The history of cocktails goes back about 200 years. And during this time, the consumer has a huge choice: strong, light, sweet, spicy, simple or complex. The bartenders' enthusiasm knows no bounds, and one or two drinks at the bar can turn into a whole performance.
Let’s immediately make a reservation that the concept of “women’s cocktail” is quite arbitrary. However, based on the experience of our observations, we can highlight the top classic drinks that will appeal to many ladies.
Pina Colada.
Just by pronouncing this name you can feel the sea breeze. Fresh and intoxicating, strong and velvety, this cocktail has long been the national drink of Puerto Rico.
- 100ml Rum
- 20ml coconut syrup
- 150ml pineapple juice
Combine all ingredients with ice in a blender. You will get such an alcoholic smoothie. Serve in a tall glass, also known as a highball.
Rum can be used both white and dark - it’s a matter of taste, but instead of pineapple juice, I advise you to take fresh, juicy pineapple so that its pulp can be felt in the taste. And another common mistake of our establishments: NO CREAM, THIS IS A TROPICAL COCKTAIL. This error occurred due to the fact that the original recipe used Coco Lopez coconut cream. But since these cannot always be found in our country, enterprising bartenders of the 90s tried to somehow solve this dilemma.
Cosmopolitan.
This cocktail appeared in the dashing 70s, but became famous only in the 90s, when Madonna was photographed with it in her hands in one of the New York bars. Later, this drink appeared more than once in the TV series Sex and the City. The taste is subtle, elegant, but do not underestimate it, its strength is at 35%.
- Vodka 50ml
- Orange liqueur Cointreau 30ml
- Cranberry juice 20ml
- 1 lime wedge
Shake everything well with ice in a shaker and filter into a cocktail glass.
It’s better to use not ordinary vodka, but, for example, Absolut Citron, then the cocktail will sparkle with new colors. By the way, you can buy absolute vodka in our wine store.
Mai Tai
A cocktail that, along with the Pina Colada, symbolizes the Tiki tradition. Often these are drinks in which several types of strong alcohol are mixed, as well as all kinds of fruits and fruit juices. Mai Tai, which translates as “the best” or “out of this world,” is one of those.
- 40ml light rum
- 20ml dark rum
- 15ml orshad almond syrup
- 15ml Cointreau orange liqueur
- 10ml fresh lime juice
- 50ml pineapple juice
Mix all ingredients well in a tall glass with plenty of ice. Remember that the more ice, the slower it melts, and the longer the drink “lives”.
Sex on the Beach
A fairly simple long drink that appeared, like many similar ones, in the mid-80s. It became popular thanks to the TV series “Santa Barbara,” whose characters sometimes tempted themselves with this cocktail.
- Vodka 50ml
- Strong Peach Liqueur 20ml
- Pineapple and cranberry juice 50 ml.
Shake everything well in a shaker with ice and pour it into a glass of suitable volume.
Margarita
It’s difficult to say exactly when it appeared, because there is a whole family of drinks with the addition of orange liqueur and lime/lemon juice. In general, tequila gained its popularity in the 70s, when Mexico hosted the Olympic Games and the World Cup in turn.
- Tequila blanco 50ml
- Cointreau liqueur 30ml
- Lime juice 20ml
Shake everything well in a shaker and filter without ice into a cocktail glass.
There are many fruit variations, the most popular of which is strawberry. Just add 50g of fresh berries and a spoonful of sugar to this recipe.
Daiquiri
One of the favorite drinks of the famous alcohol connoisseur Ernest Hemingway. There is even a signature version with grapefruit and maraschino liqueur.
In the classic version everything is simpler.
- Light rum 50ml
- Sugar syrup 1:1 20ml
- Lime juice 30ml
Shake in a shaker with ice and pour into a glass.
Just like with margaritas, there is limitless freedom to make your own variations, be it with strawberries, raspberries or even banana.
Manhattan
Not the most obvious guest on this list, but at a time when men had dry martinis for lunch, Manhattan was the choice of women. Strong, spicy and sweet, in the first half of the 20th century it invariably emphasized the character of women, modern and independent.
- Bourbon 70ml
- Sweet vermouth 35ml
- Angostura bitters 5-6 drops
To make this cocktail enjoyable to drink, it must be stirred for a long time in a glass with plenty of ice to cool and slightly dilute. Then pour into a cocktail glass.
You can try replacing the bourbon with Scotch whiskey (this variation is called Rob Roy, after the famous national hero), which will add a noticeable smoky note.
French 75
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We thought for a long time about which sparkling cocktail to add to our list. Of course, I wanted something more interesting than belinni or mimosa. And we remembered the good old French 75, which was even mentioned in the legendary film Casablanca.
- Gin 30ml
- Lemon juice 10ml
- Sparkling 100ml
Cocktails with sparkling wine are best mixed immediately in the glass from which you plan to drink. Just stir carefully so that the wine does not dissipate. You can buy sparkling wine in our stores and on our website.
Brandy Alexander
Finally, we offer you a digestive drink at the end of the evening, which, in our opinion, is not deservedly forgotten by our “progressive public”.
- Cognac 30ml
- Cocoa liqueur 30ml
- Cream 20% 30ml
Shake vigorously in a shaker and strain from ice into a cocktail glass. We recommend purchasing cognac for this cocktail on our website.
Girls drink cocktails because cocktails are beautiful, you can hardly feel the alcohol in them, and they are served in elegant glasses that don’t look like nightmarish beer mugs. We selected 8 of the most fashionable and most spring cocktails and learned from an expert how to determine a girl’s character by her cocktail.
