What Spirits to buy for making cocktails
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2020
- The Spirits, Modifiers, Syrups and Juices you need to buy for making cocktails.
With home cocktail making the socially responsible thing to do right now it's time to get your home bar sorted. Here I take you through three categories of bar ingredients you probably want on hand if you're serious about making decent cocktails at home.
First up are the Spirits - 1:25 - My 6 go-to bottles to have on your Speed Rail
Vodka * Belvedere or Archie Rose
Gin * Plymouth or Never Never
Tequila * Arette
Rum * Diplomatico Mantuano - Plantation 3 Star - Pusser's
American Whiskey * Knob Creek or The Gospel Rye
Blended Whisky * Dewars 12yo, Starward Two Fold or Johnnie Walker Black
Next are the Modifiers - 6:28 - Those little wonders which add flavour and depth.
Bitters * Angostura and Orange Bitters
Amari * Amaro Montenegro
Campari or Aperol
Triple Sec or Curacao * Cointreau or Marionette
Vermouth * Lillet Blanc as a mid way point but you really want a sweet and a dry
Sherry * Tio Pepe, Lustau or Gonzales Byass
And finally, Syrups, Juices, etc - 13:36 - The inexpensive or make at home additives used to sweeten and liven up your drinks, (full recipes below or at )
Sugar Syrup
Grenadine
Honey Water
Ginger Syrup
Passionfruit
Pineapple Juice
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Syrups:
Sugar Syrup
Sugar syrup is a necessity for a home bar. It’s literally just one part sugar to one part water, and mix it over a low heat until it is combined. It’s fun to play around with different sugars, for instance using cane or Demerara sugar which add a deeper flavour when used alongside dark spirits.
Grenadine
This is the most commonly called for syrup in classic cocktail recipes (like one of my favourites, the Scofflaw! - • The cocktail that gave... ). It is a pomegranate syrup, and the juicy fruitiness combined with high acid makes it way easier to balance with almost any spirit than most other syrups. You can buy it (and if you do, please make sure it is a good quality one, for instance Crawley’s, and not a day-glo red cordial!) but it’s also really easy to make. Just add 1 part pomegranate juice to 1 part sugar and simmer for 10-15 minutes until it is a loose syrupy consistency. For added depth of flavour, add some orange blossom water (or orange bitters) and pomegranate molasses, but these are not necessary.
Honey Water
Honey is nature’s own sweetener, so it makes sense that it is delicious as a sugar replacement in cocktails! One of my favourites to make at home is a Bees Knees, which is basically just a gin sour with honey, but feels fancier and you almost always have honey in the cupboard! It can be a little difficult to handle though, so I usually sit my honey in a water bath until it loosens up, then mix 1 part honey with 1 part water. This makes it much easier to pour and control measurements.
Ginger Syrup
Honey and ginger go hand in hand, and form the basis for (probably) the most famous modern classic, The Penicillin - • How to make The Penici... . However, it’s quite fun to have them both separately and then combine them when needed, and that way you can use them independently as well. The easiest way to make ginger syrup is to slice up a root of ginger and simmer it in sugar syrup for about 15 minutes, and leave the ginger in there as it cools. Obviously the more ginger you use and the longer you leave it in, the spicier it gets- I like to leave it in overnight for a real kick! This works really well to liven up tiki rum drinks. You can then just be mixed 1:1 with your honey water for a honey and ginger syrup. Alternatively, if you’re not too bothered about having separate syrups then just simmer the ginger directly in the honey water.
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I just love to hear her speak. The fact that it is about booze is just a major bonus!
I hear a Glaswegian accent, is this lassie a Scots emigrant?
@@trevorhatfield5826 Mixed with some DOWN UNDAH I think?
Doesn’t hurt that she’s fairly easy on the eyes either. 😉
Trevor Hatfield definitely not Glaswegian, sounds north or east
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I came for the cocktail tips. I returned for the charming Scottish accent. Subscribed.
