52 Weeks of Cocktails

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Join the cocktails challenge to learn classic cocktails at home. Each cocktail of the week is a cocktails 101 lesson for easy mixed drinks and beginner cocktail. Or create your own custom cocktail!

52 Weeks of Cocktails

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Why? - Learn classic cocktails. - Play with simple syrups. - Find other cocktail lovers. - Have fun. #52weeksofcocktails on Instagram.

Example Week 1: Martini Do a mini martini taste test with different ratios of gin and dry vermouth.  Try 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, 5:1, and one with a rinse of vermouth to see which you like best.

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The espresso martini had a revival in 2022. Make it a creamy espresso martini with Baileys Irish Cream.

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The pornstar martini is actually a passionfruit sour and not a true martini. Serve it with a side of bubbly or make it a pornstar mocktail.

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Play around with simple syrup with this classic vodka sour made with a blackberry simple syrup.

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Play around with the Negroni, a classic cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. This Aperol Negroni subs Aperol for Campari.

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Love gin? Make a gimlet with a botanical gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.

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This Jalapeño Raspberry Bramble has gin, lime juice, Chambord, and a jalapeño raspberry simple syrup. Perfect sipping with your favorite spicy food.

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Or celebrate with a French 75, a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and bubbly.

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