Father’s Day is a perfect occasion to show your appreciation for your dad and make him feel special. Creating a restaurant-like atmosphere at home and preparing delicious cocktails can be a wonderful surprise. Here are three cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your dad:
1. Classic Old Fashioned:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Orange twist, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Place the sugar cube in a glass and saturate it with bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters together until well combined.
- Add a splash of water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Serve and enjoy!
2. Tropical Rum Punch:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
- Pineapple wedge and cherry, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the white rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, and grenadine syrup.
- Shake well to combine.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
- Serve and enjoy the tropical flavors!
3. Paloma Cocktail:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- Lemon wheel, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing Whiskey Sour!
Remember to enjoy these cocktails responsibly and tailor them to your dad’s preferences. Cheers to a wonderful Father’s Day celebration!
