5 cocktails recipes every gent should master

Knowing how to make a well-made cocktail is one of the hallmark skills a true gentleman should have. Whether you’re entertaining guests, or simply unwinding after a long day, knowing your way around these classic cocktails (with a twist) is a mark of sophistication and class. These are, arguably, the 5 best cocktail recipes that every gent should master. The main ingredient: a high-quality spirit is in order, yet topping it off with passion and a splash of creativity, is always a good idea.

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We won’t just tell you they’re the best, here’s how to MAKE these 5 iconic cocktail recipes:

• Classic Old Fashioned
• Upgraded Negroni
• Spicy Margarita
• Aged Manhattan
• Mai Tai

Classic Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is iconic, not only because it’s been around since the 1800s but that it exudes elegance and simplicity. A true classic. It’s perfect for those who appreciate the essence of a great spirit. Let’s begin with a classic Old Fashioned but, with a twist, using Angel’s Envy Bourbon finished in port barrels.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz, Angel’s Envy Bourbon

• 1, sugar cube
• 2 dashes, Angostura bitters
• An orange twist, for garnish (which for those of you that aren’t familiar, you take an orange, and use a knife to cut off a slice of the peel off the top; then twist firmly for some nice aromatics)

Instructions:

1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Add the Angostura bitters and a splash of water.
3. Muddle the sugar cube to dissolve it and create a simple syrup.
4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour Angel’s Envy Bourbon over the ice.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with an orange twist, maybe even rubbing it along the edge of the glass first for some extra aromatics, then placing it in the drink.

Upgraded Negroni

The Negroni, often described as the James Bond of cocktails, is a delightful, crimson elixir that packs a punch of both flavor and sophistication. This iconic drink was born in the roaring 1920s, an era of artistic rebellion and liberation, in the charming city of Florence, Italy. Here’s a slight upgrade that adds depth to the flavors while preserving the Negroni’s charm. Aviation Gin, which is an official sponsor of the NFL, is the perfect spirit to elevate this cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz, Aviation American Gin
• 3/4 oz, Bitter Aperitivo Liqueur
• 0.75 oz, Sweet Vermouth
• An orange twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well-chilled and properly diluted.
3. Strain the mixture into a rock glass with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with an orange twist.

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