Whether you are hosting a birthday party, or a small gathering of friends and family members, you would surely want to serve refreshing cocktail for the guests, right? Well then it is time to shine bright, showcase your culinary skills and prepare these cocktails at home.
Just bring out your hand blender from your kitchen and add a personal touch to the drinks with the following easy-to-make cocktail recipes. But before we get into the recipes, let us know more about what a hand blender is.
What is a hand blender?
A hand blender is a widely used kitchen appliance that serves several purposes and makes kitchen tasks easy and quick. It is also commonly known as an immersion blender because you immerse the blender blades into the ingredients rather than putting them into a blender jar like a regular mixer grinder.
Another common name for a hand blender is a stick blender, and it features a thick handle with different button on it, and the blades are attached at the bottom. Most of the best rated hand blenders have different speed settings and different blade attachments so that you can use it for different purposes.
If you are looking for a good hand blender that can help you for pureeing, blending, mixing, grinding, etc, you can consider buying the FB 101 Hand Blender 300 Watt by Wipro Appliances. It is a multi-purpose blender that can help you make a variety of dishes and cocktails.
The 300-watt motor and the 2-in-1 hybrid blade deliver powerful performance while making minimal noise while in use.
Creative cocktail recipes that you can make using the hand blender
Frozen Pina Colada
A pina colada is an old-fashioned cocktail that is loved by one and all. It is hard to imagine a festival celebration or a party without a pina colada. One of the best cocktails to serve your guests that will make them feel refreshed and transported to a beachside. Here is a recipe –
Ingredients required
- Coconut milk (210 ml)
- Coconut cream (90 ml)
- White rum (175 ml)
- Pineapple juice (175 ml)
- Water (200 ml)
- Fresh lime juice (2 tbsp)
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, put in all the ingredients, and mix or whisk them using the FB 101 Hand Blender until they are all evenly mixed. Make sure to remove lumps (if any) from the coconut cream or pass it through a strainer so that the cocktail has a smooth texture.
- Once the ingredients are blended well, transfer the mixture into a zip lock bag, seal it and put it in the freezer until it is completely frozen.
- Once the mixture is frozen, break the ingredients into big chunks. And when you are ready to serve, pour the mixture into a tall container, blend it gently again and serve.
Pro tip – Prepare the frozen pina colada a night before the event. This will help you save time preparing the cocktail when the guests have arrived.
Whisky Sour
Among the different types of cocktails that you want to serve your guests, you can never go wrong with the classic whisky sour. Although the thought of serving a raw egg white may seem peculiar, it is exactly what adds richness to the drink and balances the tartness of the whisky. Here is a recipe –
Ingredients required
- Ice cubes
- 1 egg white (make sure to use fresh egg)
- ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla syrup
- 30 ml – 60 ml whiskey of your choice
Method
- Blend the egg white, lemon juice, whiskey, and bitters in a tall container using the FB 101 Hand Blender until the egg white turns foamy
- Pour the mixture into a glass with some ice
- Garnish it with some orange peel and serve
Chocolate Martini
Delight your guests at the party by serving with some exciting and unique cocktails like a chocolate martini. This decadent beverage could win over their hearts.
Ingredients required
- 1-2 tbsp of chocolate syrup of your choice (milk or dark chocolate) or chocolate bar
- 2 tbsp of chocolate shavings
- 60 ml chocolate liquor
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
Method
- In a tall container, put in all the ingredients and blend them together using the FB 101 Hand Blender
- Pour the mixture into the serving glass
- Spread the chocolate shavings and sprinkle the cocoa powder over the top for garnish and serve
Strawberry Margarita
A sweet and sour beverage, strawberry margarita is one of the best cocktail recipes that you can use to serve guests for any occasion. It is super refreshing and gets people into party mode.
Ingredients required
- Silver tequila
- Fresh lime
- Lime zest
- Maple syrup
- Cointreau
- Strawberries
- Ice cubes
Method
- To make the margarita, add all the ingredients except ice cubes into the blender, and blend them for about 30 seconds
- Add the ice cube and blend again for about 10-15 seconds
- Pour the mixture into the serving glass, garnish with some lime zest and a lemon wedge and serve
Final Word
So, there you have a few simple cocktail recipes that you can make at home using the FB 101 Hand Blender by Wipro Appliance and save a lot of money on ordering drinks from a caterer or having a specialist bartender over to fix drinks for your guests at the party.
Apart from helping make super tasty and creative cocktail recipes, a hand blender can make many other kitchen tasks convenient and quick. So, bring home this wonderful kitchen appliance and enjoy experimenting with different dishes.
