Several countries argue about the origin of the word "cocktail" at once, such as France, America, Spain and aristocratic England. They put forward various versions of its origin and offer their own translation, however, the most understandable version of the common man - "the tail of a rooster" has become entrenched in the world. Traditionally, it contains a harmonious combination of drinks with certain additives, colorful details in the form of fruit slices, berries and even herbs. For a long time, alcoholic cocktails have been associated with it, the names of which have been and remain their zest. Each of them also has certain flavors and unique presentation that distinguishes it from many others.

As nowadays people strive to push the boundaries of taste and try unusual combinations of 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 is able to either invigorate, or relax, or simply give pleasure!

Cocktail and alcohol are friends forever

At the mention of this word, one immediately thinks of either a well-known drink made from milk with ice cream, or alcoholic cocktails, the names of which have long been entrenched in any bar menu. It is the latter that I would like to pay attention to in this article. Isn't it interesting to know what this or that mix, ordered from the bartender and delivering a portion of fun and euphoria, is like? As they say, forewarned is forearmed, therefore classic alcoholic cocktails will follow in the article, photos with names are attached. And they are considered as such for their inextinguishable popularity around the world and, of course, for 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 worshiped on every continent. Considering that they are welcomed all over the world, it will not be superfluous to duplicate every name of alcoholic cocktails in English, which is known by the bulk of humanity. There is no competition among them, so acquaintance with these creations will follow in no particular order. We will not indicate the proportions of ingredients in them, because a trained bartender knows the recipe for each of the drinks better.

Make way for the ladies - "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 tend to pay for the flavor of the cocktail, while men mostly pay for the strength and simplicity.

And the taste of "Margarita" remains in the memory for a long time. It includes (according to the classics of the genre) tequila and lime juice, and the third component can be liqueur: orange, strawberry, watermelon, juice or syrup is also added. The highlight of "Margarita" is its serving - in a glass sprinkled with salt.

Cosmopolitan - cocktail for a sultry party

This drink is one of the most frequently ordered aperitifs. "Cosmopolitan" is able to whet the appetite and energize the body. It owes its scarlet hue to cranberry juice, into which lime juice is poured. After adding vodka and the excellent Cointreau liqueur to it, the cocktail becomes very strong.

This fact ensures that the Cosmopolitan party is memorable. It is better to drink it chilled, if you plan to dance and have fun for a long time and actively!

"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 one of the kind. Firstly, such an intriguing naming of the drink cannot but awaken the curiosity of people who want to drink something original.

Secondly, there is a minimum to pay for a glass of Bloody Mary. As you know, it consists of tomato and lemon juices, 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 spiced to stir it.

"Mojito" (Mojito) - the world cocktail

He is considered one of the first in the art of mixing drinks. There is no need to talk a lot about the peculiarities of the good old "Mojito" - it is better to feel them for yourself.

To prepare this drink, as a rule, Bacardi rum is mixed with soda, lime slices with mint sprigs are put in it. All this with a drop of sugar syrup and cubes of pure ice is a refreshing mix, cooling and invigorating 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 regions that "Pina Colada" was born, bearing an incomprehensible name without proper translation. Many alcoholic cocktails have been invented in hot countries, but this particular drink has gained the greatest popularity.

These two words, translated from Spanish meaning "strained pineapple", although simple, sound very attractive to foreigners. Pina Colada's tropical ingredients complement each other harmoniously: it consists of fresh pineapple juice, white rum and syrup.

The original name - and 50% of the cocktail's success are 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, and enthusiastically develop new designs for drinks. Cocktail income is always decent, and therefore the business in this area is doing well. Mixing drinks is also incredibly interesting, because you can enjoy both the process of their preparation and the fruits of work.

In order to attract more visitors to your institution, many different tricks are used. For example, in order for people to more actively buy certain alcoholic cocktails, the names in the clubs are written on the walls or interior details (so that they attract attention). In parallel, promotions for drinks are held, and they come up with alternative bright names. Other restaurant (club) owners benefit from bar variety by periodically updating the menu.

