Could you imagine that you have to constantly order the same cocktail at the bar? Of course, we all have favorite drinks, but fortunately, no one has this problem. The fact is that cocktails constantly replace each other - some gain popularity, while others are forgotten and disappear. This year, Drinks International magazine presented new rating best selling cocktails in the world. It is based on a survey conducted among the 108 best bars in the world and includes 25 drinks.
25. Caipirinha
Caipirinha gained popularity in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and has since risen from 47th place to 25th. The cocktail recipe has several options. Bar regulars are especially fond of "Caipirinha" made from cachaca, cane sugar and lime. The cocktail is traditionally served in low wide glasses.
24. "Tom Collins"
By now, this alcoholic drink with gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water 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 every cocktail is to decorate it with a good lemon.
23. "Gin Fiz"
Gin Fizz is a classic and fairly simple drink. It is prepared on the basis of gin, lime or lemon, sugar and sparkling water.
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 Fashioned cocktail that has taken on a life of its own. According to the results of the survey, every 5th bar included "Rum Old Fashioned" in the list of top sellers. 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"
Ignore the name of the cocktail, Penicillin actually tastes amazing. The composition of the drink includes whiskey, lime juice, honey-ginger syrup and candied ginger.
18. Pisco Sour
The Pisco Sour was popular in San Francisco in the 30s, in New York in the 60s, and is now a huge hit all over the world. This immortal Peruvian cocktail is made from pisco, simple syrup, lime juice, egg white and angostura bitters.
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. "Gimlet"
The recipe for this cocktail is constantly changing. Now it is made from gin and lime cordial, while the ingredients are mixed in a ratio of 75:25.
15. Espresso martini
"Espresso martini" refers to dessert cocktails. It is made from 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 cocktail Bermuda. On the islands, "Darkness and Storm" is traditionally made with dark rum, ginger beer and lime.
13. "Boulevard"
Over the past year, "Boulvardie" has risen by 15 positions. The cocktail is based on the famous Negroni, but American whiskey is added instead of gin.
12. Bloody Mary
You may love it or hate it, but it was in 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"
This is a modern classic with curacao liqueur, rum, orchad milk syrup and lime juice. The cocktail is served in tall glasses with a straw and garnished with a sprig of mint, a slice of pineapple and lime zest.
10. Sazerac
Sazerac is one of the oldest American cocktails. It is made with whiskey, bitters and sugar, and is served in old fashion glasses, which are pre-rinsed with absinthe.
9. "Mojito"
This Cuban cocktail was in the top 10 by over a third of the bars surveyed by Drinks International. Mojitos are made with rum, lime juice, sparkling 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 sparkling water. The cocktail is usually served in a copper mug.
7. "Margarita"
"Margarita" remains in 7th place, despite the fact that in 40 percent of the bars it is not served cold, as required classic version drink. There are many varieties of cocktail, but the most successful is the version with tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice and agave syrup.
6. "Dry martini"
"Dry martini" has long been a classic. 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 rankings, but it is still incredibly popular. Most often, this aperitif is prepared with spicy rye whiskey, bitters and sweet vermouth. Whiskey Bulleit, Rittenhouse and Maker's Mark 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 shake 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 tested by time. Created in 1881, it still remains at the peak of popularity and is not going to lose ground. Traditionally, "Old fashion" is made with a sugar cube, angostura bitters, ice and bourbon. Decorate the aperitif with orange and cherry.
It may have been the favorite drink of French officers, served most frequently in the vicinity of rebellious colonists during the American War of Independence, which soon led to the creation of the southern states of the United States. However, no one can dispute the fact that cocktails began their true rise to fame in the 1920s in America, when they became a favorite, but illegal. alcoholic drink hundreds of thousands of alcohol drinkers opposing the cruel and inexorable "dry law". An unconditional ban on the "manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages" tightly controlled the American population from 1919, that is, from the moment the XVIII Amendment to the US Constitution became law over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson, until 1933, when In the United States of America, the consumption of alcoholic beverages became legal again.
