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, water with brown cane sugar is used instead of white rum. The cocktail is prepared as follows: sugar is added to lime juice, mint leaves are torn and placed in tumbler. 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 instead of 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 there is only one original recipe. 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 taste 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 with 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 such a 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 a much more complex, but no less strong drink. Although bartenders canonly have no 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 its name alone evokes dreams of relaxation, the sea, 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 an 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.
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 are a great way to surprise guests and showcase your bartending talents. 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 - a 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.
How do you 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.
In this post, we will see which cocktails we drink while at the club, which ones we order most often. If your drink is not here, then write in the comments its name and composition.
So let's start, according to the results from the promodj.ru portal, the places were distributed as follows:
10 "Tequila Boom"
9. "Bloody Mary"
from the history: The tomato-vodka cocktail owes its birth to Fernand Petiot, a bartender who worked in the New York bar in Paris at the beginning of the last century. In the 1920s, this strange, by Parisian standards, drink appeared in Petio's "repertoire" - a mixture of equal parts of vodka and tomato juice. I must say, the invention was not appreciated by the French. The finest hour for the Petio cocktail has already come in America, in the New York bar "King Call", where Fernand himself moved in 1934 ... Here, however, more or less accurate facts in the history of "Bloody Mary" end, and then variations begin , in which it is difficult to grasp what the true details of this whole story were.
* The name is associated with the name of the English Queen Mary I Tudor (1553-1558), who received the nickname Bloody Mary for the reprisals against Protestants, although the connection between the name of the cocktail and the name of the queen has not been proven. The name likely refers to the blood-like color of the cocktail.
8. Long Island Ice Tea
- Compound: Vodka, Gin, White rum, Silver tequila, Orange liqueur (Cointreau), Coca-Cola (80-100 ml), Lemon (1/2 pieces), 6-7 ice cubes. Alcohol 20 ml.
- Place 2 lemon wedges in a highball glass and fill the highball glass with ice cubes. Pour: vodka 20 ml, gin 20 ml, white rum 20 ml, silver tequila 20 ml and orange liqueur 20 ml. Squeeze a slice of lemon into it, add cola to the top and stir gently
- *from the history: The cocktail was first invented during Prohibition, as it resembles ice tea in appearance and aroma ( cold tea). However, the cocktail is believed to have been first made in the 1970s by Chris Bendiksen, a nightclub bartender in Smithtown, Long Island. Long Island Ice Tea is one of the strongest alcoholic cocktails long drink (28-30% of the volume - alcohol))
7. "Mojito"
Compound: White rum (50 ml), Soda water (100 ml), Simple syrup (15 ml), Mint (20 gr), Lime (3/8 pcs), Ice (12 cubes) preparation:
Put in a highball glass (regular glass 250ml) 10 mint leaves and 3 lime wedges
Pour 15 ml sugar syrup
Squeeze with a pestle (you can crush with anything) and pour crushed ice to the top
Pour 50 ml of white rum and soda water to the top
Stir and garnish with a sprig of mint.
- from the history:
The "ancestor" of Mojito was the national non-alcoholic mint drink. When rum was added to it, it immediately became a great success and, according to Cuban archives, was called Criollo back in 1928-1932. It then acquired its current name.
The history connected with today's name of drink is interesting. Some believe that the word mojito in Spanish means "mosquito", and compare the effect of the drink with an insect bite. However, mosquito in Spanish is mosquito. The parallel drawn by others with the "mint" root of this word is also not valid, since in all interpretations mint is either menta, or herba, or mint. Some experts believe that the name of the cocktail comes from the word mojado, which means "wet".
There is a version that "Mojito" comes from the word "Moho". There is a Creole tradition to use Moho sauce, the main component of which is lime, as a seasoning for meat dishes. Perhaps it is because lime and mint are added to the cocktail that it received the name “Mojito”, which means “Little Moho”.
***look at me already wrote about mojito, if you are interested, you can read in large volume
6. "Pina Colada"
*from history: The name of the cocktail is translated as "filtered pineapple". Initially, this name meant fresh pineapple juice, which was served strained (colado). Unstrained was called sin colar. Then rum and sugar were included in the composition. In the middle of the 20th century, in one of the Puerto Rican bars, the piña colada recipe was born, which gained immense popularity and became the pride of Puerto Rico. The piña colada is considered the official drink of Puerto Rico.
5. "Screwdriver"
composition: vodka (50 ml), orange juice (150 ml), ice (6 cubes), orange slice for decoration.
put all the ingredients and mix in a highball glass, garnish with an orange.
