5 ideal cocktails for UK Father’s Day in 2022

It’s Father’s Day in the UK on Sunday 19 June, so whether he’s a shaken not stirred kind of guy or prefers a sweeter tipple, it’s time to swap the pint glass for your best tumbler glass and treat your dad to something a bit more special and sophisticated this year. From whisky cocktails to classic martinis, Patrick Pistolesi, Master Mixologist at NIO Cocktails has shared his 5 Dad-approved recipes that will spoil him this Father’s Day. 1. Old Fashioned If your dad is a whiskey lover, this cocktail is perfect. As a drink with such classic, complex flavours, it often surprises people to learn how simple the Old Fashioned is to make. However, the challenge is finding the perfect balance of ingredients to not overpower the whiskey; but enhance it. Ingredients: 60ml bourbon 3 dashes of Angostura bitters ½ teaspoon liquid sugar 1 teaspoon water (this is to help enhance the flavour by slightly diluting the alcohol) For the garnish:  Orange peel Equipment: Lowball glass Stirrer Method: Add the liquid sugar, bitters and water to a glass and mix until combined. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the whiskey. Stir slowly and well for 20-30 seconds, to let the ice melt slowly. Express the orange peel over the drink then drop it in the glass. You can find the full recipe here, with Patrick Pistolesi’s expert tips. 2. Classic Margarita A classic margarita is the perfect tipple for dads who prefer a sharp, citrus, zingy serve, as opposed to a sweeter beverage. And if you want… Read More