The origin of the word cocktail is not clear but it was first recorded in 1806 in America. The word refers to the fact that a potent drink will "cock your tail" or enhance your spirits. At our luxury hotel in Limerick we view our cocktails as a form of art expressed in a glass.

Below are some recipies of cocktails you will find served in five star hotels in Limerick. 

• Absolute Cocktail 1

The Absolute Hotel’s Classic Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry juice and lime

Ingredients:

1 ½ parts Absolut Citron
1 part Cointreau
1 part Cranberry Juice
1 part Lime juice
Crushed Ice

Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail mixer. Shake Strain Serve in a chilled Martini Glass Garnish with a Lime Rind

• Absolute Cocktail 2

Cats Pajamas
Absolut Mandrin, Triple Sec, Orange Juice and a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Ingredients:

1 ½ parts Absolut Mandrin
1 part Triple Sec
1 part Orange Juice
Squeeze of Fresh Lime Juice
Crushed Ice

Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail mixer. Shake Strain Serve in a chilled Martini Glass Garnish with a Orange Rind

• Absolute Cocktail 3

The Parlour Fruity delight
Champagne, Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and fresh berries

Ingredients:

1 ½ parts Champagne
1 part Cranberry Juice
1 part Pineapple juice
Fresh Berries

Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail mixer. Shake Strain Serve in a chilled Martini Glass Garnish with fresh berries

The Absolute "How to" Guide...

• Decorate your drinks
• Make a Simple Syrup
• Layer a Cocktail