The oldest definition that anyone has found for the term "cocktail" describes a drink with exactly four ingredients: A spirit (of course), water, bitters and sugar.
Now, we're sure you're familiar with water. And our Spirits 101 articles will give you the basics on liquors of all kinds. Plus, whether you want to buy artisanal bitters or make them yourself, we've got you covered.
So today we're talking about sweeteners. While sugar or simple syrup may be the standard, cocktails now incorporate a wide range of sweet flavors. Read on for our advice, plus plenty of recipes.
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Sometimes I alse disolve sugar into a little bit of vodka when I dont have agave or honey. Takes about 15 mins. I let it disolve before mixing in more vodka and making my drink.
Huffington to the rescue! Shaken, and stirred.