So, there are a lot of people who want to try:

• "Reanimator" made of brandy and sweet vermouth.
• "Maiden's Prayer", in which, in addition to the basic gin, syrup, fresh lemon and orange juice and "Cointreau", there is egg white.
• "Slippery nipple" - a hellish combination of layers of grenadine, sambuca with Irish Cream liqueur.
• "Cranial hemorrhage" - it differs from the previous one with peach Schnaps instead of sambuca.
• Balalaika and Kamikaze. Their compositions are similar: the familiar vodka 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 is not so easy to get drunk."
• 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 a basis. The first cocktail is lilac, with Creme de Mure liqueur. The second is bright and sunny, with lime juice and a sprig of mint. "Natasha" amazes with the candy taste, which is created by a mixture of strawberry and banana liqueurs with "Cointreau".

Continuing the theme of titles

Despite the fact that most of the mixes from the bar menus are named quite adequately, fashionable and modern, there are no exceptions anywhere. After all, funny names of cocktails, alcoholic, as a rule, are remembered best. And this is due to the fact that they usually have a peculiar taste and have an unpredictable effect on the body.

• Immediately I would like to note a drink called "Death in the Afternoon" - a la invigorating champagne for gentlemen.
• It is impossible not to highlight the cocktails-brothers "White Russian" and "Black Russian", prepared from vodka with a certain coffee liqueur, only the first still has cream.
• "The last word" also surprises with its name. It is a mix of gin, green Chartreuse, lime juice and maraschino liqueur.
• "Angel's Chest" is no less fun! It turns out that this is a mixture of the already mentioned maraschino liqueur with whipped cream, served in a graceful glass.
• From "Monkey's glands" it becomes uncomfortable. But the daredevils who tried this drink usually demanded to repeat it, since the taste of gin with orange, pomegranate juices and Ricard tincture is worth it.
• Scottish tart scotch and incomparable Drambuy liqueur give birth together. It is not recommended to rush with it: savor its taste as long as possible.

The soul asks for a cocktail, but is it a pity for the money to go to the bar? There is an exit!

After a hard and nervous working week, you want to get rid of the thoughts that have filled your head? Do you want to relax cheap and cheerful, because the prices in the 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 in any supermarket, in the departments with alcohol.

The choice will, of course, not be like in a bar, but "Pina Colada", "Whiskey with Cola", "Bellini", "Daiquiri", similar to "Screwdrivers", "White Russian" and "Martini" are not a problem to find.

When the desired mix is ​​purchased and is already in the refrigerator, all that remains is to pour it into a glass to make it look aesthetically pleasing, and throw a couple of ice cubes with a slice of some fruit and a sprig of mint into it. But since these alcoholic cocktails are sold in bottles (some even have aristocratic names), it will not be fatal to drink them straight from there.

Guide to those who started to conquer bars

Surely, everyone has heard of the lists of movies that everyone should see, places that must be seen. There are similar ones for books and legendary dishes. In this case, we will talk about something similar, but the title of cocktails (alcoholic) will appear in the main roles. The list of them has been compiled for people who are just starting to discover the world of alcoholic beverages and their mixes. You should still have some information in order to know exactly what to order from the bartender, and to realize 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 you should start your practice with them.

