How to Make an Oscartini

Oscar buzz is at an all time high. This is the time of the year when studios send copies of their films to anybody who cares. They want to get the public excited about the upcoming event. People in the office start discussing which film they think will win and why. Others start to list who they think will win the best actor and actress awards. Excitement seems to take over everyone who seems to enjoy a good movie. Many of us will curl up in front of the television on Oscar night and enjoy the show. If you are like anyone that I know, it is always a great feeling to sit down with a drink as you watch the show. That is why you are reading this article. You are here to learn how to make an Oscartini. This is the only martini you should be drinking on Oscar night.

The Oscartini exudes a level of class. It is the perfect drink to have by yourself or to use as the signature drink to the Oscar party you may holding this year. The drink promises to offer you the wonderful taste of a martini with a playful twist to help you celebrate Oscar night. A good comparison to the idea of the Oscartini is like any meal or drink you prepare for the holidays. The drink will enable you to enjoy something special during an evening that produces an event that is something special as well.

Included in the following will be a description of the ingredients that are needed to create this one of a kind drink. There will also be a description on how to properly mix the drink to get the best flavor possible. If you happen to be planning a large party and want to know the proper amounts to use to create a big batch, do not worry. There will be an additional section that will help you learn what amounts and what ingredients are needed in order to satisfy everyone. So enjoy the following "how to" guide on making an Oscartini. Make sure to enjoy the event with the level of class that you know is essential to making the night the perfect evening.

The following list are the ingredients:

(1) Bacardi Limon

(2) Cointreau

(3) Cranberry Juice
(3a) Or Pomegranante Juice (your choice)

(4) Sprite

(5) Edible 24K gold flecks

The following directions are the mixing instructions:

(1) Like salt on a martini glass, wet the rim of a cocktail glass and dip in the edible gold flakes

(2) Fill a martini shaker full of ice.

(3) Pour 1.5 oz. Bacardi Limon into the shaker.

(4) Pour 1 oz. Cointreau into the shaker.

(5) Pour 1.5 oz. juice into the shaker.

(6) Add a splash of Sprite.

(7) Shake all the contents in the martini shaker and serve.

That is how you make an Oscartini! If you are planning to host a party that will require several of these drinks, you should follow the following set of directions. It will enable you to make the popular drink in larger batches. This will help you save time in the long run.

The following will enable you to make 8 cocktails:

(1) Pour 1.5 cups of Bacardi Limon into a pitcher.

(2) Pour 1 cup of Cointreau into the pitcher.

(3) Pour 1.5 cup of juice into the pitcher.

(4) Mix all the ingredients (except the Sprite) in bulk in a pitcher.

(5) Shake, pour and add a splash of Sprite to each drink poured.

Hopefully this twist on one of the most popular drinks of choice will enable you to have a great time watching the Oscars this year. If some of your friends are trying to decide on which house to go to in order to watch the event, let them know about this drink. They may choose to come watch the show with you to try this interesting drink. Make a whole bunch and enjoy the show!