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- Do you visit clubs and bars? If so, how often?
- I hardly go to clubs. I've been there only a couple of times in my entire life. I am also not a regular at bars, but it happens - meetings with friends, clients, partners.
- Do you drink there? What are you drinking?
- Of course I drink. Not alcohol. I have not drunk alcohol for over 6 years. Not a drop.
- Do I need to drink in the club to maintain mood and euphoria?
- I think this question applies not only to clubs. I'm sure you can have fun without alcohol in your blood.
- How do you feel about cocktails?
- I love cocktails, but non-alcoholic.
- What do you think about the cocktails presented in the review? What's your favorite and why?
- Non-alcoholic mojito. Because it is refreshing and not too sweet.
- What is your opinion about alcohol: for or against? Why?
- What is alcohol? This is a serious problem, these are sons without fathers, these are ruined destinies. The fact that I don't drink alcohol is my protest against the drinking system, the system for creating alcohol addicts. Everyone knows that I believe in God, and I know that God is against dependence, against a person who is deprived of freedom. Many people say to me: "Yes, I can not drink!", But for some reason refuse to drink when I suggest they do it. Hence, they cannot. And when you are dependent on something, then you limit your potential. I would like everyone to be free. I am against alcohol.

Today it is impossible to imagine a party or meeting with friends in a bar or club without cocktails. Such popularity of these drinks is not surprising. They look very beautiful, easy to drink, quickly give a feeling of joy, cheerfulness. Although cocktails appeared relatively recently, they quickly won their place in the ranks alcoholic beverages... According to one version, it is believed that cocktails appeared in the 1920s in the United States, where Prohibition was then introduced. But underground bars didn't want to lose customers over this. The owners of the pubs bought alcohol very much low quality... Therefore, in order to drown out its unpleasant taste, they decided to mix alcohol different typesadding to it various ingredients such as salt, juices, syrups, sugar, fruits. Among the first mixes, the famous " Bloody Mary"Which the Americans really liked. After the First World War, Americans began to actively visit Europe, brought cocktails there, which very quickly conquered the Old World. There are other versions though. For example, that the name "cocktail" comes from "coquetel". This was the name of the French wine tincture.

Secrets of making homemade alcoholic cocktails

You can make delicious mixes yourself. Exist simple recipes, there are a lot of them. You need to know a few nuances, then you can become the king or queen of the home party.

• Harmony of taste. When creating alcoholic cocktails at home, you need to select the ingredients so that you do not feel the distinct taste of a single ingredient, especially alcohol. Bartenders usually combine 5 or 6 ingredients. At home, especially if there is no experience, it is better to try to connect 2 or 3.
• Ease of preparation. Bartenders prepare alcoholic cocktails based on gin, rum, tequila, bourbon. And for making homemade mixes, you can use vodka and liquor. Honey, cream, milk, juices, spices, fruits, berries are used as additives. Homemade recipes allow you not to observe the proportions of the components, but to vary them to your liking. It is better to mix cocktails in a shaker.
• Registration. Of course, do not forget to decorate the drink with pieces of berries, fruits, citrus fruits, mint leaves. Insert straw.

What cocktails go with

Light salads, seafood, and fruit cuts are best for snacks.

Important! The danger and insidiousness of alcoholic cocktails lies in the fact that they look beautiful, they are pleasant to drink, sometimes you do not even notice the presence of alcohol in the taste. You can get drunk very quickly, and besides, dial a few extra pounds, as some mixes are very high in calories. Especially if the recipe includes liqueurs, cream, syrups.

The simplest recipes for alcoholic cocktails

One of the most popular mixes, the recipe for which is easy to prepare. Required: 45 ml white rum, tablespoon brown sugar, 23 ml lime juice. All ingredients are mixed with ice. Then the drink is filtered, poured into glasses.

Mix 50 ml of vodka, the same amount of grapefruit juice and 75 ml of cranberry juice in a shaker, add a large amount of ice. Pour into a tall glass, which is pre-cooled. Decorate the drink with a slice of grapefruit and cranberries.

