5 Unusual Cocktail Recipes To Experiment With

Everyone loves a good cocktail, but those with unusual ingredients are more fascinating. You get to experiment and figure out what flavors work and what makes you nauseous. Also, you get a chance to brag in front of your friends and, of course, on Instagram by posting drooling pictures. If you’re sailing in the same boat and don’t mind being adventurous, here is a list of unusual cocktail recipes to experiment with.

5 Unusual Cocktail Recipes

1. Eucalyptus Martini
2. Prairie Oyster
3. Iceland Dill Martini
4. Bloody Maria
5. Gin and Coconut Water

1. Eucalyptus Martini

A beautiful creation by Humberto Marques, the Eucalyptus Martini is indeed a summer-friendly cocktail. All credit goes to the wonderful homemade syrup made by adding fresh eucalyptus leaves. The leaf having medicinal properties has actually earned rave reviews from the audience. 

To make it even more delicious, Tanqueray No. 10 gin is used for the cocktail. Beat the heat by making and drinking the cocktail at your home. It has a cooling and soothing effect after drinking the Martini. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

For the cocktail

• ¾  ounce of eucalyptus simple syrup
• 1 ½  ounces of Tanqueray 10 gin
• ½  ounce of lime juice
• 3 drops of egg white
• 1 eucalyptus leaf as garnish

For eucalyptus simple syrup

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• ⅓  cup fresh eucalyptus

How To Make Eucalyptus Martini

For eucalyptus simple syrup

1. Mix sugar and water and bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Simmer for 1 minute, then add in eucalyptus leaves.
3. Liquidize the leaves and then pour them into a bowl.
4. Wrap in cling film and rest for 15 minutes, then refrigerate.

For the cocktail

1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice
2. Shake well and double strain into glass
3. Garnish with eucalyptus leaf and serve.

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2. Prairie Oyster

The Prairie Oyster Cocktail is a cocktail known for curing hangovers. It is supposed to be drunk in one gulp. So you can call it a shot more than a cocktail. Raw egg, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce are the crazy ingredients put together to create this cocktail. 

It does sound unusual and kind of weird, but you can try making this cocktail at home. Here is the recipe for making this weird cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce of brandy
• 1 dash of salt
• 1 dash of pepper
• 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg yolk

How To Make Prairie Oyster

1. Add Tabasco, Worcestershire, and brandy in a shaker filled with ice and shake well till chilled.
2. Add pepper and salt.
3. Strain into a lowball glass.
4. Crack the egg straight into a drink without breaking the yolk.
5. Drink in one gulp.

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3. Iceland Dill Martini

Iceland Dill Martini makes sure to take you all together into another world. Surprisingly, the cocktail has a wonderful taste and is flavorful. The ingredient that makes it unusual is the pickle, which ends up giving it a tangy and sour taste. 

The pickle goes very well with the vodka’s dry flavor. You can enjoy this delicious drink in the summer. And here is the recipe for the Iceland Dill Martini for you to make at home.

Ingredients

For the cocktail

• 1 ounce of Kosher Dill Pickle Brine
• 2 ounces of Vodka Reyka
• 10 pcs of Mustard seeds
• Dry vermouth rinse

How To Make Iceland Dill Martini

1. Into a shaker, add all the ingredients except vermouth and give it a good shake.
2. Strain the mixture and pour it into a chilled coupe or glass.
3. Garnish the cocktail with a pickle and serve.

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4. Bloody Maria

If you are someone who likes spicy foods and drinks, this cocktail is for you. Bloody Maria is also considered a cure for hangovers. So it makes the cocktail beneficial overall. The drink has a combination of hot sauces, lemon juice, tequila, tomato juice, etc. 

The mix of everything makes it an unusual one. This flavorful and spicy drink is perfect for brunch dates or as a welcome drink. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 ounces of tomato juice
• 2 ounces of tequila
• 4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
• ½  ounce of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ½  tablespoon prepared horseradish, to taste
• 2 dashes of Tapatio hot sauce
• 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
• 1 pinch of ground black pepper
• 1 pinch of celery salt
• Lime and lemon wedge, cucumber spear, jalapeno pepper slices, sweet pepper slices, queso fresco

How To Make Bloody Maria

1. Into a shaker add all ingredients and ice except the garnishing ingredients and give it a good mix.
2. Pour the mixture using a strainer into a glass.
3. Garnish with the lime and lemon wedge, cucumber spear, jalapeno pepper slices, sweet pepper slices, and queso fresco, and enjoy.

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5. Gin And Coconut Water

How about, instead of just drinking plain coconut water to beat the heat in summer, adding it to a cocktail? Gin, coconut water, and a dash of lemon juice make the perfect cocktail for the summer season. 

Be it pool parties or house parties, the cocktails bring flavor and coolness to your entire body. Here is the recipe for this unusual yet delicious drink.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces of coconut water
• ¼ ounce of fresh lime juice
• 2 to 4 dashes of Angostura bitters
• 2 ounces of gin

How To Make Gin And Coconut Water

1. Take all the ingredients and pour them into a rock glass.
2. Add ice and give the drink a nice stir until chilled.
3. For garnishing and rosy color, add Angostura bitters, 1 dash at a time.

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Summing Up!

Hope this article has given you a gist of exactly how you can experiment with making unusual cocktail recipes. If the cocktail enthusiast in you is not yet satisfied, you will come across plenty of unusual cocktail recipes on the internet, and you will have to keep on hunting for recipes. These are like trying out weird cocktails and crossing things off your bucket list. So express yourself and have fun making these cocktail recipes for gatherings and house parties.

FAQs

What Is The Rarest Cocktail?

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• Stinging Vesper
• Dry Martini
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Punch is the oldest cocktail in India.

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Martini is the most luxurious cocktail liked by people.

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