Sweet alcoholic cocktails at home. The most famous alcoholic cocktails

Cocktails are needed when the goal is not to achieve intoxication, but to have a good time, enjoy a balanced taste and aesthetic 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 are 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 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 with 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 beater - 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 cocktails "Pina Colada" and " Blue Hawaii».

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 look very nice

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".

Now it's time for New Year's Eve parties. Well, alcoholic cocktails, as you know, reign at festive events of any format: cocktails are drunk with pleasure in a nightclub, at home, and in a restaurant.

Today we have selected for you 15 most popular alcoholic cocktails which you can easily prepare yourself.

No matter how strange it may seem, but all the cocktails that are so popular today are, in fact, modern interpretation classic drinks or a modified version medicines. This once again confirms the truth of the expression "Everything new is well forgotten old." However, some changes in the recipe of the cocktails did not affect either their taste or their popularity.

This drink was first introduced to the public in the 80s of the last century in a restaurant in South Florida. He began to gain his popularity in the 90s, after the release of the famous series "Sex and the City" on the big screens. That is why the Cosmopolitan is considered true women's cocktail. Its composition resembles an improved version of the classic "Screwdriver": vodka, triple sec liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice. characteristic feature well-cooked Cosmopolitan is astringency, softening the taste of alcohol.

plain or vodka with lemon flavor - 45 ml;
Cointreau orange liqueur - 15 ml;
fresh lime juice - 7-8 ml;
cranberry juice - 30 ml.

14. Mojito

The history of this cocktail began back in 1586, when sailors from the expedition of Francis Drake landed in Cuba in search of cures for scurvy and dysentery. The Cubans provided them with such medicine. It is from the ingredients of this medicine that the famous Mojito is prepared all over the world today. The popularity of this drink can be explained by the fact that fresh taste lime and mint perfectly quenches thirst and saves from the summer heat. White rum, sugar, soda, mint and lime in their combination will not leave indifferent lovers of low-alcohol cocktails.

lime (in extreme cases, lemon) - 1 piece;
white rum - 30 ml;
soda (sprite) - 60 ml;
sugar (preferably cane) - 1 tablespoon.
fresh mint - 5-6 leaves;
ice cubes - 100 grams.

13. Mai Tai

There are many versions of who is the "ancestor" of this cocktail. The first person to claim copyright is the owner of a California business. According to him, he prepared Mai Tai for friends who had just arrived from Tahiti. One of them was so impressed with the taste of the drink that he exclaimed "Maita'i", which means "very good". Since then, the name has stuck to the cocktail tightly. Mai Tai is a symbol of Tahitian culture. This is Polynesian fruit drink, most popular in the western United States. It contains dark and light rum, lime juice and orange curacao.

white rum - 40 ml;
black rum - 20 ml;
orange liqueur - 15 ml;
lime juice - 15 ml;
almond syrup - 10 ml.
pineapple wedge, mint sprig and cocktail cherry (optional)

12. Mint julep

The mint julep is rightfully considered the official drink of the main race sport event in the United States - the Kentucky Derby. This cocktail is traditional variation uses of bourbon, which is produced in the southern United States in large quantities. In the 18th century, Mint Julep was a combination of whiskey, gin and brandy in different proportions, and only in 1938 did its modern variation appear - with the addition of bourbon.

bourbon - 60 ml;
mint - 12 fresh leaves;
powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon;
water (without gas) - 2 teaspoons;
crushed ice - 150 grams.

11. Caipirinha

At the beginning of the 20th century, the local population of Brazil used a special drink to fight the "Spanish flu". It consisted of cachaça (an alcoholic concentrate made from sugar cane), sugar and lime juice. Now this drink is popular all over the world and is called Caipirinha. It is worth remembering that the cocktail is very insidious: the composition of sugar and lime miraculously “masks” the taste of alcohol.

cachaca - 50 ml;
lime - 1 half;
cane sugar- 2 teaspoons;
crushed ice.

