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Cocktails Keeping

  • 29-08-2017 12:23pm
    #1
    kg703
    Registered Users Posts: 984 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Was planning to make a batch of espresso martinis to bring down to Electric Picnic. Question is - will they keep?

    Ingredients planning to use are: espresso, kaluha, vodka, simple syrup(homemade)

    Put in the fridge and then a cold bag for after. Keep shaking when going to use them (most likely to give me a kick in the morning)

    Anyone forsee any issues? I didnt think so but a few people have given me strange looks implying they would 'go off'??


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  • #2
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,756 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    No issues there.


  • #3
    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,519 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Don't see any big issues there.

    During my student days, a pub would mix up batches of black and white russians, and keep them in 2l plastic drink bottles, dispensing as needed.


  • #4
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    They'll keep for a few weeks even at room temperature; realistically. Sterilize the bottles first to make certain.


  • #5
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    kg703 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Was planning to make a batch of espresso martinis to bring down to Electric Picnic. Question is - will they keep?

    Ingredients planning to use are: espresso, kaluha, vodka, simple syrup(homemade)

    Put in the fridge and then a cold bag for after. Keep shaking when going to use them (most likely to give me a kick in the morning)

    Anyone forsee any issues? I didnt think so but a few people have given me strange looks implying they would 'go off'??
    are you sure the looks were implying it would go off? I would give anybody strange looks who told me they were doing that for electric picnic, not for concerns it would go off, just since it seems an odd idea.

    Brewed coffee does go mouldy at an alarmingly fast rate. If there is enough, repeat enough, alcohol in the mix then it should not support mould growth. (you gave no recipes/ratios)

    I am not sure if you can buy or get your hands on ice at EP, if so I would keep a very concentrated mixuture at hand and use ice to both chill & dilute.


  • #6
    OldBean
    Registered Users Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    Boiling water in a glass bottle to sterilise for at least 10 minutes before letting it cool and then add your spirits. I batch up plenty of cocktails this way. I wouldn't be keen on plastic bottles though if you're not allowed glass in. Worth having a look at Kleen Canteens in that case.

    The espresso will definitely fade in flavour over 2-3 days, especially in heat. No issues other than that though.

    I saw some seriously discounted plastic beer coolers in Homebase recently, which would be well worth bringing along if you can.


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  • #7
    kg703
    Registered Users Posts: 984 ✭✭✭kg703


    rubadub wrote: »
    are you sure the looks were implying it would go off? I would give anybody strange looks who told me they were doing that for electric picnic, not for concerns it would go off, just since it seems an odd idea.

    Nothing like an espresso martini to wake you up and get going in the morning!
    I'm too puny to carry bags on cans in - try to keep it to a few cans and then some spirits.

    Anyway for anyone interested - they kept, they kept well and went down an absolute treat. Everyone commenting on how nice they were and asking for seconds.

    Will totally do it again next year!


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