Some people don't drink cocktails, saying they are too expensive, but there are still many people who prefer this type of drink to everything else. So why are cocktails so popular? To find out, we took a closer look at some of them and compiled a list of the 25 most popular cocktails with their recipes. Can you try them all in one night? (We're kidding... please don't try to drink it all in one night. And please remember not to drink or drive after one of these great cocktails).
To make this irresistible dessert cocktail, we need cocoa cream, Kahlua liqueur, Frangelico liqueur, Bacardi white rum, creamy peanut butter and cream. Pour all the alcohol into the martini shaker, put the peanut butter and stir until the oil dissolves in the alcohol. Add cream and ice to mixture and shake to chill and blend. Prepare a martini glass by pouring some chocolate into the bottom, pour the cocktail through a strainer and serve.
24. Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a popular summer cocktail with Curaçao blue liqueur. The recipe is simple: pour vodka and Curacao liqueur into a highball glass filled with ice. Add lemon juice, garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
23. Emerald Breeze
Emerald Breeze is a rather complex drink consisting of melon flavored liqueur, coconut rum, soda, ginger ale, lime juice, sugar syrup and a quarter lime. Shake everything except the ginger ale and soda with ice in a shaker, then pour it all into a tall cocktail glass filled with ice and top with ginger ale and soda.
22. Screwdriver with Jin (Screw Gin) 
A gin screwdriver is made from peach schnapps, gin and orange juice. Put ice in a glass and pour over the gin and peach schnapps. Add orange juice and garnish with an orange slice. Mix and serve.
21. Irish Flag
In order to make the Irish Flag, a popular St. Patrick's Day drink, we need brandy, mint liqueur and Bailey's (or Irish cream liqueur). and finish by pouring the brandy carefully.
20 Sex On The Beach
According to the official version of the International Bartenders Association, the cocktail is made with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice in a shaker and served in a highball glass with an orange slice as a garnish. Sometimes they can be mixed in smaller quantities and serve as a shot drink.
19. Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian is a very popular holiday drink. It is made from Crème de Coconut liqueur, blue Curacao, pineapple juice and white rum. Fill a highball glass with ice and pour it out when you are ready to pour the ingredients into the glass. Combine all ingredients and crushed ice in a blender and blend vigorously until homogeneous mass. Then, pour the drink into a chilled glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail cherry.
18. Pina Colada
Pina Colada is sweet cocktail, based on rum made from rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice. Put everything in a blender with crushed ice and mix, adding ice, until the desired consistency is reached. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. This drink is national drink Puerto Rico.
17. Mimosa (Mimosa)
Mimosa, believed to have been invented around 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, is a mixed drink made up of one part champagne (or the other sparkling wine) and one part thoroughly chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is traditionally served to guests at weddings in a special flute glass for champagne.
16. Dirty Bizzo
To prepare this cocktail, we need coconut rum, peach schnapps, Tuaca liqueur and cranberry juice. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
15. Cuba Libre
Often referred to as Rum and Cola, this cocktail is served in a highball glass and is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. The recipe is very simple - just pour cola and rum into a highball glass filled with ice, and garnish with a lime. Lime juice can be added if desired.
14 Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices and seasonings. He has been called "the most complex cocktail in the world". Here is one of the most popular versions of this drink. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces to a highball glass, then add the tomato juice, lemon juice and vodka. Stir lightly. Garnish with a stalk of celery and a lemon wedge.
13. Martini (Martini)
Martini, made from gin and vermouth, has become one of the most famous alcoholic beverages. The traditional way of preparing is to pour gin and dry vermouth into a shaker with ice cubes, stir, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and decorate the drink. green olive or a twist of lemon zest.
12. Mojito
Mojito, which originated in Cuba, traditionally includes five ingredients: white rum, sugar syrup, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Gently mix lime juice, mint leaves and sugar syrup in the bottom of a glass. Fill glass with ice, then slowly add rum. Add the soda and stir gently to lift the mint leaves to the top of the cocktail. Optionally, you can add lime wedges and mint leaves as a garnish.
11. Screaming Orgasm
There are many versions of Orgasm cocktails. One of the most popular is the Screaming Orgasm. Pour high quality vodka, Bailey's and Kahlua into a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass, garnish with cherries and serve.
10. Strawberry Diaquiri 
Strawberry Daiquiri is one of the most popular dessert alcoholic drinks. It is made from rum, strawberry schnapps, lime juice, strawberries and powdered sugar. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve.
9 Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a sweet, minty, after-dinner drink. A typical Grasshopper cocktail consists of equal parts green mint liqueur, white Crème de cacao liqueur and fresh cream mixed with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. Decorate with leaves peppermint and submit.
