01of 07We encouraged some of the country’s best mixologists to put their bar skills to an important use: Turning a simple drink emoji into an deliciously intoxicating concoction. And, boy, they did not disappoint.
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We encouraged some of the country’s best mixologists to put their bar skills to an important use: Turning a simple drink emoji into an deliciously intoxicating concoction. And, boy, they did not disappoint.
02of 07TROPICAL DRINK EMOJICharles Joly, mixologist and founder ofCrafthouse Cocktails, mixed a tropical-inspired cocktail that’s a little sweet, a little sour and a lotta delicious.The Jolly Roger1 oz. aged rum½ oz. reposado tequila¾ sweet vermouth¼ fernet branca¾ lemon juice½ oz. simple syrupCombine all ingredients in shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice into Collins glass. Top with prosecco, cava or dry champagne. Mist with lemon oil and garnish with twist and sprigs of mint
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TROPICAL DRINK EMOJI
Charles Joly, mixologist and founder ofCrafthouse Cocktails, mixed a tropical-inspired cocktail that’s a little sweet, a little sour and a lotta delicious.
The Jolly Roger
1 oz. aged rum
½ oz. reposado tequila
¾ sweet vermouth
¼ fernet branca
¾ lemon juice
½ oz. simple syrup
Combine all ingredients in shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice into Collins glass. Top with prosecco, cava or dry champagne. Mist with lemon oil and garnish with twist and sprigs of mint
03of 07FROZEN DRINK EMOJIChef Kelly Fields ofWilla Jeanbakery and restaurant in New Orleans took three simple ingredients and turned it into a sweet slushy we’ll be dreaming of all summer long.Frosé Y’all¾ cup chilled rosé4 cups ice¼ cup simple syrupAdd all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass of your choosing. And serve with a straw.
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FROZEN DRINK EMOJI
Chef Kelly Fields ofWilla Jeanbakery and restaurant in New Orleans took three simple ingredients and turned it into a sweet slushy we’ll be dreaming of all summer long.
Frosé Y’all
¾ cup chilled rosé
4 cups ice
¼ cup simple syrup
Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass of your choosing. And serve with a straw.
04of 07MARTINI EMOJISometimes, there’s nothing betterthan the original. Martinis taste best when served in ice-cold glasses—some aficionados even keep a few in their freezer at all times should the mood strike.Classic Gin Martini3 oz. gin1/2 oz. dry vermouth1 lemon twist or 3 olives, for garnishPour gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Stir and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist or olives.
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MARTINI EMOJI
Sometimes, there’s nothing betterthan the original. Martinis taste best when served in ice-cold glasses—some aficionados even keep a few in their freezer at all times should the mood strike.
Classic Gin Martini
3 oz. gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1 lemon twist or 3 olives, for garnish
Pour gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Stir and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist or olives.
05of 07BEER EMOJIOn a sweltering day, there are few things better than drinking an ice cold beer. (Well, that and a fully-functioning air conditioner.) However, this Bloody Mary-inspired beer cocktail from master mixologist Mat Snapp fromCulinary Dropoutgastro pubs in Arizona, Texas and Las Vegas have us thinking there may be a new favorite way to beat the summer heat.Tequila, Smashed Cucumber, Spiced Tomato, Chile Con Sal and Mexican Beer3 slices cucumber1/4 oz. simple syrup1/2 oz. lime juice1 oz. tequila2 oz. Bloody Mary mixMexican beerChile con sal (chile and salt) rimLime wedgeMuddle the cucumber, simple syrup and lime juice. Then add the tequila and Bloody Mary mix. Give it a quick shake then top with Mexican beer, chile con sal rim and lime wedge.
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BEER EMOJI
On a sweltering day, there are few things better than drinking an ice cold beer. (Well, that and a fully-functioning air conditioner.) However, this Bloody Mary-inspired beer cocktail from master mixologist Mat Snapp fromCulinary Dropoutgastro pubs in Arizona, Texas and Las Vegas have us thinking there may be a new favorite way to beat the summer heat.
Tequila, Smashed Cucumber, Spiced Tomato, Chile Con Sal and Mexican Beer
3 slices cucumber
1/4 oz. simple syrup
1/2 oz. lime juice
1 oz. tequila
2 oz. Bloody Mary mix
Mexican beer
Chile con sal (chile and salt) rim
Lime wedge
Muddle the cucumber, simple syrup and lime juice. Then add the tequila and Bloody Mary mix. Give it a quick shake then top with Mexican beer, chile con sal rim and lime wedge.
06of 07COFFEE EMOJIThis ought to get you buzzing. Ted Kilpatrick, director of beverage and service forCushman Concepts—which includesCovinaando yarestaurants in New York City—has brought together two of our favorite things in one cocktail: a strong cup of coffee and areallygood cocktail.Espresso Martini1.75 oz. vanilla bean-infused vodka1/2 oz. coffee brandy2/3 oz. fresh-brewed espresso1/4 oz. vanilla bean heavy syrup (2:1 sugar:water steeped with vanilla bean)1 whole eggAdd all ingredients to shaker, fill with ice, shake vigorously. Fine strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with three coffee beans
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COFFEE EMOJI
This ought to get you buzzing. Ted Kilpatrick, director of beverage and service forCushman Concepts—which includesCovinaando yarestaurants in New York City—has brought together two of our favorite things in one cocktail: a strong cup of coffee and areallygood cocktail.
Espresso Martini
1.75 oz. vanilla bean-infused vodka
1/2 oz. coffee brandy
2/3 oz. fresh-brewed espresso
1/4 oz. vanilla bean heavy syrup (2:1 sugar:water steeped with vanilla bean)
1 whole egg
Add all ingredients to shaker, fill with ice, shake vigorously. Fine strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with three coffee beans
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WINE EMOJI
Rose Sangria
4 ltr Condenso Rose
2 cup Citrus vodka
4 cup Triple sec
4 cup Lillet Blanc
6 cups Gingerale
1 cup OJ
2 cup fresh lemon Juice
Glassware: Wine glass
Garnish: Mixed berries
Combine all ingredients directly into mixing glass. Stir thoroughly. Julep strain in a coupe glass.
source: people.com
