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

The most delicious alcoholic cocktails

  In every alcoholic cocktail, in addition to one or several ingredients, there are also alcoholic drinks. 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 of this drink are bright and outstanding people. It was invented in one of the bars in London. With a tropical flavor, 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 added rum and sugar. The final recipe appeared in a Puerto Rican bar. The composition of the drink included pineapple juice, rum and coconut liquor.

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

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

Secrets of the most delicious cocktail recipes

  To make Mojito, add lime juice to sugar, tear mint leaves. Place all this in a tall glass. Next add crushed ice and rum with soda. It is known that in the classic Mojito recipe, lovers add apple or orange juice, you can add strawberries. This drink has a ton of options.

To prepare the “Blue Lagoon” you can not do without the following ingredients: blue liquor Curacao, lemon and pineapple juice, Rum “Bacardi”, sugar syrup and ice. In the classic version, a pineapple segment, a mint leaf and a cocktail cherry are used for serving.

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

To get 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. There are many non-alcoholic recipes for them. 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 a no less tasty non-alcoholic. 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. To do this, when preparing it, white rum is simply not added.

There are non-alcoholic cocktails that are not an alternative to alcoholic drinks of the same name. Many of them are based on milk. These are a delicious milkshake with banana and kiwi and a cherry milkshake. A tropical cocktail deserves attention - 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 the eggs in foam, combine with sugar syrup and fine sugar, vanilla extract, cloves and cardamom, and then milk is carefully injected. There are many delicious non-alcoholic recipes. This list could be continued.

The most delicious cocktail in the world

  A confident leader among cocktails in popularity is Bloody Mary. The history of its occurrence 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.

The first time it was cooked at the beginning of the last century by 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 Tabasco sauce is also added in small quantities. Vodka can be replaced with tequila, as well as add horseradish.

But so far not a single cocktail can compare in value 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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It is difficult to imagine a bar, restaurant or night club, where there is no cocktail menu. Virtually no party takes place without these drinks; they are loved by visitors to social events, vacationers at resorts, etc. Classical ones like Mojito, Sex on the beach or Pina Colada are familiar to everyone, especially women who prefer them.

List of the most popular bar cocktails

A cocktail is a mixture of several drinks, as well as additional ingredients in the form of spices, syrups, etc. Alcoholic cocktails are mainly prepared with ice, they are made on the basis of pure or slightly carbonated water.

There are many theories for the appearance of cocktails; some consider France their homeland, others consider England, and there are other versions. Such drinks were widely used in the USA in the 1920s, when the Prohibition was declared at the state level. In the same period, the most famous cocktails appeared, which later became classic. Now they are loved all over the world, almost everyone knows the names of cocktails. Among them:

• Mojito;
• B 52;
• Long Island;
• Sex on the beach;
• Pina colada;
• Daiquiri;
• Cosmopolitan;
• Tequila Sunrise;
• Cuba Libre;
• Bloody Mary;
• Margarita

Mojito

This refreshing drink appeared on Liberty Island - Cuba. In America, it spread widely in 1980. It is an incredible combination of the aroma of fresh citruses, mint and sugar, which level the characteristic alcoholic strength. The drink is light and fresh, it is often served in the summer at beach bars and during beach parties.

Of all the bar cocktails, it is considered the most common, they love it in Russia. The classic recipe includes ingredients such as:

• white rum;
• mint leaves;
• lime (or lemon);
• soda water or sprite;
• brown or white sugar;

To make a cocktail, you need to take a tall glass, squeeze lime or lemon juice into it, tear mint leaves, put sugar. Ice should be crushed and added there. Then rum is poured into the glass, followed by soda water.

There are many alternative recipes for making a cocktail. You can add to it, if desired:

• watermelon juice;
• strawberries
• apple juice;
• orange slices, etc.

There are also recipes for making a non-alcoholic Mojito cocktail, which even children can drink. To create, they take almost the same ingredients as for the classic version - lime, sugar, ice, mint, sparkling water or sprite.

In a glass for a drink, first put a few tablespoons of sugar, squeeze the juice of one lime, and fill in the torn mint leaves. All ingredients are crushed with a wooden spoon so that they highlight juice and give flavor. Then put ice in a glass and fill it with a sprite or other effervescent drink (for example, shveps).

