This article was co-authored by Yasmin Rosales and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Yasmin Rosales is a Bartending Expert based in South Florida. She is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Bartender at Stir it Up Mobile Bar, a mobile bar serving all of South, Florida. Since its founding in 2020, Stir It Up has become a highly respected name in the local event and mobile bartending industry, and prides itself in delivering excellence and an unmatched experience as a preferred luxury bar service. Yasmin has 18 years in the event and hospitality industry, and has made it her mission to infuse joy and a touch of sophistication into every event. In addition to Stir it Up, she owns several satellite bars, a refurbished horse trailer bar named “Glory” and manages a team of bartenders who love the industry as much as she does. She recieved an AS from Broward College in Crime Scene Technology.
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It’s the weekend, and you’re looking forward to getting a little buzzed. You definitely aren’t looking forward to drinks that burn all the way down, though. You’re in luck—there are tons of fun shots and sweet drinks out there that don’t taste gross at all. We’ve put together a list of some of the best-tasting alcohol around, so you can enjoy a fun night in or a lively night out.
Things You Should Know
- Take a ride on the citrus side of happy hour with a cosmopolitan, kamikaze, caipirinha, or Malibu sunset cocktail.
- Get your wine fix with drinks like a mimosa, pink gin fizz, sangria, or spritzer.
- Enjoy easy shots like a polar bear, lemon drop, pineapple upside down cake, or Irish car bomb.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat's the best alcohol to use if I don't want my drink to taste like alcohol?Yasmin RosalesYasmin Rosales is a Bartending Expert based in South Florida. She is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Bartender at Stir it Up Mobile Bar, a mobile bar serving all of South, Florida. Since its founding in 2020, Stir It Up has become a highly respected name in the local event and mobile bartending industry, and prides itself in delivering excellence and an unmatched experience as a preferred luxury bar service. Yasmin has 18 years in the event and hospitality industry, and has made it her mission to infuse joy and a touch of sophistication into every event. In addition to Stir it Up, she owns several satellite bars, a refurbished horse trailer bar named “Glory” and manages a team of bartenders who love the industry as much as she does. She recieved an AS from Broward College in Crime Scene Technology.
Professional BartenderYou can use vodka, as it has a neutral flavor. Start by matching the taste and the amount of vodka to mask the alcohol taste effectively. For example, mix vodka with equal parts fruit juice, such as orange or cranberry juice. You can also add espresso to your vodka to make a vodka espresso cocktail. Lastly, blend vodka with flavored sodas or tonic water, then add a splash of simple syrup and fresh citrus, like lemon or lime juice, to further enhance the flavor and to minimize the alcoholic taste of your drink.
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It’s always fun to enjoy a tasty cocktail or shot, but it’s just as important to pace yourself. Make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water, and try to enjoy your beverage in small sips (rather than chugging it down in one go).[25]Thanks
Warnings
- Remember to use a taxi or rideshare service so you can get home safely (or establish a designated driver before you go out with friends)—avoid getting behind the wheel.[26]Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://whatscookingamerica.net/beverage/strawberrymargarita.htm
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-make-a-cosmopolitan-cocktail-best-recipe
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222526/kamikaze-cocktail/
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/164486/kamikaze-shots-for-a-crowd/
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/caipirinha-cocktail-recipe
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222883/fuzzy-navel-cocktail/
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/screwdriver
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mai-tai-230577
- ↑ https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/drinks/pink-gin-fizz
- ↑ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/white_russian_cocktail/
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23758/mimosa/
- ↑ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/long_island_iced_tea/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/malibu-sunset-465774
- ↑ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tequila-sunrise-recipe-5219898
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/72612/sangria-sangria/
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/appletini
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/221310/moscow-mule-cocktail/
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/cuba-libre-rum-coke-cocktail-recipe
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/classic-cocktail-recipe-the-melon-ball-the-10-minute-happy-hour-174775
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/49355/gin-and-tonic/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/polar-bear-shot-334809
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/256748/lemon-drop-shots/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/pineapple-upside-down-cake-shot-270211
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/irish-car-bomb-45629
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/top-7-tips-for-safe-drinking
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/top-7-tips-for-safe-drinking