Popular cocktails at home. Cocktail and alcohol

An alcoholic cocktail is a drink that combines several ingredients, one of which is alcohol. Mixing liquids and adding spices and fruits to them creates a new drink. The composition of cocktails can vary greatly. Most of them use ice, which should be given special attention. For its preparation, either weakly mineralized or just pure water is suitable. It should not contain impurities and be transparent.

There are several versions of the appearance of cocktails. The most romantic dates back to 1770. Then the owner of a bar near New York lost his beloved rooster. The owner announced that he would give his daughter as a wife to whoever finds this bird. After some time, a military officer brought the rooster, but the feathered one did not have a tail. The owner was forced to announce to all the regulars of the bar about the upcoming wedding. The daughter, who worked in the same establishment, began to mix all the drinks with excitement. Visitors liked the novelty so much that it was nicknamed "cock tail" (cock tail) from the phrase cock's tail.

Another legend dates back to the 15th century. They say that in the French province of Charente, wines and spirits were already mixed at that time. The resulting mixture was called coquetelle (cocktail), which was later transformed into the word "cocktail". The third story says that the first such drink appeared in England. And its very name came from the lexicon of a horse racing fan. So he called the ill-bred horses, whose tails stuck out like those of roosters. These mixed blood horses were nicknamed cock tail.

They say that the cocktails were very revered by the French officers, who drank them right next to the enemy colonists. And it happened during the American War of Independence. But such drinks received true fame in the 1920s in America. Cocktails were illegal, and therefore even more beloved and appreciated alcoholic beverage. Cocktails resisted Prohibition from 1919 until 1933. They were prepared to hide the taste of alcohol.

Be that as it may, today it is impossible to imagine a cocktail without some strong and unusual drink in its composition. It can be assumed that gin was first used for these purposes. He then had a strong sweet aftertaste, which should be hidden in a mixture with other drinks. The recipes for those cocktails that have come down to us date back to the second half of the 19th century. These were Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. The classic drinks that are still popular today were invented in the 1920s.

Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, and Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy. Then the cocktails were called American Drinks, as they were especially popular with Americans who were looking for entertainment outside their country. Today, with the advent of new liqueurs, flavors and exotic fruits, the fashion for cocktails is back. Let's talk about the most famous drinks of such kind.

Mojito. This masculine word comes from the Spanish Mojito. The cocktail is created on the basis of white rum with the addition of mint leaves to it. There are two types of mojito - non-alcoholic and low-alcohol. This drink appeared in Cuba, but gained popularity in America in the 1980s. There are several theories explaining its name. It is believed that the word may have come from a diminutive form of the Spanish Mojo. So in Cuba and the Caribbean is called the sauce, which includes lemon juice, pepper, garlic, herbs and vegetable oil. Another version says that mojito is a modified "mojadito", which means "slightly moist". The composition of a modern cocktail includes five ingredients - rum, lime, sugar, soda and mint. Such a combination of sweet and refreshing citrus with mint, coupled with rum, masked the strength of alcohol, which cannot leave you indifferent. So the cocktail became one of the most popular summer drinks. Some hotels in Havana also add angostura to it. For the non-alcoholic version of the mojito, brown water is used instead of white rum. cane sugar. A cocktail is prepared as follows: sugar is added to lime juice, mint leaves are torn and placed in a tall glass. Then ice is added, and rum and soda are poured on top. It should be noted that the mojito, the most popular cocktail in the world, can have many variants. Someone likes to add strawberries, and someone likes fruit juices.

Cocktail "Blue Lagoon". This drink gives the person drinking it originality and individuality. After all, the cocktail itself is just that. First of all, its unique blue color is striking. Interestingly, this exotic cocktail was invented not at all in Hawaii, but on the other side of the world - in the bar of the Zanzibar club in London. This drink is full of flavors. It is mentioned as fresh, summer and dairy. Served "Blue Lagoon" in a large glass with umbrellas and straws. Thanks to the drink, an exotic atmosphere is immediately created around. For cooking, you will need Bacardi rum, Curacao blue liqueur, pineapple and lemon juice, as well as sugar syrup with ice. Pineapple slices, mint leaves and cocktail cherries are used to serve the cocktail. Liquids must be mixed with ice in a special portioned bowl. The cocktail is then decorated listed elements and add a straw.