8. B-52 (B-52)
This cocktail is a tiered shot drink that consists of coffee liqueur, cream liqueur Irish cream and Triple Sec. At proper preparation, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers. Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass, carefully pour the Irish Cream over the back of a bar spoon into a shot glass, and top up with a triple sec glass. Serve with a stirrer. For the Flaming B-52 cocktail, the top layer is ignited, producing a blue flame.
7. Margarita (Margarita)
The margarita is the most common tequila-based cocktail in the United States. It consists of tequila, triple sec (like Cointreau) and lime or lemon juice. Pour the tequila, lemon juice and Cointreau into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass garnished with grains of salt (optional).
6. Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail can be prepared in two ways. A more popular version was invented by Bobby Lazoff and Billy Rice at the Trident restaurant in Sausalito, California in the early 1970s. Tequila Sunrise is considered a long drink and is usually served in a highball glass. Pour in tequila, add ice, then juice and finally syrup. The bottom line is that the syrup goes down without mixing with the rest of the drink. Use a spoon to guide the syrup down the side of the glass to the bottom with minimal stirring. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry and serve.
5. Cosmopolitan
The history of the Cosmopolitan is constantly contested. However, Cosmopolitan is believed to have its roots in the cocktail of the same name found in the book Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars, published in 1934. Pour Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice and lemon vodka into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a large cocktail glass, garnish with a slice of lemon or lime and serve. You can also freeze the glass and/or add sugar to the rim of the glass.
4. Apple Martini (Apple Martini)
This strong cocktail(containing 36% alcohol) is easy enough to make - all you need is vodka, Cointreau and apple liqueur. Chill the glass first fresh ice and pour it out when you are ready to pour the ingredients into the glass. Add vodka, Cointreau and apple schnapps to a mixing glass with ice cubes. Mix well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice and serve.
3. Pool (Swimming Pool)
The Pool Cocktail was invented in 1979 by Charles Schumann in Munich. The cocktail is made with vodka, cream, blue curacao, coconut milk and pineapple juice. Pour pineapple juice, vodka, cream and coconut milk with ice into a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour into a tall glass, top with blue curacao, place a straw and garnish with a slice of pineapple.
2. Cocktail "Alice in Wonderland» (Alice in Wonderland)
There is also a shot drink called Alice in Wonderland, but we will talk about the cocktail. It is made from Amaretto Almond liqueur, Grand Marnier liqueur and Southern Comfort liqueur. Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
1. Tom Collins
First recorded in writing in 1876 by the "Father of American Mixology" Jerry Thomas, this cocktail is made from gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. Shake the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, strain into a collins glass over ice and garnish with an orange wedge and cocktail cherry.
These descriptions make you want to try one of these delicious cocktails... perhaps a Margarita? But then again, good beer is also great.
Cocktails are needed when the goal is not to achieve intoxication, but to have a good time, enjoy a balanced taste and aesthetic taste. appearance drink. There is an incredible variety of alcoholic mixes, ranging from the simplest, like Screwdriver or Mojito, to exclusive ones that are the author's development of a particular bar or bartender. In this article, we will look at the main types of cocktails according to different parameters.
It is interesting that even with impeccable proportions, the same cocktail turns out a little differently every time - they affect different ingredients, temperature, amount of ice and mixing time. Experienced bartenders often modify recipes to suit their own vision of taste and cooking style.
Cocktails by time of use
Aperitifs. Served before meals, improve appetite. This category includes "Martini", "Manhattan", "Kir", "Albatross". As a rule, strong alcohol is included in the composition - for example, vermouth or gin, however, the degree of the finished cocktail is low, since it should not cause premature intoxication.
Digestives. Drink after a hearty meal to improve digestion. These cocktails are usually stronger than aperitifs, and can be quite sweet, pairing well with coffee, cheese or dessert. A wide variety of options are possible here, ranging from "Brandy Alexander" or "White Russian" based on cognac to punches.
Any Time (at any time). They are not tied to food intake, they can be drunk at any time when you want. This section contains the most famous and classic cocktails: Rusty Nail, Bloody Mary, Tequila Sunrise, Cosmopolitan, etc.
By strength and volume
There are the following types of cocktails:
- Shots (Shot drinks). Served in stacks of 40-60 ml, drunk in one gulp. They can be flaky, strong, weak, some set fire. Examples: Kamikaze, B-52, Orgasm.
- Short drinks. Served in glasses with a volume of 60-160 ml, the strength varies from 17 to 45 degrees. Examples: Caipirinha, Porto Flip, Golden Cadillac, Old Fashioned.