The glass can be decorated with mint leaves and slices of lime or lemon. Drinking a drink, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, is better through a tube.

Pina colada

Another drink, one of the most popular cocktails around the world, is Pina Colada. Its homeland is the Caribbean Islands, and the name can be literally translated as “filtered pineapple”, as it used to be called pineapple strained fresh. Then they began to combine it with sugar and rum. In its modern form, the cocktail was first prepared in the bar of Puerto Rico, and it became a local pride.

For one portion of the drink you need to take 60 ml of white rum and pineapple juice and 75 ml of coconut cream. For decoration, you need whipped cream, chopped pineapple and alcoholic cherry.

Juice, rum and coconut cream are mixed in a blender, then ice is added and poured into a glass in this form. Decorate with whipped cream and put the fruit on top. In some bars, Beilis is added to the cocktail, this option is suitable for those who like stronger drinks.

Sex on the beach

The most popular sweet alcoholic drinks from various ingredients are most loved by girls. Such cocktails are moderately strong, but at the same time sweet and soft, have a pleasant taste, quench thirst. Among them is the famous Sex on the beach. Traditionally, it is considered a drink of beach parties; earlier it had other names that also differed in “beach” origin. Initially, it was called Sand in Your Shorts, then it became known as Fun on the Beach. The final name was coined to emphasize the piquancy of this drink.

The ingredients are:

• orange juice;
• cranberry juice;
• peach liquor.

The proportions of the drink are as follows: 1 part liquor and 2 parts other ingredients. They should be poured into a shaker, shaken, then transferred to a tall glass filled with ice. When serving, the liquid is decorated with an orange slice, lime or alcoholic cherry, a cocktail stick is required. There is an option for making a cocktail with pineapple juice.

B 52

This cocktail can be called a classic, unlike other top drinks, it is more fond of men than women. It includes 3 types of liquor - coffee, cream and fruit. They should be layered on top of each other, but not mixed.

There are several versions of the origin of the drink. According to the most common, it was first cooked in Malibu at the Alice Bar and was named part of the American bomber, and another at the Calgary bar. However, the first version is considered more plausible, since the time of creation of the Boeing B 52 bomber and the moment of the appearance of the cocktail coincide with each other. Perhaps this explains the demand for the latter among US military pilots of the middle of the last century.

It’s not easy to master the art of making a cocktail; by no means everyone can make it the first time. The main task is to pour 3 types of liquor so that they do not mix with each other when serving, otherwise this cocktail will no longer be called B 52.

All 3 liquors are taken in the same proportion: “Kalua” on a coffee basis, creamy type “Baileys” and orange “Cointreau” or “Marie Brizard”.

For preparation, you need a glass for cocktails. The ingredients are poured in turn. The first is coffee liqueur, it ensures that subsequent layers are even and not torn. The second is pouring creamy. It should be administered carefully, through the back of the spoon. The last layer is poured in a similar way - in the form of an orange drink.

Experienced bartenders often organize an impromptu show for visitors in bars when preparing B 52. For example, there is an option when, after creation, the cocktail is ignited and served to the visitor in this form. But you need to drink it immediately through the tube until it melts. In terms of taste, the “burning” cocktail does not differ from the classic one, however, drinking in this form can be called a kind of extreme entertainment.

It is believed that this drink got its name due to the fact that its proper use causes the effect of a quick take-off and a sharp turn. You need to drink it from the bottom, in the process of drinking the cocktail becomes warmer and in the end - hot. Abuse is not recommended. One glass is enough to cheer you up during a party or gatherings in a bar with friends.

During the hot summer evenings, an irresistible desire appears in the use of refreshing drinks. Of course, you can limit yourself to a cool beer or drink citro, but sometimes you want something unusual. Classic cocktails will help to quench your thirst - they are suitable for a wonderful pastime with friends, and for communication in an open area in a cafe. Now we will consider the list of ten best alcoholic cocktails of the summer. However, keep in mind that not all of them are “weak and harmless”.

This is an incredibly attractive invigorating tequila drink. Thick grenadine, plunging to the base of the glass, through a mixture of tequila and orange juice forms an alternation of tones, which is similar to a morning sunrise.