Cosmopolitan cocktail. This cosmopolitan cocktail lives up to its name as it is popular all over the world. It can often be seen in films and TV shows, at parties. One of the legends of its creation says that the drink was invented specifically for vodka with a hint of lemon "Absolut Citron". The cocktail was supposed to support an eminent brand. Although they say that in fact it was invented by the bartender Cheryl Cook from South Beach, Florida. Although Cosmopolitan was rumored to be popular in gay bars back in the 70s, she herself claimed in interviews that she created such a cocktail in 1985. Cook said she was struck by the number of people who order martinis just to show off with a glass in their hands. This is how the idea was born to create a drink that would be tasty and visually attract attention. The original recipe calls for Absolut Citron vodka, Triple Sec orange liqueur, some Rose's lemon juice, and some cranberries to create the pink color. Another important person in the history of the cocktail was Toby Zizzini from Manhattan. Based on the vague descriptions of Cheryl Cooke's recipe, he prepared his own version of Cosmopolitan. Only together orange liqueur Toby used Cointreau liqueur, as well as freshly squeezed lime juice. It is this version that has become the generally accepted standard approved by the International Bartenders Association. The cocktail quickly became popular in gay clubs, it was considered a classic for sexual minorities. But with the release of the TV series "Sex and the City" in 1998, everything changed. In the film "Cosmopolitan" appeared quite often, as the favorite drink of the main characters. This cocktail is served in large glasses, martinitzes. To decorate it, a slice of lemon or lime is used.

Pina colada. There are even songs written about this hot, sexy cocktail. A sweet drink originally from the Caribbean. Its name literally means "filtered pineapple". A long time ago, this was the name given to fresh pineapple juice, which was served strained (colada). Over time, sugar and rum began to be added to the juice. As a result, in the middle of the 20th century, a Pina Colada cocktail recipe appeared in one of the bars in Puerto Rico. Everyone fell in love with the drink so quickly that it became famous, and the whole country began to be proud of it. Today, the main ingredients of this cocktail are rum, pineapple juice and coconut liqueur. In a blender, these ingredients are mixed, ice is added and poured into a glass. They are topped with whipped cream and garnished with fruit. Some bartenders also add Baileys liqueur to Pina Colada, which only adds to the exotic.

Cocktail "Daiquiri". Currently, a whole group of cocktails is hidden under this name, only here original recipe there is only one. classic drink was created in the town of Daiquiri at the beginning of the last century. There, in the east of Cuba, engineer Pagliuchi decided to drink something unusual. However, his friend Jennings Cox found only rum, lime, sugar and ice. By mixing these ingredients in a shaker, the men got a new pleasant cocktail. They decided to name it in honor of the place of manufacture - Daiquiri. For one serving, 40 ml of white rum, 20 ml of lime juice and 7 ml of sugar syrup are enough.

Margarita cocktail. This famous cocktail often appears in movies. Prepare "Margarita" based on tequila, this is one of the best summer cocktails. As is usually the case with new cocktails, this one has several creation stories. In general, almost half of the towns in South and Central America are fighting for the right to be called the birthplace of the drink. One of the legends says that "Margarita" was first prepared in 1938 by bartender Carlos Herrera for aspiring actress Margarita King in one of the bars in Tijuana. The visitor was so struck by her beauty that for her sake the bartender decided to create something unusual. Another version says that in 1948, Tommy Hilton, the owner of a chain of hotels of the same name, became the first to try an amazing cocktail in a villa in Acapulco. The mistress of the house was Margaret Samees. The guests of her house at the reception were served a drink based on tequila. Tommy liked the cocktail so much that it was soon on the menu of every bar in his hotels. The third legend tells about the love of the manager of the Crespo hotel, Danny Negrete, for the girl Margherita. She visited her chosen one at night. It was for her that he came up with a new drink, mixing tequila, lemon juice and Cointreau. In the classic recipe, these components should be used in proportions, respectively, 2:2:1. The cocktail is prepared in a shaker with crushed ice or in a blender large quantity frozen water. Margarita should be served in a wide special glass. This drink can be garnished with salt or sugar to taste.