- Long drinks. They drink from tall glasses with a volume of 160-300 ml, the fortress rarely exceeds 17 degrees. Examples: Long Island Ice Tea, Bellini, Negroni, Mojito.
A little apart stand hot alcoholic cocktails, the volume and strength of which are not standardized, but usually the degree does not exceed 35%. Examples: Mulled Wine, Punch, Grog, Irish Coffee, Toddy.
Many glasses are named after cocktails Taste
The classification is rather confusing, but you can figure it out.
Daisy. Always short drinks. Strong alcohol with syrup, lemon juice and mineral water. Usually red. Strictly speaking, this is a style in which any 40% drink can be served: vodka, brandy, gin, etc.
Julep. Refreshing mint based cocktail strong alcohol diluted with water. Examples: Whiskey Julep, Green Devil, Legend, Mojito.
Cardinal. Equal proportions of alcohol base and liquor. Examples: "White Wings", "Stinger", "Red Russian".
Collins. Long drinks, which are a mixture of one unsweetened and strong alcoholic ingredient, lemon juice, sugar, soda. Examples: "Captain Collins", "Hulk", "Colonel Collins".
Cobbler. Wine or sherry citrus juice and sugar, fruit, crushed ice. There are strawberry, pineapple, coffee and even egg cobblers.
cooler. Low alcohol cocktail from a strong or wine base with fruit juice and ginger ale(not necessarily, but often). As the name implies, they are well refreshed in the summer. Examples: apple, berry, mint or mango coolers.
Sangaree. Cocktail with a powder of crushed nutmeg. Examples: "Dream", "Compress", "Brandy Sangari".
Sauer(from English sour - "sour"). Actually, everything is clear from the name - a mix of an alcoholic base with lemon or lime juice, plus a sweet component (liquor or fruit juice). Examples: Kamikaze, Daiquiri, Margarita.
Sling. In addition to alcohol and juices, the composition necessarily includes water (mineral or ordinary), the degree is usually low. Examples: Singapore Sling, Tervis Sling, Caucasus.
Smash. Cocktails with fresh mint, but usually stronger than julep, since water is not included in the recipe. Examples: Lemon Smash, Martini Smash, Rum Smash.
Swizzle (swizzle). Bitter cocktail. Examples: London Mint, Evins Park, Evergreen.
Fizz(from the English fizz - "pop"). Alcoholic mixes with sparkling water or champagne, the main thing is that the cocktail should turn out “with bubbles”. Examples: Lady Delamere, Caribbean Champagne, Astra.
Fix. Long drink of several strong components. Examples: Gin Fix, Mint Fix, Brandy Fix.
Flip. The composition must include an egg. Examples: Glasgow, Penguin, Lisbon.
Frappe. chilled cocktail with crushed ice, ice cream, cream and fruit syrup. Examples: cranberry, pineapple, peach, citrus, etc.
By cooking method
Shake. The ingredients are mixed in a shaker, then the finished cocktail is poured into a serving glass and decorated. This is how Daiquiri, Margarita and Cosmopolitan do it.
Build. The components of the cocktail are simply added one by one to the serving glass, where they are subsequently mixed. The easiest way, suitable for Rum-Cola, Screwdriver, Tequila Sunrise, Mai Tai.
Stir. The ingredients are combined in a separate mixing glass, then the finished cocktail is poured into a serving glass. The method is used in such cocktails as Manhattan, Dirty Martini, Sazerac.
Muddle. It is not a separate cooking method. Mint, sugar or pieces of fruit are preliminarily kneaded with a special wooden mallet - muddler at the bottom of the glass for serving, then other components are added. Kneading is required for Mojito and Mint Julep.
Blend (Blend). The ingredients are whipped in a blender to obtain a homogeneous consistency, which is important for liquids with very different densities and fruits in the composition. The method is used in Pina Colada and Blue Hawaii cocktails.
Layer (Layer). Stacking layers on top of each other. Beautiful drinks are obtained from several immiscible (most often multi-colored) ingredients, the technique requires skill and skill from the bartender. Examples: "B-52", "Irish Flag", "Traffic Light", "Black Widow".
layered cocktails looks very beautiful Types of cocktails outside the categories
The following types are difficult to combine with one feature, but you need to know about them.
Eggnog. An original Scottish invention: a mix of alcohol, sweet ingredients, nutmeg, egg and cream or milk. Examples: "Brandy eggnog", "Egg Sour", "Honey eggnog".
Oyster or Oyster(from English oyster - "oyster"). Sobering anti-hangover cocktail with whole yolk, salt, pepper, spicy ketchup. Examples: "Pulsar", "Shaman".
Highball. Any low-alcohol long drink served in a tall glass (highball). Examples: "Hurricane", "Scottish Highlander", "Sevilla".
