After a hard day or a whole week, everyone is looking for ways to relax. For some, this is a favorite hobby, for some it is an interesting film, and for some it is a rest of the soul and body with the help of alcohol.
It's no secret that any alcoholic product is quite harmful to the body. However, some of the drinks were turned into a kind of work of art, skillful hands and creative ideas.
And it is about unusual and tasty drinks that will be discussed in this article. I would like to note that almost every cocktail below has its own non-alcoholic counterpart, which allows absolutely anyone to enjoy their taste. So, the top 10 most famous alcoholic cocktails, enjoy reading!
One of the most popular and favorite drinks according to the site. Its history begins in the 16th century, and the brave English pirates are considered to be the “authors”, who began to add to their favorite strong alcohol(and simply moonshine) lime and mint. But it is difficult to establish the place of birth, because the pirates never sat in one place, but still, it is generally accepted that it was in Cuba that Mojito "began his dizzying career." Adding to strong alcoholic drink such components, they made the drink not only palatable, but also useful (prevention of cholera). Mojito recipes that have come down to us are almost a hundred years old. There are different variations of this mix, but the most popular remains classic recipe, where the main ingredient is Bacardi rum.
Where does this name come from? There are several versions ... The name appeared from words similar in pronunciation, which are translated from different languages like “slightly wet”, “little witchcraft”, and there is also a similar name for Cuban sauce.
So, the composition of the cocktail includes:
Bacardi 50 ml
half a lime
Peppermint leaves (at least 5-6)
sugar syrup
Soda (carbonated water) 50 ml.
And, of course, crushed ice.
Mojito is served in a tall glass, garnished with mint leaves and drunk through a straw.
The favorite of the female half of all parties. Light and rich with tropical notes, it cheers up, gives a unique feeling and pleases with its unusual look. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic Pina Coladas. And what is very important, both options are equally tasty - this is valuable property cocktail. A drink made in coconut or pineapple not only looks spectacular, but is also the most delicious. The name of this drink translates as “filtered pineapple” and it came to us from Puerto Rico, where it was originally called fresh strained pineapple juice, later rum was added to it, and even later Piña Colada appeared in one of the bars. He immediately gained a bunch of fans, became the pride of Puerto Ricans and the official drink of the country.
The classic pina colada cocktail is prepared in a blender and here are its ingredients:
Pineapple juice - 90 ml
Coconut cream - 30 ml
Light rum - 30 ml
Add ice and beat. The drink is served in a glass garnished with a "drunken cherry" or a piece of pineapple. There may be other cocktail options.
Unusual color favorably distinguishes it from others alcoholic beverages. The unique color and pleasant taste will leave an unforgettable impression after meeting this cocktail. It appeared in the middle of the last century, and was invented by the bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel. And the reason for the "invention" was the order of the alcohol company to promote the new Blue Curacao liquor. After several options, it was decided to stop on this lineup. And the name, probably, appeared thanks to a hit with the same name.
The taste of this cocktail is a tropical mix combined with rum and liquor. All these ingredients give an amazing heady taste, which is loved all over the world and glorified the exotic island.
The composition of the cocktail is:
Light rum - 20 ml
Coconut liqueur (Malibu) - 20 ml
Pineapple juice - 40 ml
Blue Curacao - 20 ml
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients and crushed ice in a shaker, pour into a glass, decorate with an umbrella, an orange slice or a cherry and ... Enjoy! It can be drunk at any time of the day, it perfectly refreshes and tones.
Relatively young and very popular cocktail. It first appeared under the name "Sand in shorts" in the eighties of the last century, when there were hippies with crazy parties on the beaches.
Now it can be found in any self-respecting bar. It is always in the top, has a bright color and a pleasant taste and is quite easy to prepare. For its pleasant fruity taste, the fair sex simply adores it, and the name will leave few people indifferent, because it evokes pleasant thoughts. The characters of the series "Santa Barbara" brought incredible popularity to this cocktail all over the world, because in almost every series the characters enjoyed it.
“Sex on the Beach” gained such wild popularity in such a short time, but for various reasons: firstly, it is very tasty, secondly, alcohol is almost not felt in it, thanks to fruits and berries, and thirdly, it is easy to cooking, even at home.
So, to prepare this cocktail, you must follow the recipe:
Vodka - 60 ml
Peach liqueur - 30ml
Cranberry juice - 60ml
Orange juice - 60ml
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake well. Strain the drink, pour into a highball with ice, garnish with an orange slice - and here it is "Sex on the Beach"!
B-52
One of the most famous cocktails! It is impossible to imagine any club party without this drink, which conquered all continents. In the middle of the last century, this tricolor sweetish drink was created in one of the bars in Malibu. The name was given to him in honor of the American bomber-missile carrier Boeing B-52. There are other versions of the origin of this cocktail, but the version with a bomber is still considered the most real.
It is desirable to cook B-52 in the presence of the guest who ordered it, firstly, in order to impress with your knowledge and skills, and, secondly, you must definitely explain how you need to drink this shot.
Of course, professional bartenders will make this cocktail better, but it is possible at home too.
