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Home bar, kitchen, & hosting essentials 👉 gatherandset.com
Today we're breaking down 5 guidelines for building the perfect cocktail menu for your next party. I'll show you the framework I use, highlight common menu-planning mistakes, and share a simple 4-cocktail menu you can use as a starting point. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or dinner party, these menu-planning tips will help you create a better guest experience while spending less time making drinks.
This is also the official launch of Gather & Set, a home for the products I use most behind the bar and when hosting friends. Thank you for supporting the channel and helping make projects like this possible. Cheers!
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Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Keep It Simple
01:28 Share Ingredients
03:07 Offer Variation
03:46 Plan Ahead
05:29 ZBiotics
06:41 Include Everyone
08:32 Sample Menu
12:24 Bonus Tip
13:09 Gather & Set
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THE QUEEN’S PARK HOTEL SUPER COCKTAIL RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Angostura 1919 Gold Rum
1/2 oz (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1/2 oz (15 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum)
1/2 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Lime Wheel Garnish
THE PEGU CLUB RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
THE BOULEVARDIER RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Campari
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Flamed Orange Oil
THE SPARKLING POMEGRANATE LIMEADE RECIPE
1 oz (30 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum)
1 oz (30 ml) Lime Juice
5 oz (150 ml) Sparkling Water
Lime Wheel Garnish
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THE TOOLS
My Boston shaking tin set: gatherandset.com/products/stainless-steel-boston-shaker-tin-set?_pos=2&_sid=887495923&_ss=r
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My favorite mixing glass: gatherandset.com/products/professional-crystal-mixing-glass?_pos=1&_psq=professional+mixing+glass&_psid=79880bb7a&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Julep Strainer: gatherandset.com/products/harrison-julep-strainer?_pos=1&_psq=julep&_psid=f7252dacc&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
Classic Nick & Nora glass: amzn.to/3GreJQD
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Kevin
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
Follow Me:
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Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Go to zbiotics.com/ANDERS and use code ANDERS at checkout for 15% off first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.
Home bar, kitchen, & hosting essentials 👉 gatherandset.com
Today we're breaking down 5 guidelines for building the perfect cocktail menu for your next party. I'll show you the framework I use, highlight common menu-planning mistakes, and share a simple 4-cocktail menu you can use as a starting point. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or dinner party, these menu-planning tips will help you create a better guest experience while spending less time making drinks.
This is also the official launch of Gather & Set, a home for the products I use most behind the bar and when hosting friends. Thank you for supporting the channel and helping make projects like this possible. Cheers!
Explore House of Bitter Bear bottles 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Keep It Simple
01:28 Share Ingredients
03:07 Offer Variation
03:46 Plan Ahead
05:29 ZBiotics
06:41 Include Everyone
08:32 Sample Menu
12:24 Bonus Tip
13:09 Gather & Set
———
THE QUEEN’S PARK HOTEL SUPER COCKTAIL RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Angostura 1919 Gold Rum
1/2 oz (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1/2 oz (15 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum)
1/2 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Lime Wheel Garnish
THE PEGU CLUB RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Plymouth Gin
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
THE BOULEVARDIER RECIPE
1.5 oz (45 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Campari
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Flamed Orange Oil
THE SPARKLING POMEGRANATE LIMEADE RECIPE
1 oz (30 ml) Anders x Portland Syrups Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum)
1 oz (30 ml) Lime Juice
5 oz (150 ml) Sparkling Water
Lime Wheel Garnish
———
THE TOOLS
My Boston shaking tin set: gatherandset.com/products/stainless-steel-boston-shaker-tin-set?_pos=2&_sid=887495923&_ss=r
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My favorite mixing glass: gatherandset.com/products/professional-crystal-mixing-glass?_pos=1&_psq=professional+mixing+glass&_psid=79880bb7a&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Julep Strainer: gatherandset.com/products/harrison-julep-strainer?_pos=1&_psq=julep&_psid=f7252dacc&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
Classic Nick & Nora glass: amzn.to/3GreJQD
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Kevin
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