House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are arranged almost every week. Delicious food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, a variety of colorful cocktails are liked by absolutely everyone.
Thanks to a combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be a success.
Fun house party directly depends on the number of friends. A thematic event of two people a priori cannot be incendiary. Take this unspoken rule into your arsenal. Do you want to have unforgettable fun? Invite as many friends as possible. And be sure to provide the evening with original and interesting cocktails. And in order not to get lost in a huge assortment, for you the rating of the most popular alcoholic drinks for a party, as well as cocktails, which do not include alcohol. So let's get started:
ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
1.
The most famous cocktail called "Long Island" was invented during the Prohibition era. Outwardly, it was very reminiscent of iced tea, so the drink is often referred to as Long Island Ice Tea. It first appeared on Long Island in New York, from where it got its name.
It is usually prepared in the following way:
15 ml of vodka,
15 ml gin
15 ml white rum
15 ml tequila,
15 ml Triple Seca (orange liqueur),
15 ml sugar syrup
cola,
lemon wedge,
Ice.
All ingredients are mixed in a standard highball. Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and sugar syrup can be measured with a jigger, after which everything is mixed with Cola and ice. A slice of lemon and several tubules are used as decoration.
2.
The history of the Tom Collins cocktail began at London's Limmer's, where a waiter named John Collins first mixed the ingredients that all bartenders in the world use to this day. By the way, the name of the cocktail is used differently in different establishments, changing the name "Tom" to "John". The composition does not change.
For cooking you will need:
60 ml gin
50 ml soda,
30 ml sugar syrup
Lemon,
Ice,
Cocktail cherry and orange slice for garnish.
All components are mixed in a shaker, lemon juice is squeezed out through a citrus press. The cocktail is then poured into a highball glass and garnished with a cherry on top. The edge of the glass can be decorated with an orange slice.
3.
"Pina Colada" is a cocktail of real pirates. As early as 1820, corsairs on ships drank it, and the first person to invent it was Captain Roberto Cofresi.
To prepare it you need:
50 ml white rum
50 ml coconut syrup
100 ml pineapple juice
Lime,
Pineapple wedge and leaves for garnish
crushed ice,
Tube.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker or blender, the main task is to grind them so that the consistency becomes homogeneous. For serving use a glass called "sling". A slice of pineapple and its leaf serve as a decoration on the edge of the glass.
4.
An extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the release of the Sex and the City series, where the heroines drank the drink at parties. And it was invented by Dale de Gough, a mixologist from America in the 70s.
Cocktail Ingredients:
Vodka with citrus flavor- 30 ml,
Triple Sec - 15 ml,
Cranberry juice - 30 ml,
Lime,
Ice.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker with a strainer, the lime is squeezed out by hand or using a citrus press. You can decorate the cocktail with zest, removed from orange slice. It should be served in a cocktail glass on a high leg.
5.
Prominent socialite Marguerite Simes requested new cocktail for his party in 1948. This is how the incomparable "Margarita" appeared, which even has its own "birthday" - February 22.
Here's how you can make a margarita:
50 ml tequila,
25 ml orange liqueur
10 ml sugar syrup
Lime,
Salt,
Ice.
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured through a strainer into a Margarita glass. Don't forget the glass rim of salt and a lime wedge.
6.
This cocktail bears the name of the legendary lover of James Bond - Vesper Lind. She was the only woman who settled in the heart of 007.
It includes:
45 ml gin
15 ml of vodka,
5 ml vermouth
Lemon,
Ice,
Zest for decoration.
Everything is simple here: the ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass through a strainer. You can decorate the cocktail with lemon or lime zest.
7.
A cocktail that inspires fear with its name alone, but does not lose popularity at the same time - "Bloody Mary" , named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called "bloody" for numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petiot, a bartender from Harry's New York Bar in Paris.
The cocktail is prepared like this:
50 ml vodka,
100 ml tomato juice
Tabasco sauce,
Worcester sauce,
Salt and ground pepper,
Lemon,
Ice,
Celery stalk for garnish.
The cocktail should be mixed in a shaker, squeeze the lemon juice with your hands. Pour into a highball glass, sprinkle ground pepper and salt and garnish with a stalk of celery. Important point
: the shaker should not be actively shaken, you just need to shake gently.
8.
This cocktail was the king of discos back in the 80s, and thanks to the movie The Big Lebowski, released in 1998, the popularity of the drink reached a new level.
Its composition:
30 ml of vodka,
30 ml coffee liqueur,
30 ml cream
Ice.