The recipe includes: 150 ml of tonic, 3 ice cubes, 90 ml of Moscow orange vodka, a slice of lime. Mix vodka with tonic, add ice, decorate with a slice of lime.

45 ml of vodka is mixed with 300 ml of cold tea, ice is added, and decorated with a lemon slice.

In order to make such a drink you will need: 30 ml of coconut liqueur, 90 ml pineapple juice, 30 ml of light rum. Mix everything with a shaker, add crushed ice, pour into a glass.

The recipe is very simple. You will need: 6 teaspoons of vodka, one and a half glasses of chocolate liquor, one and a half glasses of very strongly chilled cola. The glass is one third full crushed ice, pour in alcohol, mix everything well and add cola. The drink tastes good, but you can get drunk quickly from it.

It takes one and a half tablespoons heavy cream, as many banana liqueur and 6 teaspoons of cognac. All ingredients are mixed with ice with a shaker, filtered into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle with grated chocolate on top. It turns out to be a very thick, tasty drink with a banana flavor.

The recipe includes: 50 grams of vodka and port wine, the same amount of honey, 2 glasses of orange juice. All the ingredients are mixed in a shaker, poured into a jug, a few pieces of ice are added, and left to infuse in a cool place for an hour. When serving, add a quarter of an orange wedge. This mix is \u200b\u200bperfect for a friendly party and intimate conversation.

"Grasshopper"

The recipe for this drink includes white and dark chocolate. It is better if it has a mint flavor, but you can use the usual one as well. You will also need 50 ml of coffee and mint liqueur, strong, high-quality coffee (350 ml), 50 ml of cream. The amount of ingredients is calculated for two servings. Liqueurs are poured into latte glasses, mixed well. Top up with hot strong coffee... Decorate the top with whipped cream and chocolate broken into triangles.

"Free Cuba"

A legendary cocktail, the recipe for which was created back in 1900 in Havana. It consists of white rum Bacardi (30 ml), 120 ml of Coca-Cola, juice of half a lime. Half of the ice is poured into a tall glass, lime juice is squeezed out, rum is added. Mix everything thoroughly, add ice Coca-Cola.

Strong drink based on bourbon and cranberry juice. In a shaker mix 75 ml of bourbon with 25 ml of cranberry juice, add a large number of large ice cubes. Still stir again for as long as possible so that the shake looks as frozen as possible. Poured into tall glasses, garnished with cranberries.

The recipe includes: 40 ml of blackcurrant cocktail, 400 ml of red champagne, 10 ml of orange juice, 100 grams of sugar, ice. The edge of the glass is moistened orange juice, rotate in granulated sugarto form "frost". Mix the juice with liqueur, add a few ice cubes. Top up with champagne. The cocktail can be served. It is advisable to drink it in one go.

In addition to alcoholic ones, there are simple non-alcoholic cocktail recipes that are great for children as well as adult parties. Moreover, the preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixes is not difficult at all, and even very exciting. There are a huge number of mixes, but you can take it as a basis traditional recipe, add your own flavor. If everything works out, then the mystical secret of the cocktail will be revealed - from ingredients that are not in harmony with each other, it suddenly turns out amazingly delicious drink... You need to continue to create, surprising your loved ones and friends. By constantly experimenting, you can make your own perfect recipe for the party.

On the eve of the holiday, be it New Year or a birthday, we are thinking about what to do that would be remembered for a long time and one of the options is making a cocktail. You know that there are over 1000 alcoholic and over 2000 non-alcoholic ones. The main ingredients are gin, vodka, tequila, rum, and as additional ingredients various liqueurs are in demand, hot chocolate, milk, honey, cream and more. Today I will tell you how to make an alcoholic cocktail at home, as well as the best recipes.

What do you need to cook?