Cocktail "B52". This cocktail is unusual, because it consists of three layers of liquors at once. If the drink is prepared correctly, then coffee liqueur (for example, Kahlua), Baileys liqueurs and Marie Brizard Grand Orange liqueurs do not mix, and the border between them is clearly visible. And in this case There are several stories about the origin of this cocktail. They say that it was first created in the bar "Alice" in Malibu. New drink got its name in honor of the American bomber "Boeing B-52 Stratofortress". Another legend credits the creation of the cocktail to the Keg steakhouse bar in Calgary. However, of these versions, the one that is directly related to a military aircraft looks more logical. The fact is that it was at this time that this ultra-long-range strategic bomber-missile carrier was created, which has been in combat formation since 1955. Yes, and a simple look at a glass of a really professionally prepared cocktail gives associations with an exploding nuclear bomb. But it was precisely for its transportation that the B-52 bomber was designed. To prepare liquor in the form of uniform and not torn layers, you must first pour one part of coffee liquor into a shot glass, then slowly and carefully cream on the back of the spoon. Orange liqueur is also carefully poured on top (Cointreau is suitable for this role). If everything is done correctly, then a three-layer cocktail "B-52" is formed. Often it, already ready, is also set on fire. In this case, the B-52 cocktail should be drunk very quickly through a straw, before it has time to melt. The taste of the drink in this case is no different from the classic recipe, but it all looks much more spectacular, drawing the attention of others. The “pilot” starts drinking the cocktail cold from the very bottom, gradually the liquid becomes warmer, and at the very end it is generally hot. This is how the effect of rapid takeoff and turn is achieved. The good thing about a cocktail is that its judicious use guarantees a "soft landing". In just a few minutes it will be possible to look at the world around us with sober eyes again. There is also a cocktail variant in which the layers are mixed and served with ice.

Long Island Cocktail. This easy-to-make and strong cocktail was invented during Prohibition in America. In bars, the Long Island Ice-tea Cocktail quickly gained popularity, because outwardly it looked like a peaceful glass with iced tea. It was hard for outsiders to realize that the tea-like drink with lemon was actually an explosive heady concoction, and so tasty too! As it happens with other cocktails, the exact date of the appearance of the drink and its history is still unknown, acquiring legends. According to one of them, it was not invented at all during Prohibition, but it happened in the late 1970s. The bartender Rosebud Butt came up with the same cocktail. In any case, the cocktail is not a banal mixture of vodka and cola, but much more complex, but no less Reviver. While bartenders can't have more than five ingredients in a cocktail, Long Island is the only recognized exception. The composition includes equal proportions 14 ml each of triple sec, white rum, gin, tequila vodka, 28 ml of tea, as well as cola and a slice of lemon. For strong liquids, mix in a Collins or Highball glass and add ice. Then stir the resulting and add cola. It is worth ordering such a cocktail on a cold evening and then you can get stuck in the bar for a long time. The cocktail is also noted for its considerable volume, which only prolongs the pleasure.

Cocktail "Sex on the beach". This popular cocktail, with its name alone, evokes dreams of relaxation, the sea, and love. The composition of the drink includes vodka, peach liqueur (schnapps), cranberry and Orange juice. This cocktail is officially recognized by the International Bartending Association (IBA). For cooking, take 2 parts of vodka, both juices and one part of peach liqueur. All this is mixed in a shaker and poured into a highball glass filled with ice. After that, the cocktail is decorated with a piece of orange. Drink this drink should be through a straw. Sometimes pineapple juice is also added to Sex on the Beach. It happens that a cocktail is poured not into a highball glass, but into a hurricane. The drink is sometimes also garnished with a cherry and a slice of lime.

Cocktail "Cuba Libre". This Cuban cocktail has already conquered the whole world. It appeared during the Spanish-American War. Once, a group of American soldiers, who at that moment were on leave, entered one of the bars in Havana. One of them, missing home, ordered rum with cola, ice and a slice of lemon. He liked this cocktail so much that it aroused keen interest among his colleagues. The soldiers asked the bartenders to prepare the same drink for them. Then the fun began, in the midst of which one of the soldiers made a toast in honor of the freedom received by the island: "Por Cuba Libre!" The crowd answered him "Kubra libre!". To prepare a cocktail, lime juice is squeezed into a Collins glass and ice is added, then rum and cola are added there and mixed.

