Stir up some magic with vodka drinks in your next party

Posted by Johny Deanes on October 28th, 2015

Vodka, the very name has a typical Slovak connotation. It is a popular drink in most parts of the world. You can have it straight or you can add soda or lime cordial. But if you are enterprising enough, vodka offers plenty of room for experimenting. Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach and Cosmopolitan are some traditional vodka drinks that have been doing the rounds for ages. Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred, is a personal favorite of the character James Bond. If you look beyond vodka, then Mai tai is another well-liked cocktail that is based on rum. Known as a Hawaiian drink, it contains other ingredients that give it a classic Polynesian flavor.

Cocktails are much in demand as party drinks for the variety of taste they offer. People of both the genders prefer vodka drinks that are appealing to your taste buds and can be had any time of day depending on which cocktail you zero in. There is a predominant taste in each of the cocktails thanks to the liqueurs and flavoring agents added to the drink. Cocktails appeal directly to your visual senses with their attractive colors like bright orange, neon blue or pretty pink. The name Mai tai is derived from a Tahitian word meaning ‘good’. Its flavor is enhanced with the addition of lemon and mint sprigs.

You can prepare different variations of Mai Tai. This is a very refreshing afternoon drink as a fair amount of lime juice and Curacao liqueur are mixed in it. Check out some of the reputed cocktail bartending websites for traditional recipes as well as their tweaks. Try your hand at creating a flavor and surprise your friends and family. If you are not aware of bartending etiquettes, you will also be guided on what drinkware to use and what garnishing you can try. The sites have the recipes for preparing a range of vodka drinks that you can try at home.

Not only cocktails, you will find the recipe for non alcoholic drinks, summer cocktail drinks and tropical drinks in such sites. Vodka drinks, gin drinks, tequila, bourbon are some bases which are used for cocktails and you can learn a lot about their flavor and texture. Vodka-based cocktails are tastier as the base is neutral in taste and does not meddle with the flavor of the fruit juice or liqueur used. The process to make Mai Tai and the measurements of each ingredient is listed out carefully on the recipe site so that even novices will end up preparing superb cocktails.

The authentic recipe of Mai Tai dictates the exact age of maturity of rum to be used. This makes it easier for you to procure the exact labels as quality ingredient is essential to ensure the perfect flavor of the drink. Vodka drinks are mostly fruity in flavor and have a hint of the tropics with cucumber, lemon, cranberry or grape juice added to augment the taste. Choose your favorites and start trying out your hand. Polish off your bartending skills and impress your family and friends with some enticing and colorful refreshing drinks.

You can now make Mai Tai and other exciting vodka drinks by following online instructions and surprise your friends.

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