To begin with, we have to purchase tubes, napkins and a set of a real bartender, and these are 7 items of noble stainless steel:

1. Shaker 550 ml, 3-part with built-in strainer
2. 1.3L molded ice bucket with double walls
3. Cap
4. Ice tongs
5. Jiger 20/40
6. Bar spoon 19.5 cm
7. Strainer with solid cast handle

You can, of course, without this set, but turn personal experience pouring even through an ordinary teaspoon is very inconvenient and it is not always possible to do it right 🙁 Therefore, we do not skimp on this, because such a set will serve you all your life, unless, of course, it is Chinese :-).

The second step is to buy the main ingredients, and there are not many of them. Therefore, you need to look at the most best cocktails and buy for them, and over time everything else, but if you have enough money, then take everything, it will not hurt :-). The main advantage is that they are more invigorating than they kill, but if you need to burn someone, you can do it with the help of some options, well, more on that later. You must definitely purchase:

1. Rum (there are of course many types, it is worth starting from the desired cocktails)
2. Vodka ( better light, I like Helsinki, of course, it costs twice as much as Nemiroff, but it's worth it)
3. Tequila
4. Absinthe
5. Liqueurs (there are a lot of them, I personally recommend the most popular Baileys, Malibu, Shridan's, Quanro)
6. Juice (the best orange, lemon, apple, tomato)
7. Fillers (assorted berries and fruit pieces)
8. Syrups of your choice

The best alcoholic cocktails

Well, let's move on to the consideration of simple and delicious alcoholic cocktails at home, we are sure you will like it.

Mojito

Very popular with alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, its preparation does not require professional skills, so it will not be difficult to cook mojito at home. Preparation is as follows: we take a shaker, fill it on 1/3 with ice, then put mint leaves (preferably pre-wrinkled), then fill in soda (1/3 of a shaker) and finally pour white rum 50-60 ml., Then close the lid and shake it well, voila the mojito is ready, pour the resulting mixture into a glass, decorate with a slice of lime and insert the tube.

Recipe

Pina Colada

Pina Colada, a sweet Caribbean cocktail, which means “filtered pineapple”, is no less popular among girls. The guys are unlikely to like it, but the girls will be delighted. Guys, take note of this cocktail to warm up the girls in front of more killer cauldrons.

1. 60 ml white rum
2. 60 ml pineapple juice
3. 75 ml coconut cream
4. pineapple slices
5. 60 ml Baileys liqueur

Pour and pour all the ingredients into a mixer, beat well, then pour into a glass with ice and you're done.

Margarita

No less famous cocktail in the CIS countries, which won its fans unique taste and ease of preparation.

1. 50 ml lime juice (lemon can be used)
2. 50 ml tequila
3. 25 ml of Cointreau liqueur
4. ice a couple of cubes

All ingredients are poured into a shaker where crushed ice is already crushed and shaken thoroughly, after which they are poured into a wide glass and salt or sugar is poured onto the edge of the glass to taste.

Sex on the beach

No less titled cocktail for ladies, which consists of simple and inexpensive ingredients, plus everything to do at home is very simple.

1. 50 ml vodka
2. 25 ml peach liqueur (Peach Schnapps)
3. 50 ml orange juice
4. 50 ml cranberry or pineapple juice

Video instructions for getting ready

All this is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass with ice, after which you can decorate with a slice of lime, lemon, orange or cherry. You need to drink through a straw.

Screwdriver

The most famous drink of young people, which is the easiest to prepare and consists of two ingredients. And invented back in the 1940s by the United States.

1. 50 ml vodka
2. 150 ml orange juice (you can also pineapple)

Video instruction

All these ingredients are poured into a shaker with crushed ice, mixed well and poured into a glass, decorated with an orange slice. That's all the screwdriver is ready, it is drunk through a straw.

B 52

All these were more feminine cocktails, but now there will be men's "invigorating cocktails" and we will start with the most famous - B 52. It is very beautiful, flaming and popular in clubs, both externally and internally - it is a burning bomb, raises the mood above the forvatar , highly recommend it for party cheer. And so now we will learn how to cook B 52.

