Cocktails that reveal your True Personality

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Astrology has been one of our guilty pleasures, when it comes to reading magazines, news papers in print media & digital platforms. The curiosity of knowing our monthly horoscopes according to zodiac signs has been like a ritual. Its even much more interesting to read about cocktails that suit your zodiacs.

Know your Drink

Aries – (March 21^st to April 19^th)

Aries is a fire sign that are passionate, dynamic and highly enthusiastic. They are adventurous and full of energy, always ready for action. Aries being spicy and far from being boring, they need something like fresh and flavorful ginger packed mule. The drink for them is Kentuky Mule

Recipe:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 10 leaves fresh mint, plus springs for garnish
• 3 fluid ounces bourbon
• 6 tablespoons lime juice, divided plus lime wedges for garnish
• 6 table spoons ginger beer, divided

Taurus – (April 20^th to May 20^th)

Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Taureans enjoy relaxing in the serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas and succulent flavors. The perfect drink for them will be champagne float

Recipe:

• 1 tablespoon sorbet such as raspberry, mango, cherry or orange
• 5 ounces chilled champagne or prosecco

Gemini – ( may 21^st to June 20^th)

This is a air sign, people born under this sign tend to be very expressive and quick witted. They have two different personalities, and you can’t really say which side you will face. On one hand, they are sociable, communicative and ready for fun with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. The drink for them also has to have a two-tone so, perfect for them would be Strawberry-mango margaritas

Recipe:

• 3 cups frozen strawberries
• 3 cups, ice divided
• 1 cup tequila, divided
• 2/3 cup lime juice, divided
• ½ cup triple sec, divided
• ¼ cup simple syrup, divided
• 3 cups frozen mango chunks

Cancer – (June 21^st to July 20^th)

Cancer is a water sign deeply intuitive and sentimental, ruled by the moon energies that makes them very attached to their home and family. Due to the intense impact of the moon on them, they tend to experience several mood swings and get very restless and tensed. They need to learn to relax. The Drink that will actually balance their emotions is Ti Punch

Recipe:

• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup natural cane sugar, such as turbinado
• Ice cubes
• ¾ cup dark or light rum
• 4 teaspoons lime juice, plus slices for garnish.

Leo – (July 23^rd to August 22^nd)

This is a fire sign, people born under this sign are naturally born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist. They are mostly able to achieve everything that they want to and commit to. The perfect phrase for them is ‘’King of the jungle’’. The drink that would be idle for them to reflect their dramatic nature is Berry Sangria

Recipe:

• 75o ml bottle Vinho Verde
• 1 cup Sauternes or ice wine
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 star fruit, sliced
• 1 cup chilled plain seltzer
• Ice

Virgo – (August 23^rd to sept 22^nd)

Virgo is a earth sign, people under this sign are very loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical and are born perfectionists. They always pay attention to the smallest of details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiacs. They are normally very health conscious, so the idle drink for them would be Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

Recipe:

• 2 ounces elderflower liqueur
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• 4 ounces chilled champagne or prosecco

Libra – (Sept 23^rd to Oct 22^nd)

Librans are peaceful, fair and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. They are often fascinated by balance and symmetry. Librans generally want to make everyone happy. The drink that will suit them will be something that tasted balanced and was aesthetically pleasing. Their perfect drink would be Tangerine Bourbon Side Cars.

Recipe:

• 2-4 pixie tangerines or clementines, plus slices or twists for garnish
• 6 tablespoons bourbon, such as Makers Mark
• 2 tablespoons triple sec
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Ice

Scorpio – (Oct 23^rd– Nov 22^nd)

Scorpions are passionate and assertive in nature, they are determined and decisive and will research until they find out the truth. They are great leaders, always aware of every situation and also features in resourcefulness. A drink that will suit them is something that is as deep, sexy and brooding as they are. Their perfect drink would be Chaos Ladder

Recipe:

• 2 Ounces bonded rye whisky
• ½ ounce Carpano Antica Formula (sweet vermouth)
• ½ ounce Cynar (Artichoke liqueur)
• ½ ounce Fernet-Branca (bitter herbal liqueur)
• 1 Ounce raspberry syrup.

Sagittarius – (Nov 22^nd– Dec 21^st)

This is a fire sign. People born under this sign are generous, idealistic and have great sense of humor. They are one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. They are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they do anything to achieve their goals. Since they have a very ‘’On The Go’’ Kind of a lifestyle. The perfect drink for them would be Lavender-Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Recipe:

Lavender Simple Syrup- 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers or other edible dried flowers.

• Gin & Tonic
• Ice
• 2 tablespoons chopped peeled cucumber
• 2 ounces gin
• ½ cup tonic water
• Cucumber slice for serving.

Capricorn – (Dec 22^nd-Jan 19^th)

Capricornians are very responsible, disciplined and have a powerful self control. It is a sign that represents time and responsibilities. As governed by Saturn, they are very serious by nature and possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress in both personal and professional life. As Capricorns are often pragmatic and simple, the idle drink for them would be an old fashioned cocktail

Recipe:

• 1 sugar cube
• 2 or 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1,1/2 bourbon or rye whiskey
• Ice cubes
• 1 2-inch piece orange peel.

Aquarius – (Jan 20^th– Feb 18^th)

Aquarians are an air sign again ruled by the planet Saturn. They are highly progressive, original, independent and humanitarians. They are often born as being quiet and shy but can also be eccentric and energetic when they are in the right mood. A drink that is as dynamic and progressive as they are would suit their persona the most. Magical color-changing margarita would be idle for them

Recipe:

• 4 teaspoons blue pea flower tea
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup chilled plain seltzer water
• ¾ cup white tequila
• ½ cup lime juice
• 6 tablespoons triple sec
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup

Pisces – (Feb 19^th– March 20^th)

Pisces is a water sign symbolized by a fish. They are very compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise and musical. They are friendly and selfless when it comes to helping others without hoping to get anything back in return. Pisces can often drink like a fish as it symbolizes one. Brandy Alexander Punch would be perfect for them

Recipe:

• 2 cups of brandy
• 2 cups crème de cacao, preferably tempus Fugit
• 2 cups half and half
• Freshly grated nutmeg and grated dark chocolate for garnish.