Margarita

Margarita is a tequila-based drink that is ranked ninth in our ranking. The cocktail perfectly gives activity and invigorates. Add tequila with cointreau and lime juice in a ratio of 2: 1: 2. It must be drunk with salt.

"Cool Tea" is from New York, quite strong and multifaceted. It includes gin with vodka and rum with the addition of lime, orange juice and a drop of Coca-Cola. This cocktail is able to intoxicate great, while at the same time calm and tone.

A drink with blackberry topping and lots of ice. To prepare it, mix gin with lemon juice and sugar syrup. The composition is decorated with fresh blackberries. The cocktail is very mouth-watering and refreshing!

This famous drink is usually drunk on the beach. It includes vodka with cranberry juice, as well as grapefruit juice and a slice of lime.

Daiquiri - a single mixture of Cuban drinks, sour taste, in which rum is added. The most popular recipe for this cocktail is rum with lime juice, sugar syrup and small pieces of ice.

This Caribbean drink has a sweet taste, unusually invigorates and tones. It consists of rum, pineapple juice, cream and coconut milk.

Such a cocktail is prepared in Italy. It includes sparkling wine with peach puree. It was seasonal. Today, the cocktail is in demand year-round, although it is especially ordered in the summer at the venues of elite cafes after a hearty dinner.

An alcoholic cocktail is a drink that combines several ingredients, one of which is alcohol. Mixing liquids and adding spices and fruits to them create 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 slightly mineralized or just pure water is suitable. It should not contain impurities and be transparent.

There are several versions of cocktail appearances. The most romantic dates back to 1770. Then the owner of one bar near New York lost his favorite cock. The landlord announced that he would give his daughter in marriage to the one who finds this bird. After a while, a military officer brought the rooster, but the feathered one didn’t 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 institution, began to stir all the drinks with excitement. The visitors liked the novelty so much that it was called "cock tail" from the phrase cock tail.

Another legend dates back to the 15th century, and it is said that in the French province of Charente, wine and spirits were already mixed. The resulting mixture was called coquetelle (cocktail), which was then transformed into the word "cocktail". A third story says that the first such drink appeared in England. And its very name came from the lexicon of a racing fan. So he called non-purebred horses, whose tails were sticking out, like roosters. These mixed blood horses were nicknamed the cock tail.

They say that the cocktails were very revered by French officers who drank them right near the colonial opponents. And it happened during the War of Independence of America. But such drinks received true fame in the 1920s in America. Cocktails were illegal, and therefore even more beloved and appreciated alcoholic beverage. Cocktails opposed Prohibition from 1919 to 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 sweetish flavor, which should be hidden in a mixture with other drinks. The recipes of those cocktails that have come down to us date back to the second half of the 19th century. These were Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. Classic drinks, which are popular today, were invented in the 1920s.

Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, and American and Negroni in Italy. Then the cocktails were called American Drinks, as they were especially popular with Americans who were looking for entertainment outside their home country. Today, with the advent of new liquors, aromas and exotic fruits, the fashion for cocktails is back. We will tell below about the most famous drinks of this 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. 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 that explain its name. It is believed that the word could have come from the diminutive form of the Spanish Mojo. So in Cuba and the Caribbean islands is called sauce, which includes lemon juice, pepper, garlic, herbs and vegetable oil. Another version says that mojito is a modified "mojadito", which means "slightly wet." The composition of the 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 can not leave anyone indifferent. So the cocktail has become one of the most popular summer drinks. In some Havana hotels, an angostura is also added to it. For the non-alcoholic version of mojito, brown cane sugar is used instead of white rum. They make a cocktail like this: add sugar to lime juice, tear mint leaves and put it all in a tall glass. Then ice is added, and rum and soda are poured on top. It should be noted that mojito, the most popular cocktail in the world, can have many options. Someone likes to add strawberries, and someone likes fruit juices.

Cocktail "Blue Lagoon".  This drink gives the person who drinks it, extraordinary and individuality. After all, the cocktail itself is just that. First of all, its unique blue color is striking. It is interesting that they came up with this exotic cocktail not in Hawaii, but on the other side of the world - in the bar of the Zanzibar club in London. This drink is full of tastes. It is mentioned as fresh, summer and dairy. Served "Blue Lagoon" in a large glass with umbrellas and tubes. Thanks to the drink, an atmosphere of exotics is immediately created around. To prepare, you will need Bacardi rum, blue Curacao liquor, 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 should be mixed with ice in a special portioned bowl. Then the cocktail is decorated with the listed elements and a straw is added.