Recipe

1. 30 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur
2. 30 ml Baileys cream liqueur
3. 30 ml Cointreau orange liqueur

Video instruction

But the preparation of this cocktail is more difficult and requires a little skill, so if you want to show the company what kind of bartender you are, it is better to practice in advance. We need a glass and a bar spoon with a long leg, insert this spoon into the glass and carefully pour coffee liqueur, after we raise the spoon above the already poured coffee liqueur, just carefully pour the cream liqueur and finally pour the orange liqueur just as carefully on top, that's almost done, the final touch there will be a beautiful arson and voila everything is ok. It is worth drinking it quickly and through a tube, just lower the tube to the bottom and draw it into yourself from the bottom, only quickly so that the tube does not melt 🙂 It is this sequence that will bring extraordinary sensations.

Zombie

Our next member by name is Zombie who has a bunch of ingredients and thus is very unique, his taste is extraordinary.

1. 75 ml white rum
2. 15 ml dark rum
3. 30 ml pineapple juice
4. 30 ml orange juice
5. 30 ml passionfruit juice (peach)
6. 30 ml table purified water
7. 30 ml fruit rum
8. 15 ml apricot brandy

How to make a cocktail Zombie video tutorial

Making a Zombie cocktail is very simple, pour all the ingredients into a shaker, mix well and pour into a glass with ice, you can drink it both through a straw and simply, you can decorate with a cherry.

Fidel

The next alcoholic cocktail is Fidel for extreme sportsmen, they drink it to speed up the brain shutdown and turn on the autopilot 🙂 so don't overdo it.

1. 30 ml coffee liqueur
2. 30 ml lemon juice
3. 30 ml absinthe

Cooking master class

Cooking requires a bar spoon with its help, carefully pour out the coffee liqueur first, after the lemon juice and pour absinthe on top. You need to drink in one gulp, if you wish, you can set it on fire.

Oligarch

There are more invigorating cocktail Oligarch, if you drink such a couple of glasses, your eyes will start sending each other in 15 minutes 🙂

The most popular cocktails in our time are essentially either modern variations of classic alcoholic mixes, or "lightweight" versions of old medicineswhich are safely replaced by injections and pills. However, the changes in the recipe did not affect the taste of the drinks, among which one can single out the drinks that are always popular among the regulars of bars and the bartenders themselves for more than a dozen years.

An exquisite "apple martini" or a stunning "zombie" - whatever you choose, the cocktail can tell much more about you and serve as a kind of " business card”, Telling about the character and preferences. Almost any bar will offer you Martini, Screwdriver, Bloody Mary and the traditional English John Collins cocktail; moreover, such masterpieces as Mimosa and Bellini are already firmly included in the lists of "must-haves" of most bars. We bring to your attention the ten most popular cocktails.

1. Apple martini

The apple martini (or appletini) has conquered the hearts of gourmets around the world thanks to unusual combination dry martini with apple notes. Instead of gin, vodka is used as a base, which is supplemented with apple Schweppes (as a substitute for apple juice and getting more delicate taste). Appletini is served with a little lemon juice and apple slice unlike the standard dry martini.

The apple martini has managed to make itself known on television - the favorite drink of the leading night show of the American comedian Conan O'Brian has repeatedly appeared in films and sitcoms. By the way, when you revisit the Disney movie "Enchanted", pay attention to the cocktail that the main character Giselle almost drank. Learned?

2. Long Island Ice Tee

Long Island will never go out of style! One of the most popular cocktails is not losing ground - it is especially popular among men. A strong blend of rum, vodka, tequila, gin and triple sec orange liqueur, complemented by a sweet and sour composition of lemon juice and cola. Despite the name, you will not find tea in this cocktail - the drink acquires its characteristic taste thanks to Coca-Cola.

