Confinement does not prevent you from seeing your friends, on the contrary! If of course it is not possible to meet you physically in your favorite bar, there is always the possibility to organize an aperitif online! Since the beginning of the confinement, many people have opted for this option in order not to give up their usual after-work or festive evenings. While waiting for your favourite barman to give you his advice, we have selected ten cocktails to make at home to travel during your online aperitifs! To be drunk in moderation, of course
Caipirinha, the flavour of Brazil..
Caipirinha is a cocktail originating from Brazil. A good way to warm up the atmosphere during your online aperitif! To make it you will need: cachaça (a Brazilian sugar cane alcohol), lime, sugar and ice. All crushed firmly in a large glass and that's it! And if you don't have cachaça in your cupboards, you can replace it with vodka for a caipiroska or rum for a caipirissima
The daiquiri, a Cuban aperitif
Daïquiri is the name of a Cuban village not far from Santiago de Cuba. But it is also an irresistible cocktail made of white rum, sugar syrup and lime. For variety, you can also add strawberries or even bananas to your glass! For an online aperitif, imagine yourself in Cuba sipping your homemade cocktail, with the Buena Vista Social Club album in the background. It's almost as if you were there!
The inevitable mojito
Back to Cuba, this time for one of the most famous and appreciated cocktails: the mojito! It's the drink of all aperitifs, so why deprive yourself of it when you're at home? You'll need mint, rum (preferably Cuban!), lime, cane sugar, sparkling water and crushed ice. With the daiquiri, it's the perfect cocktail to fly to Cuba in just a few sips!
The punch, under the Caribbean sun
The planter punch is the cocktail of the West Indies. Made from rum and pressed or chopped fruit, it is often prepared in a large bowl so that everyone can help themselves. Be less generous during an online aperitif by preparing your own punch, in a glass this time, it will be more than enough! In fact, you might as well opt for a non-alcoholic punch, just as tasty
The spritz, for an aperitivo à l'italienne
Before you can drink your spritz in Milan or Venice, treat yourself to some dolce vita at home at aperitif time! You'll need aperitif (or campari, if you prefer bitterer flavours), prosecco (an Italian sparkling white wine) and a little sparkling water. Add a few ice cubes and a slice of orange to your glass and you're ready to connect before enjoying!
Moscow Mule, a break in Manhattan
As its name does not indicate, the Moscow Mule was invented in New York. The Moscow Mule, for its French translation, is made of ginger beer, vodka and lime juice. Where does this special name come from? If the city of Moscow refers of course to the origins of vodka, for the mule, it remains a mystery... A refreshing cocktail, ideal for an online aperitif after a long day at work!
Tequila sunrise, until sunrise
Composed of tequila, orange juice and grenadine, sunrise tequila is certainly one of the simplest cocktails to make at home. With grenadine at the bottom of the glass, the effect is guaranteed! It's also because of its colours that the cocktail owes its name, referring to the sunrise. Originally from the United States, this drink enjoys great popularity and will impress your friends in a video!
Pisco sour during happy hour
A national cocktail in Chile and Peru, pisco sour takes you straight to South America! The only drawback is that you will need pisco, a grape brandy, in one of your cupboards... If you have brought a bottle of pisco sour in your luggage during a trip to South America, don't hesitate to make your pisco sour by adding egg white, lime and cane sugar. To consume in moderation!
A cosmopolitan like New York
All Sex and the City fans know this cocktail that Carie Bradshaw loves! The cosmopolitan is the ideal drink for an end of day debriefing. Straight from the United States, it is composed of vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice. Its pretty pink colour is very attractive! Serve it in your finest Martini glass decorated with a slice of lime
A Puerto Rican piña colada
Puerto Rico's national drink, the piña colada takes you straight to the most beautiful beaches of the island. While waiting to savour it with your feet in the water, prepare this cocktail at home to toast online! For this, you will need white rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream. Another possibility: chi-chi is a variation of piña colada where white rum is replaced by vodka. To be enjoyed chilled!