Cocktail "Cosmopolitan". This cosmopolitan cocktail corresponds to its name, because it is popular all over the world. It can often be seen in films and series, at parties. One of the legends of its creation says that the drink was invented specifically for vodka with a lemon flavor “Absolute Citron”. The cocktail was supposed to support the eminent brand. Although they say that in fact he was invented by barmaid Cheryl Cook from the town of South Beach in Florida. Although they talked about the popularity of Cosmopolitan in gay bars back in the 70s, she herself in her interviews claimed to have 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 attracted attention. In the original recipe for the cocktail, you need the same Absolut Citron vodka, Triple Sec orange liqueur, a little Rose’s lemon juice, and a little cranberry should be added to create a pink color. Another important personality in the history of the cocktail was Toby Zizzini from Manhattan. Based on the fuzzy descriptions of Cheryl Cook's recipe, he prepared his own version of Cosmopolitan. Only with orange liqueur Tobi 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 Association of Bartenders. The cocktail quickly became popular in gay clubs, it was considered a classic specifically for sex minorities. But with the release of the television series Sex and the City in 1998, everything changed. In the film "Cosmopolitan" appeared quite often, as a favorite drink of the main characters. This cocktail is served in large glasses, martinitsa. A slice of lemon or lime is used to decorate it.

Pina colada. They even compose songs about this burning, sexy cocktail. A sweet drink native to the Caribbean. Its name literally means "filtered pineapple." Once upon a time so called 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 recipe for a Pina Colada cocktail appeared in one of the bars of Puerto Rico. The drink fell in love with everyone so quickly that it became famous, and the whole country became proud of it. Today, the main ingredients of this cocktail are rum, pineapple juice and coconut liquor. These components are mixed in a blender, ice is added and poured into a glass. Top them with whipped cream and garnished with fruit. Some bartenders also add Baileys liquor to Pina Colada, which only adds exotic.

Cocktail "Daiquiri".  Currently, this name hides a whole group of cocktails, only here is the original recipe, there is only one. The classic drink was created in 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 only found rum, lime, sugar and ice. Having mixed these components in a shaker, 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.

Cocktail Margarita. This famous cocktail often flashes in the movies. Preparing "Margarita" based on tequila, this is one of the best summer cocktails. As usual 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 legend says that “Margarita” was first prepared in 1938 by bartender Carlos Herrera for aspiring actress Margarita King in one of Tijuana's bars. The visitor was so struck by its beauty that for her sake the bartender decided to create something unusual. Another version suggests that in 1948, Tommy Hilton, the owner of a chain of the same name hotels, was the first to try an amazing cocktail in a villa in Acapulco. The owner of the house was Margarita Seimes. A tequila-based drink was served to her guests at the reception. Tommy liked the cocktail so much that soon he was already on the menu of every bar in his hotels. The third legend tells about the love of the manager of the hotel "Crespo", Danny Negrete, for the girl Margarita. 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 must be used in proportions of 2: 2: 1, respectively. The cocktail is prepared in a shaker with crushed ice or in a blender with plenty of frozen water. Serve Margarita in a wide special glass. This drink can be garnished with salt or sugar to taste.

Cocktail "B52". This cocktail is unusual, because it immediately consists of three layers of liquors. If the drink is prepared correctly, then coffee liquor (as an example, Kahlua), Baileys and Marie Brizard Grand Orange liquors 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 Alice bar in Malibu. The new drink got its name in honor of the American bomber Boeing B-52 Strotofortress. Another legend attributes the honor of creating a cocktail to the Keg steakhouse bar in Calgary. However, of those versions, 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 strategic missile carrier bomber was created, which has been in combat formation since 1955. And a simple look at a glass of a truly 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 the liquor in the form of uniform and not torn layers, first you need to pour one part of the coffee liquor into the shot glass, then slowly and carefully cream on the back of the spoon. Orange liquor is poured neatly on top (Cointreau is suitable for this role). If everything is done correctly, a three-layer cocktail "B-52" is formed. Often, already ready, they set it on fire. In this case, the cocktail "B-52" must be drunk very quickly through the tube until 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, paying attention to others. The “pilot” begins to drink a cocktail cold from the bottom, gradually the liquid becomes warmer, and at the very end generally hot. This is precisely how the effect of rapid take-off and turn is achieved. The cocktail is good because its reasonable use guarantees a "soft fit". In just a few minutes, you can again look at the world with sober eyes. There is also a cocktail option in which the layers are mixed and served with ice.