The origin of the cocktail is a rather controversial issue, but one thing is certain: the name of the drink is strongly associated with the Long Island toponym. True, most of the controversy revolves around the exact location: some believe that we are talking about Long Island in Tennessee (near Kingsport), others are of the opinion that a modern version of the cocktail was invented in one of the bars of New York's Long Island in 1972 year. The confusion about the origin is most likely due to the fact that there are several variations of this drink, popular in different parts USA.

3. California

The California cocktail is a huge hit on the West Coast of Long Island! Mix of vodka, rum, tequila and gin with orange liqueur, lemon and orange (to taste) juice. To top it off - a circle of orange or a thin "serpentine" of orange peel. An unforgettable combination of strength and sweetness!

California is a pretty strong cocktail; citrus notes infused with orange juice and liqueur are used to soften the alcoholic mix. original name - "Californication" - in tune with the hit of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

4. Pina Colada

Classical tropical cocktail with a bright distinctive taste and aroma! Ideal for connoisseurs mild taste without a strong emphasis on the alcoholic component of the drink. A simple yet sophisticated blend of rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice will take you to the hot, sun-drenched tropics ... however, you don't have to go to Cuba - you can also sip Pina Colada at a party with friends.

The drink has Puerto Rican roots and was considered for a long time national drink of this country. According to the official version, the cocktail was invented by a bartender at the Caribe Hilton in 1952, shortly after the market launch of Coco Lopez concentrated coconut milk. Every year on July 10, Puerto Ricans celebrate Pina Colada Day.

5. Margarita

Margarita is the most popular cocktail in the United States based on tequila. A simple combination of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Often mixed with ice in a shaker, but many prefer classic version serving - with ice cubes in a glass. Also, glasses decorated with salt are used for serving. Since the invention of the cocktail, various variations - instead of lime juice, you can use any fruit juice.
The origin of the drink has not yet been precisely determined - connoisseurs believe that this happened between the 1930s and 40s. XX century in the Mexican region of Baja California (somewhere between Tijuana and Ensenada). The refreshing cocktail is especially popular in the southern regions of the country.

6. Caipirinha

The FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil in the summer of 2014, contributed to the popularization of one of the Brazilians' favorite cocktails, the Caipirinha. The drink contains cachasa (alcoholic concentrate from sugar cane) or white rum, cane sugar and lime juice. But be careful: it is easy to get carried away with a cocktail, as the flavor composition surprisingly "masks" the taste of alcohol.

Caipirinha originated from a drink that was used by the local population in the early twentieth century as medicine to treat the “Spanish” flu. The word "kaypira" refers to a person who was born in countryside and is far from the rules of conduct and etiquette accepted in big cities. You can order a cocktail in almost every institution in Brazil, but it is just beginning to gain world fame. This is most likely due to supply problems in North America and Europe, the main raw material for the drink is cachas.

7. Mint julep

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby - "Mint Julep" - is rightfully considered the symbol of the American South. A combination of bourbon, water, sugar and icing sugar, and mint leaves has long been considered the traditional use of bourbon, which is produced in this region in huge amount... It is thanks to one of the most striking events in the region - the Kentucky Derby - that this simple, and at the same time noble drink acquired the status of national.

The first mentions of the "mint julep" are found at the end of the 18th century. According to written records in the early 1800s, the drink consisted of gin, brandy, and whiskey mixed in different proportions. Modern version using bourbon was first introduced at the Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs Racecourse) in 1938. Today, about 120,000 servings of "mint julep" are drunk annually during the premier racing event in the United States.

8. May Tai

Mai Tai is a classic tropical Polynesian cocktail with a fruity flavor, especially popular in the western United States. A combination of dark and light rum, orange curacao and lime juice gave the world a wonderful drink that has become a symbol of Tahitian culture. The first peak of popularity of "Mai Tai" fell on the 50-60s of the XX century.