French Kiss, Honey Cosmo, Emporio Champagne
1. French kiss
(strawberries, bourbon, grenadine, lemon juice, coconut syrup)180 rub.
The cocktail with a frivolous name reflects what is happening at Paris. “French Kiss” with a strawberry and cream flavor inspires both provocative dancing and romantic get-togethers with a hookah.
Where:
Parizhsk
The average bill is 40 USD. e.
Tel. 247 0912,
Zubovsky blvd., 13, building 2, metro station Park Kultury,
around the clock
2. Honey Cosmo
(honey, rum, tea, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange, lemon, apple),290 rub.
A hot and aromatic cocktail from a fashionable bar in the slush of March is especially suitable for girls who wrap themselves in a scarf from head to toe all winter and still catch a cold. Honey Cosmo, although not related to the Cosmopolitan, the favorite cocktail of the Sex and the City girlfriends, is just as much the perfect drink for a bachelorette party. A ridiculous dose of alcohol, skillfully disguised with tea and enriched with fruit, will not interfere with discussing pressing problems, boasting about a new boyfriend or, at worst, a cool blouse.
Where:
Version 1.5
The average bill is 50 USD. e.
Tel. 647 1303,
Varvarka, 3, metro Kitay-Gorod,
Mon-Thu 12.00–0.00,
Fri, Sat, Sun 12.00–6.00
3. Emporio Champagne
(Galliano, prosecco, grappa, lemon juice, lemon jam) 450 rub.
A cocktail for sophisticated fashionistas who go to shows and shopping in Milan and wear now what everyone will wear in six months. The famous bartender took the once trendy Cosmopolitan cocktail, replaced the cranberry flavor with lemon, and vodka with grappa, added Italian sparkling wine and a stylish lemon “twist” - and got a mix that was ahead of fashion.
Having played enough with catchy colors and exotic combinations in the spring, in the fall we all want the same minimalism - both light and intellectual.
Where:
Emporio Cafe
The average bill is from 100 USD. e.
Tel. 251 5145,
1st Tverskoy-Yamskaya lane, 18/3, metro station Mayakovskaya,
around the clock
4. Ruby
(pomegranate berries, champagne, grenadine, ice),220 rub.
The pomegranate looks discreet, but inside it hides surprises and treasures - just like connoisseurs of the Ruby cocktail. When talking about such pseudo-modest women, they usually remember the “quiet pool”. Ruby, made with fresh pomegranate and champagne, may also seem modest and restrained, but in reality it turns out to be sophisticated and dizzying. This cocktail is also suitable for girls who are on a diet: pomegranate berries have few calories, but more than enough energy. The boost of energy will come in handy on the dance floor - and the next day you can sleep through your workout at the fitness club with a clear conscience.
Where:
Mio
The average bill is 40 USD. e.
Tel. 238 5848,
Kaluzhskaya sq., 1, Oktyabrskaya metro station,
around the clock
5. Sweet poison
(gin, vodka, tequila, triple sec, Malibu coconut rum, champagne, cherry syrup),350 rub.
This explosive mixture can cause overly playful and relaxed behavior. A heavy dose of alcohol is flavored with cherry syrup and served with plenty of ice - to at least somewhat cool down the ardor of the adventurer. Compared to most “lady’s” drinks, “Sweet Poison” is unusually strong, therefore it is recommended for emotional girls who are not afraid of change. According to the observations of the bartenders of the Papa’s club, after a couple of drinks, visitors actively take part in the “Wet T-shirt” competition. Such competitions are not uncommon here.
Where:
Papa's
The average bill is 40 USD. e.
Tel. 755 9554,
Myasnitskaya, 22, metro Turgenevskaya, Chistye Prudy,
Mon-Sun 18.00–6.00
Golden Cuba, Sweet, Lychee Royal
6. Golden Cube
(pineapple, orange and lemon juice, liqueurCointreau, white rumBacardiSuperior, passion fruit syrup),400 rub.
Sipping this soft tropical cocktail, you can imagine yourself on a lounge chair on the ocean. A mix of freshly squeezed juices, orange liqueur and rum with creamy notes that come from nowhere, like melting ice cream, gives a sweet feeling of freedom. Try it once - and consider yourself in slavery to this memorable range. After the second serving you want to dance samba with a sultry Latino, after the third you want to wave
to the airport and buy a one-way ticket to Cuba.
Where:
Polly garden
The average bill is 40 USD. e.
Tel. 250 2530,
1st Brestskaya, 41, building 2, Belorusskaya metro station,
Mon-Thu, Sun 12.00–0.00,
Fri, Sat 12.00–1.00
7. Sweetie
(peach, banana, strawberry liqueur, Veda vodka, whipped cream, chocolate chips),299 rub.
It is with this cocktail that you need to bring your girlfriend back to her senses after the next man of her dreams turned out to be another “March cat.” The bartenders at 1171 know their stuff. When vodka is mixed with liqueurs, the sweeter and heavier liqueurs settle to the bottom and the vodka ends up on top. As a decoration - a hefty portion of whipped cream with chocolate chips. If the situation requires radical measures, you can force your friend to drink a cocktail in layers: wash down the vodka with liqueurs and snack on cream. An option for a long, soul-saving conversation in the “all men are bastards” genre: stir before drinking so that the vodka disperses evenly throughout the cocktail. A contrasting mixture of strong alcohol and cream plus a hefty dose of sweets can overcome any blues. As for calories... There are more important problems than diets!