My tip: if you can only afford a few bottles don’t feel obligated to buy all primary booze types cause ”every good bar needs em” if that means you can’t afford anything else.
Get the ingredients to make your favorite cocktails.
if you love negroni, get campari, even if it’s not the most versatile.
When I built my first home bar I got dark rum and dry vermouth despite not really liking it just cause I figured it was ”necessary”. then I couldn’t afford to get stuff I actually wanted, like mezcal or cointreau.
Definitely, I hope I made it clear that this is an overview of everything you might need to make most classics but to drop anything you don’t like cause what’s the point!
Agreed. I’m not a vodka fan so I don’t stock it (though I did buy a bottle recently to make limoncello).
I couldn't agree more. In my mid-20s, I wanted a full bar with all the base spirits, 6 or 7 different cordials, both vermouths, bitters, syrups, juices, etc. Then I realized how much you can do with just 1 spirit, an orange liqueur, and lemons or limes. Now my bar is gin, cointreau, campari, dry vermouth, tonic, bitters, fresh citrus, and 20 kinds of whisky.
contentioushackery that’s actually very similar to my home bar haha!
contentioushackery 20 kinds of whisky!?!? Wow! 🥃
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One of the best and most informative videos I’ve seen on the tube, thank you so much.
Thank you!
Everybody can appreciate "a big whack of funk and smoke" from time to time.
the Scottish bartending teacher I never knew I needed XD
Excellent - THANKS!
Oh brilliant. Thank you.
I love every single thing about this video
Very helpful, thank you!!
Thank you giving such information and I have seen this much brand in first time
love it! must watch again and again!
The divine Ms. Cara!
You instantly earned my trust by having Knob Creek rye. 🙏🏼👌🏼🥃
I could listen to you read the news. Also, I adore your hand gestures and facial expressions
Chrckmate simp
@@miuyiyuyo Sorry, you're either too young or too old for me to understand. We do have the same first name, though. I'll take a look at your channel. Cheers 🍻
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I don't encounter many people who share my first name. I was briefly excited. Oh well. Have an otherwise good day! 🙂
Right on Cara, you are a joy to hear.
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Fabulous, Especially My Beloved Rye!!!
She is fantastic!
I started out learning recipes one by one on a whim mostly, buying every new bottle I needed. Ended up with pretty much all the booze you mentioned in here. Will for sure try the brands rum and gin you suggested. Thanks!
I could listen to you talk all day about spirits! :) I love how knowledgeable you are. I’m beginning to add on to my home bar and this really helped!
So glad you’re finding it useful Kris!
Behind the Bar :)
Very helpful. Thanks.
I could listen to her all day.
Thank you so much!!!! I just found this and I was so lost about what exactly to start with! Excellently and easily explained! Definitely subscribed!
That’s so good to hear! Good luck on the journey, and thank you for the support 😊
I worked 4 years as a barback back in the 90s. This is awesome advice. I learned a lot as well.
Barbacks are the MVPs!
Agree! Even if you don't like something you make it sound delicious and that's what customers and guests needs. We need to appeal to their taste buds and give them confidence!
Your accent is amazing. Could listen to you all day. Also, love the video. Cheers 👍
Absolutely amazing video, thank you
Really like her breakdown, often gave similar advice
I've watched several of these videos - trying to find a consensus - Very educational, thank you - her accent makes it very pleasant to listen to and pay attention. Appreciate that she takes the time to consider local distilled options even though I'll never make it to AUS - it's nice to see something other than the States
I've been searching for a guide like this for months, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
"Single malts always want to be the star of the show..." So true...
The new website is LOVELY, as are you! Going NUTS showing friends the Black Manhattan! Thanks for all you share!
I recently subscribed and I've watched a number of your videos. These are great - I am learning a ton. Thanks so much Cara!
Glad you’re learning pal
Thanks for having well thought out opinions and explanations about the cocktails you make. You’ve become my “ go to” resource for making quality cocktails.