There are at least 10 cocktail recipes; the creator is considered the owner of the company "Trader Vic's" (Oakland, California, 1944) The cocktail was prepared for friends who recently returned from Tahiti - after one of them exclaimed "Maita'i" (lit. "very good"), the name "tightly" stuck to the drink. The owner of rival firm Don the Beachcomber also claimed copyright, mentioning the creation in 1933 of a sophisticated version of the modern Mai Tai. One thing is for sure - the homeland of the drink is the sunny state of California.

9. Mohito

Mojito has gained worldwide popularity due to the invigorating taste of fresh mint - the drink perfectly quenches thirst and saves from the summer heat. The combination of white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar and soda is perfect for fans low alcohol drinks with a pronounced fruity note. Often soda is replaced soft drinks "Sprite" or "7-UP", which, however, does not affect the taste of the cocktail in any way. One of the secrets of making the right "mojito" is grinding mint leaves (not grinding with a knife) - this way the maximum amount is released. essential oils, giving the cocktail a pronounced mint taste and aroma.

Back in 1586, sailors from the Francis Drake expedition landed in Cuba in search of a cure for scurvy and dysentery. The local population provided them with the ingredients that make one of the most popular cocktails around the world today. There are other versions explaining the origin of the drink, but the first is supported by facts confirming the rather early origin of "mojito". The famous writer Ernest Hemingway was a big fan of this cocktail.

10. Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan is an ultra-modern cocktail that peaked in popularity over the past few decades. The piquant combination of vodka, Triple Sec liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice was a pleasant surprise for lovers of the classic "screwdriver" - alcohol softens the tart taste of the cocktail. All ingredients must be high Qualitybut pay special attention to the liquor and cranberry juice - two main components of the drink.

Little is known about the origin of the drink - the modern version was first presented to the public in the 80s in a restaurant in South Florida. According to other stories, the birthplace of the cocktail is Minneapolis (1975) "Cosmopolitan" is considered a classic women's cocktail - his popularity skyrocketed after the release of the famous TV series "Sex and the City" in the 1990s.

Using our selection, you can make any party bright and unforgettable! Go for it!

Alcoholic cocktails are an integral part of any party, for those who want to have fun, enjoy the harmonious taste and aesthetic appearance of the drink, and not just feel intoxicated.

In the club culture, there is an incredible variety of alcoholic mixes, ranging from the most unpretentious type of the famous “Mojito” or the popular “Concrete” and ending with exclusive ones, which are the author's development of a certain bartender, like the milk Nogol-mogul. I propose to together understand the main types of cocktails and find out what methods of their preparation exist.

In addition, I will share with you the verified classic recipes alcoholic cocktails that can be easily made at home.

By time of use

• ... Such alcoholic drinks are served exclusively before meals, and their main task is to improve appetite. The composition of aperitif cocktails, as a rule, includes strong alcohol, for example, gin or vermouth, but the strength is already ready-made drink not high, since it should in no case cause premature intoxication. Here are some examples of aperitifs: —Manhattan—, Albatross, Cyrus, Martini.
• ... The use of such alcoholic beverages occurs after a hearty meal, and their main task is to improve digestion. Digestive mixes are stronger than aperitifs and are often quite sweet, and they go well with coffee or some dessert. This category has a wide variety of options, ranging from the strong fruity Long Island Ice Tee or the sweet dessert Grasshopper to the punch.
• Any Time. The name itself suggests that the drinks included in it can be drunk at any time when the desire arises. The list of this category includes the most popular and famous alcoholic cocktails — Bloody Mary—, —Rusty nail—, Cosmopolitan, and so on. Despite the fact that this category is called "at any time", I still recommend using cocktails from this category in the evening. Mostly it is customary to drink them at parties in a circle of a friendly company at a large table.

By volume and strength

Cocktails are of the following types:

• —Shot drinks (shots) -. Such mixtures are served in glasses, which are filled from 45 to 65 ml and drunk in one gulp, in one gulp. They can be strong, flaky, weak, and “burning”. This category includes such cocktails as —B-52—, Orgasm and —Kamikaze—.