• "B-52" - three liqueurs: "Irish Cream", "Gran Marnier" and coffee "Kahlua".
• It is desirable to try "Daiquiri" when the rum included in it, in addition to lime juice and syrup, is real Cuban.
• "Sex on the Beach" is a fiery boom of peach liqueur, vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry and pineapple juices.
• The traditional Tequila Sunrise with pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila, soda and (black currant liqueur) is great when done right.
• "Mimosa". It is skillfully mixed with orange juice and sparkling champagne. It is recommended to drink it for a hangover.
• Drinking "Martini" in its many versions is also of paramount importance. For example, gin, dry vermouth, orange bitter and olive pickle are praised and do something in one glass.
• Even beginners are familiar (James Bond's favorite drink, remember?). However, not everyone can withstand its strength, because vodka, gin, vermouth "Lille Blanc", in which lemon zest is languishing, is not easy to master in one glass.
• They also remember with a smile the feelings after Lone Island Ist Tee. A mix of tequila, white rum, vodka with gin, lemon juice, cola and Cointreau will turn your head instantly, and your body will rush to the center of the dance floor.
• You can think about great things with the Alexander cocktail, which is made up of cream, syrup, gin and white Crème de Cocoa.
• For the same purpose, it is ideal to order with Cointreau liqueur, gin, lemon juice and egg white.
• "White Russian", "Black Russian" and "Screwdriver" allow to spend the evening in a harsh way.
• "Manhattan" is added to the list of must-have alcoholic beverages. Bittersweet notes are felt in it due to the Angostura bitter and sweet vermouth, which are diluted with bourbon.
• There is no need to end the evening boring and quiet when there is a Hurricane cocktail. This is where there really is a storm in a glass, brought by dark rum, lemon juice and passion fruit syrup.
• Finishes off with his madness "Hiroshima". This shooter, except in one gulp, do not drink. This is obvious, because in it sambuca, absinthe, Irish Cream liqueur and bitter grenadine give birth to a hellish mixture.

A 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 there the required amount of money for this or that "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 a bookstore and a supermarket with not a meager alcohol department. This is a great hobby, because the "results of creativity" will be pleasant to experience on yourself. The main thing is not to be overwhelmed by the creative process.

Could you imagine that you have to order the same cocktail at the bar all the time? Of course, we all have our favorite drinks, but fortunately, no one has such a problem. The fact is that cocktails are constantly replacing each other - some gain popularity, while others are forgotten and disappear. This year, the Drinks International magazine presented a new ranking of the world's best-selling cocktails. It is based on a survey of the 108 best bars in the world and includes 25 drinks.

25. "Caipirinha"

Caipirinha gained popularity at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and has since risen from 47th place to 25th. The cocktail recipe has several variations. The Caipirinha made from cachasa, cane sugar and lime is especially loved by bar patrons. The cocktail is traditionally served in low, wide glasses.

24. "Tom Collins"

By now, this alcoholic drink with gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda has a whole family: Pedro Collins with rum, Pepito Collins with tequila, Colonel Collins with bourbon and Captain Collins with Canadian whiskey. The most important thing in preparing each cocktail is to garnish it with a good lemon.

23. "Jin-Fizz"

Gin Fizz is a classic and fairly simple drink. It is prepared with gin, lime or lemon, sugar and soda.

22. "Aperol-syringe"

This refreshing Italian aperitif is perfect for hot weather. "Aperol-spritz" is made from prosecco or white wine, aperol and soda.

21. "Rum old fashion"

This is a version of the classic Old Fashion cocktail that has taken on a life of its own. According to the survey results, every 5th bar included "Rum Old Fashion" in the list of sales leaders. Be sure to try it in the version with falernum, as well as white and dark rum.

20. "Zombie"

Drinks International called this cocktail "the drink of the living dead". Zombies are made from rum, apricot liqueur, lime and pineapple juice. The drink is served decorated with a sprig of mint in large glasses.

19. "Penicillin"

Never mind the name of the cocktail, Penicillin actually tastes delicious. The drink contains whiskey, lime juice, honey-ginger syrup and candied ginger.

18. "Pisco Sour"

Pisco Sour was popular in San Francisco in the 30s, in New York in the 60s, and is now a huge success around the world. This immortal Peruvian cocktail is made with pisco, simple syrup, lime juice, egg white and angostura bitter.

17. "Aviation"

In 2017, Aviation moved up one position compared to last year. The cocktail is an improved version of "Tom Collins". It consists of gin, maraschino liqueur, violet liqueur and lemon juice.