10. Margarita

Perhaps this is the most popular cocktail in the United States. The classic Margarita contains tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Usually all the ingredients are simply mixed in a mixer and served in special glasses with ice cubes. Some lovers like to experiment: instead of lime juice, they add any other juice. The history of Margarita is still not exactly known. It is only known that the birthplace of the cocktail is the southern regions of the United States.

silver tequila - 40 ml;
orange liqueur - 20 ml;
lime juice - 40 ml;
ice - 150 grams.

9. Pina Colada

It is believed that Piña Colada was first made by a Caribe Hilton hotel bartender in 1952, just after concentrated coconut milk appeared on the market. It is coconut milk combined with rum and pineapple juice that creates this incomparable original taste and aroma of a cocktail. For a long time, Pina Colada was considered the national drink of Puerto Rico, but today it is the property of the whole world.

light (white) rum - 30 ml;
pineapple juice - 90 ml;
coconut milk (Malibu liqueur) - 30 ml;
ice cubes - 50 grams;
cream (11-15% fat) - 20 ml (optional);
a slice of pineapple or a cocktail cherry - 1 piece.

8 California

The California cocktail is one of the strongest of its kind, yet another Long Island variety. It contains vodka, rum, gin, tequila, orange liqueur and any citrus juice. The cocktail is decorated with an orange slice or a “serpentine” from its peel. The taste of California is incredibly bright - a mix of sweetness and strength.

7. Long Island Ice Tea

This cocktail will probably never go out of style. Every year it is more and more gaining popularity, especially among men. A characteristic feature of the “tea” Long Island is that there is no tea in it as such. The taste of cold tea is created by a combination of triple sec orange liqueur and Coca-Cola. The main ingredients of the drink are gin, vodka, rum and tequila. The origin of Long Island Ice Tea is still a matter of controversy. This is due to the existence of several interpretations of this cocktail, popular in different parts America.

vodka - 20 ml;
golden rum - 20 ml;
gin - 20 ml;
silver tequila - 20 ml;
orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec) - 20 ml;
lemon juice - 20 ml;
cola - 100 ml;
ice in cubes - 150-200 grams.

6. Apple martini

Apple martini is the muse of all gourmets. The cocktail gained its popularity due to the bright and “modern” combination of dry martini and apple schweppes (which in some cases is replaced with apple juice). A small amount of lime juice and an apple slice complete the drink in a very elegant way.

Interesting fact: the apple martini is the favorite cocktail of the famous American comedian Conan O'Brien.

vodka - 3 parts (30 ml);
apple schnapps - 1 part (10 ml);
Cointreau liqueur - 1 part (10 ml).

5. Bloody Mary

The cocktail was supposedly invented in 1939 by American George Jessel. The author suggested mixing vodka and tomato juice as a remedy for severe hangovers. The modern International Bartending Association recommends the following recipe:

45 ml of vodka (brand is unimportant)
90 ml of tomato juice.
2-3 drops Worcestershire sauce
15 ml lemon juice
Tabasco sauce to taste
Celery juice to taste
Black pepper

4. Screwdriver

A mixture of vodka and fruit juice was invented by American oilmen working in Saudi Arabia in the middle of the last century. In order to drink with impunity in a Muslim country, one had to be smart, and a screwdriver was born. The cocktail recipe is simple:

3/10 vodka
7/10 any fruit juice
orange slice for garnish

3. Martini Dry

The cocktail is named after its inventor, the famous Martini de Anna de Toggia. The classic recipe is:

50% vermouth
50% gin

Although today it is more common to combine three parts of gin with one part of vermouth. Garnish the cocktail with an olive and lemon zest.

2. Daiquiri

The drink got its name in honor of the Cuban town of Daiquiri. The classic cocktail recipe is as follows:

9 parts rum
1 part sugar
4 parts lime juice

1. Tequila Sunrise

This extraordinarily beautiful cocktail was invented in the last century at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. The name "Dawn" a mixture of tequila, grenadine and orange juice received due to the gradation of colors in the glass, reminiscent of dawn. The recipe for Tequila Sunrise is as follows:

45 ml tequila
15 ml Grenadine syrup
90 ml orange juice

Every day, bartenders around the world come up with more and more new combinations, invent new tastes, each of which will undoubtedly find its connoisseur. However, most people still choose classic cocktails. Whether it's a vibrant California or a gourmet apple martini, they've all left their mark on " wine list» peace. They say, "you need to know the classics." And indeed it is.

