Over the past decades, the development of bartending art has been growing everywhere. This is facilitated by the opening of new cocktail bars, which are turning into a secular part of the culture. What a cocktail is, if not everyone knows, then at least most of us know. This drink symbolizes a fashionable life, and personifies a fun pastime.
Classic cocktails(they are also called official) are on a special list of the International Bartenders Association. Every year, the list is updated - old cocktails are excluded from it and new, modern ones are added.
These are real classic cocktails, they are allowed to be prepared by participants in various international competitions, such as the World Cocktail Competition and others. The drinks included in this list are the most popular and widespread in the world. Their recipes are brought to a single standard.
The good old classics were mixed on the basis of gin. This drink at that time was distinguished by a bright sweetish aftertaste. Therefore, they preferred to hide the taste of gin by mixing with different drinks. Preserved before today, some of the first cocktail recipes date back to the second half of the 19th century. It's famous Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan.
Cocktails began to really develop after 1920. Just at that time, many classic cocktails were created, many of which are still flourishing all over the world today. Paris is home Bloody Mary and Sidecar, Americano and Negroni were created in Italy. Drinks acquired the name American, as they were prepared for Americans who are looking for sensations in other countries that are prohibited in their homeland. Although, despite the "dry law", in America, a variety of cocktails also secretly interfered, trying to eliminate the taste of alcohol.
The fashion for cocktails in the 21st century has returned and intensified. This was facilitated by the creation of unusual flavors and new drinks, and, of course, the atmosphere inherent in turbulent times and attractive mixtures.
Parisian Harris New York Bar claims to have created most of their classic cocktails at the beginning of the last century. Of course, this is debatable. It is believed that the White Lady cocktail was invented by Harry McElon, the former bartender of the institution, who later became its owner. Many cities in the world have opened a network of Harris bars, but only a bar in Venice has created such a long-lasting creation as the famous Bellini cocktail.
The ability to use a variety of ingredients and share their own experience helps bartenders of our time everywhere to easily prepare fresh, intoxicating cocktails that delight with a variety of shades and tastes. You can always find a drink that will suit your taste. Of course, it’s better not to get too carried away and remember that classic cocktails were originally just morning drinks, not evening drinks. A classic is forever!
Several countries argue about the origin of the word "cocktail", such as France, America, Spain and aristocratic England. They put forward various versions of its origin and offer their own translation, but the most understandable common man variant - "rooster's tail". Traditionally, it includes a harmonious combination of drinks with certain additives, colorful details in the form of fruit slices, berries and even herbs. For a long time he was associated with alcoholic cocktails, whose names were and remain their highlight. Each of them also has certain flavors and a unique presentation that distinguishes it from many others.
Since nowadays people tend to push the boundaries of taste and taste unusual combinations products, new cocktails continue to replenish the piggy bank of their kind. Any self-respecting bar, restaurant or club always offers a rich selection of these drinks, each of which can either invigorate, or relax, or simply bring pleasure!
Cocktail and alcohol - friends forever
At the mention of this word, one immediately imagines either a well-known drink made from milk with ice cream, or alcoholic cocktails, the names of which have long been fixed in any bar menu. It is the latter that I would like to focus on in this article. Isn't it interesting to know what this or that mix is, ordered from the bartender and delivered a portion of fun and euphoria? As they say, forewarned is forearmed, so classic alcoholic cocktails will follow in the article, photos with names are attached. And they are considered as such for their unquenchable popularity around the world and, of course, their bright personality.
They got their Oscar
We are talking about the famous "Mojito", "Bloody Mary", "Cosmopolitan", "Pina Colada" and "Margarita". Regardless of the characteristics of a particular country and its people, they are drunk, tasted and idolized on every continent. Considering that they are welcomed all over the world, it will not be superfluous to duplicate each name of alcoholic cocktails on English language known to most of humanity. There is no competition among them, so acquaintance with these creations will follow in random order. We will not indicate the proportions of the ingredients in them, because a trained bartender knows the recipe of each drink better.
Make way for the ladies - "Margarita" (Margarite) in person
The name of cocktails (alcoholic, first of all) often has its own history of origin. "Margarita", for example, contains legends associated with a girl whose name is guessed. It is not surprising that in bars this drink is usually required by the weaker sex. Because women, as a rule, pay for the taste of a cocktail, while men mostly pay for strength and simplicity.
And the taste of "Margarita" remains in memory for a long time. It includes (according to the classics of the genre) tequila and lime juice, and the third component can be liquor: orange, strawberry, watermelon, juice or syrup is also added. The highlight of "Margarita" is its serving - in a glass, powdered with salt.