16. "Perforator"

The recipe for this cocktail is constantly changing. Now made from gin and lime cordial, the ingredients are mixed in a 75:25 ratio.

15. "Espresso Martini"

"Espresso Martini" refers to dessert cocktails. It is made on the basis of espresso coffee, vodka and coffee liqueur. The drink is served in martini glasses with one or two coffee beans.

14. "Darkness and Storm"

This is the most popular Bermuda cocktail. On the islands "Darkness and Storm" is traditionally made from dark rum, ginger beer and lime.

13. "Boulevard"

Over the past year, “Bulvarde” has climbed 15 positions. The cocktail is based on the famous "Negroni", but instead of gin, American whiskey is added to it.

12. "Bloody Mary"

You may love or hate this cocktail, but it made the top 10 best drinks in a quarter of the bars surveyed. Bloody Mary is especially good with vodka, freshly squeezed lemon and tomato juices, spices and celery.

11. "Mai Tai"

It is a modern classic with curaçao liqueur, rum, orchard milk syrup and lime juice. The cocktail is served in tall glasses with a straw and garnished with a mint sprig, pineapple wedge and lime zest.

10. "Sazerak"

Sazerak is one of the oldest American cocktails. It is made with whiskey, bitter and sugar, and served in old fashion glasses, which are pre-rinsed with absinthe.

9. "Mojito"

This Cuban cocktail made it to the top 10 in more than a third of the bars surveyed by Drinks International. Mojito is made with rum, lime juice, soda water, brown cane sugar, fresh mint and ice.

8. "Moscow mule"

"Moscow mule" is the "vodka" answer to "Darkness and Storm". It consists of vodka, lime, ginger and soda water. The cocktail is usually served in a copper mug.

7. "Margarita"

"Margarita" remains in 7th place, despite the fact that 40 percent of bars do not serve it cold, as the classic version of the drink requires. There are many varieties of the cocktail, but the most successful is the version with tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice and agave syrup.

6. "Dry Martini"

"Dry Martini" has become a classic for a long time. The traditional version of the cocktail is made from gin and vermouth. It is customary to decorate the drink with olives and lemon zest.

5. "Whiskey Sour"

This cocktail (main photo) consists of bourbon, lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar. Sometimes it is supplemented with egg white.

4. "Manhattan"

Over the past year, "Manhattan" has lost one position in the ranking, but it is still incredibly popular. Most often, this aperitif is prepared with spicy rye whiskey, bitters and sweet vermouth. Bulleit, Rittenhouse and Maker's Mark whiskeys are also added to the drink.

3. "Daiquiri"

Daiquiri is one of the most famous cocktails in the world. To get this drink, bartenders mix lime juice with light rum and sugar syrup, and then beat the ingredients with a shaker.

2. "Negroni"

Negroni is a popular Italian aperitif made from Campari liqueur, sweet vermouth and gin. According to Drinks International, it is the second most ordered cocktail in the world.

1. "Old fashion"

This drink is literally time-tested. Created in 1881, it still remains at the peak of popularity and is not going to give up its positions. Traditionally, Old Fashion is made with a sugar cube, angostura bitter, ice and bourbon. Decorate the aperitif with orange and cherry.

They can be found in any bar and restaurant around the world, they always have their fans and they always boast of alternative cooking recipes. We bring you 10 of the most popular cocktails in the world with quick instructions on how to make them.

Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail. Every second person knows that this cocktail is made from 5 ingredients: rum, sugar, lime, soda and mint. The Mojito cocktail is a long drink, you can sip it for a long time and slowly in a pleasant company. Perfectly refreshes.

Composition:
White rum - 50 ml
Sugar syrup - 20 ml
Soda (mineral water with lemon or sprite) - 50 ml
Mint - 15 grams
Lime - 3 wedges

Preparation:
1. Place lime and mint in the highball.
2. Muddle and cover with crushed ice to the top.
3. Pour in rum, sugar syrup and soda water.
4. Stir with a bar spoon.
5. Add crushed ice.
6. Decorate with a sprig of mint.