• Short Drinks. Standard portion such drinks range from 65 to 165 ml and are poured into glasses of various shapes. The strength of the mixes varies from 18 to 50 rpm. Here are some examples: Golden Cadillac, Caipirinha, Old Fashion and Porto Flip.
• Long Drinks. The strength of such mixes rarely exceeds 18 rpm. According to the canons correct use cocktails they are drunk from tall and narrow glasses in the amount of 165 to 300 ml. This category includes drinks such as Bellini, Mojito, Long Island Ice Tee, Negroni, and so on.
• Hot alcoholic cocktails. The amount of portion and the strength of the alcoholic drink are not standardized, but most often the degree does not exceed 40%. Here are some examples of them: —grog—, Toddy, —punch—, Irish coffee,.

Taste

At first glance, the classification by taste seems rather confusing, but let's still try to figure it out.

• Daisy. Mixes in this style are always categorized as short drinks. Strong alcohol with the addition citrus juice, mineral water and syrup. Most often, the drink is red in color. To be honest, any 40-degree strong drink can be offered in this style. For example: brandy, whiskey, vodka, gin, and so on.
• Julep. Cooling mint mix prepared on the basis of strong alcohol, which is diluted with water. For example: Green Devil, Whiskey Julep, Mojito and Legend.
• Cardinal. Here are used equal proportions liquor and spirits. For example: Stinger, White Wings, Red Russian.

• Collins. It's always long drinks. Drinks are a mixture of a strong and unsweetened alcoholic component with sugar, lemon juice and soda. For example: Hulk, Captain Collins, Colonel Collins.
• Cobbler. The composition of the intoxicating drink is a mixture of sherry or wine with fruit, sugar and crushed ice. The most sought-after cobblers include pineapple, coffee, strawberry and egg mixes.
• Cooler. It is a low-alcohol mix of a wine or strong base mixed with - ginger ale- and fruit juice... The main task of such drinks is a refreshing and invigorating effect in the summer. For example: berry, apple, mango or mint alcoholic beverage.

• Sangaree. Alcoholic drink sprinkled with ground cinnamon, powdered sugar or ground nutmeg... For example: Brandy-sangari, Compress, Dream.
• —Sower mix—. Sour translated into Russian means "sour". The main components of such drinks are lime or lemon juice mixed with a sweet component (fruit juice, liqueur). For example: Margarita, Kamikaze, Daiquiri.
• Sling. In addition to alcohol, the cocktail contains juice and mineral water, the strength of the mix is \u200b\u200busually low. For example: Caucasus, Tervis Sling, Singapore Sling.
• Smash. Such mixes are similar to julep, but stronger than it and are prepared with fresh mint. For example: Rum smash, Martini smash, Lemon smash.

• Swizzle, or swizzle. Mixes prepared on the basis of bitters. For example: Evergreen, Evin's Park, London Mint.
• Fizz. Fizz means "fizz" in Russian. The main components of the cocktail are champagne or sparkling water, it is important that the mix is \u200b\u200beffervescent, "with bubbles." For example: Astra, Caribbean Champagne or Lady Delamere.
• Fix. Refers to long drinks and consists of a mixture of several spirits high degree... For example: Brandy fix, Mint fix, Gin fix.
• Flip. In the composition of such mixtures, chicken or quail egg... For example: Lisbon, Glasgow or Penguin.
• Frappé. Refreshing drink with cream, ice cream, crushed ice and fruit syrup... For example: citrus, pineapple, cranberry, peach, and so on.

By cooking method

• Shake (shake). The components are poured into a shaker, shaken, then the finished mix is \u200b\u200bpoured into a glass and decorated. In this way, Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri are prepared.
• Build The ingredients are sequentially added to the serving glass and then mixed with a bar spoon. This is how they prepare the Screwdriver, Rum-Cola, May-Thai, and Tequila-Sunrise.