*from history: In many countries, a "screwdriver" is referred to by the English word "screwdriver" (pronounced "skrudryver"), which also means "screwdriver". The first written mention of this cocktail is found in the American magazine "Time" in the issue of October 24, 1949.
The cocktail is so named in honor of its unique properties. Quickly "unwinds" (gives, one might say)
4. "B-52"
Compound: coffee liqueur (Kalua) 20 ml, baileys 20 ml, orange liqueur (Cointreau).
Preparation: Pour 20 ml of coffee liqueur into a shot glass, using a cocktail spoon, layer 20 ml of baileys and 20 ml of orange liqueur. Set it on fire, arm yourself with straws and drink!
*from history: There are several theories about the origin of the B-52 cocktail. One theory claims that the cocktail was created at the Alice Bar in Malibu and is named after the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber. Another theory claims that the cocktail was created at Keg's steakhouse in Calgary.
** there is also a good article about the B-52 on LAM, see
3. "Gone with the Wind"
Compound: 40 ml - Galliano liqueur, 40 ml - Kahlua coffee liqueur, 60 ml - Curacao liqueur blue ( Blue Curacao), 60 ml - cream.
Method of preparation and use: First, pour kahlua liqueur into a large glass and gently galliano liqueur along the walls of the glass so that two separated layers form. Liquor galliano should be set on fire and allowed to flare up for a few seconds. During these seconds, wet the tube with your tongue. Inserting the tube deeply into the glass, begin to pull its contents, pouring cream and curacao liqueur on both sides.
** there are several variants of this drink - 1) when Galliano is replaced by sambuca, for some reason, the cocktail of a completely different composition has the same name: "Gone with the Wind"
50ml vodka, 50ml martini and 50ml champagne. It was not possible to find out which of these two is more used by our party-goers.
2. "Nail"
The search engine for the query "cocktail Nail" gives the following: "Red Nail", which consists of whiskey and drambuie (a liqueur based on scotch whiskey and heather honey), and on pdj.ru it says that the Gvozd drink is made from tequila, Tabasco sauce and sambuca. In a solid book for bartenders, a drink that consists of such ingredients is called "Red Dog", I give a recipe for this cocktail:
compound: Tequila 30ml, Sambuca 30ml, Tabasco sauce - a couple of drops.
pour tequila, a couple of drops of tabasco and sambuca into a glass (small volume, a shot or a shot is suitable, as well as a small daisy with a stem), set fire to it, drink through a straw
in fig. "Red Nail":
and just "Nail":
1. Whiskey Cola
Compound: whiskey (any) - 50 ml, Cola - 150 ml, a few ice cubes
Put everything into a glass and stir gently.
They say that the world's most famous cocktail has no legend. So what! This does not prevent him from taking 1st place by a wide margin!)
From myself, I would like to add a few drinks to this list, for example: redbull vodka, rum-cola, margarita, daiquiri, cosmopolitan, which, according to my observations, can also compete with all of the above cocktails.
Recipes and cooking method in detail can be found on the website inshaker.ru
Have a nice rest and fun in the coming weekend, know the measure ladies and gentlemen!))
On the eve of Friday, I decided to make the TOP of the most popular alcoholic cocktails
MOJITO
One of the most popular and favorite drinks. Its history begins in the 16th century, and the brave English pirates are considered to be the “authors”, who began to add to their favorite strong alcohol(and simply moonshine) lime and mint. But it is difficult to establish the place of birth, because the pirates never sat in one place, but still, it is generally accepted that it was in Cuba that Mojito "began his dizzying career." By adding such components to a strong alcoholic drink, they made the drink not only palatable, but also useful (prevention of cholera). Mojito recipes that have come down to us are almost a hundred years old. There are different variations of this mix, but the most popular remains classic recipe, where the main ingredient is Bacardi rum.
Where does this name come from? There are several versions… The name comes from words similar in pronunciation, which are translated from different languages as “slightly wet”, “little witchcraft”, and there is also a similar name for Cuban sauce.
So, the composition of the cocktail includes:
Bacardi 50 ml
half a lime
Peppermint leaves (at least 5-6)
sugar syrup
Soda (carbonated water) 50 ml.
And, of course, crushed ice.
Mojito is served in a tall glass, garnished with mint leaves and drunk through a straw.