Cocktail "Long Island". This easy-to-prepare and strong cocktail was invented during Prohibition in America. Long Island Ice-tea Cocktail quickly gained popularity in bars, because outwardly it resembled a peaceful glass with cold tea. It was difficult for outsiders to understand that a tea-like drink with lemon is actually an explosive heady mixture, and even so delicious! As it happens with other cocktails, the exact date of the appearance of the drink and its history is still unknown, overgrown with legends. According to one of them, it was not invented at all during the Prohibition, but it happened in the late 1970s. The bartender Rosebad Butt came up with a cocktail. In any case, a cocktail is not a trivial mixture of vodka and cola, but a much more complex, but no less strong drink. Although according to the canons of bartender art, a cocktail should have no more than five components, Long Island is the only recognized exception. The composition includes equal proportions of 14 ml of triple sec, white rum, gin, tequila vodka, 28 ml of tea, as well as cola and a slice of lemon. Strong liquids should be mixed in a Collins or Highball glass and add ice. Then stir it 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 one name brings to you dreams of relaxation, sea, love. The composition of the drink includes vodka, peach liquor (schnapps), cranberry and orange juice. This cocktail is officially recognized by the International Barmen Association (IBA). For preparation, take 2 parts of vodka, both juices and one part of peach liquor. All this is mixed in a shaker and poured into a highball glass filled with ice. After that, the cocktail is decorated with a slice of orange. To drink such a drink should be through a straw. Sometimes pineapple juice is also added to Sex on the Beach. It happens that a cocktail is not poured into a highball glass, but into a hurricane. The drink is sometimes also decorated with cherries with a slice of lime.

Cocktail "Cuba Libre". This Cuban cocktail has already managed to conquer the whole world. He appeared during the Spanish-American War. One day, a group of American soldiers entered one of the bars of Havana, who at that moment were in a leave. One of them, homesick, 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 make a cocktail, lime juice is squeezed into a Collins glass and ice is added, then rum and cola are added there and mixed.

Cocktail "Bloody Mary". This drink is the most famous among cocktails, always occupying the first lines in popularity ratings. Meanwhile, many myths and secrets hang around Bloody Mary. It is said that such a cocktail was loved by famous personalities such as Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald. And world fame came to “Bloody Mary” in New York, glorified by her bartender Fernand Petio, who worked at the St. Regis. In 1920, he decided to experiment by adding Tabasco sauce to a liquor. According to legend, Fernand coined the name "Red Lucian" 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". A good name quickly stuck to the drink. According to another legend, on the contrary, Petio originally called his cocktail “Bloody Mary”, but the administration of the “King Kol” bar tried to name it after the fish, “Red Lucian”. There is another version of the name of the drink. They say that in Chicago there was a “Bucket of Blood” bar, which was visited by a beautiful girl Mary, after whom a cocktail was named. 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 sharper drinks, you can even add hot red pepper. There is another version of "Bloody Mary", where tequila is used together with vodka. It is mixed with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, lemon and tomato juice. If desired, Dijon mustard, sherry and clam brine can also be added. First, ice is placed in the highball, and then the liquid ingredients. From above all this is poured with tomato juice. The cocktail is mixed by transfusion from one glass to another. For those who prefer soft drinks, there is a variety of "Bloody Mary" without any vodka. At the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the legendary cocktail in 2008, the creator’s granddaughter made a toast in his honor. In New York, December 1 was even declared Bloody Mary Day. In honor of the anniversary, cocktails in city bars were offered cocktails at a price of another 1933 - 99 cents.

Home parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are organized almost every week. Delicious food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, a variety of colorful cocktails like absolutely everyone. Thanks to a combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be successful.