The Daiquiri cocktail became legendary thanks to Ernest Hemingway. It was invented, however, by the American mining engineer Jennings Cox. One day, cursing the Cuban heat, he mixed rum with lime juice and poured this mixture over ice cubes.

Cocktail ingredients:
- 30 ml of light rum;
- 20 ml lemon or lime juice;
- 10 ml of sugar syrup;
- For decoration: 1 circle of lime (optional)

The famous Caribbean cocktail based on rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk. Most often "Pina Colada" is served with crushed ice and decorated with a pineapple wedge and drunk cherry berry. This unique cocktail is considered the official drink of Puerto Rico.

Composition:
- 40 ml of light rum;
- 50 ml Cream of Coconut syrup;
- 50 ml of pineapple juice;
- 10 ml cream;
- 1 cocktail cherry.
- For decoration: a quarter mug of pineapple.

Preparation:
1. Pour rum, coconut syrup and pineapple juice into a shaker.
2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes and beat.
3. Strain into a glass of ice harikain.
4. Garnish with pineapple and cocktail cherry.

The Long Island Ice Tee cocktail was invented at the time of the ban on alcohol. This cocktail was consumed in teacups because it looked like iced tea. It was similar not only in appearance, but also in smell. Despite this, the cocktail officially became popular in the 70s, that is, much later.

Cocktail ingredients:
- 25 ml of light rum;
- 25 ml tequila;
- 25 ml of vodka;
- 25 ml gin;
- 25 ml cointreau liqueur
- 25 ml lime juice;
- 100 ml of Coca-Cola;
- 1 circle of lime;
- Ice.

Preparation: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in vodka, gin, white rum, tequila and cointreau liqueur. Squeeze out a wedge of lime, top up with cola and stir gently.

5.B-52

"Layered" cocktail of 3 types of liqueurs. There are several versions of the invention of the drink. According to one of them, the cocktail was created in one of the Malibu bars and named after the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber. This version is confirmed by the time of the creation of the US Air Force missile carrier - it was in 1955 that the B-52 cocktail was first prepared.

Composition:
20 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur,
20 ml Baileys cream liqueur,
20 ml of Cointreau orange liqueur.

Preparation: pour coffee liqueur into a glass. Along the edge of a knife or the back of a spoon, slowly add the cream liqueur over the top of the coffee. Pour orange liqueur using the same method.

Why the cocktail “Sex on the Beach” has such a name is still a mystery. Perhaps it was invented by a bartender who worked on the beach and loved to seduce his clients. Or the taste of the cocktail seemed so sweet and heady to the tasters that it only evoked violent romantic memories. Also, according to some reports, the cocktail had other names in the distant past, such as, for example, Sand in Your Shorts and Fun on the Beach.

Composition:
1.40 ml vodka
2.20 ml peach schnapps
3.5 ml creme de cassis
4.60 ml orange juice
5.60 ml cranberry juice
6.slice of orange
7. cherry

Preparation: Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake, pour into a highball. Garnish with orange and cherry.

It is a cocktail containing tequila with lime juice, triple-sec citrus liqueur and ice. One of the legends says that the Margarita cocktail was first blended in the 1940s at the Rancho La Gloria bar, located in the vicinity of Tijuana. Named after a little-known actress named Margarita.

Composition:
tequila - 30 ml,
citrus liqueur "triple-sec" - 15 ml,
lime juice - 30 ml.

Preparation: prepared in a shaker and served chilled in a wide stemmed cocktail glass, covered with a salty rim along the edge (the edges of the glass are moistened with lime juice and immersed in fine crystalline salt) and decorated with a lime wedge.

Blue cocktails are a hit of any party, especially a summer one. Blue Hawaii (or Blue Hawaii) is just one of those wonderful alcoholic cocktails.