Pina colada
The favorite of the female half of all parties. Light and rich with tropical notes, it cheers up, gives a unique feeling and pleases with its unusual look. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic Pina Coladas. And what is very important, both options are equally tasty - this is a valuable property of a cocktail. A drink made in coconut or pineapple not only looks spectacular, but is also the most delicious. The name of this drink translates as “filtered pineapple” and it came to us from Puerto Rico, where it was originally called fresh strained pineapple juice, later rum was added to it, and even later Piña Colada appeared in one of the bars. He immediately gained a bunch of fans, became the pride of Puerto Ricans and the official drink of the country.
The classic pina colada cocktail is prepared in a blender and here are its ingredients:
Pineapple juice - 90 ml
Coconut cream - 30 ml
Light rum - 30 ml
Add ice and beat. The drink is served in a glass decorated with drunk cherry or a piece of pineapple. There may be other cocktail options.
Blue Hawaii
Unusual color favorably distinguishes it from others alcoholic beverages. unique color and pleasant taste will leave unforgettable impressions after acquaintance with this cocktail. It appeared in the middle of the last century, and was invented by the bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel. And the reason for the "invention" was the order of the alcohol company to promote the new Blue Curacao liquor. After several options, it was decided to stop on this lineup. And the name, probably, appeared thanks to a hit with the same name.
The taste of this cocktail is a tropical mix combined with rum and liquor. All these ingredients give an amazing heady taste, which is loved all over the world and glorified the exotic island.
The composition of the cocktail is:
Light rum - 20 ml
Coconut liqueur (Malibu) - 20 ml
Pineapple juice - 40 ml
Blue Curacao - 20 ml
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients and crushed ice in a shaker, pour into a glass, decorate with an umbrella, an orange slice or a cherry and ... Enjoy! It can be drunk at any time of the day, it perfectly refreshes and tones.
Sex on the beach
Relatively young and very popular cocktail. It first appeared under the name "Sand in shorts" in the eighties of the last century, when there were hippies with crazy parties on the beaches.
Now it can be found in any self-respecting bar. It is always in the top, has a bright color and a pleasant taste and is quite easy to prepare. For its pleasant fruity taste, the fair sex simply adores it, and the name will leave few people indifferent, because it evokes pleasant thoughts. The characters of the series "Santa Barbara" brought incredible popularity to this cocktail all over the world, because in almost every series the characters enjoyed it.
“Sex on the Beach” gained such wild popularity in such a short time, but for various reasons: firstly, it is very tasty, secondly, alcohol is almost not felt in it, thanks to fruits and berries, and thirdly, it is easy to cooking, even at home.
Vodka - 60 ml
Peach liqueur - 30ml
Cranberry juice - 60ml
Orange juice - 60ml
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake well. Strain the drink, pour into a highball with ice, garnish with an orange slice - and here it is "Sex on the Beach"!
B-52
One of the most famous cocktails! It is impossible to imagine any club party without this drink, which conquered all continents. In the middle of the last century, this tricolor sweetish drink was created in one of the bars in Malibu. The name was given to him in honor of the American bomber-missile carrier Boeing B-52. There are other versions of the origin of this cocktail, but the version with a bomber is still considered the most real.
It is desirable to cook B-52 in the presence of the guest who ordered it, firstly, in order to impress with your knowledge and skills, and, secondly, you must definitely explain how to drink this shot.
Of course, professional bartenders will make this cocktail better, but it is possible at home too.
To cook you will need:
Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) – 20ml – bottom layer
Then Cream liqueur (Baileys) - 20 ml
And the top layer will be Orange liqueur (Cointreau) – 20ml
The whole difficulty lies in the uniform distribution of drinks - so that they do not mix. Liqueurs should be added along the blade of a knife or the back of a cocktail spoon. This must be done slowly and carefully. When the drink is ready, you can just drink it, or you can set it on fire. In the second case, you need to drink through a straw, lowering it to the lowest layer and very quickly so that the straw does not melt, and instead of the delicious taste of B-52, you do not feel the taste of melted plastic. It is not recommended to abuse the drink, because after 3-4 servings the euphoria may end and severe intoxication may set in.
margarita
A legendary cocktail that almost everyone knows or has at least heard of. And of course there is great amount versions about the origin of the name, and, of course, they are all associated with a girl named Margarita. But, in any case, this chic drink was born in Latin America somewhere in the period 1935-1940. And since then, "Margarita" has been walking the planet and is the favorite drink of millions.
If you tried this cocktail in a restaurant and became a fan of it, you can make it yourself at home.
