5 American Cocktail Recipes for your next event

The magic of American cocktails in your copper cup

Imagine sitting with your loved ones on a balmy evening. In your hand: a shimmering copper cup, its cool surface refreshing your fingertips. The first sip of a perfectly mixed American cocktail touches your lips – and for a moment, time stands still. It is precisely these special moments that we want to share with you. Because American cocktail recipes are much more than just drinks. They are stories, emotions, and little escapes from everyday life – served in your stylish copper cup. Each of these cocktails is carefully mixed, stirred, or shaken to give you an unforgettable taste experience.

Join us on a delightful journey through five classic American cocktails that will touch not only your taste buds but also your heart.

1. Old Fashioned – The timeless classic

A drink like a good friend: reliable, full of character, and never out of style.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl bourbon whiskey
• 1 sugar cube
• 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
• Orange zest
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Place the sugar cube in the copper cup and soak it with Angostura bitters.
2. Crush the cube with the bar spoon and stir until it dissolves.
3. Fill the copper cup with ice cubes and pour in the bourbon. Stir again with the bar spoon.
4. Garnish with orange zest – a scent that brings back memories.

2. Lynchburg Lemonade – Refreshment from the South

Tart and smooth – this cocktail brings the Tennessee sun to your garden.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
• 2 cl triple sec
• 2 cl lemon juice
• 12 cl lemonade
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Put the whiskey, triple sec and lemon juice in a shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Fill the copper cup with ice cubes and pour in the contents of the shaker.
3. Top with lemonade and stir gently with a bar spoon.

3. Cosmopolitan – The elegant seducer

A touch of New York City – urban, stylish and full of joie de vivre.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl vodka
• 2 cl Cointreau
• 2 cl lime juice
• 4 cl cranberry juice
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Put all ingredients together with ice cubes in a shaker.
2. Shake vigorously until the copper cup is slightly fogged up on the outside.
3. Pour the cocktail into your cocktail cup and garnish with a slice of lime.

4. Planter's Punch – Tropical longing in a copper cup

The taste of a Caribbean night – strong, fruity, unforgettable.

Ingredients:

• 4 cl dark rum
• 2 cl lime juice
• 2 cl sugar syrup
• 4 cl orange juice
• 2 cl pineapple juice
• A dash of grenadine
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Put all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Fill your copper cup with ice and pour the mixture over it.
3. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cocktail cherry.

5. Americano – The bittersweet aperitif

For connoisseurs looking for something special.

Ingredients

• 3 cl Campari
• 3 cl red vermouth
• Soda water
• Lemon zest
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Pour the Campari and vermouth into the copper cup with ice cubes.
2. Fill the cup with soda water and stir with a bar spoon.
3. Garnish with a lemon zest and enjoy with a straw.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about American cocktails

1. Do I have to use a copper cup? Yes, especially with cocktails like these, the copper cup ensures an optimal drinking experience – cooler, more stylish, simply unique.
2. Why should I use a bar spoon? The bar spoon helps you mix the ingredients gently and evenly without destroying the aroma.
3. Is a shaker really necessary? For cocktails like the Cosmopolitan or Planter's Punch, the shaker ensures the perfect mix and great freshness.
4. Can I pour hot drinks into the copper cup? Important safety information: Copper cups may only be filled with cold drinks!
5. How do I clean my copper cup properly? It is best to wash it by hand with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. This will keep it shiny for a long time.
6. Where does the name Americano come from? The Americano was created in Italy for American guests – and is now an international classic.

Shared moments in a copper cup – a sip full of emotion

Each of the cocktails presented here is more than just a recipe. It is a little excursion into the wide world of bar culture, a moment of pause, of joy, of sharing. When you fill your copper cup and take the first sip, you'll feel that this is not just a drink. It's about stories, memories, and the good feeling you share with friends and family. May every cup you raise be a feast for the senses – again and again.