Alcoholic cocktails are an integral part of any party for those who want to have fun, enjoy the harmonious taste and aesthetic appearance of the drink, and not just feel intoxicated.

In the club culture, there is an incredible variety of alcoholic mixes, ranging from the most unpretentious types of the famous Mojito or popular Concrete to exclusive ones that are the author's development of a certain bartender, such as milk Mogul. I propose to understand together the main types of cocktails and find out what methods of their preparation exist.

In addition, I will share with you proven classic recipes alcoholic cocktails that can be easily made at home.

By time of use

. Such alcoholic drinks exclusively before meals, and their main task is to improve appetite. The composition of aperitif cocktails, as a rule, includes strong alcohol, for example, gin or vermouth, but the fortress is already ready drink low, since it should in no case cause premature intoxication. I will give examples of some aperitifs: —Manhattan—, Albatross, Cyrus, Martini.
. The use of such alcoholic beverages occurs after a hearty meal, and their main task is to improve digestion. Digestive mixes are stronger than aperitifs and are often quite sweet, they also go great with coffee or some kind of dessert. This category has a wide variety of options, ranging from strong fruity Long Island Ice Tea or sweet dessert Grasshopper to punches.
Anytime. The name itself suggests that the drinks included in it can be drunk at any time when a desire arises. The list of this category includes the most popular and famous alcoholic cocktails - Bloody Mary -, - Rusty Nail -, Cosmopolitan, and so on. Despite the fact that this category is called “at any time”, I still recommend drinking cocktails from this category in the evening. Mostly it is customary to drink them at parties in the circle of a friendly company at a large table.

By volume and strength

Cocktails are of the following types:

— Shot drinks (shots)—. Such mixtures are served in glasses, which are filled from 45 to 65 ml and drunk in one sip, in one gulp. They can be strong, flaky, weak and "burning". This category includes such cocktails as -B-52-, Orgasm and -Kamikaze-.

Short drinks. The standard portion of such drinks is from 65 to 165 ml and is poured into glasses various shapes. The strength of mixes varies from 18 to 50 rpm. To give a few examples: Golden Cadillac, Caipirinha, Old Fashioned and Porto Flip.
Long drinks. The strength of such mixes rarely exceeds 18 revolutions. According to the canons correct use they drink cocktails from tall and narrow glasses in quantities from 165 to 300 ml. This category includes drinks such as Bellini, Mojito, Long Island Ice Tea, Negroni and so on.
Hot alcoholic cocktails. The number of servings and the strength of the alcohol are not standardized, but most often the degree does not exceed 40%. Here are some examples of them: -grog-, Toddy, -punch-, Irish coffee,.

Taste

At first glance, the classification by taste seems rather confusing, but let's still try to figure it out.

Daisy. Mixes in this style are always classified as short drinks. Strong alcohol with the addition citrus juice, mineral water and syrup. Most often, the drink has a red color. To be honest, any 40-degree alcohol can be offered in this style. For example: brandy, whiskey, vodka, gin and so on.
Julep. Refreshing mint mix prepared on the basis of strong alcohol, which is diluted with water. For example: Green Devil, Whiskey Julep, Mojito and Legend.
Cardinal. It uses equal proportions of liquor and spirits. For example: Stinger, White Wings, Red Russian.

Collins. It's always long drinks. Drinks are a mixture of a strong and unsweetened alcoholic component with sugar, lemon juice and soda. For example: Hulk, Captain Collins, Colonel Collins.
Cobbler. The composition of the drink includes a mixture of sherry or wine with fruit, sugar and crushed ice. The most popular cobblers are pineapple, coffee, strawberry and egg mixes.
cooler. It is a low-alcohol mix of a wine or strong base mixed with “ginger ale” and fruit juice. The main task of such drinks is a refreshing and invigorating effect in the summer. For example: berry, apple, mango or mint alcoholic drink.