Classic "Margarita" consists of:
30 ml tequila
30ml lime
15ml orange liqueur
And the constant companion of any cocktail is crushed ice.
All this must be mixed in a shaker, shake everything well and pour into a pre-prepared glass. And the preparation of the glass is as follows - the edges of the glass must be moistened and dipped in salt so that a delicate “crown” appears, then decorate with a slice of lime.
cosmopolitan
The International Bartending Association recognized this cocktail in 1986, and the cult television series Sex and the City brought it worldwide fame. After all, every evening on the TV screen, charming beauties enjoyed the Cosmopolitan. Today, at almost every party, you can see chic ladies with stylish glasses in their hands. And of course, like any such popular drink, Cosmopolitan has a mysterious origin - there are several versions, and which of them is the most truthful is unknown ... One of the versions - the cocktail was created as an addition (PR - action) to vodka with lemon flavor Absolut Citron. This drink with a mild taste and aroma of cranberries can be tasted not only in bars, but also prepared at home!
We take:
45 ml vodka (preferably with lemon flavor)
15ml Cointreau liqueur
Lime juice 5-7 ml
30ml cranberry juice
ice
We mix everything in a shaker and pour into a glass, which must be cooled in advance - either with pieces of ice, or simply in the refrigerator. Cosmopolitan is usually served without decorations. It is customary to drink it in small sips to feel the soft and original taste.
Daiquiri
n appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century in a small town on Liberty Island. Its history is quite prosaic. No one imagined that thanks to a simple chance and ingenuity of a young man, a legendary and beloved cocktail would be born. When the bar ran out of gin, I had to treat the guests to rum, but in order to like the drink, I had to add sugar and lime juice to it. This combination made a splash among the guests, and the world received a new wonderful drink, which was called "Daiquiri"!
The classic recipe for this cocktail looks like this:
White rum - 45ml
Lime juice - 20 ml
Sugar - 5g
Crushed ice about 100g
In a chilled shaker, mix all the ingredients, mix everything very carefully and pour into a cold glass. It's simple, but the taste and effect is amazing!
Now there are a lot of variants of Daiquiri in the world: with banana, strawberry, passion fruit, coffee liqueur, etc. Rum, lime and ... your imagination!
Cuba Libre
“Por Cuba Libre!” that was the toast that American soldiers made for a free Cuba. In the post-war period, the Americans began to supply this country with bottled syrup of their favorite drink. And the favorite drink of Cubans has always been rum, of which there was a huge amount on the island of Liberty. Americans have mixed two favorite drinks of two different countries, added a little lime - and here it is an exotic drink that very quickly found its fans not only in Cuba, but throughout the world. And since toasts to a free Cuba were often heard in bars, the cocktail got its name! And even during the Prohibition period, Cuba Libre not only did not give up its positions, but also became one of the most popular drinks. Now there are many different versions of this cocktail, we offer you a classic recipe.
Take:
White rum - 50 ml
Coca-Cola - 120ml
Lime juice - 10 ml
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice, squeeze a small lime wedge into the glass and leave it between the ice cubes. Pour Cola and rum, decorate with a lime wedge. Everything ingenious is simple!
Bloody Mary
Such a legendary cocktail cannot have one well-known history of appearance. So, many argue that the cocktail is so named after the ardent Catholic Queen Mary I Tudor of England, because for her brutal reprisals she received the nickname Bloody Mary. Another version is connected by Ernest Hemingway - an amateur strong drinks when he returned home "on the merry" his wife, whose name was Mary, gave him scandals. The writer experimentally found that the components of Bloody Mary perfectly "remove" the smell of fumes and there is a chance to avoid scandal ... There were several more people who claimed authorship. And, nevertheless, Fernando Pita Petio is considered to be the official author. Initially, this drink was considered an excellent "anti-hangover" remedy.
In the first official mention of this drink, it was said that it consists of juice and vodka. And Fernando added other ingredients, and the recipe began to look like this:
Tomato juice - 150ml
Vodka - 75ml
Lemon juice - 15ml
Salt, pepper, celery sprig.
And if desired, you can add three drops of Tobasco and Worcesters sauces. A cocktail is served in a highball, garnished with celery, and drunk through a straw. There is a version of a “two-tiered” cocktail, when the first layer is red tomato juice, and the second is vodka, but red and black pepper and salt are still added there. This option is very popular in Poland, because outwardly it resembles the flag of the country. In Russia, many people cook this option at home.