For serving, you can take a glass of "Old Fashion" or a small shot. The ingredients are mixed in a glass with a bar spoon and the cocktail is drunk in one gulp.
9.
For the first time, the cocktail was served by the bartenders of the Alice establishment, which is located in Malibu. It bears the name of a Russian secret bomber, which was never completed.
For cooking you need:
15 ml coffee liqueur
15 ml "Irish Cream",
15 ml Triple Seca.
Using a bar spoon, the cocktail should be stacked in layers in a shot. First, pour in the liquor, then gently “Irish Cream” along the handle of the spoon, and lastly, Triple Sec. At the end, the drink is effectively set on fire.
10.
Daiquiri first appeared in Cuba, where a man named Jenning Cox decided to mix rum, sugar and lime in one glass with ice. The cocktail got its name from the Daiquiri village, where it was invented.
It is prepared like this:
60 ml white rum
15 ml sugar syrup
Lime,
Ice.
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass through a strainer. Usually the cocktail is not decorated with anything, but you can make a rim of brown sugar around the edge of the glass.
11.
The legend of the Alexander cocktail is associated with the great commander Alexander the Great, it is his name that this drink bears. The cocktail itself was first served by a bartender in England to the court, thanks to which he received the title of "sir".
The cocktail is prepared like this:
30 ml gin
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml heavy cream
Ice,
Ground nutmeg for garnish.
All components are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass. The cocktail should be sprinkled with nutmeg on top.
12.
According to legend, there is a sacred place on earth where you can find incredible energy at dawn on the day of the equinox - a 60-meter pyramid in the town of Teotihuacan. The Tequila Sunrise cocktail was created as part of a ritual to gain this energy and is called "Fire Water" in this area.
What you need for cooking:
50 ml tequila,
10 ml grenadine,
150 ml orange juice
orange slice for garnish
tubule,
Ice.
The drink is mixed directly in the highball, then it is filled with ice, garnished with an orange slice and a straw.
13.
The Medusa layered cocktail was made famous by astronomer Paul Fisher, who was able to see the Medusa and Crab nebulae after only drinking a few cocktails.
What you need for a cocktail:
10 ml absinthe,
20 ml cocoa liqueur
20 ml Triple Seca,
5 ml Irish Cream.
Layers are poured into the glass: cocoa liqueur, then Triple Sec and absinthe are carefully poured with a bar spoon, and at the end - Irish Cream, drop by drop through a straw.
14.
Fleeing from malaria in India, soldiers of the British army in in large numbers used tonic. However, in order to diversify this drink, gin was added to it. This cocktail not only cheered up, but also perfectly refreshed in the heat.
The cocktail is prepared as follows:
50 ml gin
150 ml tonic,
Lime,
Ice.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker, squeezing a slice of lime. Then the cocktail is poured into a highball through a strainer.
15.
Well, where without the popular cocktail with the defiant name "Sex on the Beach"! He provokes and entices, for which the heroines of the Santa Barbara series fell in love with him so much.
You can prepare it like this:
50 ml vodka,
25 ml peach liqueur
40 ml of pineapple juice and cranberry juice,
Pineapple and raspberry for garnish
Ice.
In a shaker, you need to mix all the ingredients, pour through a strainer with a glass "sling" and garnish with a slice of pineapple and raspberries.
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS & DRINKS
People who prefer sober fun and pleasant communication with friends to drinking alcohol will certainly rate you as a bartender much higher if you have non-alcoholic cocktails in your arsenal. They are based on milk, ice cream, ripe fruit and berries, as well as syrups, juices and even eggs.
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For example, a cocktail called "Rainbow" does not contain alcohol, it includes: 70 ml of orange and peach juice, sprite, grenadine and Blue Curacao syrup. First, grenadine is poured into a sling or highball glass, then juices are layered with a bar spoon, and at the end - Blue Curacao blue syrup. Before filling, ice should be poured into the glass, and you can decorate with an orange slice and a straw with an umbrella.
17.
Drink "Fiesta" includes: 2 ml raspberry syrup, 8 ml of passion fruit and orange juice, 2 ml of cream. All you need to shake in a shaker with ice and pour into a shot. You can drink it in one gulp or in small sips.
18.
A Red Arrow cocktail is served in a glass of Irish Coffee. To prepare it, you need to mix in a blender: 20 ml of lemon juice, 10 ml of caramel and vanilla syrups, 100 ml of cranberry juice, a little ginger and strawberries to taste. The ingredients are carefully ground and heated, that is, the cocktail is drunk hot. The edges of the glass can be decorated with sugar, greased with a lemon slice.
19.