Sangaree. alcoholic drink with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, powdered sugar or ground nutmeg. For example: Brandy-sangari, Compress, Dream.
—Sour mix—. Sour in translation into Russian means "sour". The main components of such drinks are lime or lemon juice mixed with a sweet component (fruit juice, liquor). For example: Margarita, Kamikaze, Daiquiri.
Sling. In addition to alcohol, the cocktail contains juice and mineral water, the strength of the mix is usually low. For example: Caucasus, Tervis-sling, Singapore-sling.
Smash. Such mixes are similar to julep, but stronger than it and prepared with fresh mint. For example: Rum smash, Martini smash, Lemon smash.

Swizzle, or swizzle. Blends based on bitters. For example: Evergreen, Evins Park, London Mint.
Fizz. Fizz in translation into Russian means "pop". The main components of the cocktail are champagne or sparkling water, it is important that the mix is effervescent, “with bubbles”. For example: Astra, Caribbean Champagne or Lady Delamere.
Fix. Refers to long drinks and consists of a mixture of several high-grade spirits. For example: Brandy Fix, Mint Fix, Gin Fix.
Flip. The composition of such mixtures necessarily contains chicken or quail egg. For example: Lisbon, Glasgow or Penguin.
Frappe. Refreshing drink with cream, ice cream, crushed ice and fruit syrup. For example: citrus, pineapple, cranberry, peach and so on.

By cooking method

Shake (shake). The components are poured into a shaker, shaken, then the finished mix is poured into a glass and decorated. Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri are prepared in this way.
Build (build). The ingredients are sequentially added to the glass for serving, after which they are mixed with a bar spoon. This is how the Screwdriver, Rum-Cola, Mai Tai, and Tequila Sunrise are prepared.

Stir (steer). The components are mixed in a mixing container, after which they are poured into a glass for serving. This method is used to make Dirty Martini, Sazerac and Manhattan.
Muddle (muddle). This method is not a separate cooking recipe. Sugar, mint and pieces of fruit or berries are placed in a glass for serving, then the mass is rubbed with a muddler (a special wooden crush), after which alcohol is poured. Mint Julep and Mojito are prepared in this way.
Blend (blend). This method involves grinding the ingredients with a blender until a smooth porridge-like consistency is obtained. In this way, Blue Hawaii and Pina Colada are made.

Layer (layer). This technique allows bartenders to demonstrate their dexterity and skill. Each layer is neatly stacked on top of each other. Drinks are unusually beautiful and are prepared from several, most often contrasting colors, ingredients. This method is used to make Traffic Light, B-52, Black Widow and Irish Flag.

Alcoholic cocktail recipe

Mimosa

The British offer this alcoholic mix to the newlyweds, considering it the best remedy against a hangover, the French serve it as an aperitif for brunch. The bright yellow color with golden tints is associated with the mimosa flower, and the gentle pleasant aftertaste of the drink instantly creates a festive cheerful mood.

Required Ingredients

Step by step cooking

A glass of champagne, which is called a flute, is filled with pieces of ice, after which we wait a couple of minutes and discard the ice. How Alternative option, flute can be placed in the freezer for several minutes to cool.
First, pour in freshly squeezed orange juice.
Then add champagne and liqueur.
Lightly mix everything with a bar spoon.
To decorate alcohol, we use a slice of fresh orange or its zest.

champagne ice

A light dessert alcoholic drink that harmoniously combines the taste of ice cream, strawberries and sparkling alcohol. Such a mix will be a worthy decoration for both a business meeting and a family holiday. Without false modesty, its taste and aromatic qualities will certainly appeal to the beautiful half of humanity.