When compiling holiday menu alcoholic cocktails take not the last place, creating the right mood. You can also prepare a drink on weekdays, serving it, depending on the composition, as an aperitif before dinner, or a digestif after a hearty and nutritious meal.
How to make an alcoholic cocktail?
If you have the necessary components and knowing their proportions, anyone who has a similar desire can prepare alcoholic cocktails at home.
- Initially, you need to take care of the availability of some devices that may be needed when creating drinks: measuring cups, spoons, a shaker for whipping or a blender.
- It is equally important to have the right glasses or glasses for a spectacular cocktail serving.
- Unless otherwise provided by the recipe, the drink is prepared by mixing the alcohol base with additional ingredients.
- In some cases, multi-colored components are poured into a glass in layers, after filling the vessel with ice.
- The invariable accompaniment of any cocktail will be cocktail tubes, additional decorative elements, mint leaves.
- Popular alcoholic cocktails are served chilled, often with ice cubes.
Alcoholic cocktail "Mojito" - recipe
The much-loved Mojito is made in an authentic version with fresh mint and lime. High-quality rum is added as an alcoholic base and the components are accompanied by sprite and ice crushed to fine crumbs. The amount of sugar is determined according to taste preferences, varying the amount from one to two tablespoons.
Ingredients:
- light rum- 40 ml;
- sprite - 80 ml;
- granulated sugar - 1-2 tablespoons;
- mint leaves - 15 pcs. and a branch for decoration;
- lime - 1 pc.;
- ice - 100-150 g.
Cooking
- Rub the mint leaves with sugar and the juice of half a lime until the sweet crystals dissolve.
- The second half of the lime is cut into 4 slices and placed in a glass with a fragrant mixture.
- Light rum, sprite, crushed ice are added, the Mojito alcoholic cocktail is stirred with a spoon and served immediately, supplemented with a straw and a sprig of mint.
Alcoholic cocktail "Pina colada"
The composition of which is concise and simple, has a pleasant mild taste and aroma. The coconut milk used in the authentic version can be substituted coconut liqueur Malibu, and freshly squeezed fresh pineapple juice with packaged juice. Decorate ready drink before serving with a slice of pineapple, a cherry and, if desired, whipped cream.
Ingredients:
- light rum - 30 ml;
- pineapple juice - 90 ml;
- coconut milk - 30 ml;
- ice cubes - 50 g;
- pineapple slice, cocktail cherry and whipped cream for serving.
Cooking
- Combine in a blender rum with coconut milk and pineapple juice, add ice.
- Beat the ingredients until smooth, pour into a tall glass.
- The drink is decorated with pineapple, cherry, cream and, like other alcoholic cocktails, served with a straw.
Alcoholic cocktail "Blue Lagoon"
Choosing alcoholic cocktails with vodka for a party, many opt for a drink under the enchanting name "Blue Lagoon". First of all, the exotic appearance of the drink, achieved by the Blue Curacao liquor, is captivating, and after tasting it becomes one of the most beloved and the taste of the cocktail.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 50 ml;
- Blue Curacao liqueur - 10 ml;
- sprite - 150 ml;
- ice - 150-200 g;
- slice of lemon for serving.
Cooking
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Mix vodka with liquor using a shaker, pour the mixture into a glass.
- Top up the sprite.
- Stir the drink with a spoon, add a slice of lemon, a straw to the glass and serve.
Alcoholic cocktail "Margarita"
Alcoholic cocktails with tequila are extremely popular and one of those is the Margarita. Many famous bartenders recommend mixing 7 parts tequila, 4 parts orange liqueur and 3 parts lime juice. However, the proportions of the components 2:1:2 are considered authentic and historically correct. The drink is served in a glass with a salt rim, which is obtained by dipping the rim of the container in water and then in salt.
Ingredients:
- tequila - 40 ml;
- orange liqueur - 20 ml;
- lime juice - 40 ml;
- crushed ice - 150-200 g;
- slice of lemon or lime for garnish
Cooking
- Place crushed ice in a shaker.
- Pour in tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur, mix thoroughly.
- Pour the contents of the shaker into the prepared glass, decorate with a slice of lime or lemon, serve with a straw.
Alcoholic cocktail "Rainbow"
An ideal decoration for any holiday will be alcoholic original cocktails prepared in a non-standard way through individual approach. Prepared taking into account the following recommendations, "Rainbow" will amaze with spectacular appearance. Due to the different density, the components of the drink are easily arranged in layers in the glass.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 50 ml;
- Malibu liqueur - 30 ml;
- Blue Curacao liqueur - 20 ml;
- Grenadine syrup - 20 ml;
- orange juice - 150 ml;
- crushed ice.
