Easy Cocktails to Make at Home: 5 Quick and Tasty Recipes
Do you like to organize aperitifs at home with your friends, but when you think about the many cocktails to prepare you panic and don't know where to start?
A thousand different and hard-to-find ingredients, specific equipment, doses to be respected to the millimeter… forget all that! The truth is that you can create delicious and professional drinks with ease, especially if you have the right tools at hand.
One of the best allies for those who want to make easy cocktails at home is Sprizzer, the machine for perfect Spritzes without effort. In fact, with just a few gestures, you can obtain impeccable cocktails and enjoy the company, without sacrificing quality. And we are not just talking about Spritzes: there are many simple cocktails that you can prepare at home, with just a few ingredients and a pinch of creativity.
Let's see them in detail!
5 easy cocktails to make at home for a stress-free aperitif
Perfect for an aperitif with friends or to relax after a long day at work, here are some simple drinks to make , ideal for beginners or those who want to experiment without complicating their life:
1. Spritz: the king of aperitifs
Fresh, sparkling and always loved, in Italy there is no aperitif without Spritz : a timeless classic with the right balance between sweet and bitter, perfect for any occasion.
Born between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, during the period of Austrian domination in Lombardy-Veneto, when soldiers diluted wine with sparkling water; since then, it has become the symbol of the Italian happy hour.
To prepare a Spritz at home according to the rules of the art, the right doses are:
- 3 parts prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol or Campari
- 1 part seltzer (or sparkling water)
- a few ice cubes
- 1 orange slice for garnish
With Sprizzer, preparing it becomes even easier: no wrong doses, just the authentic taste of a perfect cocktail.
2. The Americano: an all-Italian drink
For lovers of strong but simple to create flavours, the Americano, born in Milan - despite its name - around 1860, as a variation of the Milano Torino cocktail is a mix of Campari and Vermouth , enriched with a splash of soda.
To prepare it you will need:
- 30ml Campari
- 30 ml of red Vermouth
- a splash of soda
- half a slice of orange and a lemon peel (first squeeze to release the essence and then add to the drink.
3. The Negroni: the right cocktail even when it's wrong
Want a cocktail that will surprise your guests with its strong taste? The Negroni is an impeccable choice. Created in Florence in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni (an eccentric and iconic figure of the time), today it is one of the most beloved Italian cocktails in the world .
To recreate this timeless classic, all you need is a glass with ice and a few ingredients such as:
- 30ml of Gin
- 30 ml of red Vermouth
- 30ml Campari
- a slice of orange for decoration
If instead you want to prepare a Negroni Sbagliato , created in 1972 from a (deliberate) “mistake” by barman Mirko Stocchetto, replace the Gin with Brut Sparkling Wine.
4. Gin and Tonic: a timeless evergreen
Among the easiest cocktails to make at home and with few ingredients is undoubtedly the Gin Tonic, an evergreen born in the early 1700s during the English domination in India: to limit the damage of malaria, English soldiers used to drink a very bitter drink with quinine, called Tonic Water, which was made more pleasant by the addition of gin.
To prepare the perfect Gin Tonic you will need:
- 50ml of Gin
- 150 ml of tonic water
- ice
- a slice of lime or lemon
5. The Cuba Libre: the legendary cocktail!
With a tropical and sweet flavour, the origins of the Cuba Libre are uncertain, but the most widely accepted hypothesis sees its birth between 1900 and 1902 in Havana , during the Spanish-American War, which ended with Cuba gaining independence from Spain, hence the name “ Cuba Libre! ”, or “Free Cuba!”.
It is the ideal cocktail for those looking for a simple drink but with a strong impact, with:
- 50 ml of white rum
- 100 ml of cola
- a splash of fresh lime juice and of course ice
How to prepare a Spritz for all your friends in just a few seconds?
These just seen are just some of the easiest cocktails to make at home to delight your friends. The possibilities are really many, but the Spritz , pleasant, fresh and low in alcohol, remains the aperitif drink par excellence throughout the world!
With Sprizzer , the Spritz machine , creating perfect drinks has never been so easy: whether you want a classic Spritz or a base to customize your cocktails, this machine allows you to obtain impeccable results in just a few seconds. Here's why you should choose Sprizzer:
- It is a 100% made in Italy product, solid, simple and practical, designed and created to last over time.
- It is easy to use and clean , you just need to fill the tanks with the necessary ingredients and clean everything with hot water and a soft sponge.
- It works without energy and therefore can be used anywhere, without the need for electrical outlets.
- It will allow you to organize fun aperitifs and enjoy the company of your guests without worries, offering a balanced and perfectly dosed Spritz !
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