Required Ingredients

Step by step cooking

We wash the strawberries thoroughly, dry them, and then cut the berries into large pieces.
Finely chop the mint leaves with a knife.
In a champagne glass, mix slightly melted ice cream, chopped strawberries and chopped mint.
Fill the resulting mixture with champagne.
Serve alcohol with two straws and a small coffee spoon for strawberries.

Japanese slipper

This alcoholic mix captivates at first sight with its unusual attractive view. Australians first learned about it on their beautiful ocean beaches. The taste of the "Japanese shoe" is very soft, light and brings back pleasant memories of sea breeze, summer vacation on warm sand. Another important advantage of this mix is that you can enjoy its exquisite light taste Can long time without fear of rapid intoxication.

Required Ingredients

Step by step cooking

Fill the shaker to the very top with ice.
Pour both types of alcohol over ice and shake the ingredients thoroughly.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a separate container, then pass it through a strainer.
Add citrus liquid to the shaker to the rest of the ingredients, then mix the mixture again.
Pour the finished alcohol into a pre-chilled glass.
For decoration, use a piece of melon pulp.

Video recipes for alcoholic cocktails from professionals

I suggest that you familiarize yourself with several videos, after watching which you can learn how to make an alcoholic cocktail at home according to recipes that have been proven over the years.

Video #1. On this video experienced chef will show you how to make a Pear Sangria cocktail, which perfectly helps to quench your thirst and feel fresh and energized again.

Video #2. After watching this video, you will learn how to prepare a multi-layered drink "From Dusk Till Dawn". A professional bartender will tell you the story of its origin and show you the step-by-step sequence of making this puff shot.

Video #3. On this video, a skilled bartender will present to your attention the Green Bloody Mary alcoholic cocktail, which is one of the versions of the popular mix and compares favorably with the content of a large amount of beneficial trace elements and vitamins.

I suppose that now that you are familiar with all the intricacies of alcoholic cocktails, you will not have any difficulties with their preparation. Enjoy delicious mixes with friends and have a fun mood!

Simple champagne cocktails

Simple cocktails at home - they are very easy to prepare and very pleasant to drink! 12 recipes for simple cocktails based on vodka, champagne, wine

Simple homemade vodka cocktails:

Screwdriver
Jaguar
Vodka with cola
Alco checkers

The simplest homemade cocktails based on champagne and sparkling wines:

Mimosa
Northern lights
Tintoretto
Bellini

Good ideas for simple cocktails with wine

summer sangria
Isabel

The easiest cocktail recipes for home

Are you planning a party or warm gatherings with a group of close friends? A great excuse to cook something unusual for your guests! Such a highlight of your evening will be delicious alcoholic drinks prepared with your own hands and with minimal time and effort.

The simplest cocktails lovely way surprise guests and demonstrate your talents as a bartender. We bring to your attention several successful and easy-to-cook recipes.

There are many recipes for alcoholic mixes, the preparation of which does not require professional skills, special equipment or hard-to-find exotic ingredients.

Simple cocktails - simple in everything! For greater convenience, let's classify our future drinks according to the dominant components.

Simple homemade vodka cocktails

Screwdriver

This cocktail is time-tested and simple, like all ingenious! The ideal proportions are 1 to 1.

one hundred grams of vodka
one hundred grams of juice (orange and pineapple juice give a good combination)

Ruff

450 ml beer
50 ml vodka

We take all the components and mix in a beer mug, you're done! In some variations, it is recommended to send the resulting drink for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.

Cocktail Jaguar

150 ml tonic
50 ml. banana liqueur
50 milliliters. vodka
5-6 ice cubes

This cocktail is extremely easy to prepare and does not require special bartending skills, but at the same time original taste will brighten up any party.

Fill a tall glass with ice, add alcohol and liquor, mix. Then add tonic to the mixture, mix again and the drink is ready!

Vodka with cola

130 milliliters Coca Cola
40 milliliters of vodka
Ice cubes
circle of lemon

Fill a tall glass with pieces of ice, pour in, alternating vodka and cola, decorate with lemon. The cocktail is served with two straws. This drink loves experiments: by adding various liqueurs or syrups to the ingredients, you can experience new facets of the usual taste.