The fun of a home party depends on the number of friends. Thematic event of two people a priori can not be incendiary. Take this unspoken rule into service. Want to have unforgettable fun? Invite as many friends as possible. And be sure to provide the evening with original snacks and interesting cocktails. And in order not to get lost in a huge assortment, we have compiled for you a rating of the most popular alcoholic drinks for a party, as well as cocktails that do not include alcohol. So let's get started.

Alcoholic cocktails

1. Long Island Cocktail

The famous cocktail called “Long Island” was invented in the era of Prohibition. Outwardly, it was very similar to ice tea, so the drink is often called Long Island Ice Tea. He first appeared on Long Island in New York, from where he got his name.

Usually it is prepared in the following way:

• 15 ml of vodka
• 15 ml gin
• 15 ml white rum
• 15 ml tequila
• 15 ml Triple Seca (orange liquor),
• 15 ml sugar syrup,
• Cola
• Lemon slice

All ingredients are mixed in a standard highball. Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, Triple Sec and sugar syrup can be measured using a jigger, after which everything is mixed with Cola and ice. As a decoration, use a slice of lemon and a few tubes.

2. Cocktail Tom Collins

The story of the Tom Collins cocktail began at Limmer’s London restaurant, 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 in different institutions in different ways, 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,
• Cocktail cherry and orange slice for decoration.

All components are mixed in a shaker, lemon juice is squeezed through a citrus press. Then the cocktail is poured into a highball and decorated with cherry on top. The edge of the glass can be decorated with an orange slice.

3. Pina Colada Cocktail

Pina Colada is a cocktail of real pirates. Back in 1820, corsairs drank it on ships, and the first who invented it was captain Roberto Cofresi.

To cook it you need:

• 50 ml white rum
• 50 ml coconut syrup
• 100 ml pineapple juice
• Lime,
• Pineapple slice and leaves for decoration,
• Crushed ice
• The tube.

The ingredients are mixed in a shaker or blender, the main task is to grind them so that the consistency becomes homogeneous. For serving use a glass called "sling". A slice of pineapple and its leaf serve as decoration on the edge of the glass.

4. Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the publication of the series “Sex and the City”, where the heroines drank the drink at parties. And it was invented by Dale de Gough, a mixologist from America in the 70s.

The composition of the cocktail:

• Vodka with citrus flavor - 30 ml,
• Triple Sec - 15 ml,
• Cranberry juice - 30 ml,
• Lime,

The components are mixed in a shaker with a strainer, squeezed lime by hand or using a citrus press. You can decorate the cocktail with a zest taken from an orange slice. Serve it in a cocktail glass on a high leg.

5. Cocktail Margarita

Famous socialite Margarita Sames requested a new cocktail for her party in 1948. So the incomparable “Margarita” appeared, which even has its own “birthday” - February 22.

You can prepare Margarita as follows:

• 50 ml tequila
• 25 ml of orange liquor,
• 10 ml sugar syrup,
• Lime,
• Salt,

Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured through a strainer into a Margarita glass. Do not forget about the edging of a glass of salt and a slice of lime.

6. Vesper Cocktail

This cocktail bears the name of the legendary lover of James Bond - Vesper Lind. She was the only woman who settled in Agent 007's heart.

It includes:

• 45 ml gin
• 15 ml of vodka
• 5 ml of vermouth
• Lemon,
• Zest for decoration.

It's simple: the ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass through a strainer. You can decorate a cocktail with lemon or lime peel.

7. Bloody Mary Cocktail

The cocktail, which inspires fear with one name, but does not lose its popularity - “Bloody Mary”, is named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called “bloody” for numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petio, a bartender from the Parisian Harry’s New York Bar.

Preparing a cocktail like this:

• 50 ml of vodka
• 100 ml of tomato juice,
• Tabasco sauce
• Worcester sauce
• Ground salt and pepper
• Lemon,
• Celery stalk for decoration.

The cocktail should be mixed in a shaker, squeeze the lemon juice with your hands. Pour into highball, sprinkle with ground pepper and salt and garnish with a celery stalk. An important point: you can’t shake the shaker actively, just shake it gently.