The famous drink "EggNog" is a variation of " Mogul-mogul", it is both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Take 2 cups of milk, ground nutmeg and 1 cup of cream. The mixture must be heated over low heat. And at this time, you should grind the yolks of 5 eggs and sugar, then put on fire and heat until the mass becomes white color. Gently fold the egg yolks into the milk mixture and beat thoroughly. The cocktail should be cooled slightly and served in cups or highballs, garnished with nutmeg.
20.
Milk shakes, so popular among adults and children, are made with milk and ice cream. For example, for a chocolate shake you will need: ¼ cup chocolate syrup, 1 cup milk and a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. Whip all the ingredients in a blender or shaker and pour into a tall glass with a straw. To taste, grated banana, strawberries, raspberries and other fruits can be added to the drink.
21.
Mojito, so popular among young people, is also available in two versions: with and without rum. Refreshing non-alcoholic "Mojito" can be prepared as follows: put ice on the bottom of the glass, pour over ¾ "Sprite" and a little sugar syrup. In a separate container, grind mint leaves, lemon and lime slices with a muddler. The whole mixture is added to the glass and stirred with a bar spoon, after which it is decorated with a lime wedge and a straw.
22.
A cocktail called "punch" looks very much like a compote. It is very easy to prepare, especially since it is served in deep capacity from where it is poured into glasses. This means that there is enough cocktail for everyone. Take 0.5 l apple juice, 0.5 l of ginger lemonade, sugar to taste, apple slices and other berries as desired. All you need to heat to a boil, then remove from heat and cool.
23.
The wonderful drink "Blue Lagoon" not only looks very presentable, but also perfectly refreshes in summer heat. For non-alcoholic cocktail You will need: Fill a highball glass ¾ full with ice cubes, half fill with Blue Curacao blue liqueur, add soda and lemon juice and stir with a bar spoon. You can decorate a cocktail with a slice of lemon or a cocktail cherry and a straw.
24.
Treat your friends to a delicious Shirley Temple cocktail as well. Prepare it as follows: you need to pour ice into a highball, pour ginger lemonade and add grenadine syrup. Complete it with Sprite and garnish with a cocktail cherry or orange slice.
25.
"Magnificent, and most importantly - healthy cocktail no doubt your friends will appreciate it. It bears the romantic name "Honeymoon", thanks to the honey that is part of it. You can prepare a drink as follows: mix ice in a shaker, 100 ml of orange and apple juices, as well as the juice of half a lime and a little honey. Shake the mixture thoroughly and pour into a Champagne flute glass. The resulting drink can be decorated with a cocktail cherry and orange peel, taken with a spiral with a bar knife.
26.
“Pulverized fruits and berries are the perfect combination in the classic smoothie, which is not only a delicious cocktail, but great drink for people leading an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar, the standard recipe includes: fruits or berries grated in a blender and lemon or apple juice. If desired, you can add yogurt, milk with ice cream or honey to the cocktail.
27.
A great base for many non-alcoholic drinks at a party is ginger lemonade. Preparing it is quite simple: you need to take chopped ginger root, sugar, lemon slices and add lemon juice squeezed through a citrus press. The mixture must be put on fire and brought to a boil, then cool and let it brew for an hour, after taking out the ginger.
28. COCKTAIL "FRAPPE"
Another cocktail based on milk and ice cream remotely resembles a milkshake, but is called differently - “Frappe”. You can add coffee, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or grated berries to the main ingredients. Here is the recipe for the delicious Banana Chocolate Frappe: Blend a glass of milk, a few scoops of ice cream and a banana in a blender until smooth. Pour the cocktail into a highball glass, and then carefully insert a bar spoon and pour over its handle liquid chocolate to the bottom of the glass. You can simplify this process by pouring chocolate through a cocktail tube.
29.
Perfectly tones and refreshes a drink based on green tea. It contains a whole complex of vitamins and gives a charge of vivacity, which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the general condition of the body. To make a cocktail, take: 1 cup of freshly brewed green tea, half a glass of apple juice and ice. Fill shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake well. The drink is served in a highball with a straw, if desired, it can be decorated with a slice of lemon.
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Unique, incendiary and original parties will always be fun if you carefully consider the content home bar. Take care of your guests: offer them an exciting program, good music and cocktails own cooking and they will definitely come to you!
The most popular cocktails of our time are, in fact, either modern variations of classic alcoholic mixes, or "light" versions of the old ones. medicines which are safely replaced by injections and tablets. However, changes in the recipe did not affect the taste of drinks, among which one can single out those that have been consistently popular with bar regulars and bartenders themselves for more than a dozen years.