Where:
1171
The average bill is 60 USD. e.
Tel. 764 9275, Savvinskaya embankment, 21, Kyiv metro station, Sportivnaya,
Thu-Sat 15.00–6.00,
Tue, Wed 15.00–0.00
8. Lychee Royal
(champagne, lychee berries, lychee puree and liqueur),450 rub.
Lychees are called both “Chinese cherries” and “paradise grapes,” although this overseas fruit has nothing in common with either one or the other. Cocktails with lychees are loved by young progressive young ladies who are greedy for the exotic and who try to catch all the fashion trends on the fly. And the soft twilight of Vision literally provokes experiments with new tastes. In “Lychee Royal” you can feel some painfully familiar and unbearably pleasant notes. Trying to understand what exactly this taste is like, you resolutely ask to repeat it - again and again. And suddenly, when it seems that the experiment is on the verge of failure, an insight comes: maybe canned apples from compote?
Where:
Vision
The average bill is 40 USD. e.
Tel. 228 2616,
B. Yakimanka, 22, metro Oktyabrskaya, Polyanka,
Thu-Sat 11.00–6.00,
Sun-Wed 11.00–2.00;
Tel. 727 3230,
N. Arbat, 11, building 1, metro station Arbatskaya, Smolenskaya,
Mon-Sun 11.00–2.00
EXPERT OPINION
The guru of Moscow mixology, Alexander Kan, who compiled bar maps for many current Moscow establishments, spoke about the fashion for cocktails in the minimalist style.
How do “women’s” cocktails differ from “men’s” ones?
“Women’s” cocktails are soft, but insidious. You need to learn to drink them correctly so that there are no disastrous results and poor health. And this is not as easy as it seems.
What cocktails do Moscow girls drink most often?
Oddly enough, in Moscow, women's favorite drink is Long Island Ice Tea. Representatives of the fair half of humanity often explain it this way: “This is the favorite cocktail of the men who treat us to it.” Jokes aside, but, despite fashion trends, this is the drink that ladies order in bars most often. It's a pity. The Long Island has only one advantage - it cuts down quickly. Unfortunately, mojitos, mixes like whiskey and cola, and alcohol mixed with energy drinks are still in great demand. The point is probably that people can only go to certain places for the taste of a cocktail - where they do it really professionally.
What is actually fashionable now? What do you recommend drinking this season?
Like the fashion for perfumes, the fashion in the world of mixed drinks is constantly changing, although the basis of all alcoholic cocktails without exception is no more than 70 compositions. As for the fashion for women's mixes, minimalism is beginning to dominate: from fancy combinations we are returning to drinks that are “clean” from unnecessary impurities. I try to use no more than three or four ingredients in my cocktails. Another fashionable trend in bar art that comes to us from London is getting a familiar fruity taste in a cocktail without using that particular fruit. For example, I can create a peach flavor by mixing cream, lemon juice, strawberries and passion fruit syrup. Or create a watermelon flavor from strawberries and cucumbers.
Is it possible to draw any conclusions about a girl based on her cocktail preferences?
If a girl prefers cocktails in martini glass or in a champagne flute, it means she has taste. In addition, a stylish girl does not rush to the bright-looking, but primitive and essentially banal cocktails from the Sex On The Beach series.
What can beautiful ladies treat themselves to in honor of a well-deserved holiday? Of course, sweet alcoholic cocktails that are pleasant to the taste and not too harmful to a slender figure. We invite you to try the most popular cocktails on March 8th.
World cocktail
“Cosmopolitan” is a drink for real fashionistas. The world learned this truth thanks to the light hand of Hollywood. How to make the famous cocktail at home? Its main ingredient is Cointreau liqueur. Although it can be quite successfully replaced by Triple Sec or any other orange liqueur. Before cooking, cool all the ingredients in advance and fill the cocktail glass to the top with crushed ice. Next, alternately pour 50 ml of vodka, 25 ml of liqueur, 50 ml of cranberry and 25 ml of lemon juice into the shaker, then shake the mixture vigorously. Pour ice out of the glass, fill it with cocktail and garnish with a slice of lime or lemon.
Tropical paradise
Delicate sweet Pina Colada is a constant favorite of alcoholic cocktails for girls. Prepare it at home and throw an impromptu bachelorette party. Pour a handful of ice cubes into a blender, pour in 50 ml of light rum, 100 ml of pineapple juice and 50 ml of Malibu coconut liqueur. If desired, you can add sliced banana here. Then the cocktail will be thicker and richer. Whisk all the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and pour it into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Before serving, decorate it with slices of orange, pineapple and strawberries or cream.
Azure dreams
Do you dream of the gentle rustle of the sea surf and the velvety sandy coast? The Blue Lagoon cocktail will help you transport yourself to a tropical fairy tale. Let's start with lemonade. Cut the peel from 3 lemons, add 150 g of sugar, pour 800 ml of boiling water and let cool. Add the juice of squeezed lemons, leave it in the refrigerator for an hour, and then filter thoroughly. If you don’t have time, lemonade can be replaced with a mixture of 30 ml lemon juice and 120 ml high-quality soda. Fill a tall glass to the very brim with ice cubes. Next, pour 45 ml of vodka, 20 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur and 150 ml of ready-made lemonade into it.