So nice to hear pal, I always try and question why I do things the way I do- especially now I have the internet watching haha!
Here are my go to spirit bases: Vodka: Tito's; Gin: Aviation (I was really skeptical because it was "celebrity" gin, but it's genuinely good); Tequila: Mi Campo Blanco (for an Anejo or Respoda go for something even higher end); Rum: White rum is pretty easy to go with Bacardi for mixing; Dark rum I tend to pay a little bit more and get a nice Plantation rum; American Whiskey: Knob Creek is fine, but I like Bourbon and lately have been using Jefferson small batch as my go to; Blended Scotch: Monkey Shoulder is nice and great for mixing, if I drink something neat, I'm going to pay for it though, this is where my high end booze purchases go.
Strong!
So useful, thanks!
I have just started building my home bar and I am lucky to have found your channel this morning :)
Ooh perfect! Good luck and let me know if you need any help along the way 😊
Great and super informative video! I like how you provided examples and didn't seem biased. Definitely liked and subscribed!
Thank you so much for the support Roberto!
What an excellent, thorough video! Many thanks.
Thanks pal, glad you liked it!
personality, knows how to deliver information, beautiful and she also knows about drinks... That is it, I am subscribing
quality education much respect xxthankyou
Just the video I have been looking for. Best in class for how to stock a home bar.
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I bought all of it.and tasted everything.
now im seeing White elephants.
Bruh are you still in this world
Thanks for helping make quarantining a bit more joyful.
Thanks pal, that’s so nice to hear!
Thanks for the break down of all the spirits. Cheers!
No worries, I hope you found it useful!
Good content and presentation. Very nice.
You stay focused on the important parts as usual! I really enjoy your informative videos, Keep 'em coming!
Thanks pal, I appreciate the feedback!
Wow this is an extremely informative video! Honestly, way better than the other beginner bar videos I watched before this.
So glad you found it useful!
I was very happy to hear your rum choices as I love Plantation & Pussers. What a great and informative video!
I wish I was that calm & cool in my cocktail videos.
Thanks pal!
This is easily one the best videos in the category "Spirits to start your Cocktail-Homebar" - thank you!
Thank you!
greetings from Poland, love the channel your voice is mesmerising and relaxing after a busy day. Thank you😘
Hello there! I'm glad that you're liking the videos!
Where has your brilliance been hiding? Former bottle slinger in a past life sending a hearty cheers and thank you for a tremendous channel
Thanks so much pal!
Good channel nice to see new content
thank you for a very informative video. this will be very helpful.
Well done! Happy to have found this channel. And, god, I love Campari. Cheers!
Definitely a bottle that doesn't get enough love. I always use a Jungle Bird or Enzoni to ease people into it that swear they don't like it
I really like your take on categories of spirits, liquors, amaris, etc. It's not often someone has the knowledge and experience to know how to play with cocktails in similar ways that people know how to play with cooking.
Thanks Jay! That’s totally how I look at it- everything is just building blocks of flavour. I hope to give people the confidence to make substitutions and play around 😊
Enjoy your videos!
Cocktails are great for occasional home drinkers....
Easy to drink and fun to make...... 👍👍
Great recommendations! Cheers Cara
You're welcome!
When it's 4 am but you've just discovered this channel
Muy bueno!!!! Saludos desde Argentina
This was a really nice one! THANK YOU! During Quarantäne this turned out to be my favorite drinking channel
That’s so good to hear, thanks pal!
Great video! Really informative. Cheers from Canada.
Thanks pal, so glad you found it useful 😊
Thank you! 🥃
Thumbs up for Belvedere! :) Cheers from Poland!
This was super helpful! I have my own home bar and never know what is necessary and what isn't. GREAT VIDEO!
So glad to hear that pal!
Thank you.
Loved you in Arrival.
Knob creek rye makes an excellent old fashioned. And monkey shoulder is a great scotch for cocktails, and neat
beautiful magnificent hummingbird shirt btw and thank you so much for the suggestions. You have already proven yourself to us with the gin mare, never new gin had a taste other than pinecone!!
