Inviting family or friends over is always the perfect opportunity to surprise them and make the evening a special occasion.
You’ve worked hard to get everything ready for when they arrive: background music, a couple of recipes for your specialties that you know they love, and a top-notch dessert, but you still need something to go with the initial appetizers. You know what they like, but you don’t want to be repetitive and offer something they’ve already tried many times, which could end up feeling monotonous.
That’s when we offer you an alternative plan—a winning plan that you know they’ll love and that won’t leave them indifferent: It’s time for Cardenal Mendoza.
However, this time we’d like to suggest serving it in a cocktail.
Easy to prepare and exquisitely presented, cocktails made with Cardenal Mendoza Brandy de Jerez add that touch of glamour we love so much at gatherings. Are you up for it? Here we go!
Easy-to-make cocktails featuring Cardenal Mendoza
First on the list is a classic that continues to be the talk of the town thanks to its versatility and ease of preparation. We’re talking about the Metropolitan cocktail.
Metropolitan
Ingredients:80 ml Cardenal Mendoza Clásico
40 ml sweet vermouth
½ teaspoon of regular syrup
A dash of Angostura bitters
Preparation method:
Pour the ingredients into a shaker with plenty of ice and shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold. Strain the mixture into a glass of your choice.
Next on the list is the exclusive ‘Alta Sociedad,’ a cocktail made with everyday ingredients that adapts to your needs and leaves everyone wondering, “How did you do that?!”
High Society
Ingredients:80 ml Cardenal Mendoza Clásico
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of sugar
Soda
Preparation method:
Pour the ingredients into a glass and top off with ice-cold soda water.
Finally, let’s roll out the red carpet to welcome the Madelaine Cocktail. A simple yet characterful blend featuring Cardenal Mendoza, Drambuie, white vermouth, and Angostura.
Madelaine Cocktail
Ingredients:75 ml Cardenal Mendoza
25 ml. Drambuie
25 ml white vermouth
3–4 drops of Angostura
Preparation method:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with plenty of ice. Then, shake well and strain the contents into a cocktail glass of your choice.
As you can see, there are some truly enticing alternatives to what we usually encounter in our daily lives, ones that spice up our lives with new flavors and sensations. At Cardenal Mendoza, we encourage you to try them and see how your guests react. They’ll love it!