Strawberry caresses
Another ladies' cocktail hit is the famous Margarita. The combination of stunning tequila and refreshing citruses is truly sweet to a woman’s heart. In addition, preparing such a cocktail at home is quite simple. We rinse 30 g of fresh strawberries under cold water, remove the stems and place them in a blender bowl. Add to the berries 50 ml of tequila, 20 ml of Cointreau liqueur, 30 ml of lime or lemon juice and 2-3 tbsp. l. crushed ice. Whisk all ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous drink. Before serving, wet the edges of the glasses and dip them in powdered sugar, then fill it with the chilled cocktail.
Chocolate perfection
Chocolate is perhaps the most tempting delicacy that almost no woman can resist. Therefore, recipes for sweet alcoholic cocktails with its participation turn out to be especially tasty. Melt 50 g of dark chocolate in a water bath with a mass fraction of cocoa beans of at least 75%. Add 40 ml of dark rum to it and cool slightly. Place 2-3 thin rings of hot red pepper on the bottom of the glass, season them with 3-4 drops of lime juice and carefully break 2 quail eggs on top. Carefully, without stirring, pour them with the chocolate-rum mixture. It is recommended to serve this cocktail with a glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
The magic of fragrances
Among alcoholic drinks, many ladies unconditionally prefer the classic Martini or vermouth. Its sweet, tart taste and subtle herbaceous aroma are ideal for creating a variety of cocktail fantasies. If you add a little sparkling champagne to your martini, you will get a particularly harmonious union. So, combine 50 ml of Martini Bianco, 60 ml of orange and pomegranate juice, 70 ml of cranberry juice and 100 ml of champagne in a shaker. Fill the glasses one third full with ice cubes and pour in the finished cocktail. Before serving, decorate them with lemon slices.
Fruit Sunset
Another child of the hot tropics is the Daiquiri cocktail, named after the beach of the same name near Santiago. The classic recipe contains only white rum, lime and ice. However, today in many bars you can find banana, strawberry and coffee variations. This is how “Daiquiri” has earned its place of honor among the recipes for light alcoholic cocktails. We offer you another interesting improvisation. Place 3-5 tbsp in a blender bowl. l. crushed ice, add 60 ml of white rum, 15 ml of passion fruit syrup, 30 ml of lime juice and whisk all the ingredients, then pour the cocktail into chilled glasses.
We hope you will enjoy our cocktails and brighten up your festive evening on March 8th. What delicious alcoholic cocktails for girls do you prefer? Share your favorite recipes in the comments.
Do you want to surprise your friends at a bachelorette party? Have you invited your girlfriend to an unforgettable romantic dinner? Are you eager to do a nice little thing for the birthday girl? Whatever your occasion, nothing can compare with a light, tasty and artfully presented homemade cocktail with alcohol for the gentle representative of the fair sex. Especially considering the fact that most of them are prepared using a simple kitchen appliance. Homemade cocktails in a blender are no worse than those that we are used to ordering in trendy clubs, bars, expensive restaurants, etc.
How to make homemade cocktails? Nothing could be easier! Below are some cocktail recipes with detailed recommendations.
1) Homemade liqueur "Baileys".
Necessary ingredients for Baileys homemade liqueur: 400-500 g of cream 22%, 380 g of condensed cream, 350 g of whiskey (vodka), 100 g of dark chocolate without additives, 30 g of vanillin.
First of all, we will need to dissolve the dark chocolate using a water bath, then carefully, stirring, pour half of the available cream into it. Mix them thoroughly until smooth, then set aside for a while.
Add vanillin to the second - remaining - half of the cream, beat thoroughly until the spice is completely dissolved. Mix them with chocolate and beat again. Then alternately pour in whiskey (if not, you can take vodka) and condensed cream. After each of the added ingredients, the mixture must be thoroughly beaten until smooth!
Place the finished cocktail in the refrigerator; serve only chilled; you can add ice if desired.
2) “The satisfaction of idleness.”
Ingredients: 10 ml each of raspberry liqueur and vodka, champagne. The first two ingredients must be stirred in a shaker with ice and poured into a glass. It is advisable to save the champagne until the guests arrive, otherwise it will fizzle out and the ladies’ cocktail will no longer be so tasty. We fill the empty part in our glass with it, now all that remains is to serve the cocktail.
3) Sangria “Tropical”.
To prepare four servings of sangria you will need: 1 liter of red wine (necessarily dry), 500 g of ripe peaches, 300 g of grapes and melon, 200 g of gin (you can also use vodka), 100 g of sugar, one apple and a banana, half lemon, a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Finely chop the available fruit into cubes. We take a decanter or any other glass container, add them to it, and then add the grapes. Fill them with wine and gin, squeeze fresh juice from half a lemon into the resulting mixture. Season it all with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
Before serving, the sangria needs to be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. If desired, you can “throw” a few ice cubes into the chilled drink.
4) "Prelude".
The cocktail recipe has several of its own nuances, however, nothing more romantic has yet been invented.
For 2 servings: 200 g cherry syrup, 150 g fresh cranberries, 3 tbsp. l. brandy, 1 tbsp. l. lime juice.
The first thing you need to do is squeeze the juice out of fresh cranberries, if you have a special press, strain the drink, if you don’t have one, crush them using a special crush and pass through a sieve, only after that the resulting mixture can be strained through cheesecloth.
Take a mixing glass, add syrup, lime juice, strong alcohol (in this case cognac) and cherry syrup. Shake thoroughly until completely mixed. Strain the ready-made cocktail into glasses, adding ice as desired. Decorate and serve.
5) Alcoholic cocktail “Ladies”.
Ingredients: 50 g of whiskey, 10-15 drops of Angostura, 5 drops each of Anisette and Pernod liqueur, one piece of pineapple to decorate the glass.