"Cosmopolitan" (Cosmopolitan) - a cocktail for a sultry party
This drink is one of the most frequently ordered among aperitifs. "Cosmopolitan" is able to whet the appetite and give energy to the body. He owes his scarlet hue cranberry juice into which lime juice is poured. After adding vodka and excellent Cointreau liqueur to it, the cocktail becomes very strong.
This fact guarantees that the party where Cosmopolitan is served will be a memorable one. It is better to drink it chilled if you plan to dance and have fun for a long time and actively!
"Bloody Mary" (Bloody Mary) is when inexpensive, tasty and simple
Usually alcoholic cocktails, the names and composition of which are both original and at the same time delight with their simplicity, acquire the status of "top". "Bloody Mary" is definitely one of those. Firstly, such an intriguing naming of the drink cannot but arouse the curiosity of people who want to drink something original.
Secondly, you have to pay a minimum for a glass of "Bloody Mary". As you know, it consists of tomato, lemon juice, to which vodka is generously added, severely seasoned with salt and pepper. And the uniqueness of the "bloody" mixture is given by a sprig of celery, which is usually piquantly stirred.
- world cocktail
It is considered one of the pioneers in the art of mixing drinks. There is no need to talk much about the features of the good old "Mojito" - it is better to feel them for yourself.
To prepare this drink, as a rule, they mix Rum Bacardi with soda, put lime slices with sprigs of mint in it. All this with a drop of sugar syrup and cubes pure ice is a refreshing mix that cools and invigorates the body and spirit.
(Pina Colada) - decoration of a sunny and noisy summer
Imagine a tropical landscape with tall palm trees, hammocks and a bar on a sandy beach. After all, it was in such places that "Pina Colada" was born, bearing an incomprehensible name without proper translation. A lot of alcoholic cocktails have been invented in hot countries, but it was this drink that gained the most popularity.
These two words, translated from Spanish meaning "strained pineapple", although rustic, they sound very attractive to foreigners. Tropical ingredients "Pina Colada" harmoniously complement each other: it consists of fresh pineapple juice, white rum and syrup.
The original name - and 50% of the success of the cocktail is guaranteed!
Now bars and clubs with their varied bar menu cannot but rejoice, and this is probably one of the reasons for their popularity, which is growing from year to year. At the same time, they actively practice new flavor combinations, enthusiastically developed fresh designs drinks. The income from cocktails is always decent, and therefore, the business in this area is doing well. Mixing drinks is also insanely interesting, because you can enjoy both the process of their preparation and the fruits of the work.
In order to attract more visitors to your institution, many different tricks are used. For example, in order for people to buy certain alcoholic cocktails more actively, the names in clubs are written on the walls or interior details (so that they attract attention to themselves). At the same time, promotions are held for drinks, and they come up with alternative bright names. Other owners of the restaurant (club) benefit from the diversity of the bar, periodically updating the menu.
So, there are a lot of people who want to try:
- "Reanimator" of brandy and sweet vermouth.
- "Maiden's Prayer", in which, in addition to the main gin, syrup, fresh lemon and orange juice and Cointreau, there is egg white.
- "Slippery Nipple" - a hell of a combination of layers of grenadine, sambuca with Irish Cream liqueur.
- "Cranial hemorrhage" - it is distinguished from the previous one by peach Schnaps instead of sambuca.
- "Balalaika" and "Kamikaze". Their compositions are similar: vodka familiar to everyone and Cointreau, only lemon juice is added to the first, and lime juice to the second. Mostly men order them to prove that "a real Russian does not get drunk so easily."
- The list is completed by such cool names of cocktails (alcoholic, of course) as "Annushka", "Katenka", "Natasha". Each of the listed drinks is really tasty as a selection. For their preparation, vodka is taken as the basis. The first cocktail is purple, with Creme de Mure liqueur. The second is bright and sunny, with apricot brandy, lime juice and a sprig of mint. "Natasha" strikes with a candy taste, which is created by a mixture of strawberry and banana liqueurs with Cointreau.
Continuing the theme of names
Despite the fact that most of the mixes from the bar menus are named quite adequately, fashionably and modernly, there are no exceptions. After all funny names cocktails, alcoholic ones tend to be remembered best. And this is due to the fact that they usually have a peculiar taste and have an unpredictable effect on the body.
- Just want to mention a drink called "Death in the afternoon" - a la invigorating champagne for gentlemen.
