island iced tea is my favourite, also I like to blend a Pina colada and a Margarita and have a Pinagarita... Lovely 😍. Mx

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By *haosAfterDarkCouple
33 weeks ago

Kilmarnock

"A blue lagoon or a purple rain are quite cost effective choices

Both of which I love

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Can I suggest a French martini?

50ml/ vodka

15ml _aspberry liqueur

35ml pineapple juice

All can be bought from Aldi. Shake over ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Cheap and pretty good, easy to make.

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By *rBlueEyes35Man
33 weeks ago

Alloa

"A blue lagoon or a purple rain are quite cost effective choices

Both of which I love"

Then meet your new mixologist!

Im sure theyll go down well which is the key part right?

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By *aspberryWoman
33 weeks ago

glasgow/belfast

mojito is my fav

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By *igYin n CowGirlCouple
33 weeks ago

New Cumnock

Look up The Jellybaby, there's a tutorial on Youtube how to make it, they are yummy!

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By *rEfoxMan
33 weeks ago

edinburgh

I like a Grasshopper

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By *osunMan
33 weeks ago

Long Island Ice Tea. Two of these and it’s taxi time. Best alcoholic drink ever invented by a country mile

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By *sm265 OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Perthshire

Thanks for all the ideas folks! I shall share them with the other committee members, I probably wont reveal where I got them from though

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Blue lagoon love it

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