Cooking
- The glass is filled two-thirds with crushed ice, grenadine is poured in.
- The next layer is slowly poured in with a bar spoon orange juice.
- Crushed ice, vodka, Blue Curacao and Malibu liquor are mixed in a shaker, filter the mixture into a glass through strainers with the top layer.
- Like many other interesting alcoholic cocktails, they decorate the drink with a cherry or orange slice and serve right away.
Alcoholic cocktail "Cherry" - recipe
The following recipe is for those who are looking for simple alcoholic cocktails from budget and affordable ingredients. The drink is prepared on the basis of cherry juice, which is mixed with champagne. Thanks to gas bubbles, the drink turns out to be intoxicating, although it contains a low proportion of alcohol.
Ingredients:
- champagne - 200 ml;
- cherry juice - 400 ml;
- lemon juice - 50 ml;
- crushed ice, lemon wedges and cocktail cherries for serving.
Cooking
- Mix cherry and lemon juice in one container, add champagne.
- An alcoholic cocktail with cherry juice is served in beautiful glasses with ice, garnished with cherries and lemon slices
Alcoholic cocktail "Black Widow"
Many recipes for alcoholic cocktails have non-alcoholic roots, such as the following option called Black Widow. A drink based on authentic technology is made from Plombir ice cream with the addition of Coca-Cola. Over time, the version acquired a mass of alcoholic interpretations, often far from the original. As often as possible, the drink is made from strawberry or other fruit liqueur, Opal Nera liqueur and cream.
Ingredients:
- strawberry liqueur - 80 ml;
- Opal Nera liqueur - 80 ml;
- cream - 60 ml.
Cooking
- Strawberry liqueur is poured into the glass using a bar spoon, followed by Opal Nero.
- Beat a little cream until light foam, pour in a third layer.
- Like any alcoholic cocktail, the drink can be decorated with a cocktail cherry or, in this case, fresh strawberries.
Chocolate alcoholic cocktail at home
For chocolate fans, delicious alcoholic cocktails are those made with their favorite component or ingredients based on it. The following version of the drink gets the desired flavor notes by adding chocolate syrup and liquor. When serving, the cocktail is decorated with whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate chips.
Ingredients:
- Baileys liqueur - 100 ml;
- vodka - 90 ml;
- coffee liqueur - 100 ml;
- chocolate syrup - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- ice - 4 glasses;
- whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Cooking
- Place in a blender all the ingredients from the list except cream and shavings.
- Break the components to maximum uniformity, pour into glasses.
- Decorate with cream and chocolate chips.
Milk alcoholic cocktail
Alcoholic milkshakes have a considerable audience of fans. Such drinks are prepared on the basis of milk with the addition of fruit or berry pulp and alcohol. Below is a drink version with a pleasant mild caramel flavor. In this case, it is allowed to replace cognac with brandy or whiskey.
Ingredients:
- cognac - 50 ml;
- milk - 0.5 l;
- sugar and water - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- whipped cream.
Cooking
- Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Place the container on the stove, cook until caramel color.
- Milk brought to a boil is mixed into the caramel base, heated until the caramel is completely dissolved.
- Cool the drink, add cognac.
- Serve alcoholic, supplementing the drink with whipped cream.
Banana alcoholic cocktail
It turns out pleasant to taste and surprisingly tender, cooked with rum and coffee liqueur. When executing the recipe, you can replace the cream with ice cream without additives or fat milk. When serving, glasses with a drink are decorated with banana circles and, if desired, mint leaves.
Ingredients:
- light rum - 30 ml;
- milk cream - 60 ml;
- bananas - 2 pcs.;
- powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon;
- coffee liqueur - 40 ml;
- ice cubes.
Cooking
- Peeled bananas, cream, rum, powdered sugar, liquor and ice cubes.
- Thoroughly beat the ingredients until maximum uniformity, pour into glasses.
- Complete the cocktail with a straw and a slice of banana.
Bounty alcoholic cocktail
An alcoholic cocktail with coconut, prepared according to the following recipe, is especially popular and in demand among a female audience. Flavored tropical nut shavings, added directly to the drink container before serving, will add a characteristic taste to the drink. The cocktail is served in tall glasses with a straw.