- It is impossible not to single out the cocktail-brothers "White Russian" and "Black Russian", prepared from vodka with a certain only in the first there is still cream.
- "The Last Word" also surprises with its name. It is a mix of gin, green Chartreuse, lime juice and maraschino liqueur.
- "Breast of an angel" amuses no less! It turns out that this is a mixture of the already mentioned maraschino liqueur with whipped cream, served in a graceful glass.
- From the "Glands of the monkey" becomes uncomfortable. But the daredevils who tried this drink usually demanded to be repeated, since the taste of gin with orange, pomegranate juice and tincture "Ricard" is worth it.
- Scottish tart scotch and the incomparable Drambuy liqueur together give birth to the Rusty Nail cocktail. It is not recommended to rush with it: savor its taste as long as possible.
The soul asks for a cocktail, but it's a pity for the money to go to a bar? There is an exit!
After a hard and nervous working week, do you want to get rid of the thoughts that filled your head? Would you like to relax cheaply and cheerfully, because prices in a club or bar bite? Alcoholic cocktails in stores will help out, their names are similar to restaurant ones, the taste, of course, may differ from the original, but they are really inexpensive. It will not be difficult to find such ones in any supermarket, in the departments with alcohol.
The choice will, of course, not be like in a bar, however, "Pina Colada", "Whiskey with Cola", "Bellini", "Daiquiri", the similarity of "Screwdriver", "White Russian" and "Martini" is not a problem to find.
When the desired mix is purchased and already in the refrigerator, all that remains is to pour it into a glass so that it looks aesthetically pleasing, and throw a couple of ice cubes into it with a slice of some fruit and a sprig of mint. But since these alcoholic cocktails are sold in bottles (the names of some, albeit aristocratic ones), it will not be fatal to drink them directly from there.
Beginner's Guide to Bars
Surely, everyone has heard about the lists of films that everyone should see, places that must be visited. There are similar ones for books and for legendary dishes. AT this case we will talk about something similar, but the name of the cocktails (alcoholic) will appear in the main roles. The list of them is compiled for people who are just starting to discover the world of spirits and mixes from them. Still, it is worth having some information in order to know exactly what to order from the bartender, and to be aware of the effect of the desired drink.
Thus, beginners should take note of the following alcoholic cocktails. The names of the drinks, which, as mentioned above, received their "Oscar" should be remembered first, and start practicing with them.
- "B-52" - three liqueurs: "Irish Krim", "Grand Marnier" and coffee "Kalua".
- "Daiquiri" is desirable to try when the rum included in it, in addition to lime juice and syrup, is real Cuban.
- "Sex on the beach" - a fiery boom from vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry and pineapple juices.
- The traditional "Tequila Sunrise" of pomegranate juice, orange, tequila, soda and "Crème de Cassis" (blackcurrant liqueur) is great done right.
- "Mimosa". It is skillfully mixed Orange fresh with sparkling champagne. It is recommended to drink with a hangover.
- Drinking "Martini" in its many versions is also a paramount task. For example, they praise the "Dirty Martini": gin, dry vermouth, orange bitter and olive pickle create something in one glass.
- Even beginners are familiar with the Vesper cocktail (James Bond's favorite drink, remember?). However, not everyone can withstand its strength, because vodka, gin, Lille Blanc vermouth, in which lemon peel languishes, is not easy to master in one glass.
- With a smile, they also recall the sensations after the Lone Island East Tea. Mix of tequila, white rum, vodka with gin, lemon juice, cola and "Cointreau" will turn your head instantly, and the body itself will rush to the center of the dance floor.
- You can reflect on the great with the Alexander cocktail, which is made up of cream, syrup, gin and white Creme de cocoa.
- For the same purpose, it is ideal to order a White Lady cocktail with Cointreau liqueur, gin, lemon juice and egg white.
- "White Russian", "Black Russian" and "Screwdriver" allow you to spend the evening in a severe way.
- "Manhattan" is added to the collection of must-haves alcoholic beverages. Bittersweet notes are felt in it due to Angostura bitters and sweet vermouth, which are diluted by bourbon.
- There is no point in ending the evening boring and quiet when there is a Hurricane cocktail. That's really where the storm in a glass is really, which they brought dark rum, lemon juice and passion fruit syrup.
- Finishes with his madness "Hiroshima". This shooter, except in one gulp, does not drink. This is obvious, because in it sambuca, absinthe, creamy liqueur "Irish Cream" and bitter grenadine give rise to an infernal mixture.