Place all of the above in a mixing glass with ice, shake well, and strain into the glass. We decorate it and serve a homemade women's cocktail to a charming guest.
6) Lime Margarita with strawberries.
Ingredients: 175 g fresh strawberries, 50 g sugar, 3 tbsp. l. lime juice, Cointreau liqueur and tequila, ice to taste.
Take a small saucepan, mix with 3 tbsp. l. water, put all the available sugar on the stove. Stirring occasionally, bring the sweet water to a boil, then remove and cool it. Meanwhile, grind the strawberries using a blender, then rub them through a sieve. Place the strawberry puree in a pre-prepared jug, add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau liqueur and sweet syrup. Fill the glasses with ice, strain the resulting mixture into them and serve to the guests.
7) Orange and chocolate martini.
For two servings: 100 g martini (you can use any other dry vermouth if desired), a little vodka 50 g, 2 oranges, 2 tsp each. powdered sugar and cocoa powder, optional 8 ice cubes.
We thoroughly wash the oranges under running water, then cut them into 2 parts and squeeze out the juice. Take a shaker and add freshly squeezed juice of two oranges, vodka martini and ice. It is necessary to sift a little cocoa and powdered sugar through a strainer, we send it after the listed liquids. Shake the resulting mixture for at least fifteen seconds, strain into glasses, garnish with orange slices and serve.
8) Wine with orange cream.
Ingredients: 140 g of powdered sugar, 100 g of sweet white wine and orange juice, 4 egg yolks, orange zest.
Beat the egg yolks with powdered sugar, place the resulting mass in a saucepan, and add wine and orange juice. The mixture must be boiled, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, after which the cream should be foamy and thick. If it boils, it means that it is completely ready.
Pour the cream into glasses, garnish with orange zest and serve the dessert.
Ingredients: 200 g each of cocoa powder and milk, 50 g of chocolate liqueur, 1.5 tbsp. l. sugar, 1 chicken egg, just a little grated nutmeg on the tip of a knife.
Sugar and egg must be ground until they are completely dissolved, then add cocoa powder and mix them together. Pour the milk into a fireproof container and bring to a boil, then in a narrow stream, stirring, add it to the sugar-egg mixture. Let it cool.
Meanwhile, beat the cocoa with a whisk, and at the same time add nutmeg, chocolate liqueur and the cooled mixture.
Now it's the glass's turn. First, you need to fill it halfway with crushed ice, and fill the other half with the prepared cocktail.
10) “Snow Maiden”.
Take a glass for sparkling wine, put 2-3 ice cubes in it and fill it halfway with Sprite, then carefully pour 25 g of dry red wine over the ice to make the next layer.
"Moscow Beauty"
A little vodka, a lot of lemonade, liqueur and berries. Beautiful, sweet and does not taste alcohol at all. Any girl will like it, if only because each of us associates this name with our own person.
Jägermeister with sprite
The girl has already found out that she is a Moscow beauty. Now you can entertain her with conversations. Some familiar mix is quite suitable for this. By ordering rum and cola, you can make yourself look like a loser without imagination, so the surest choice is a Jägermeister with Sprite or tonic. You'll be sipping cocktails and arguing which cough syrup is more like it.
"Tequila Sunrise"
Do you know what is the beauty of tequila? This is the most fun drink in the world. It makes people dance on tables (only in my experience this happened twice), scream songs from puberty and, of course, confess their love with all their hearts. This is not at all about the mysterious Russian soul, this is about Mexican dancing and numerous hugs. The main thing is that both drink tequila, otherwise it will all turn into a one-man show.
Heavy artillery. You are already having so much fun and good time together, you decide to continue your dinner or walk at a party at a nearby club. “Long Island” is usually about when there is no money, but you need to get drunk. In our case, it will act as a catalyst for alcohol intoxication. After drinking one at a time, watch the girl - she doesn’t have to be as tough a nut to crack as you are, and it’s likely that she doesn’t need to drink anything else.
Shot vodka-redbull
It drinks easily. Where there is first, there is fifth. Soda quickly gets to your head. You can drink a lot of them, and then suddenly fall to the floor. Suitable only for the most desperate party girls who, having drunk everything previous, remained snow queens. A shot or two - and now you are already in each other’s arms admitting that you like each other from the first minute of meeting, and catch a ride home.
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Pina colada
A Caribbean low-alcohol cocktail that harmoniously combines rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk.
- light (white) rum – 30 ml
- pineapple juice - 100 ml
- coconut milk (or Malibu liqueur) - 30 ml
- cream 15% fat (optional) - 15 ml
- ice cubes - several pieces
- pineapple slice for garnish
All ingredients (except for the pineapple slice) are blended in a blender. The cocktail is served with a straw.
If one of your guests does not drink alcohol, omit the rum from the ingredients and replace the liqueur with coconut milk or syrup.
Pina Colada - cocktail recipe (video)
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban cocktail made with lime and mint. They say that Ernest Hemingway was very fond of this drink.
To make a mojito, you need the following ingredients:
- fresh mint - a few sprigs
- cane brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
- half a lime
- "Sprite" - 60 ml
- white rum – 50 ml
- several ice cubes
Pour sugar into a glass and squeeze lime juice into it. Then lay out the mint leaves and mash them with a fork. Add ice. Pour in the rum and then Sprite. For a simplified recipe, if lime is not available, you can replace it with lemon, rum with vodka, and cane sugar with regular sugar. Of course, it is better not to do this, as the taste will change. But this recipe will be much more economical. =)
For a non-alcoholic version of the Mojito, simply skip the rum. 