Bloody Mary cocktail. This drink is the most famous among cocktails, invariably occupying the first lines in the popularity ratings. Meanwhile, many myths and mysteries hovers around Bloody Mary. It is said that such famous personalities as Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald adored this cocktail. And the world fame for "Bloody Mary" came in New York, glorified her bartender Fernand Petiot, who worked at the St. Regis. In 1920, he decided to experiment by adding Tabasco sauce to alcoholic drink. According to legend, Fernand came up with the name "Red Snapper" for the new drink, naming it after the fish. However, one of the visitors renamed the cocktail in his own way, calling it "Bloody Mary". The successful name quickly stuck to the drink. According to another legend, on the contrary, Petio initially named his cocktail "Bloody Mary", but the administration of the King Call bar tried to name it after the fish, "Red Snapper". There is another version of the name of the drink. They say that in Chicago there was a bar "Blood Bucket", where the beautiful girl Mary, after whom the cocktail was named, used to go. Initially, the drink was extremely primitive, it included vodka and tomato juice. But 15 years after the invention, seasonings and spices began to be added to Bloody Mary. Vodka should be 2 times less than tomato juice. All this is poured into a highball and ice is added, and then mixed. Salt and pepper can be added to taste. For those who like spicy drinks, you can even add hot red pepper. There is another version of Bloody Mary, where tequila is used instead of vodka. It is mixed with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, lemon and tomato juice. Dijon mustard, sherry and clam pickle can also be added if desired. First, ice is placed in the highball, and then liquid ingredients. Top it all with tomato juice. The cocktail is mixed by pouring from one glass to another. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, there is a version of "Bloody Mary" without vodka at all. At the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the legendary cocktail in 2008, the granddaughter of the creator made a toast in his honor. In New York, December 1 was even declared Bloody Mary Day. In honor of the anniversary, city bars offered a cocktail at the price of 1933 - 99 cents.

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- Do you visit clubs and bars? If yes, how often?
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- Do you drink there? What are you drinking?
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House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are arranged almost every week. Tasty food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, absolutely everyone likes a variety of colorful cocktails.

Thanks to a combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be a success.
The fun of a 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 beverages for a party, as well as cocktails, which do not include alcohol. So let's get started:

ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

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The most famous cocktail called "Long Island" was invented during the Prohibition era. Outwardly, he looked very much like cold 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,
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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 the zest removed from the 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 last turn 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 decoration.
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 fruits 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 of 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. 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 a deep container, from where it is poured into glasses. This means that there is enough cocktail for everyone. Take 0.5 l of 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 a non-alcoholic cocktail, you will need: fill a highball glass ¾ full with ice cubes, pour half the Blue Curacao blue liqueur, add soda and lemon juice and mix 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: 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, a healthy cocktail will undoubtedly be appreciated by your friends. 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 garnished with a cocktail cherry and orange zest, removed 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 a great drink for people who lead an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar, 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 to the main ingredients, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or grated berries. Here is the recipe for a delicious Banana Chocolate Frappe: Blend a glass of milk, a few scoops of ice cream and a banana in a blender until it forms. uniform consistency. 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.

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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 of the 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!

Cocktails are the mixing of several drinks with the addition of spices, salt and other ingredients. Sometimes the composition includes alcohol and ice. Ideally, a cocktail should have at least five ingredients.

The most delicious alcoholic cocktails

Each alcoholic cocktail contains, in addition to one or more ingredients, also alcoholic beverages. There are several legends about where the alcoholic cocktail first appeared and what is the history of its origin.

Among the most delicious is the Mojito cocktail. Its basis is white rum and mint leaves. For the first time such a drink appeared in Cuba, and in the eighties it became very popular in America. In addition to rum and mint, it contains soda, sugar and lime.

"Blue Lagoon" is the name of another delicious cocktail. It is believed that lovers this drink bright and extraordinary people. It was invented in one of the bars in London. With a tropical taste, the drink is able to create an exotic atmosphere.

One of the most popular cocktails, especially among women, is called Pina Colada. He is the pride of Puerto Ricans, who came up with his recipe. Once upon a time, strained pineapple juice was called pina colada, but later rum and sugar were added to it. The final recipe came from a Puerto Rican bar. The composition of the drink included pineapple juice, rum and coconut liqueur.

One of the summer drinks is the Margarita cocktail. This cocktail is often shown in films. It is based on tequila, which is why almost half of Mexican cities claim to be the “discoverer” of this drink.

“Sex on the Beach”, “Bloody Mary”, “Long Island”, “B-52”, “Cuba Libre” and some others are also recognized as delicious alcoholic cocktails. It was Cuba Libre that became one of the most popular drinks, having appeared for the first time during the years of the Spanish-American war. It is a cola with rum and ice.

