Manhattan Skyline & Cocktails

Presentation is the passion these days and bartenders are putting prominence on attention-grabbing and flamboyant mixes. Mixology has become an art form and the creation of bespoke cocktails.

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Cocktails are becoming very chic at weddings and events, from the traditional cocktails to low-calorie, frozen, spicy, and non-alcoholic. Low-calorie and alcohol-free cocktails will give all guests an opportunity to partake in a cocktail or two.

New contemporary garnishes flowers and candy are in and out with the olive and onion. Turn your signature cocktail into a frozen delight or cocktail popsicles made with fresh fruit juice and edible flowers are an inspirational pleasure.

Credit: Greatideas.people (frozen cocktail), Etsy (Cotton Candy Cocktail), 40 Aprons (Cucumber Ginger Mocktail)

Mexican inspirations making their way into cocktails are bacanora and sotol, and Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric to make distinctive creations. The unusual mixture of beer as well as mushrooms, seaweed, celery and spinach are also making fabulous flavour cocktails.

Wine with food was very 2015, in 2016 cocktails will be the emphasis with food. British classics and Asian enthused menus will be a real opportunity to pair cocktails with cuisine.

Credits: feastingathome (MezcalMargarita), Theartfulldesperado (Marrakesh), She Knows (Cucumber Gin & Salmon)

And not to forget the classic cocktails martini, Manhattan and mojito, for those who like to stick to the true and tested cocktail.

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