8. Cocktail "White Russian"

This cocktail was the king of discos back in the 80s, and thanks to the movie "Big Lebowski", released in 1998, the popularity of the drink reached a new level.

Its composition:

• 30 ml of vodka
• 30 ml coffee liquor
• 30 ml cream

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. Cocktail B-52

For the first time, a cocktail was served by the bartenders of Alice, which is located in Malibu. It is called the Russian secret bomber, which was never completed.

For cooking you need:

• 15 ml coffee liquor
• 15 ml "Irish Cream",
• 15 ml Triple Seca.

With the help of a bar spoon, the cocktail should be laid in layers in a shot. First, pour the liquor, then gently "Irish Cream" on the handle of the spoon and lastly Triple Sec. At the end, the drink is effectively set on fire.

10. Cocktail Daiquiri

Daiquiri first appeared in Cuba, where a man named Jenning Cox decided to mix rum, sugar and lime in the same glass with ice. The cocktail got its name from the village of Daiquiri, where it was invented.

It is prepared like this:

• 60 ml white rum
• 15 ml sugar syrup,
• Lime,

Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass through the strainer. Usually, a cocktail is not decorated with anything, but you can make a border of brown sugar along the edge of the glass.

11. Cocktail Alexander

The legend of the cocktail "Alexander" is associated with the great commander Alexander the Great, it is his name that bears this drink. The cocktail party was first served by the bartender in England to the court, thanks to which he received the title of “sir”.

Preparing a cocktail like this:

• 30 ml gin
• 30 ml coffee liquor
• 30 ml of cream,
• Ground nutmeg for decoration.

All components are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle the cocktail with nutmeg on top.

12. Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

According to legend, there is a sacred place on earth where you can find incredible energy at dawn on the equinox - a 60-meter pyramid in the town of Teotihuacan. The Tequila Sunrise cocktail was created as part of the ritual to gain this energy and is called Fire Water in the area.

What will be needed for cooking:

• 50 ml tequila
• 10 ml grenadine
• 150 ml of orange juice
• Orange slice for decoration,
• Tube

The drink is mixed right in the highball, then it is filled with ice, decorated with a slice of orange and a straw.

13. Jellyfish Cocktail

The Medusa flaky cocktail became famous thanks to the astronomer Paul Fisher, who was able to make out the Medusa and Crab nebulae after only a few cocktails drunk.

What you need for a cocktail:

• 10 ml of absinthe,
• 20 ml of cocoa liquor
• 20 ml Triple Seca,
• 5 ml Irish Cream.

It is poured into a glass in layers: cocoa liquor, then Triple Sec and absinthe are carefully poured with the help of a bar spoon, and at the end - Irish Cream, drop by drop through a tube.

14. Gin and Tonic Cocktail

Fleeing malaria in India, British soldiers consumed tonic in large quantities. However, in order to diversify this drink, gin was added to it. This cocktail not only uplifted, but also perfectly refreshed in the heat.

The cocktail is prepared as follows:

• 50 ml gin
• 150 ml of tonic
• Lime,

The ingredients are mixed in a shaker, squeezing a slice of lime. Then the cocktail is poured into the highball through the strainer.

15. Cocktail Sex on the beach

Well, where without the popular cocktail with the defiant name “Sex on the Beach”! He provokes and lures, for which he loved the heroines of the series "Santa Barbara".

You can cook it like this:

• 50 ml of vodka
• 25 ml peach liquor
• 40 ml of pineapple juice and cranberry juice,
• Pineapple and raspberries for decoration,

In the shaker, you need to mix all the ingredients, pour over a strainer with a glass of "sling" and decorate with a slice of pineapple and raspberries.

Non-alcoholic cocktails

People who prefer alcohol to use sober fun and have a good chat with friends will probably appreciate 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.

16. Rainbow Cocktail

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 laid in layers with a bar spoon, and at the end - blue curacao blue syrup. Before filling, pour ice into a glass, and decorate with a slice of orange and a tube with an umbrella.

17. Fiesta

The Fiesta drink includes: 2 ml of raspberry syrup, 8 ml of passion fruit and orange juice, 2 ml of cream. Whip everything in a shaker with ice and pour into a shot. You can drink it in one gulp or in small sips.