Sosta:
1.60 ml pineapple juice
2.20 ml rum
3.20 ml Curasao
4.20 ml coconut cream liqueur
5. Cherry for decoration

Preparation: Pour all ingredients into a glass with ice, stir, pour into Collins, garnish with a cherry and enjoy this space drink.

One of the most popular rum-based cocktails. In 1893, during Cuba's independence celebrations, an American army officer mixed Bacardi rum, symbolizing Cuba's free spirit, with Coca-Cola, America's new drink. The slogan of those days - "Long live free Cuba!" forever preserved in the name of the cocktail "Cuba Libre".

Composition:
1. Golden rum 50 ml
2. Lime juice 10 ml
3. Cola 140 ml
4. Lime 20 g
5. Ice cubes 180 g

Preparation:
1. Fill the highball with ice cubes to the top
2. Pour 10 ml of lime juice and 50 ml of golden rum
3. Top up the cola and stir gently with a cocktail spoon
4. Decorate with 2 circles of lime

This cocktail was created by Monsieur Pite Pietho at the Harris Bar in Paris in 1921. The drink inherited its name, most likely, from the daughter of the English king Henry VIII, who received the nickname Bloody Mary from her cruelty.

Composition:
3/10 vodka
6/10 tomato juice
1/10 lemon juice
Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces
sprig of celery
salt, pepper to taste

Preparation: In a highball glass with ice, mix all the ingredients. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of celery. Serve chilled.

Alcoholic cocktails are a combination of various types of alcohol among themselves in certain proportions with the addition of seasonings and fruits. The composition of alcoholic beverages is completely different, and most of them necessarily include pieces of ice, for freezing which, it is recommended to use purified water.

The first methods of making cocktails began to appear in the late 19th century. They included recipes for Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan drinks. And since 1920, a whole list of cocktails was invented, which are now in great demand in bars around the world, and they are even considered classics. During this period, names such as Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy, and in France - Bloody Mary and Side Car. For the most part, all cocktails used to be called American Drinks. This was due to the fact that Americans came to try the original alcoholic drinks, who were forbidden to drink alcohol in their country. In modern times, the popularity of cocktails is increasing, thanks to this, new types of liqueurs, exotic drinks and original aromas appear.

Methods for preparing the most famous drinks

"Mojito" (in Spanish Mojito)

This drink is based on white rum and mint leaves. Mojito is divided into types with and without alcohol. The origin of the drink was noted in 1980 on the island of Cuba, then it became widely popular throughout America. The traditional Mojito contains 5 components: sugar, 60 ml. rum, soda, lime and mint. For preparation, sugar is mixed into lime juice, then the mint leaves are torn and the contents are placed in a high highball. Crushed pieces of ice are thrown into the glass, rum and soda are poured on top. Fresh mint and citrus fruit soften and make it taste pleasant and sweet, which is why the cocktail is considered to be summer. In Havana, they also add Venezuelan Angostura, and in Mojito without alcohol, white rum is replaced with water with brown sugar from cane. Russian cocktail lovers mix it with orange or apple juice and sometimes add strawberries.

Blue Hawaii (Blue Lagoon)

This cocktail has an unusual tropical flavor and bright blue color. However, the recipe for the drink was not invented at all in Hawaii, but in a completely different part of the Earth - the bar of the Zanzibar Club, which is located in London. The composition includes components: 30 ml. rum Bacardi, 30 ml. blue liqueur De Cuyper Blue Curacao, 60 ml. fresh pineapple, 30 ml. fresh lemon, 30 ml. sugar syrup. All ingredients are mixed and pieces of ice are added to the liquid. This cocktail is characterized by rich flavors and has milky, summer and refreshing notes. The exotic drink, as expected, is served in a large glass with straws and umbrellas. You can also garnish it with a piece of pineapple, mint or cocktail cherry.