An exquisite "apple martini" or a stunning "zombie" - whatever you choose, a cocktail can tell a lot more about you and serve as a kind of "calling card", telling about your character and preferences. In almost any bar you will be offered a “martini”, “screwdriver”, “ bloody mary"and the traditional English cocktail" John Collins "; moreover, such masterpieces as "Mimosa" and "Bellini" have already firmly entered the "must-have" lists of most bars. We bring to your attention the ten most popular cocktails.
1. Apple martini
The apple martini (or “appltini”) has won the hearts of gourmets around the world thanks to its unusual combination of dry martini with a touch of apple. Instead of gin, vodka is used as a base, which is supplemented with apple schweppes (as a substitute for apple juice and to obtain a more subtle taste). Appletini is served with a little lemon juice and apple slice unlike a standard dry martini.
The apple martini has made a name for itself on television as well – the favorite drink of American comedian Conan O'Brien, the host of the late-night show, has repeatedly appeared in films and sitcoms. By the way, when you watch the Disney film Enchanted, pay attention to the cocktail that the main character Giselle almost drank. Learned?
2. Long Island Ice Tea
Long Island will never go out of style! One of the most popular cocktails is not losing ground - it is especially popular among men. A strong blend of rum, vodka, tequila, gin and triple sec orange liqueur, complemented by a sweet and sour composition of lemon juice and cola. Despite the name, you will not find tea in this cocktail - the drink gets its characteristic taste thanks to Coca-Cola.
The origin of the cocktail is a rather controversial issue, but one thing is certain: the name of the drink is strongly associated with the place name of Long Island. True, most of the disputes are around the exact location: some believe that we are talking about Long Island in Tennessee (near Kingsport), others are of the opinion that the modern version of the cocktail was invented in one of the bars of New York's Long Island in 1972. The confusion about the origin is most likely due to the fact that there are several variations of this drink, popular in different parts USA.
3 California
The California cocktail is a Long Island variant that is hugely popular on the West Coast! Mix of vodka, rum, tequila and gin orange liqueur, lemon and orange (to taste) juice. To top it off - a circle of orange or a thin "serpentine" of orange peel. An unforgettable combination of strength and sweetness!
"California" - the cocktail is quite strong; citrus notes brought in orange juice and liquor are used to soften the alcohol mix. original name- "Californication" - in tune with the hit of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
4. Pina Colada
A classic tropical cocktail with a bright original taste and aroma! Ideal for connoisseurs mild taste without a strong emphasis on the alcoholic component of the drink. A simple and yet sophisticated combination of rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice will take you to the hot, sun-drenched tropics ... however, it is not necessary to go to Cuba - you can also sip a Pina Colada at a party with friends.
The drink has Puerto Rican roots and for quite a long time was considered the national drink of this country. According to the official version, the cocktail was invented by a bartender at the Caribe Hilton hotel in 1952, shortly after Coco Lopez concentrated coconut milk appeared on the market. Every year on July 10, Puerto Ricans celebrate Pina Colada Day.
5. Margarita
"Margarita" - the most popular cocktail in the United States, the basis for which is tequila. A simple combination of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Often mixed with ice in a shaker, but many prefer classic version serving - with ice cubes in a glass. Glasses decorated with salt are also used for serving. Since the invention of the cocktail, various variations have appeared - instead of lime juice, you can use any fruit juice.
The origin of the drink has not yet been precisely determined - connoisseurs believe that this happened between the 1930s and 40s. XX century in the Mexican region of Baja California (somewhere between Tijuana and Ensenada). The refreshing cocktail is especially popular in the southern regions of the country.
6. Caipirinha
The FIFA World Cup, held in the summer of 2014 in Brazil, contributed to the popularization of one of the most beloved Brazilian cocktails - Caipirinha. The composition of the drink includes cachaca (an alcoholic concentrate from sugar cane) or white rum, cane sugar and lime juice. But be careful: it is easy to get carried away with a cocktail, as the flavor composition surprisingly “masks” the taste of alcohol.
"Caipirinha" originated from a drink that was used by the local population in the early twentieth century as a medicine to treat the "Spanish" flu. The word "kaipira" refers to a person who was born in the countryside and is far from the rules of behavior and etiquette adopted in big cities. You can order a cocktail in almost every institution in Brazil, but it is just beginning to gain world fame. Most likely, the reason for this is problems with supplies in North America and Europe of the main raw material for the drink - cachaca.
7. Mint julep
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby, Mint Julep, is rightfully considered a symbol of the American South. The combination of bourbon, water, sugar and powdered sugar, and mint leaves has long been considered traditional option use of bourbon, which is produced in this region in huge quantities. It is thanks to one of the most striking events in the region - the Kentucky Derby - that this simple, and at the same time noble drink has gained the status of a national one.