The secrets of the most delicious cocktail recipes

To prepare "Mojito", you need to add lime juice to sugar, tear mint leaves. Put it all in a tall glass. Then add crushed ice and rum and soda. It is known that in classic recipe"Mojito" lovers add apple or orange juice, you can add strawberries. This drink has a lot of options.

To prepare the "Blue Lagoon" you can not do without the following ingredients: Curacao blue liqueur, lemon and pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, sugar syrup and ice. AT classic version for serving use a pineapple segment, a mint leaf and a cocktail cherry.

Pina Colada cocktail can be prepared in a blender by mixing white rum with coconut cream and pineapple juice, add ice. Some lovers add Baileys liqueur to this drink.

To get a Margarita, mix the ingredients in a blender or shaker: tequila, lime juice, Cointreau liqueur, and crushed ice. For proper decoration, the edge of the glass is decorated with salt or sugar.

Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails

Not everyone drinks alcohol. For them there are many non-alcoholic recipes. So, an alternative to "Bloody Mary" is "Virgin Mary", which is prepared according to the same recipe, but without the addition of alcohol.

The very popular alcoholic Mojito can be replaced with an equally delicious non-alcoholic one. To do this, in the recipe, white rum is replaced with water with cane sugar.

One of the most delicious drinks is Pina Colada, it can be prepared in a non-alcoholic version. For this, white rum is simply not added during its preparation.

There are non-alcoholic cocktails that are not an alternative to the alcoholic ones of the same name. Many of them are made with milk. These are very tasty milkshake with banana and kiwi and cherry milkshake. A tropical cocktail deserves attention - it is a mixture of bananas, kiwi, oranges with apple juice, natural yogurt and milk chocolate. Shirley Temple is recognized as a delicious classic non-alcoholic cocktail. It consists of ginger ale, grenadine and lemon juice.

Egg Nogg is another noteworthy non-alcoholic cocktail. To prepare it, beat eggs into foam, combine with sugar syrup and fine sugar, vanilla extract, cloves and cardamom, and then gently introduce milk. There are many delicious non-alcoholic recipes. This list could be continued.

The most delicious cocktail in the world

The confident leader among cocktails in popularity is the Bloody Mary. The history of its origin is surrounded by a considerable number of various legends and secrets. It is known that for Scott Fitzgerald, as well as for Ernest Hemingway, this cocktail was a favorite.

It was first prepared at the beginning of the last century by the bartender Fernando Petio. At first, the recipe for the drink was very primitive - it was prepared by mixing vodka with tomato juice. Fifteen years later, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt were added to it. Sometimes in a small amount Add Tabasco sauce too. Vodka can be replaced with tequila, as well as add horseradish.

But so far not a single cocktail can be compared in price with the most expensive wine. According to the editors of the site, the cost of one bottle can reach up to a quarter of a million dollars.
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Homemade milkshake is prepared in minutes with the simplest ingredients. Secret delicious drink is to use chilled components. Products are whipped with a mixer, food processor or blender at maximum speed.

Milkshake - basic recipe with ice cream

A classic cocktail is a healthy and tasty treat that can be prepared for a children's party. Even children who refuse to drink like this drink regular milk. If you strictly observe the proportions indicated in the recipe, even a novice cook can make a milkshake.

Composition:

0.5 l of low fat milk;
150 g ice cream.

Cooking method.

All components are placed in the bowl of a food processor.
Stir with a spoon to melt the ice cream.
Turn on the technique and beat at the highest setting for about 3 minutes until a soft foam appears.
The cocktail is poured into beautiful glasses, decorated, if desired, ice chips are added.

In order not to spoil the taste of the drink, use a quality ice cream without additives. If necessary, the cocktail is supplemented with other ingredients: berries, chocolate, cream, coffee.

How to cook with bananas?

This drink perfectly refreshes and saturates the body with protein, vitamins and minerals. It can be used as quick bite, and also after physical activity to restore strength and energy.

You will need:

400 ml of medium fat milk;
200 g creamy ice cream;
1 ripe banana.

Recipe step by step.

Cut the peeled banana and put it in a blender. Add 100 ml of milk.
The ingredients are whisked until all the pieces of fruit are mashed.
Add ice cream and beat for another minute.
Pour the remaining milk and mix in a blender until a fluffy foam is obtained.
Banana milkshake is consumed immediately after preparation.

