A Guide to the Most Spectacular Cocktails in Monmouth County, NJ
Amazing food, check. Oustanding views, check. The only thing missing is a spectacular cocktail. Monmouth County's bartenders are more than mixologists. They're artists.
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Believe it or not, the majority of today’s most popular cocktails are based around remedies that were used to cure sickness. The recipes have been tweaked, but the enjoyment of sipping your favorite libation stays the same.
Here are the most popular cocktails in the U.S.
Apple Martini
The greener the better.
Long Island Iced Tea
A couple of these will have you buzzing. Rum, tequila, vodka, gin, and triple sec finished with a mixture of sweet and sour cola and lemon juice.
Pina Colada
The classic tropical cocktail, with a blend of coconut milk, rum and pineapple juice.
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec and lime juice. It's such a simple recipe, but the best bartenders have perfected it.
Mint Julep
The concoction of Bourbon, a little bit of water, powdered and granulated sugar, and plenty of mint equals a refreshing cocktail. Mai Tai
Mojito
The mixture of white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar, and soda water is crisp and clean with relatively low alcohol content.
Cosmopolitan
The concoction of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice has become a staple at bars.
Now, in no particular order the best of the best in Monmouth County.