One way or another, any strong unusual drink is included in the basis of any of our cocktails. It can be assumed that the first cocktails were prepared on the basis of gin, which at that time had a strong sweetish aftertaste, which was preferable to hide in a mixture with other drinks. And the first cocktail recipes that have survived to this day date back to the second half of the 19th century, for example, Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. Cocktails got their real development in the 1920s and 1930s, when many of the classic cocktails were invented, which today enjoy great success in the bars of the world. In those days, Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy. The cocktails were called American Drinks because they were prepared for Americans who were looking abroad for sensations that were forbidden in their own country. During Prohibition in the United States, different drinks were also covertly mixed in an attempt to hide the taste of alcohol. Today, cocktail fashion is back with a bang, fueled by the emergence of new liqueurs, unusual flavors and exotic fruits, as well as the special atmosphere characteristic of turbulent times and mixed drinks. Harry's New York Bar in Paris claims that many classic cocktails were created here in the first half of the last century. However, not everyone agrees with this, believing that the bar put its name on some other people's creations. One thing is for sure: the White cocktail Lady was clearly invented by Harry McEllon, who first worked here as a bartender, and later became the owner of the establishment. A whole network of "Harry's bars" was opened in different cities of the world. But of these, only Harry's Bar in Venice gave birth to long-lasting creations, such as the Bellini cocktail.
Choosing the next cocktail in a bar, we, first of all, pay attention to its composition: men need stronger alcohol as the basis of the drink, give beautiful ladies what is sweeter and tastier. And, perhaps, we divide all cocktails into: “takes away” and “does not take away”.
In fact, there are a lot of varieties of cocktails. Of course, you know this very well. But do you know which groups of cocktails are usually distinguished?
Long (long drinks, long) cocktails
As you can understand from the name, there are not enough of these cocktails, as they are prepared in large quantities and, usually, with a large, again, amount of ice.
Long cocktails include: julep, colada, crunch, daiquiri, kris, sling, fix and many others.
short cocktails
In contrast to the long ones, the volume of these cocktails is much smaller, but the strength of the drink is many times higher. The most famous short cocktails are dig, smash, crusta, frappe, shooter and so on.
An alcoholic cocktail is a drink that combines several ingredients, one of which is alcohol. Mixing liquids and adding spices and fruits to them creates a new drink. The composition of cocktails can vary greatly. Most of them use ice, which should be given special attention. For its preparation, either weakly mineralized or just pure water is suitable. It should not contain impurities and be transparent.
There are several versions of the appearance of cocktails. The most romantic dates back to 1770. Then the owner of a bar near New York lost his beloved rooster. The owner announced that he would give his daughter as a wife to whoever finds this bird. After some time, a military officer brought the rooster, but the feathered one did not have a tail. The owner was forced to announce to all the regulars of the bar about the upcoming wedding. The daughter, who worked in the same establishment, began to mix all the drinks with excitement. Visitors liked the novelty so much that it was nicknamed "cock tail" (cock tail) from the phrase cock's tail.
Another legend dates back to the 15th century. It is said that wines and spirits were already mixed in the French province of Charente. The resulting mixture was called coquetelle (cocktail), which was later transformed into the word "cocktail". The third story says that the first such drink appeared in England. And its very name came from the lexicon of a horse racing fan. So he called the ill-bred horses, whose tails stuck out like those of roosters. These mixed blood horses were nicknamed cock tail.
They say that the cocktails were very revered by the French officers, who drank them right next to the enemy colonists. And it happened during the American War of Independence. But such drinks received true fame in the 1920s in America. Cocktails were illegal, and therefore even more beloved and appreciated alcoholic beverage. Cocktails resisted Prohibition from 1919 until 1933. They were prepared to hide the taste of alcohol.
Be that as it may, today it is impossible to imagine a cocktail without some strong and unusual drink in its composition. It can be assumed that gin was first used for these purposes. He then had a strong sweet aftertaste, which should be hidden in a mixture with other drinks. The recipes for those cocktails that have come down to us date back to the second half of the 19th century. These were Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. The classic drinks that are still popular today were invented in the 1920s.
Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, and Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy. Then the cocktails were called American Drinks, as they were especially popular with Americans who were looking for entertainment outside their country. Today, with the advent of new liqueurs, flavors and exotic fruits, the fashion for cocktails is back. 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 to it. There are two types of mojito - non-alcoholic and low-alcohol. This drink appeared in Cuba, but gained popularity in America in the 1980s. There are several theories explaining its name. It is believed that the word may have come from a diminutive form of the Spanish Mojo. So in Cuba and the Caribbean is called the sauce, which includes lemon juice, pepper, garlic, herbs and vegetable oil. Another version says that mojito is a modified "mojadito", which means "slightly moist". The composition of a modern cocktail includes five ingredients - rum, lime, sugar, soda and mint. Such a combination of sweet and refreshing citrus with mint, coupled with rum, masked the strength of alcohol, which cannot leave you indifferent. So the cocktail has become one of the most popular summer drinks. Some hotels in Havana also add angostura to it. For the non-alcoholic version of the mojito, water with brown cane sugar is used instead of white rum. A cocktail is prepared as follows: sugar is added to lime juice, mint leaves are torn and placed in a tall glass. Then ice is added, and rum and soda are poured on top. It should be noted that the mojito, the most popular cocktail in the world, can have many variants. Someone likes to add strawberries, and someone likes fruit juices.
Cocktail "Blue Lagoon". This drink gives the person drinking it originality and individuality. After all, the cocktail itself is just that. First of all, its unique blue color is striking. Interestingly, this exotic cocktail was invented not at all in Hawaii, but on the other side of the world - in the bar of the Zanzibar club in London. This drink is full of flavors. It is mentioned as fresh, summer and dairy. Served "Blue Lagoon" in a large glass with umbrellas and straws. Thanks to the drink, an exotic atmosphere is immediately created around. For cooking, you will need Bacardi rum, Curacao blue liqueur, pineapple and lemon juice, as well as sugar syrup with ice. Pineapple slices, mint leaves and cocktail cherries are used to serve the cocktail. Liquids must be mixed with ice in a special portioned bowl. Then the cocktail is decorated with the listed elements and a straw is added.
Cosmopolitan cocktail. This cosmopolitan cocktail lives up to its name as it is popular all over the world. It can often be seen in films and TV shows, at parties. One of the legends of its creation says that the drink was invented specifically for vodka with a hint of lemon "Absolut Citron". The cocktail was supposed to support an eminent brand. Although they say that in fact it was invented by the bartender Cheryl Cook from South Beach, Florida. Although Cosmopolitan was rumored to be popular in gay bars back in the 70s, she herself claimed in interviews that she created such a cocktail in 1985. Cook said she was struck by the number of people who order martinis just to show off with a glass in their hands. This is how the idea was born to create a drink that would be tasty and visually attract attention. The original recipe calls for Absolut Citron vodka, Triple Sec orange liqueur, some Rose's lemon juice, and some cranberries to create the pink color. Another important person in the history of the cocktail was Toby Zizzini from Manhattan. Based on the vague descriptions of Cheryl Cooke's recipe, he prepared his own version of Cosmopolitan. Only instead of orange liqueur Toby used Cointreau liqueur, as well as freshly squeezed lime juice. It is this version that has become the generally accepted standard approved by the International Bartenders Association. The cocktail quickly became popular in gay clubs, it was considered a classic for sexual minorities. But with the release of the TV series "Sex and the City" in 1998, everything changed. In the film "Cosmopolitan" appeared quite often, as the favorite drink of the main characters. This cocktail is served in large glasses, martinitzes. To decorate it, a slice of lemon or lime is used.
Pina colada. There are even songs written about this hot, sexy cocktail. A sweet drink originally from the Caribbean. Its name literally means "filtered pineapple". A long time ago, this was the name given to fresh pineapple juice, which was served strained (colada). Over time, sugar and rum began to be added to the juice. As a result, in the middle of the 20th century, a Pina Colada cocktail recipe appeared in one of the bars in Puerto Rico. Everyone fell in love with the drink so quickly that it became famous, and the whole country began to be proud of it. Today, the main ingredients of this cocktail are rum, pineapple juice and coconut liqueur. In a blender, these ingredients are mixed, ice is added and poured into a glass. They are topped with whipped cream and garnished with fruit. Some bartenders also add Baileys liqueur to Pina Colada, which only adds to the exotic.