18. Cocktail Red Arrow

The Irish Coffee cocktail serves the Red Arrow cocktail. 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 rubbed and heated, that is, they drink the cocktail hot. The edges of the glass can be decorated with sugar, smeared with a lemon slice.

19. Cocktail EggNog

The famous EggNog drink is a variation of the Gogol-Mughal drink, it can be either alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Take 2 cups of milk, ground nutmeg and 1 cup of cream. The mixture needs to be heated over low heat. 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 insert the yolks into the milk mixture and beat thoroughly. The cocktail should be slightly cooled and served in cups or highballs, decorating with nutmeg.

20. Chocolate Shake Cocktail

Milk necks, so popular among adults and children, are prepared on the basis of milk and ice cream. For example, for a chocolate neck you will need: ¼ cup of chocolate syrup, 1 cup of milk and a few balls of vanilla ice cream. Beat 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. Non-alcoholic mojito cocktail

Mojito, which is so popular among young people, is also available in two versions: with and without rum. The refreshing non-alcoholic Mojito can be prepared as follows: put ice on the bottom of the glass, pour on ¾ Sprite and a little sugar syrup. In a separate container, rub the mint leaves, slices of lemon and lime with a maddler. The whole mixture is added to the glass and mixed with a bar spoon, after which it is decorated with a lime wedge and a straw.

22. Non-alcoholic punch

The cocktail called “punch” looks very much like compote. It is very simple to prepare it, the more it is served in a deep container, from where it is poured into glasses. This means that a cocktail is enough for everyone. Take 0.5 liters of apple juice, 0.5 liters of ginger lemonade, sugar to taste, apples slices and other berries as desired. All must be heated to a boil, then removed from the heat and cool.

23. Cocktail Blue Lagoon

The wonderful Blue Lagoon drink not only looks very presentable, but also perfectly refreshes in the summer heat. For a non-alcoholic cocktail you will need: fill the highball with ice cubes ¾, pour half the blue Curacao blue liquor, 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. Shirley Temple Cocktail

Treat your friends with a delicious Shirley Temple cocktail. Prepare it as follows: pour ice into a highball, pour ginger lemonade and add grenadine syrup. Complete it with Sprite and decorate with a cocktail cherry or a slice of orange.

25. Honeymoon Cocktail

“A magnificent, and most importantly - a healthy cocktail will no doubt be appreciated by your friends. It bears the romantic name "Honeymoon", thanks to the honey that is part of it. You can make a drink as follows: mix ice in a shaker, 100 ml of orange and apple juice, as well as half lime juice and a little honey. Shake the mixture thoroughly and pour into a champagne flute glass. The resulting drink can be decorated with cocktail cherries and orange zest, removed with a spiral using a bar knife. ”

26. Berry Smoothie

“Grated fruits and berries combine perfectly in the classic“ smoothie ”, which is not only a delicious cocktail, but a great drink for people leading an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar, the standard recipe includes: fruits or berries, grated in a blender and lemon or apple juice. If desired, you can add yogurt, milk with ice cream or honey to the cocktail.

27. Ginger lemonade

Ginger lemonade is the perfect base for many non-alcoholic drinks at the party. Cooking 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 cooled and allowed to infuse for an hour, after removing the ginger.

28. Cocktail "Frappe"

Another cocktail based on milk and ice cream remotely resembles milk, but it is called differently - "Frappe". You can add coffee, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or grated berries to the main ingredients. Here is the recipe for the delicious Frappe banana-chocolate: beat a glass of milk, a few balls of ice cream and a banana in a blender until a uniform consistency is formed. Pour the cocktail into highball, and then gently insert a bar spoon and pour liquid chocolate into the bottom of the glass over its handle. This process can be simplified by pouring chocolate through a cocktail tube.

29. Cocktail with green tea

Perfectly tones and refreshes the drink based on green tea. It contains a whole complex of vitamins and gives a charge of vivacity, which will undoubtedly positively affect the general condition of the body. To make a cocktail, take: 1 cup freshly brewed green tea, half a glass of apple juice and ice. Fill the shaker with ice, add all the ingredients and shake thoroughly. A drink is served in highball with a straw, if desired, it can be decorated with a slice of lemon.

30. Apricot Shake

Unique, fiery 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 of their own preparation and they will definitely come to you again and again.