Milkshake, as in the USSR

The taste of this dessert reminds many of the school and teenage years. The cocktail is thick, with a high velvety foam.

Composition:

100 ml of fat milk;
25 ml orange syrup;
25 g creamy ice cream.

Cooking technology.

To achieve high foam, the milk is pre-frozen.
All ingredients are placed in a blender bowl and beat at maximum mode for exactly one minute.
The drink is poured into a glass and immediately drunk through a straw.

Sweet drink with strawberries

A cocktail prepared according to this recipe is incredibly tasty, nutritious and very healthy. If you serve it effectively, it will become a table decoration at a children's party.

Required Components:

300 ml of milk with a fat content of 2.5%;
200 g of ice cream;
300 g fresh ripe strawberries;
30 g of granulated sugar.

Cooking process.

Strawberries are washed, the tails are removed, dried.
Berries and sugar are placed in a blender and whipped into a puree.
Add ice cream with milk and turn on the speed for another minute.
A cocktail with strawberries is served in a tall glass with a straw and a whole berry.

Chocolate milkshake

One serving of this drink energizes and gives a good mood for the whole day. You can experiment with the taste of a cocktail by adding different varieties chocolate.

You will need:

100 ml of milk;
50 g dark chocolate;
60 g vanilla ice cream.

Cooking steps.

To in ready drink no pieces of chocolate came across, the tiles are pre-melted in a steam bath.
Ice cream is taken out of the freezer in advance. If you add melted ice cream, the cocktail will turn out to be thicker.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and beat until frothy.
The finished drink is decorated chocolate chips and a mint leaf. Serve in low square glasses.

Tip: lovers of rich chocolate flavor can add 5 g of ground coffee to the ingredients.

With kiwi

Exotic milk drink- a source of valuable trace elements and vitamins. It is perfectly refreshing in the heat and replenishes energy reserves after hard work or training. To soften the sour taste of kiwi, add a banana.

List of ingredients:

2 kiwis;
half a banana;
200 ml of milk;
10 g vanilla sugar;
40 g vanilla ice cream;
40 g caramel ice cream.

Stages of preparation.

Kiwi is freed from the skin and cut into circles. Set aside a few slices for garnish.
Cut half a banana into cubes.
Fruits are transferred to the blender bowl, half of the cooked milk is poured and vanilla sugar is added.
The components are whipped on a turbo mode for 2 minutes.
Both types of ice cream are added to the resulting mass and beat for another minute.
The prepared cocktail with kiwi is poured into glasses and decorated with slices of exotic fruit.

vanilla cocktail

The delicate taste of this cocktail will appeal to both children and adults.

Composition:

180 ml of high fat milk;
50 g vanilla ice cream;
2 drops of vanilla extract;
20 g sugar.

Cooking progress.

Milk and slightly melted ice cream are mixed in a bowl for whipping.
The components are whipped for 2 minutes. During this time, a thick foam should form.
Sugar is poured into the milk composition, and vanilla is added. Beat for another minute.

Before serving vanilla cocktail cool.

Tip: before pouring the drink, the glasses can be placed in the freezer so that they are covered with frost, then the cocktail will give aesthetic pleasure and keep cool longer.

With pineapple

This drink helps to normalize digestion, improve well-being and mood. Pineapple helps with weight loss, so the cocktail can be included in the diet of a non-strict diet.

You will need:

200 ml milk 1% fat;
400 g creamy ice cream;
1 g cinnamon powder;
500 g pieces of canned pineapple.

Cooking method.

Liquid is drained from a jar of pineapples. Pieces are dried on a paper towel.
Ice cream is taken out freezer 30 minutes before cooking.
All ingredients are combined and whipped with a blender.
When a lush thick foam appears, the cocktail is ready.

Raspberry milkshake

Raspberry cocktail conquers with its tenderness and bright berry flavor from the first sip.

Required components:

300 g raspberries;
0.5 l of milk;
40 g of sugar;
200 g vanilla ice cream.

Cooking process.

Raspberries are sorted out, leaving only ripe intact berries.
Put sugar and raspberries into a blender and stir at low speed until a puree is obtained. To make the drink pitted, the mass can be rubbed through a fine sieve or gauze.
Pour milk, whisk for a minute.
Add ice cream and continue to cook on high speed until creamy.
Ready drink is served in tall glasses and drink through a straw.