Cocktail "Daiquiri". Currently, a whole group of cocktails is hidden under this name, only here original recipe there is only one. The classic drink was created in the town of Daiquiri at the beginning of the last century. There, in the east of Cuba, engineer Pagliuchi decided to drink something unusual. However, his friend Jennings Cox found only rum, lime, sugar and ice. By mixing these ingredients in a shaker, the men got a new pleasant cocktail. They decided to name it in honor of the place of manufacture - Daiquiri. For one serving, 40 ml of white rum, 20 ml of lime juice and 7 ml of sugar syrup are enough.
Margarita cocktail. This famous cocktail often appears in movies. Prepare "Margarita" based on tequila, this is one of the best summer cocktails. As is usually the case with new cocktails, this one has several creation stories. In general, almost half of the towns in South and Central America are fighting for the right to be called the birthplace of the drink. One of the legends says that "Margarita" was first prepared in 1938 by bartender Carlos Herrera for aspiring actress Margarita King in one of the bars in Tijuana. The visitor was so struck by her beauty that for her sake the bartender decided to create something unusual. Another version says that in 1948, Tommy Hilton, the owner of a chain of hotels of the same name, became the first to taste an amazing cocktail in a villa in Acapulco. The mistress of the house was Margaret Samees. The guests of her house at the reception were served a drink based on tequila. Tommy liked the cocktail so much that it was soon on the menu of every bar in his hotels. The third legend tells about the love of the manager of the Crespo hotel, Danny Negrete, for the girl Margherita. She visited her chosen one at night. It was for her that he came up with a new drink, mixing tequila, lemon juice and Cointreau. In the classic recipe, these components should be used in proportions, respectively, 2:2:1. The cocktail is prepared in a shaker with crushed ice or in a blender with plenty of frozen water. Margarita should be served in a wide special glass. This drink can be garnished with salt or sugar to taste.
Cocktail "B52". This cocktail is unusual, because it consists of three layers of liquors at once. If the drink is prepared correctly, then coffee liqueur (for example, Kahlua), Baileys liqueurs and Marie Brizard Grand Orange liqueurs do not mix, and the border between them is clearly visible. And in this case, there are several stories about the origin of such a cocktail. They say that it was first created in the bar "Alice" in Malibu. The new drink got its name in honor of the American bomber "Boeing B-52 Stratofortress". Another legend credits the creation of the cocktail to the Keg steakhouse bar in Calgary. However, of these versions, the one that is directly related to a military aircraft looks more logical. The fact is that it was at this time that this ultra-long-range strategic bomber-missile carrier was created, which has been in combat formation since 1955. Yes, and a simple look at a glass of a really professionally prepared cocktail gives associations with an exploding nuclear bomb. But it was precisely for its transportation that the B-52 bomber was designed. To prepare liquor in the form of uniform and not torn layers, you must first pour one part of coffee liquor into a shot glass, then slowly and carefully cream on the back of the spoon. Orange liqueur is also carefully poured on top (Cointreau is suitable for this role). If everything is done correctly, then a three-layer cocktail "B-52" is formed. Often it, already ready, is also set on fire. In this case, the B-52 cocktail should be drunk very quickly through a straw, before it has time to melt. The taste of the drink in this case is no different from classic recipe, but it all looks much more spectacular, drawing the attention of others. The “pilot” starts drinking the cocktail cold from the very bottom, gradually the liquid becomes warmer, and at the very end it is generally hot. This is how the effect of rapid takeoff and turn is achieved. The good thing about a cocktail is that its judicious use guarantees a "soft landing". In just a few minutes it will be possible to look at the world around us with sober eyes again. There is also a cocktail variant in which the layers are mixed and served with ice.