Curtain
Not all alcoholic cocktails are mentioned in the article, and their names can be listed for a long time. But why? After all, if there is a desire to taste something from the above, then it is easy and simple to satisfy it. Alternatively, go to a trusted club or store and leave the required amount of money there for one or another "balm for the soul." Or you can take a risk - discover a novice bartender in yourself and make a cocktail yourself. For this, there is the necessary literature in the bookstore and the supermarket is not with a meager alcohol department. This is a great hobby, because the "results of creativity" will be nice to experience for yourself. The main thing is not to choke on the creative process.
Classic cocktails are a lot of options to hide and diversify the taste of alcohol or just make a refreshing drink in the hot summer. They are prepared in every bar around the world, and they are not cheap. If a person has a desire to cook on their own delicious drinks for a group of friends, we offer several recipes for the most popular alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Classic cocktails can be divided into longs and shots. Shots - literally from English - short drinks. They are prepared in special cocktail glasses, which are slightly narrower, but taller than usual. The ingredients are poured in layers, which makes the shot look very appetizing. Shots are drunk in one gulp, sometimes after being set on fire. They are usually ordered by men.
Longs are long-playing drinks. Usually they are prepared in shakers (special closable thermos glasses), adding juice and ice to alcohol. There are other methods of preparation: stir (light mixing in a glass of bar false) and blend (cooking homogeneous mass with a blender). Longs are served in special tall glasses for cocktails of various shapes with cocktail sticks. Decorate with fruits. Such drinks are preferred by young ladies.
Cocktail prepared in a shaker
There is a group of cocktails that are served in a low wide faceted glass of old fashioned. This is the golden mean between the two above listed groups. They do not reach the volume of longs, however, they are no more than shots. In the classification of cocktails, they are often referred to as a shot drink aperitifs.
All classic cocktails and their variations consist of an alcoholic component and a flavor cover. The exception is non-alcoholic cocktails. The following varieties of alcohol from around the world are used as the basis for making cocktails:
- vodka;
- cognac;
- gin;
- whiskey;
- tequila;
- wine;
- champagne.
Liqueurs are often used in combination with one or more of these drinks. Ice is often included in cocktail recipes. Juices, coffee, syrups, cream and other delicious ingredients are also added to cocktails.
2 Making classic cocktails
3 Non-alcoholic classics
Everyone knows that alcohol is harmful to health, and hidden under a veil of syrups, juices, ice cream, cream and other goodies, it is much more insidious than in pure form. It's just a ticking time bomb. Therefore, connoisseurs of a healthy lifestyle can use the following recipes.
The Bartender's Bible- it's... absolutely everything about all drinks: Aperitifs; Absinthe; Whiskey; Vodka; Gin; Rum; Tequila; Cognac; Armagnac; Brandy; Liqueurs; Wine of the world; Champagne; Sparkling wine; Beer; Soft drinks.
The "Bartender's Bible" describes sixty IBA cocktails - International Bartenders Association (International Bartenders Association), and this is the first publication of such material in Russia. In addition, the book contains recipes for more than one hundred and fifty cocktails, which, in the author's opinion, are the most delicious of all the variety of existing ones. mixed drinks and consisting of products that can be purchased in Russia.
Recipes and stories of classic cocktails.
Alexander
Alexander Digestive, Short Drink, 21.7%
Story
This cocktail was made for Queen Alexandra of England, wife of Edward VII. Initially, he bore the name "Alexandra", but gradually his name changed to "Alexander".
Recipe
1/3 cream
1/3 Creme de cacao brown liqueur
1/3 brandy
Shake the ingredients vigorously in a shaker filled halfway with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass and top with crushed nutmeg.
Options
In the Alexander cocktail series, you can find Alexander No. 2 (Alexander No. 2) with white Creme de cacao, Alexander's Sister (Alexander's Sister), which includes Creme de menthe liqueur instead of Creme de cacao and gin instead of brandy, as well as Princess Mary ( Princess Mary), where gin replaces brandy.
americano
Americano Aperitin, Long Drink, 13%
Story
It's a cocktail Italian descent. It was named after the Americans who came to Italy during World War I in 1917.
Recipe
5/10 sweet red vermouth
5/10 Campari bitters
soda water
Pour the ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled halfway with ice. Top up with soda water to taste. ; Add a garnish twist from the lemon zest.
Options
If you add gin instead of soda to Americano, you get a Negroni cocktail (Negroni). Replacing the sweet vermouth with dry, we get Dry Americano (Dry Americano).