Thanks for the excellent content!
No problem pal, thank you for watching!
Hmm lots of projects hear for the weekend. One of your best vids yet!
Thanks Steve, was proud of this one 😊
Just found your chanel, I really like it.
The fact that you use and like a venezuelan rum made me suscribe immediately 😁
I love rum and rum cocktails.
I recently bought a bottle of Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva for my birthday, I'm not making any cocktails with that one thou.
I'm going to keep watching more of your videos, they're well edited and you have such a nice smooth voice. Thanks, and keep them coming!
Greetings from Chile.
So glad you like it Jose! The Reserva Exclusiva is such a delicious sipper, like a spiced and rich hot chocolate 😋. I have actually used it in one cocktail (I was feeling very indulgent that day haha), the East India Negroni in a video on cocktails using sherry:
czcams.com/video/6KK5CiNCIAI/video.html
That's my favorite rum!
She's wonderful
Thanks - I've been storing Martini Rosso in the cupboard - will keep it in the fridge from now on!
Very happy to have discovered your channel 🇨🇦🥃
Thanks pal, glad to have you!
Good video great tips I will watch it again and take notes
So glad you found it useful!
I made a small amount (400ml) of grenadine yesterday. I didn't have orange flower water or pomegranate molasses. The only addition I used was the juice from half a lemon. It tastes great! It's much fruitier and bolder than the bottle of Rose's Grenadine that I predict will now gather dust in the back of my cabinet.
It makes such a difference hey?
Ms. Cara,
Again this was very informative. You have helped me to include somethings that I would have not thought of in my bar at home, while excluding somethings that I might have been wasting my time on. Seriously, you should think about teaching a Master's Class.
Thank you,
John H. Parker
I am loving Gin Rock right now! So many aromas, so good.
Do you mean Rock Rose? Or is there yet another one to discover?!
second video I am watching..low key hooked to your accent.
I know why I am here, I like to listen to your beautiful voice
Lovely recommendation with that Knob Creek. It's become my standby.
Yummy!
Just love the scottish accent 🙏
Ah, Plymouth Gin, my favourite! 👍🏻 Luckily I live in Devon so I get to ‘support local industry’.😉
Excellent video!
Thanks Tomasz, so glad you enjoyed it 😊
Elephant Gin and Conde de Cuba rum are two must haves for me, they Are nothing but brillant
just for announcing (two times) the most underrated ScoffLaw this video deserves more thumbs up than my hands provide!
I hope you’ve watched this one too!
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Oh my goodness. I think I fell in love with her!
You’re so awesome
Helped my out a lot! Without this video i would have probably spent twice the money and gotten half the results. SUBCRIBED
So glad you found it useful!
This lass has great taste! Diplomatico are so good! Now I want to try out the other ones :D
I’m so glad you mentioned the Jungle Bird! Great summer drink that is really under appreciated!
We actually include it in our easy to make at home list here:
czcams.com/video/gNdpuxQJ5KA/video.html
Man, I wish I was back at a Rooftop pool bar in KL drinking them like I was last year...haha
Great video, thank you for the link!
Haha, your rooftop, poolside bar sounds like a great place to kick back with a Jungle Bird. Way better than the dive bar in Kingston, Jamaica where I last had one. The place had character, though 😄
That also sounds great!
First minute and we already see a Polish vodka!! Good on ya!
great video! learned a lot
Glad to hear it!
I also add a bottle of Cachaca (Novo Fogo Chameleon) to make Caipirinhas.
I just love your accent! I'm Russian myself so usually people compliment me on my accent so this is awesome haha
Also came here for all the tips! Nice to meet you!
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For years I’ve wanted a proper and well-stocked home bar. Just need the money, lol. Don’t laugh but I want a globe bar, too. Thanks for the advice! 👍🏻🍹
I love Globe bars!
I am in love