Mojito - cocktail video recipe
Bloody Mary
Leader in sales in Russian bars. It is very easy to prepare at home.
To prepare this cocktail you will need the following ingredients:
- tomato juice - 150 gr.
- vodka – 75 ml
- salt - a pinch
- pepper - a pinch
- celery sprig for garnish and appetizer
Most often, Bloody Mary is prepared in layers. This is easy to do: pour tomato juice into a glass. Then carefully pour vodka along the blade of the knife. Salt and pepper. Insert a sprig of celery into the glass.
The cocktail is traditionally served with two straws. The layers can be mixed, or a person can vary the consumption of juice and vodka using straws. 
Bloody Mary - cocktail recipe (video)
Brave macho
A favorite cocktail of many men. In general, mixing alcohol with carbonated drinks is not recommended due to the possibility of rapid intoxication. But if you are not afraid that one of your guests will get carried away, try making this cocktail.
To prepare it you will need:
- cognac – 35 g
- “Coca-Cola” – 350 g
- instant coffee - 0.5 teaspoon
To prepare the drink, simply mix all the ingredients. 
Cognac and cola - cocktail recipe (video)
Mimosa
A festive cocktail with champagne that your friends will appreciate.
To prepare this cocktail you will need:
- dry champagne - 150 ml
- orange liqueur – 20 ml
- orange juice – 50 ml
- sugar - 1 tbsp. spoon
The edges of the glass are dipped into the liquor and then into the sugar. This is how a sugar rim is made. Champagne, the remaining 10 ml of liqueur and orange juice are mixed and poured into a glass. You can decorate the cocktail with orange zest. 
Mimosa - cocktail video recipe
Cosmopolitan
A popular women's cocktail, the favorite drink of the heroines of the series "Sex and the City".
For it you will need the following ingredients:
- vodka with lemon flavor - 45 ml
- orange liqueur "Quanto" - 15 ml
- cranberry juice – 30 ml
- lime juice -8 ml
All cocktail ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a chilled glass.
It is recommended to drink Cosmo slowly to capture all the notes of its taste. 
Cosmopolitan - cocktail recipe (video)
Margarita
Popular Mexican cocktail.
To prepare it, you will need:
- tequila - 40 ml
- orange liqueur – 20 ml
- lime or lemon juice - 40 ml
- coarse salt - 1 teaspoon
- ice cubes - several pieces
Wet the edges of the vocals in water. Dip it in salt to form a rim. Combine tequila, liqueur and lime juice in a shaker. pour into glasses. You can use lemon for decoration.
It is recommended to drink this cocktail in small sips, holding the drink in your mouth to obtain the desired aftertaste. 
Classic Margarita - recipe (video)
Strawberry Margarita - recipe (video)
Golden velvet
An original cocktail with an unusual taste. However, it is not recommended to drink it in large quantities due to the risk of quickly getting drunk.
To prepare the cocktail you will need:
- champagne - 100 ml
- light beer - 100 ml
- pineapple juice – 25 ml
All ingredients are mixed and poured into a glass. The cocktail is served without ice. 
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Screwdriver
Popular youth cocktail.
For preparation you need:
- vodka – 50 ml
- orange juice – 150 ml
- ice cubes - several pieces
Vodka and juice are mixed and poured into a glass. The cocktail is served with ice. The glass can be decorated with a slice of lemon or orange. 
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Champagne ice
Dessert cocktail of champagne with ice cream.
To prepare it you need the following ingredients:
- dry champagne - 50 ml
- ice cream – 100 g
- strawberries - 50 gr
- mint - 3 leaves
Strawberries and mint are cut into pieces and placed in a glass. Ice cream is also added there and champagne is poured. The cocktail is served with a straw as a dessert. The strawberries are eaten with a spoon. 
Rossini cocktail with champagne and strawberries - recipe (video)
As you can see, there are many delicious alcoholic cocktails, and most of them are quite simple. I think that with the help of the above recipes you will definitely be able to please and surprise your guests.
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The best cocktails with very harmless names:
1Cocktail Amor
The cocktail menus of many establishments contain items that can lull your friend's vigilance. We mean mixes with very beautiful names, but unexpectedly serious content and, accordingly, effect. Just don’t show the girl the menu, but simply invite her to try, for example, the Amor cocktail.
She will think that this is a declaration of love, and will be even more convinced of this when she touches the ice in an empty glass with her lips. And there is no way back - to insults and reproaches. 40 ml of tequila combined with 30 ml of Cointreau did the trick. The bartender disguised the quite noticeable dose of alcohol for the girl with a pinch of salt, lime and lemon juice.
2Cocktail “Sweet lady”
Of course, a lot depends on a woman’s sensitivity to alcohol. For another delicate person, a Sweet lady cocktail may be enough. Few girls drink whiskey (no matter what fans of this drink say). Therefore, only a few of the fair sex are familiar with its effect. A few graceful movements by the bartender - and 40 ml of Scotch whiskey turns out to be part of the best cocktail: 10 ml of Creme de Cacao liqueur and 10 ml of Peach brandy liqueur.
3White Lady cocktail
Compared to “Sweet Lady,” “White Lady” seems like heavy artillery. It all depends on your goals. One of the best cocktails, “White Lady,” is suitable for cases when your friend is already on the verge of hysteria, or when an offer to visit you meets resistance and indignation.
