Cocktail Mixing
Bartender at home. Save vs bar.
Senior favorites
- Classic Martini — gin, vermouth, olive.
- Old Fashioned — bourbon, sugar, bitters.
- Manhattan — bourbon/rye, sweet vermouth.
- Negroni — gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.
- Margarita — tequila, lime, triple sec.
- Whiskey Sour — whiskey, lemon, sugar.
Home bar essentials
- Bourbon (Bulleit, Buffalo Trace).
- Vodka (Tito's).
- Gin (Hendrick's, Tanqueray).
- Tequila Blanco (Espolon).
- Sweet + dry vermouth.
- Triple sec (Cointreau).
- Angostura bitters.
- Lemons, limes fresh.
- Simple syrup (DIY).
Bar tools
- Cocktail shaker (Boston preferred).
- Jigger for measuring.
- Bar spoon.
- Strainer.
- Muddler.
- Mixing glass.
- $50 starter kit on Amazon.
Good resources
- Death & Co cocktail book.
- Liquor.com — free recipes.
- Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide.
- YouTube — channels like Anders Erickson.
- Cocktail subscription boxes.
- Local cocktail classes.
Mocktails growing
- Sober curious movement.
- Non-alcoholic spirits (Lyre's, Seedlip).
- Seedlip + tonic = sophisticated.
- Health-conscious seniors enjoying.
- Doesn't affect medications.
- Same ritual without alcohol.
Senior moderation
Senior bodies process alcohol slower. Cocktails often have 2-3 drink's worth alcohol. ONE cocktail = limit. Hydrate. See /tools/alcohol-for-seniors. Enjoy responsibly.