"Cosmopolitan"

This drink is literally wild worldwide fame. The cocktail was created by a woman named Cheryl Cook from Florida. The original recipe included ingredients such as Absolut Citron, Triple Sec orange liqueur, Rose's Lime Juice, and cranberries. The current cooking method was perfected by Toby Cechini from Manhattan. Instead of Triple Sec orange liqueur, he started adding Cointreau liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice. This version of the cocktail has become traditional. By prescription you need to take: 40 ml. vodka, 15 ml. Cointreau, 2 ml. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 30 ml. cranberry juice. The components are mixed with each other and poured into martini glasses (martini glass). Thanks to the addition of cranberries, the drink has a pinkish tint, and a slice of lemon or lime is ideal for decoration. Cosmopolitan is now very popular in gay clubs and has been the drink of this kind of public for quite a long time.

"Pina colada"

It is a sweet Caribbean drink, and its name means “filtered pineapple”. This kind of cocktail appeared in the 50s of the 20th century in a Puerto Rican bar. To make it, you need components: 60 ml. light rum, 60 ml. fresh pineapple, 75 ml. coconut liqueur or cream. All products are mixed in a shaker and poured into glasses, then ice pieces are added. Whipped cream, pineapple slices and cocktail cherries are used as decor. In a number of establishments, Pina Colada is added to Baileys.

"Daiquiri"

The name Daiquiri is present in a number of cocktails, however, there is only one original drink, it was invented in Cuba. The traditional recipe includes the following ingredients: 40 ml. light rum, 20 ml. lime juice, 7 ml. sugar syrup. The ingredients need to be mixed well in a shaker, then toss in the ice cubes and shake well. Pour into tall cocktail glasses.

"Margarita"

The basis of the drink is tequila, due to which the cocktail is considered to be summer. The traditional recipe contains ingredients: 50 ml. silver tequila, 30 ml. lime juice, 25 ml. liqueur "Cointreau" or orange liqueur "Triple Sec". The ingredients are whipped in a shaker with crushed ice cubes. The drink is served chilled in a wide glass. The edge is decorated with salt or sugar.

"B-52"

The drink consists of liqueurs, which are poured in layers on top of each other. The classic recipe involves the use of liqueurs in equal proportions: coffee Kahlua, creamy Baileys and orange Marie Brizard Grand Orange. A prerequisite is the exact layering of liqueurs and the absence of mixing. There is also a variation in which a traditional cocktail is set on fire and must be drunk as quickly as possible through a straw.

"Long Island"

The drink was invented during the "Prohibition" period in the United States. Long Island Ice-tea Cocktail looked like iced tea and at the same time had a very high strength, thanks to which it became so popular. The drink has a pleasant cool taste that can intoxicate anyone. Includes the following components: 14 ml. orange liqueur "Triple Sec", 14 ml. light rum, 14 ml. gin, 14 ml. vodka, 14 ml. tequila, 28 ml. tea, cola and lemon wedge. All components are mixed in a highball and covered with pieces of ice. Cola is added at the end.

"Sex on the Beach"

The cocktail is also widely known all over the world and is even included in the list of official drinks of the International Bartenders Association (IBA). To make such a popular cocktail you will need: 40 ml. vodka, 20 ml. peach liqueur Peach Schnapps, 40 ml. orange juice, 40 ml. cranberry juice. The products are poured into a shaker and shaken well, then poured into highballs filled with ice cubes. For freshness, you can add a small amount of pineapple juice. The glass is decorated with a slice of orange, lime or cherry. The finished masterpiece is drunk through a straw.

"Cuba Libre"

It is also the favorite drink of the inhabitants of the whole world. It was invented right after the Spanish-American War, when one of the American soldiers in a Havana bar ordered rum with Cola, ice cubes and lemon. He liked the interesting taste of the cocktail so much that he made a toast to the freedom that Cuba gained during that period “Por Cuba Libre!”.