Invite her to come in for a “light cocktail.” In this case, the airy name hides a very serious (by female standards) mix of 60 ml of gin and 30 ml of Cointreau. The orange flavor of Cointreau is complemented by lemon juice and the white of half a chicken egg. Of course, the girl will still notice a noticeable amount of alcohol, but the unusual taste will force her to quickly cope with this cocktail.
4Merry-go-round cocktail
If the situation is completely out of control and you were barely able to lure your companion to the table, then you need trouble-free recipes with names in which it is simply impossible to suspect anything wrong. Tell the bartender, “I’ll have a double Chivas and the lady a merry-go-round.” And most importantly, don’t let your companion see how the bartender mixes vodka, the same irreplaceable Cointreau, vermouth and champagne. A bit like Cosmopolitan, so adored by the ladies. But the “magic of magic bubbles” will turn even the most unapproachable girl into a languid and sensual woman.
5Cocktail “In Bed”
If you find yourself in a situation where a beauty flatly refuses to cross the line between protracted flirting and... a serious relationship, then order a cocktail at the bar with the telling title “In Bed.” Contents: brandy, light rum, Cointreau, lemon juice (all 25 ml) and a tablespoon of sugar syrup (glucose enhances the effect of alcohol). After such a cocktail, any girl ceases to control her emotions and will not mind realizing her secret fantasies. The name of the cocktail reflects them well. The best of the best so to speak.
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Girls drink cocktails because the cocktails are beautiful, you can barely taste the alcohol in them, and they are served in elegant glasses that don’t look like nightmarish beer mugs. We have selected 8 of the trendiest and most spring cocktails.
French Kiss, Honey Cosmo, Emporio Champagne
1. French kiss
(strawberries, bourbon, grenadine, lemon juice, coconut syrup)
A cocktail with strawberry and cream flavor inspires both provocative dancing and romantic get-togethers with a hookah.
2. Honey Cosmo
(honey, rum, tea, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange, lemon, apple)
A hot and aromatic cocktail in the March slush is especially suitable for girls who wrap themselves in a scarf from head to toe all winter and still catch a cold. Honey Cosmo, although not related to the Cosmopolitan, the favorite cocktail of the Sex and the City girlfriends, is just as much the perfect drink for a bachelorette party. A ridiculous dose of alcohol, skillfully disguised with tea and enriched with fruit, will not interfere with discussing pressing problems, boasting about a new boyfriend or, at worst, a cool blouse.
3. Emporio Champagne
(Galliano, prosecco, grappa, lemon juice, lemon jam)
A cocktail for sophisticated fashionistas who go to shows and shopping in Milan and wear now what everyone will wear in six months. The famous bartender Alexander Kan took the once trendy Cosmopolitan cocktail, replaced the cranberry flavor with lemon, and vodka with grappa, added Italian sparkling wine and a stylish lemon “twist” - and got a mix that was ahead of fashion. Having played enough with catchy colors and exotic combinations in the spring, in the fall we all want the same minimalism - both light and intellectual.
4. Ruby
(pomegranate berries, champagne, grenadine, ice)
Pomegranate looks discreet, but inside it hides surprises and treasures - just like connoisseurs of the Ruby cocktail. When talking about such pseudo-modest women, they usually remember the “quiet pool”. Ruby, made with fresh pomegranate and champagne, may also seem modest and restrained, but in reality it turns out to be sophisticated and dizzying. This cocktail is also suitable for girls who are on a diet: pomegranate berries have few calories, but more than enough energy. The boost of energy will come in handy on the dance floor - and the next day you can sleep through your workout at the fitness club with a clear conscience.
5. Sweet poison
(gin, vodka, tequila, triple sec, Malibu coconut rum, champagne, cherry syrup)
This explosive mixture can cause overly playful and relaxed behavior. A heavy dose of alcohol is flavored with cherry syrup and served with plenty of ice - to at least somewhat cool down the ardor of the adventurer. Compared to most “lady’s” drinks, “Sweet Poison” is unusually strong, therefore it is recommended for emotional girls who are not afraid of change.
6. Golden Cube
(pineapple, orange and lemon juice, Cointreau liqueur, Bacardi Superior white rum, passion fruit syrup)
Sipping this soft tropical cocktail, you can imagine yourself on a lounge chair on the ocean. A mix of freshly squeezed juices, orange liqueur and rum with creamy notes that come from nowhere, like melting ice cream, gives a sweet feeling of freedom. Try it once - and consider yourself in slavery to this memorable range. After the second serving you want to dance samba with a sultry Latino, after the third you want to go to the airport and buy a one-way ticket to Cuba.
7. Sweetie
(peach, banana, strawberry liqueur, Veda vodka, whipped cream, chocolate chips)
It is with this cocktail that you need to bring your girlfriend back to her senses after the next man of her dreams turned out to be another “March cat.” As a decoration - a hefty portion of whipped cream with chocolate chips. If the situation requires radical measures, you can force your friend to drink a cocktail in layers: wash down the vodka with liqueurs and snack on cream. An option for a long, soul-saving conversation in the “all men are bastards” genre: stir before drinking so that the vodka disperses evenly throughout the cocktail. A contrasting mixture of strong alcohol and cream plus a huge dose of sweets can overcome any blues. And as for calories... There are more important problems than diets!
8. Lychee Royal
(champagne, lychee berries, lychee puree and liqueur)
Lychees are called both “Chinese cherries” and “paradise grapes,” although this overseas fruit has nothing in common with either one or the other. Cocktails with lychee are loved by young progressive ladies who are greedy for the exotic and try to catch all the fashion trends on the fly. And the soft twilight of Vision literally provokes experiments with new tastes. In “Lychee Royal” you can feel some painfully familiar and unbearably pleasant notes. Trying to understand what exactly this taste is like, you resolutely ask to repeat it - again and again. And suddenly, when it seems that the experiment is on the verge of failure, an insight comes: maybe canned apples from compote?