Bacardi Cocktail
Short Drink Bacardi Cocktail, 24%
Story
This cocktail was invented at the beginning of the 20th century and named after the Bacardi family, who previously owned rum distilleries in Cuba.
Recipe
1/10 Grenadine syrup
3/10 lime juice
6/10 white rum
Shake the ingredients in a shaker filled halfway with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass pre-rimmed with grenadine syrup and sugar.
Options
Replacing rum with gin, we get a Bacardi Special cocktail (Bacardi Special).
Black Russian
Black Russian "Black Russian" Digestif, Short drink, 35.5%
Story
This cocktail appeared in the middle of the 20th century in America and is currently one of the most famous in the world.
Recipe
3/10 coffee liqueur
7/10 vodka
In an old fashioned glass filled with ice, pour liqueur, then vodka.
Options
Cocktail Red Russian (Red Russian) is obtained by replacing coffee liqueur with Cherry Brandy liqueur, and Green Russian (Green Russian) with Creme de menthe green liqueur.
Brandy Egg Nog
Brandy-eg-nog Long Drink, 16%
Story
In the beginning, the word "nog" meant strong ale, which is no longer produced today, it was customary to add an egg to it. In England today there is a tradition to drink egg-legs during new year holidays.
Recipe
4/10 brandy
5/10 milk
1/10 sugar syrup
1 egg yolk.
Pour the ingredients into a shaker filled halfway with ice and shake.
Strain into a highball glass with ice. Sprinkle ground nutmeg on top.
Champagne Cocktail
Champagne Cocktail Aperitif, Long Drink, 14.8%
Story
This cocktail was invented by the famous American bartender Jerry Thomas around 1860, but brandy was not included in his recipe at that time.
Recipe
9/10 chilled champagne
1/10 brandy
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Place Angostura bitters on a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute. Add brandy and champagne. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. You can squeeze lemon zest over the glass, enriching the cocktail essential oils, but you should not lower it into the cocktail.
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz Long Drink, 14.2%
Story
This cocktail was invented by the American Henry Ramos, whose specialty was the Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail, in which he added protein and beat the cocktail in a shaker for 5 minutes. Henry Ramos had a whole team of young bartenders who constantly whipped only Ramos Gin Fizz.
Recipe
3/10 gin
2/10 lemon juice
1/10 sugar syrup
4/10 club soda
Pour into a shaker half filled with ice sugar syrup, lemon juice and gin.
Wrap the shaker in a towel so that the ice melts less, shake for at least one minute.
Strain into a highball with ice, add soda.
Garnish with a slice of lemon and a cherry.
Options
Today, Gin Fizz with protein is called Silver Fizz (Silver Fizz), with yolk - Golden Fizz (Golden Fizz), and with a whole egg - Royale Fizz (Royal Fizz).
Grasshopper
Grasshopper ("Grasshopper") Digestif, Short Drink, 16.7%
Story
Cocktail experts agree that in the beginning Grasshopper was in the Rainbow category: the bottom layer is coffee liqueur, the next mint and the top layer are cream.
Recipe
1/3 Creme de menthe green liqueur
1/3 Creme de cacao white liqueur
1/3 cream
Shake the ingredients in a shaker half filled with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Options
Grasshopper can also be prepared directly in a glass filled with crushed ice.
Harvey Wallbanger
Harvey Wolbenger Long Drink, 15.5%
Story
A certain Harvey, a champion surfer from California, won the competition and, celebrating his victory, drank a lot of Scrudrivers, adding Galliano to them. Having drunk, he left, touching the walls of the bar. So in 1969, the Harvey Wallbanger appeared - "Harvey hitting the walls."
Recipe
3/10 vodka
6/10 orange juice
1/10 Galliano liqueur
Pour vodka into a highball glass with ice Orange juice, mix well and add Galliano on top, mix lightly. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Serve with a straw.
Options
Replacing vodka with tequila, we get the Freddy Fudpucker cocktail (Freddy Fudpuker).
Irish Coffee
Irish coffee ( Irish coffee) Hot Drink, 12%
Story
This cocktail was conceived in cold weather in a bar at Irish Shannon Airport, from where seaplanes flew to America.
Recipe
3/10 Irish whiskey
2/10 cream
5/10 hot strong coffee
1 tablespoon unrefined sugar
Warm a special glass of Irish coffee with hot water.