Cocktail with vodka and ice cream

100 milliliters pineapple juice
50 milliliters of vodka
10 grams of cream or vanilla ice cream
10 milliliters of cream

We beat all the ingredients in a blender or shaker, pour into a glass and decorate with grated chocolate.

Cocktail Alko checkers

600 milliliters of vodka
400 - coffee liqueur
cream (choose low-fat)
ice cubes

This drink is a fascinating party with an unusual content!

Let's prepare twelve white and black stacks of shots.

For black: mix vodka (200 ml.), Liquor (100 ml.) And ice in a shaker, pour into piles. Repeat the procedure for the remaining six glasses.

To prepare white shots in the same proportions of one hundred milliliters, mix vodka, cream and coffee liqueur, shake with ice in a shaker and pour into six glasses. Let's repeat it again.

The party can be played!

The simplest cocktails based on champagne and sparkling wines

Mimosa cocktail

Brut sparkling wine - 90 milliliters
Orange juice - 90 milliliters
orange zest (for garnish)

Pour orange juice into a cool glass, then sparkling wine. Stir with a cocktail spoon and the drink is ready to serve.

Cocktail Northern Lights

This simple alcoholic mix will well emphasize the festive mood of guests in new year's eve. Let's take:

50 milliliters of vodka
one hundred milliliters of sweet champagne
lemon juice - 50 ml.
tablespoon of granulated sugar
ice cubes

Mix all ingredients, except for champagne, in a shaker, pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Add sparkling wine, mix, the drink is ready.

And finally, two wonderful recipes named after famous painters.

Tintoretto

The drink is named after the greatest creator of the Renaissance. We will need:

30 ml pomegranate juice
one hundred and twenty milliliters of rose sparkling wine
10 milliliters of sugar syrup

Move all the ingredients in a tall glass.

Bellini

The inspirer of the drink, Giovanni Bellini was famous for the unusual pink tones in his paintings. He was appreciated by many famous representatives of the art world.

100 ml Prosecco Champagne
1 large fresh peach
teaspoon of granulated sugar

Crush the fruit with sugar in a blender. Place 50 milliliters of peach puree in a glass and dilute with cool champagne. You can decorate with a slice of peach or any other fruit.

Good wine cocktail ideas

summer sangria

bottle of dry red wine
30 ml carbonated lemonade
a handful of any fresh berries or some fruit
a pinch of sugar (optional for lovers of sweet drinks)

Finely chop fruits and berries and put on the bottom of the decanter, add wine and carbonated drink, mix. Serve in glasses garnished with fruit slices.

Isabel

1 bottle of champagne
250 ml Isabella wine

Fill a tall glass with ice three-quarters full of champagne, add wine.

As you can see, simple cocktails at home, they are easily accessible for cooking and do not require large financial costs and high professional skills.

Having at hand the most common alcoholic drinks and a simple set of additional components, you can easily treat yourself and loved ones to original alcohol.

The most popular cocktails in our time are, in fact, either modern variations of classic alcoholic mixes, or "light" versions of old medicines, which have been 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”, talking about the 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 small amount 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 of the United States.

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 with 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. The original name - "Californication" - is consonant 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 national drink 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, there have been various variations You can use any fruit juice instead of lime 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 20th century as a medicine to treat the "Spanish" flu. The word "kaipira" refers to a person who was born in countryside and far from the rules of conduct 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 spectacular events in the region - the Kentucky Derby - that this simple, and at the same time noble drink acquired national status.

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. Combination white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar and soda is perfect for fans low alcohol drinks with a pronounced fruity note. Often replaced with soda soft drinks"Sprite" or "7-UP", which, however, does not affect the taste of the cocktail. 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. A savory combination of vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice was a pleasant surprise for fans of the classic "screwdriver" - tart taste cocktail softens alcohol. All ingredients must be 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 - its popularity skyrocketed after the release of the famous TV series Sex and the City in the 1990s.

Using our selection, you can make any party bright and unforgettable! Dare!