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Do you want to impress the woman you love and prepare something for her that she will definitely love? A win-win option - original women's cocktails.
The ability to combine several ingredients in different variations gives scope for the most daring experiments. In addition, from a large number of cocktail recipes for women, you can choose any one - from the simplest to the complex, which requires almost jewelry skill from the bartender.
Methods for preparing cocktails
Cocktails can be prepared in different ways:
- Build (in a glass).
- Stir (in a mixing glass).
- Shake (in a shaker).
- Blend (in a blender).
How to decorate a cocktail?
To decorate cocktails, you can use a variety of products: fruits, berries, citrus zest, ground nuts, sprinkled sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, cinnamon, food coloring.
If the cocktail contains fruit juices, you can decorate the drink with pieces of such fruit. For example, a cocktail that includes pineapple juice - with a slice and leaves of pineapple, a drink to which lemon juice is added - with a slice or lemon zest, rolled in the form of a spiral.
Slices of citrus fruits or berries (cherries, cherries) are hung on the edge of the glass.
You can decorate the edges of the glass with “sugar frost”. How to cook it? Dip the rim of the glass into a cup of orange or lemon juice (alternatively, rub the rim with a piece of orange or lemon), and then into a cup of sugar or powdered sugar. You can use not only citrus fruits, but also berries, such as strawberries. You can add coconut flakes with cocoa powder, coffee, add a little cinnamon or some food coloring to the sugar.
Another option is to decorate the edge of the glass with a small “umbrella”, “fan” or other unusual decorations.
Cocktails with colored ice look very impressive. To prepare it, mix water with fruit syrup and freeze. You can add berries or bright fruits cut into small pieces into this mixture before freezing.
Non-alcoholic cocktails for women
Women's cocktails harmoniously combine bright and subtle shades of taste, color and aroma of various fruits. Refreshing, bright, piquant non-alcoholic cocktails will add a special flavor to your meeting. And you can prepare women’s cocktails in literally a matter of minutes, the main thing is to have the right ingredients on hand.
Many ladies like exotic drinks such as Kiwi-kiwi cocktail with kiwi, bitter lemon tonic, raspberry and lemon syrup, Cocktail "Convertible" with Blue Curacao syrup, grapefruit juice, lemon syrup and tonic, Mint Pineapple Cocktail with pineapple juice, tonic and mint syrup, Cocktail "Du Sil" with pineapple and lemon juices and coconut syrup, cocktail “Magic of the Tropics” with peach, grapefruit, banana juices, tonic and grenadine, Caribbean fruit cocktail from oranges, pineapples, bananas with coconut flakes.
You can choose a less exotic option - Autumn cocktail with red currant juice, lemon juice, honey and lemons, Raspberry cocktail with tea, raspberries, mint, lemon and brown sugar, Coffee cocktail with coffee, milk, pineapple juice and sugar.
Or you can prepare friezes (from the word “fizzy”, “sparkling”), to which sparkling water is added: Tea frieze with mint, Tea frieze with currants.
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I don’t and never have considered alcohol to be male territory. Perhaps, since childhood, it seemed to me that women know how to handle alcohol better and more elegantly than men, whose main preferences could be described as “vodka” and “drooling”, and in my circle of acquaintances I have never met drunken women, so I'm subjective.
Among the favorites in terms of alcoholic drinks are wine and whiskey, which can be explored endlessly and talked about for hours. I don’t understand shots at all, that is, this effect of timpani hitting the brain without any prelude. I love the first one because when I pour myself a glass of wine in the evening, my favorite time of day begins. Life slows down again, comes into a controlled direction and belongs only to you. Whiskey is a more seasonal drink for me; I don’t buy it to take home, but prefer to end the evening with it, sitting at the bar, before going out into the cold. Or when someone gives you a treat, knowing that you will appreciate it. When I was married and often visited Scotland, my ex-husband’s homeland, whiskey was a ritual. Everyone went to bed early, and two owls remained in the living room - me and my Scottish father-in-law - with single malt whiskey in their hands and endless conversations. We both treasured those moments. Although I can’t drink bourbon and Tennessee without cola and I’m not a big fan of them.
I have never encountered “female” alcohol. Maybe it’s because I’m the size of a fairly tall man and don’t look like someone who needs leniency. It seems to me that the very concept of “women’s alcohol” is associated exclusively with undeveloped taste (yes, women historically drank less than men) and has already stuck as a cliché. This is similar to children's taste preferences. First they love sweet things (Pina Colada, for example), then salty things (Margarita), and then they begin to appreciate sour things (Whisky Sour) and bitter things (Negroni, Martini) - a completely non-gender story. I knew men who, if they ever allowed themselves to drink, it was, for example, sweet liqueur - the same undeveloped taste.
Condemning women who drink alcohol seems to me to be akin to condemning women interested in sex, that is, this is a picture of the world where a woman is supposed to play a purely passive role. I would like to think that in the Western world it is a thing of the past. In modern culture, the relationship of girls with alcohol, in my opinion, is exactly the same as that of boys. Among my friends there are sommeliers, and among my friends there are teetotalers, and no one is trying to look for a gender connection in this. Only the cult of the body and obsession with health, perhaps, in general, influence society’s relationship with alcohol. It's cool and good, although not very sexy. I'm all for balance.
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