The first mention of the "mint julep" is found at the end of the 18th century. According to written records, in the early 1800s, the drink consisted of gin, brandy and whiskey mixed in different proportions. Modern version using bourbon was first introduced at the Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs Racecourse) in 1938. Nowadays, about 120,000 drinks are drunk every year. mint julep” during the main event of the race sport of the United States.
8. Mai Tai
Mai Tai is a classic tropical Polynesian cocktail with fruit flavor, especially popular in the western regions of the United States. The combination of dark and light rum, orange curacao and lime juice gave the world a wonderful drink that has become a symbol of Tahitian culture. The first peak of Mai Tai's popularity came in the 1950s and 1960s.
There are at least 10 cocktail recipes; the creator is considered the owner of Trader Vic's (Oakland, California, 1944). The cocktail was prepared for friends who had recently returned from Tahiti - after one of them exclaimed "Maita'i" (lit. "very good"), the name "tightly" stuck to the drink. The owner of rival firm Don the Beachcomber also claimed copyright, mentioning the creation in 1933 of an elaborate version of the modern Mai Tai. One thing is for sure - the birthplace of the drink is the sunny state of California.
9. Mohito
Mojito gained worldwide popularity thanks to invigorating taste fresh mint - the drink perfectly quenches thirst and saves from the summer heat. The combination of white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar and soda is perfect for fans of low-alcohol drinks with a pronounced fruity note. Often soda is replaced with Sprite or 7-UP soft drinks, which, however, does not affect the taste of the cocktail in any way. One of the secrets to making the right "mojito" is to grind the mint leaves (not grind with a knife) - this way the maximum amount is released. essential oils, giving the cocktail a pronounced mint flavor and aroma.
Back in 1586, sailors from the expedition of Francis Drake landed in Cuba to search for a cure for scurvy and dysentery. The local population provided them with the ingredients from which today one of the most popular cocktails is prepared all over the world. There are other versions explaining the origin of the drink, but the facts confirming the rather early origin of the “mojito” testify in favor of the first. The famous writer Ernest Hemingway was a big fan of this cocktail.
10. Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan is an ultra-modern cocktail that has peaked in popularity over the past few decades. The spicy combination of vodka, triple sec liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice was a pleasant surprise for lovers of the classic “screwdriver” - the tart taste of the cocktail softens the alcohol. All ingredients should be of high quality, but pay special attention to liquor and cranberry juice - the two main components of the drink.
Little is known about the origin of the drink - the modern version was first introduced to the public in the 80s in a restaurant in South Florida. According to other stories, the birthplace of the cocktail is Minneapolis (1975) "Cosmopolitan" is considered a classic women's cocktail- His popularity skyrocketed after the release of the famous TV series Sex and the City in the 1990s.
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It may have been the favorite drink of French officers, served most frequently in the vicinity of rebellious colonists during the American Revolutionary War, which soon led to the creation of the southern states of the United States. However, no one can dispute the fact that cocktails began their true ascent to the Olympus of fame in the 20s of the last century in America, when they became the favorite, but illegal, alcoholic drink of hundreds of thousands of alcohol lovers who opposed the cruel and unforgiving "dry law." An unconditional ban on the "manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages" tightly controlled the American population from 1919, that is, from the moment the XVIII Amendment to the US Constitution became law over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson, until 1933, when in In the United States of America, the consumption of alcoholic beverages became legal again.
One way or another, any strong unusual drink is included in the basis of any of our cocktails. It can be assumed that the first cocktails were prepared on the basis of gin, which at that time had a strong sweetish aftertaste, which was preferable to hide in a mixture with other drinks. And the first cocktail recipes that have survived to this day date back to the second half of the 19th century, for example, Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. Cocktails got their real development in the 1920s and 1930s, when many classic cocktails were invented, which today are very popular in the bars of the world. In those days, Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy. The cocktails were called American Drinks because they were prepared for Americans who were looking abroad for sensations that were forbidden in their own country. During Prohibition in the United States, different drinks were also covertly mixed in an attempt to hide the taste of alcohol. Today, the fashion for cocktails is returning with renewed vigor, helped by the emergence of new liquors, unusual flavors and exotic fruits, as well as a special atmosphere typical of turbulent times and mixed drinks. Harry's New York Bar in Paris claims that many classic cocktails were created here in the first half of the last century. However, not everyone agrees with this, believing that the bar put its name on some other people's creations. One thing is for sure: the White cocktail Lady was clearly invented by Harry McEllon, who first worked here as a bartender, and later became the owner of the establishment. A whole network of "Harry's bars" was opened in different cities of the world. But of these, only Harry's Bar in Venice gave birth to long-lasting creations, such as the Bellini cocktail.
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