Pour out the water, wipe the glass, pour whiskey, coffee and sugar into it, stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
When pouring cream over a warm upturned bar spoon, place it on the surface of the drink, do not stir. Options
Almost any strong alcoholic drink can be used instead of Irish whiskey. For example, Russian Coffee (Russian coffee) is prepared with vodka, French Coffee (French coffee) with cognac, etc.
Kir
Kir Aperitif, Long Drink, 13.2%
Story
This cocktail is named after the priest from Burgundy, who came up with the idea of adding blackcurrant liqueur to the glass of Bourgogne Aligote he drinks every morning to soften the taste of wine.
Recipe
1/10 Creme de Cassis liqueur
9/10 chilled wine Bourgogne Aligote
Pour liquor and wine into a wine glass without ice (its temperature should be 6-8 ° C).
Options
A similar cocktail with red Burgundy wine is called Cardinal (Cardinal), and with champagne - Kir Royal (Kir Royal).
old fashioned
Old Fationed ("Old Fashioned"), Short Drink, 43.4%
Story
It is the oldest known whiskey-based cocktail.
Recipe
5 centiliters of bourbon or scotch whiskey
1 small lump of sugar
2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
a few drops of soda water
In an old fashioned glass, soak a lump of sugar with Angostura bitters.
Add a few drops of soda water and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Fill glass with ice and pour whiskey. Add half a cup of orange, a cherry and a lemon zest twist garnish. Serve with a cocktail stick.
Pina Colada
Pina Colada Long Dring 16.2%
Story
This drink has long been prepared by the inhabitants of the Antilles in coconut.
Recipe
3/10 white rum
2/10 Creme de coco liqueur
5/10 pineapple juice
Mix the ingredients with crushed ice in a mixer and pour into a highball glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Serve with a straw.
Options
You can also prepare Pina Colada without alcohol. In this case, the cocktail will be called Virgin Colada (Virgin Colada), and it will include coconut milk instead of liquor.
Planter's Punch
Planter's Punch ("Planter's Punch") Long Drink, 17%
Story
Pandj - in Persian means "five", the punch recipe was brought by the British from India and included five components, the main of which was rum.
Planter's Punch is the oldest of all existing cocktails. In the Antilles, each family has its own recipe for this drink.
Recipe
6/10 dark rum
3/10 lemon juice
1/10 Grenadine syrup
soda water
Pour lemon juice, rum and syrup into a tumbler glass with ice, stir. Add soda water. Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange.
Options
For this cocktail, you can use crushed ice, add a few drops of Angostura bitters and change lemon juice for Cointreau liqueur.
side car
Side car, Aperitif, Short Drink, 36%
Story
Legend says that this cocktail was invented by an English officer in Paris. He came to the bar driving a motorcycle with a sidecar (sidecar in English - side car), and after drinking a fair amount of his favorite cocktail, he went home in a sidecar.
Recipe
1/10 lemon juice
3/10 Cointreau liqueur
6/10 cognac
Pour the ingredients into a shaker filled halfway with ice and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling Long Drink, 16.6%
Story
Singapore Sling was invented at the beginning of the 20th century by Ngang Tong Buun, the head bartender of the Writers' Bar at Singapore's famous Raffels Hotel. At that time they drank this cocktail both hot and cold. Singapore Sling became popular in the world after its wide display in American films.
Recipe
2/10 lemon juice
1/10 Cherry Brandy liqueur
3/10 gin
4/10 soda
Pour lemon juice, Cherry Brandy and gin into a shaker filled halfway with ice and shake.
Strain into a tumbler with ice. Add soda. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.
Tequila Sunrise
Sunrise Tequila Long Drink 11.4%
Story
This cocktail became famous because of the Rolling Stones, whose musicians often used it during their tour of America in 1972. And it was they who made tequila popular in this country.
Recipe
3/10 tequila
6/10 orange juice
1/10 Grenadine syrup
Pour the orange juice and tequila into a highball glass with ice and stir. Add syrup, do not stir. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Serve with a cocktail stick and a straw. This cocktail should resemble a sunrise.
white lady
White Lady ("White Lady") Aperitif, Short Drink, 35.6%
Story
This cocktail was invented by Hari McEllon of the Parisian Harris New York Bar. Initially, Creme de menthe liqueur was added to White Lady instead of Cointreau liqueur, but in 1925 the final version of the cocktail appeared: Cointreau, Gordon's gin and lemon juice.
Recipe
2/10 lemon juice 3/10 Cointreau 5/10 gin Pour the ingredients into a shaker half filled with ice and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Options Egg white can be added to the cocktail.