Berry smoothie with ice cream

Not all children like fresh berries, and any kid will drink a bright sweet drink with pleasure. it healthy treat can be included in the diet every day.

Composition:

100 g of fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries;
20 g of sugar;
150 g ice cream;
100 ml skimmed milk.

Recipe step by step.

Berries are washed and dried.
Ice cream is defrosted until soft.
All components are placed in a blender. Stir in turbo mode for 1.5 minutes.
Berry smoothie is poured into tall glasses and served with wide straws.

Milk and coffee cocktail

Required components:

200 ml of milk;
50 ml of drinking water;
10 g of instant coffee;
10 g of sugar;
100 g ice cream.

Cooking steps.

Mix coffee powder and sugar in a mug, pour cold water, mix thoroughly.
The resulting solution is poured into a blender bowl and beat for about a minute until the grains are completely dissolved.
Add milk, ice cream directly from the freezer and mix until a fluffy foam is formed.

With cognac and cinnamon

Unexpected guests can be treated to an invigorating alcoholic milkshake. They will definitely appreciate the aromatic drink.

You will need:

500 ml of milk;
100 g of chocolate ice cream;
100 ml brandy;
5 g vanilla sugar;
40 g of regular sugar;
1 g cinnamon powder.

Stages of cooking.

Milk is poured into a blender. Fall asleep both types of sugar and cinnamon.
Add ice cream from the freezer and cognac.
If necessary, add ice cubes.
The contents of the blender are whipped until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
Milk-cognac cocktail is poured into low glasses.

With pumpkin and apple

Such a drink must be present in the diet of everyone who wants to strengthen their immunity, reduce weight, saturate the body with vitamins and minerals. The main ingredients for a cocktail must first be baked.

Composition:

2 small sweet and sour apples;
300 g pumpkin pulp;
250 ml of milk;
5 g honey.

Stages of cooking.

Wash apples and pumpkin, cut into large cubes, put on a baking sheet and put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 35 minutes.
The baked components are cooled first at room temperature, then in the refrigerator.
All products are combined in a blender bowl and interrupted into a homogeneous mass.
Before serving vitamin cocktail cool for 30 minutes.

with avocado

This nutritious and healthy drink can be consumed daily for breakfast. The substances contained in the cocktail help lower cholesterol, strengthen vision, and improve skin condition.

You will need:

1 avocado;
300 ml of milk 2.5% fat;
40 g of granulated sugar;
5 ml lemon juice;
1 g cinnamon.

Cooking method.

The avocado is peeled, the pit removed. The pulp is cut into cubes and sprinkled with lemon juice to preserve the natural shade.
After 10 minutes, the avocado is transferred to a blender, poured with milk, sugar is added.
Beat everything until smooth and completely dissolve the sugar grains.
The prepared drink is poured into glasses and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Homemade milkshake with currants

Currant is a very healthy berry, but sour, so compotes and jams are most often prepared from it. However, during heat treatment, some of the vitamins are destroyed, so it is better to use fresh currants in cocktails.

Ingredients:

200 g fresh or frozen blackcurrant;
400 ml of milk;
400 g ice cream;
30 g sugar.

Cooking technology.

If frozen berries are used, they are allowed to thaw.
Currants are placed in a blender, poured with half the milk. Beat on medium mode for a minute.
The rest of the milk is added, 300 g of ice cream and sugar are added. Beat for another minute.
Milkshake with ice cream and currants is poured into glasses. The rest of the ice cream is cut into small pieces and added to the drink.

Would need:

250 ml of milk;
200 g pitted garden cherries;
10 g cocoa;
15 g brown sugar;
mint leaves.

Step by step recipe.

Cherries are puréed using a food processor.
Add milk, cocoa and sugar. Beat until smooth.
A cocktail poured into glasses is decorated with mint.

Spicy parmesan cocktail

Very useful drink unusual taste will appeal to those who adhere to a healthy diet.

Required components:

200 ml of milk;
3 stalks of celery;
100 g parmesan.

Cooking steps.

Grind celery on a grater and squeeze through gauze.
In a blender, the resulting juice, milk, grated cheese are combined.
The ingredients are thoroughly whipped, poured into glasses and cooled.

Milkshakes are not subject to long-term storage, so they are always prepared at one time. The volume of ingredients should be calculated by the number of servings.