How to Make Alcohol Beverages

Whether you are entertaining friends or practicing for that new bartending job, making an alcoholic beverage is very simple. Depending upon the type of drink you are trying to make, the ingredients and the desired amount will vary. It is a great idea to start out making something simple, such as a Hennessy with Coke or vodka tonic. As you get better at mixing, then you can get into the fancy drinks.

Things You'll Need

• Desired brand of liquor
• Drinking glass
• Straw
• Crushed ice
• Fruit garnish

Instructions

1. Put ice cubes into a glass.

2. Fill the glass half full with liquor.

3. Pour an equal or lesser amount of soda or juice into glass with the liquor, depending upon how strong you want it.

4. Stir lightly with a straw.

5. Garnish with fruit and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Use more liquor if you want to make your drink stronger. Use more juice if you want to make your drink weaker.

• Buzzed driving IS drunk driving. Drinking large quantities of alcohol can seriously impair your vision. Do not drink alcoholic beverages if you are taking any type of medication. Alcoholic beverages are high in calories and can affect your weight. Try drinks with fewer calories. Do not drink on an empty stomach. Eat a meal before consuming alcohol.

References

• Ingredients for Hennessy and Coke
• Making a Vodka and Tonic
• Calories in Alcohol