"Bloody Mary"

Not a single cocktail list is complete without this masterpiece, as it occupies a leading position in the popularity rating. Even such famous personalities as Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald were admirers of the drink. Bloody Mary gained worldwide fame in New York when a bar worker accidentally added Tabasco sauce to a glass. Initially, the drink consisted of vodka and tomato juice, but today spices and seasonings are also added to it. The complete composition is as follows: 90 ml. tomato juice, 45 ml. vodka, 15 ml. Rose'sLimeJuice juice, 0.5 ml. Worcestershinsky sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. All components are poured into a highball and ice is added. Then the composition is mixed and sprinkled with salt or pepper for thrill-seekers. To make the drink nuclear, you can use red pepper. And for lovers of a milder taste, vodka can be replaced with tequila. There is also a variant of a non-alcoholic drink called Virgin Mary, in which case vodka is excluded from the list of ingredients.

Cooking non-alcoholic and alcoholic Mojito at home:

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

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

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

For the first time this drink was presented to the public in the 80s of the last century in one of the restaurants in South Florida. He began to gain popularity in the 90s, after the release of the famous TV series "Sex and the City" on the big screens. That is why Cosmopolitan is considered a truly feminine cocktail. Its composition resembles an improved version of the classic "Screwdriver": vodka, Triple Sec liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice. A characteristic feature of a well-prepared Cosmopolitan is astringency, which softens the taste of alcohol.

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

14. Mojito

The history of this cocktail began back in 1586, when sailors from the expedition of Francis Drake landed in Cuba in search of cures for scurvy and dysentery. The Cubans provided them with such a medicine. It is from the ingredients of this medicine that the famous Mojito is prepared all over the world today. The popularity of this drink can be explained by the fact that the fresh taste of lime and mint perfectly quenches thirst and saves from the summer heat. White rum, sugar, soda water, mint and lime in their combination will impress lovers of low-alcohol cocktails.

• lime (as a last resort, lemon) - 1 piece;
• white rum - 30 ml;
• soda water (sprite) - 60 ml;
• sugar (preferably cane) - 1 tablespoon.
• fresh mint - 5-6 leaves;
• ice cubes - 100 grams.

13. Mai Tai

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

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

12. Mint julep

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

• bourbon - 60 ml;
• mint - 12 fresh leaves;
• powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon;
• water (still) - 2 teaspoons;
• crushed ice - 150 grams.

11. Caipirinha

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

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

10. Margarita

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

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

9. Pina Colada

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

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

8. California

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

7. Long Island Ice Tee

Probably this cocktail will never go out of style. Every year it is gaining more and more popularity, especially among men. A characteristic feature of Long Island "tea" is that there is no tea in it as such. The taste of cold tea is created by a combination of Triple Sec and Coca-Cola. The main ingredients of the drink are gin, vodka, rum and tequila. The origins of the Long Island Ice Tee are still controversial. This is due to the existence of several interpretations of this cocktail, popular in different parts of America.

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

6. Apple martini

The apple martini is the muse of all gourmets. The cocktail gained its popularity thanks to its bright and modern combination of dry martini and apple Schweppes (which in some cases is replaced with apple juice). A small amount of lime juice and an apple wedge complement the drink very exquisitely.

Fun fact: The apple martini is a favorite cocktail of the famous American comedian Conan O'Brian.

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

5. Bloody Mary

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

• 45 ml of vodka (brand does not matter)
• 90 ml tomato juice.
• 2-3 drops of Worcestershire sauce
• 15 ml lemon juice
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• Celery juice to taste
• Black pepper

4. Screwdriver

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

• 3/10 vodka
• 7/10 of any fruit juice
• Orange slice for decoration

3. Martini Dry

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

• 50% vermouth
• 50% gin

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

2. Daiquiri

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

• 9 parts rum
• 1 part sugar
• 4 parts lime juice

1. Tequila Sunrise

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

• 45 ml tequila
• 15 ml Grenadine syrup
• 90 ml orange juice

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