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Express

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Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2

Recipe:
1/2 oz Vodka
1 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur

Instructions

Fast and simple. Shake ingredients with ice, strain and serve.

Express - Summary

The Express cocktail is a simple yet elegant drink that brings together the smooth, clean flavor of vodka with the sweet, citrusy notes of orange liqueur. This combination creates a vibrant and refreshing beverage that's perfect for both casual sipping and festive occasions. The vodka serves as a neutral base, allowing the orange liqueur to shine with its bright, zesty profile, reminiscent of a sunny day in the Mediterranean. It's a delightful choice for those who appreciate the subtle complexities of citrus-infused spirits.

Though the history of the Express cocktail is not as storied as some classic drinks, it likely emerged from the tradition of combining spirits with flavored liqueurs to create balanced, flavorful concoctions. The use of orange liqueur harks back to the days of European liqueur production, where distillers sought to capture the essence of fresh fruits in a bottle. While not a classic in the sense of a Martini or Manhattan, the Express embodies the spirit of innovation and simplicity found in modern mixology, offering a quick yet sophisticated drinking experience.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Express consists of 2 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Vodka
  2. Orange Liqueur

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