• Stir (washing). The ingredients are mixed in a mixing bowl and then poured into a serving glass. This method is used for making Dirty Martini, Sazerak and Manhattan.
• Muddle This method is not a separate cooking recipe. Sugar, mint and pieces of fruit or berries are put in a glass for serving, then the mass is rubbed with a mudler (special wooden crush), after which alcohol is poured. This is how the Mint Julep and Mojito are prepared.
• Blend This method involves grinding the ingredients with a blender until a smooth, mushy consistency is obtained. In this way they make - Blue Hawaii- and —Pina Colado—.

• Layer. This technique allows bartenders to demonstrate their skill and skill. Each layer is neatly stacked on top of each other. The drinks turn out to be unusually beautiful and are prepared from several, most often contrasting colors, ingredients. This method is used to prepare Traffic Light, B-52, Black Widow and Irish Flag.

Alcoholic cocktail recipe

Mimosa

The British offer this alcoholic mix to newlyweds, considering it the best remedy against a hangover, the French serve it as an aperitif for brunch. Bright yellow with golden tints, it is associated with a mimosa flower, and the delicate pleasant aftertaste of the drink instantly creates a festive cheerful mood.

Required ingredients

Step by step cooking

1. We fill a champagne glass, which is called a flute, with pieces of ice, after which we wait a couple of minutes and throw out the ice. how alternative option, the flut can be placed in the freezer for a few minutes to cool down.
2. First, pour in freshly squeezed orange juice.
3. Then we add champagne and liqueur.
4. Mix everything lightly with a bar spoon.
5. We use a slice to decorate alcohol fresh orange or its zest.

Champagne ice

A light dessert alcoholic drink that harmoniously combines the flavors of ice cream, strawberries and fizzy alcohol. A similar mix will become worthy decoration both a business meeting and a family holiday. Without false modesty, its taste and aromatic qualities will certainly please fair half humanity.

Required ingredients

Step by step cooking

1. Rinse the strawberries thoroughly, dry them, and then cut the berries into large pieces.
2. Finely chop the mint leaves with a knife.
3. In a champagne glass, mix the slightly melted ice cream, chopped strawberries and chopped mint.
4. Pour the resulting mixture with champagne.
5. Serve alcohol with two straws and a small coffee spoon for strawberries.

Japanese shoe

This alcoholic mix fascinates at first glance with its extraordinary attractive appearance. For the first time, Australians learned about it on their beautiful ocean beaches. The taste of "Japanese shoe" is very soft, light and brings back pleasant memories of the sea breeze, summer vacation on the warm sand. Another great thing about this mix is \u200b\u200bthat you can enjoy it. exquisite light you can taste long timewithout fear of quick intoxication.

Required ingredients

Step by step cooking

1. Fill the shaker with ice to the very top.
2. Pour both types of alcohol on top of the ice and shake the ingredients thoroughly.
3. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a separate container, and then pass it through a strainer.
4. Add citrus liquid to the shaker to the rest of the ingredients, then stir the mixture again.
5. Pour the finished alcohol into a pre-chilled glass.
6. For decoration, use a piece of melon pulp.

Video of recipes for alcoholic cocktails from professionals

I suggest that you familiarize yourself with several videos, by watching which you can find out how to make an alcoholic cocktail at home according to recipes proven over the years.

Video # 1. On this video experienced cook will show you how to make the Pear Sangria cocktail, which is a great way to quench your thirst and feel refreshed and invigorated again.

Video number 2. In this video, you will learn how to prepare a multi-layered Dusk Till Dawn drink. A professional bartender will tell you the story of its origin and show you the step-by-step sequence of preparing this flaky shot.

Video number 3. In this video, a skilled bartender will present to your attention an alcoholic cocktail "Green bloody Mary", Which is one of the versions of the popular mix and compares favorably with the content a large number useful microelements and vitamins.

I suppose that now that you are familiar with all the intricacies of alcoholic cocktails, you will not have any difficulties with their preparation. Enjoy delicious mixes with friends and have a cheerful mood!