How to Make a Dirty Martini

Dirty martini involves olives and olive brine, and therefore, has a unique taste. Here’s how to make this cocktail. Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 1 tablespoon dry vermouth 2 tablespoons olive juice 2 olives Ice cubes Instructions: Mix the gin, vermouth, and the olive juice together in a cocktail shaker. Fill a martini glass with ice cubes. Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass....

How to Make Salmon Soup

On those cold winter days, we all look for soup to warm our body. Salmon soup is an easy dish to prepare and will keep you warm. It contains the right ingredients to provide you with the proper sustenance with a flavor you’ll be looking for again and again. Ingredients: One can of salmon Four tablespoon butter One cup onion, chopped ¼ cup celery, chopped One cup potatoes, diced One can of tomatoes,...

How to Make Egg Nog

One just cannot enjoy Christmas without egg nog. But why wait till Christmas to savor this lip-smacking drink? Try this recipe today and enjoy a cuppa! Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 cup bourbon whiskey ½ gallon milk ½ gallon vanilla ice cream 1 cup sugar One tablespoon vanilla Instructions: First, separate the eggs. Beat the egg yolk till it becomes thick and frothy. To this, add ½ cup of bourbon and set the...

How to Make a Gin Martini

If you think regular recipes are the best, then you must try this one to prepare a classic gin martini. There’s nothing like the tried-and-tested. Ingredients: Six parts gin One part extra dry-vermouth Two green olives Instructions: Take a martini glass and chill it. Pack some ice in a cocktail shaker and then add gin and dry vermouth to it. Shake the cocktail shaker thoroughly. Strain the contents of...

How to Make Salmon Loaf

The following recipe of salmon loaf is quick and easy, and doesn’t require too many ingredients. Your family will love this dish. Ingredients: One can of salmon, undrained ½ cup saltine crackers, crushed ½ cup milk One egg, beaten Two tablespoons butter, melted Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Mix salmon, saltine crackers, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix them...

How to Make a Gin Rickey

Gin rickey traces its roots to a bar called the Shoemaker’s in Washington D.C. This bar was frequented by members of the Congress. The drink is named after a famous lobbyist Colonel Joe Rickey. Those who are partial to gin rickey say it is a great alternative to the classic gin and tonic. Ingredients: Two ounces gin Juice of one lime Club soda Lime wedge Ice Instructions: Fill ice in a highball glass....

How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger

The drink called Harvey Wallbanger has a variety of stories behind it, from New York City to California. The most prominent story is that it was named after a Manhattan Beach resident who surfed and was a regular at “Duke’s Bar” on Sunset Boulevard. Here’s the simplest mix of this famous drink. Ingredients: Two ounces vodka ½ ounce Galliano 3½ ounces orange juice Ice Instructions: Pour the...

How to Make Fruit Spritzer

One of the easiest of all party drinks, fruit spritzer is extremely popular. Your guests will simply love this concoction. Here’s how to prepare this delightful drink. Ingredients: One cup frozen raspberries Two tablespoons powdered sugar Three cups orange juice One cup vodka ½ cup key lime juice One bottle ginger ale, chilled Instructions: Take a blender and put frozen raspberries, powdered sugar,...

How to Make Salmon Mousse

Salmon mousse is a very popular French recipe. The recipe given below makes use of the leftover smoked salmon inside your refrigerator. Follow this easy recipe and enjoy a great dish! Ingredients: One can of red salmon 8 ounces cream cheese Six ounces sour cream Juice of one lemon Pepper (to taste) Parsley Instructions: First, drain the salmon and remove its skin. Then de-bone the fish. In a food processor,...

How to Make a French Martini

If you find the classic martini a tad bitter for your taste, try the French Martini. Chances are that you will be hooked forever. Ingredients: 1½ ounce vodka ¼ ounce raspberry liqueur ¼ ounce pineapple juice One twist lemon peel Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, and lemon peel in it. Shake the cocktail shaker well. Chill it before serving. When...

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