Long Island Cocktail. This easy-to-make and strong cocktail was invented during Prohibition in America. In bars, the Long Island Ice-tea Cocktail quickly gained popularity, because outwardly it looked like a peaceful glass with iced tea. It was hard for outsiders to realize that the tea-like drink with lemon was actually an explosive heady concoction, and so tasty too! As it happens with other cocktails, the exact date of the appearance of the drink and its history is still unknown, acquiring legends. According to one of them, it was not invented at all during Prohibition, but it happened in the late 1970s. The bartender Rosebud Butt came up with the same cocktail. In any case, the cocktail is not a banal mixture of vodka and cola, but a much more complex, but no less strong drink. Although bartenders canonly have no more than five ingredients in a cocktail, Long Island is the only recognized exception. The composition includes equal proportions of 14 ml of triple sec, white rum, gin, tequila vodka, 28 ml of tea, as well as cola and a slice of lemon. For strong liquids, mix in a Collins or Highball glass and add ice. Then stir the resulting and add cola. It is worth ordering such a cocktail on a cold evening and then you can get stuck in the bar for a long time. The cocktail is also noted for its considerable volume, which only prolongs the pleasure.
Cocktail "Sex on the beach". This popular cocktail, with its name alone, evokes dreams of relaxation, the sea, and love. The composition of the drink includes vodka, peach liqueur (schnapps), cranberry and Orange juice. This cocktail is officially recognized by the International Bartending Association (IBA). For cooking, take 2 parts of vodka, both juices and one part of peach liqueur. All this is mixed in a shaker and poured into a highball glass filled with ice. After that, the cocktail is decorated with a piece of orange. Drink this drink should be through a straw. Sometimes pineapple juice is also added to Sex on the Beach. It happens that a cocktail is poured not into a highball glass, but into a hurricane. The drink is sometimes also garnished with a cherry and a slice of lime.
Cocktail "Cuba Libre". This Cuban cocktail has already conquered the whole world. It appeared during the Spanish-American War. Once, a group of American soldiers, who at that moment were on leave, entered one of the bars in Havana. One of them, missing home, ordered rum with cola, ice and a slice of lemon. He liked this cocktail so much that it aroused keen interest among his colleagues. The soldiers asked the bartenders to prepare the same drink for them. Then the fun began, in the midst of which one of the soldiers made a toast in honor of the freedom received by the island: "Por Cuba Libre!" The crowd answered him "Kubra libre!". To prepare a cocktail, lime juice is squeezed into a Collins glass and ice is added, then rum and cola are added there and mixed.
Bloody Mary cocktail. This drink is the most famous among cocktails, invariably occupying the first lines in the popularity ratings. Meanwhile, many myths and mysteries hovers around Bloody Mary. It is said that such famous personalities as Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald adored this cocktail. And the world fame for "Bloody Mary" came in New York, glorified her bartender Fernand Petiot, who worked at the St. Regis. In 1920, he decided to experiment by adding Tabasco sauce to alcoholic drink. According to legend, Fernand came up with the name "Red Snapper" for the new drink, naming it after the fish. However, one of the visitors renamed the cocktail in his own way, calling it "Bloody Mary". The successful name quickly stuck to the drink. According to another legend, on the contrary, Petio initially named his cocktail "Bloody Mary", but the administration of the King Call bar tried to name it after the fish, "Red Snapper". There is another version of the name of the drink. They say that in Chicago there was a bar "Blood Bucket", where the beautiful girl Mary, after whom the cocktail was named, used to go. Initially, the drink was extremely primitive, it included vodka and tomato juice. But 15 years after the invention, seasonings and spices began to be added to Bloody Mary. Vodka should be 2 times less than tomato juice. All this is poured into a highball and ice is added, and then mixed. Salt and pepper can be added to taste. For those who like spicy drinks, you can even add hot red pepper. There is another version of Bloody Mary, where tequila is used instead of vodka. It is mixed with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, lemon and tomato juice. Dijon mustard, sherry and clam pickle can also be added if desired. First, ice is placed in the highball, and then liquid ingredients. Top it all with tomato juice. The cocktail is mixed by pouring from one glass to another. For those who prefer soft drinks, there is a version of "Bloody Mary" without vodka at all. At the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the legendary cocktail in 2008, the granddaughter of the creator made a toast in his honor. In New York, December 1 was even declared Bloody Mary Day. In honor of the anniversary, city bars offered a cocktail at the price of 1933 - 99 cents.
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