Cocktails are always a pleasure do indulge in. We have it for celebration, holidays etc. or just because the local bar has a cocktail happy hour evening. We try different cocktails when we get a chance and check out how they feel like. Then we start to have a favourite one. Everyone has a favourite cocktail. The moment you ask them what cocktail they would like, they just blurt it out without a second thought.
A lot of people have a few favourites. And they choose the one based on their mood or occasion. Mood can often be associated with the occasion. We make this choice consciously or sometimes unconsciously. It is really interesting to see how a same cocktail can have a different effect on different people. An Espresso Martini gives me the kick and energy to recover from a long day or to start a long night of party. Some of my friends feel very soothing and relaxed when they have Espresso Martini. And a sugary citrus cocktail makes me calm and focus just on the cocktail and savour it. Some people get hyper active with the sugar burst.
Based on my experience with cocktails , I have come up with my favourites and how it can be related to my mood.
Tequila Sunrise :
Its a sugary and citrusy cocktail. And I have it when I feel bit flustered or frustrated, especially after along hard day at work. Its soothing sugary taste and citrusy flavour calms my nerves and lightens my evening.
Espresso Martini :
The caffeine and the coffee flavour awaken my senses and boosts up my energy levels. I love to start a party with an Espresso Martini.
Long Island Iced Tea :
Sometimes I am bit late to a get together or a party and all my friends have already had cocktails and are pleasantly buzzed. There is a energy mismatch between us. That's when I go for the good old Long Island Iced Tea, to take me close to their energy levels swiftly.
Cuba Libre :
Rum is something that I feel a bit hard to drink. So When I want to have a drink and take it slow and talk more, Cuba Libre it is!
Gimlet :
Gin is my favourite of all spirits. And Gimlet is perfect with Gin and Lime. Its my favourite of all cocktails.