To cook you will need:
Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) – 20ml – bottom layer
Then Cream liqueur (Baileys) - 20 ml
And the top layer will be Orange liqueur (Cointreau) – 20ml
The whole difficulty lies in the uniform distribution of drinks - so that they do not mix. Liqueurs should be added along the blade of a knife or the back of a cocktail spoon. This must be done slowly and carefully. When the drink is ready, you can just drink it, or you can set it on fire. In the second case, you need to drink through a straw, lowering it to the lowest layer and very quickly so that the straw does not melt, and instead of the delicious taste of B-52, you do not feel the taste of melted plastic. It is not recommended to abuse the drink, because after 3-4 servings the euphoria may end and severe intoxication may set in.
A legendary cocktail that almost everyone knows or has at least heard of. And, of course, there are a huge number of versions about the origin of the name, and, of course, they are all associated with a girl named Margarita. But, in any case, this chic drink was born in Latin America somewhere in the period 1935-1940. And since then, "Margarita" has been walking the planet and is the favorite drink of millions.
If you tried this cocktail in a restaurant and became a fan of it, you can make it yourself at home.
Classic "Margarita" consists of:
30 ml tequila
30ml lime
15ml orange liqueur
And the constant companion of any cocktail is crushed ice..
All this must be mixed in a shaker, shake everything well and pour into a pre-prepared glass. And the preparation of the glass is as follows - the edges of the glass must be moistened and dipped in salt so that a delicate “crown” appears, then decorate with a slice of lime.
The International Bartending Association recognized this cocktail in 1986, and the cult television series Sex and the City brought it worldwide fame. After all, every evening on the TV screen, charming beauties enjoyed the Cosmopolitan. Today, at almost every party, you can see chic ladies with stylish glasses in their hands. And of course, like any such popular drink, Cosmopolitan has a mysterious origin - there are several versions, and which of them is the most truthful is unknown ... One of the versions - the cocktail was created as an addition (PR - action) to vodka with lemon flavor Absolut Citron. This drink with a mild taste and aroma of cranberries can be tasted not only in bars, but also prepared at home!
We take:
45 ml vodka (preferably with lemon flavor)
15ml Cointreau liqueur
Lime juice 5-7 ml
30ml cranberry juice
ice
We mix everything in a shaker and pour into a glass, which must be cooled in advance - either with pieces of ice, or simply in the refrigerator. Cosmopolitan is usually served without decorations. It is customary to drink it in small sips to feel the soft and original taste.
It appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century in a small town on Liberty Island. Its history is quite prosaic. No one imagined that thanks to a simple chance and ingenuity of a young man, a legendary and beloved cocktail would be born. When the bar ran out of gin, I had to treat the guests to rum, but in order to like the drink, I had to add sugar and lime juice to it. This combination made a splash among the guests, and the world received a new wonderful drink, which was called "Daiquiri"!
The classic recipe for this cocktail looks like this:
White rum - 45ml
Lime juice - 20 ml
Sugar - 5g
Crushed ice about 100g
In a chilled shaker, mix all the ingredients, mix everything very carefully and pour into a cold glass. It's simple, but the taste and effect is amazing!
Now there are a lot of variants of Daiquiri in the world: with banana, strawberry, passion fruit, coffee liqueur, etc. Rum, lime and ... your imagination!
“Por Cuba Libre!” that was the toast that American soldiers made for a free Cuba. In the post-war period, the Americans began to supply this country with bottled syrup of their favorite drink. And the favorite drink of Cubans has always been rum, of which there was a huge amount on the island of Liberty. Americans have mixed two favorite drinks of two different countries, added a little lime - and here it is an exotic drink that very quickly found its fans not only in Cuba, but throughout the world. And since toasts to a free Cuba were often heard in bars, the cocktail got its name! And even during the Prohibition period, Cuba Libre not only did not give up its positions, but also became one of the most popular drinks. Now there are many different versions of this cocktail, we offer you a classic recipe.
Take:
White rum - 50 ml
Coca-Cola - 120ml
Lime juice - 10 ml
Fill the glass almost to the top with ice, squeeze a small lime wedge into the glass and leave it between the ice cubes. Pour Cola and rum, decorate with a lime wedge. Everything ingenious is simple!
Such a legendary cocktail cannot have one, for sure known history appearance. So, many argue that the cocktail is so named after the ardent Catholic Queen Mary I Tudor of England, because for her brutal reprisals she received the nickname Bloody Mary. Another version is connected by Ernest Hemingway - a lover of strong drinks, when he returned home "at the merry" his wife, whose name was Mary, made scandals for him. The writer experimentally established that the components of Bloody Mary perfectly “remove” the smell of fumes and there is a chance to avoid a scandal ... There were several more people who claimed authorship. And, nevertheless, Fernando Pita Petio is considered to be the official author. Initially, this drink was considered an excellent "anti-hangover" remedy.
In the first official mention of this drink, it was said that it consists of juice and vodka. And Fernando added other components, and the recipe looks like this:
Tomato juice - 150ml
Vodka - 75ml
Lemon juice - 15ml
Salt, pepper, celery sprig.
And if desired, you can add three drops of Tobasco and Worcesters sauces. A cocktail is served in a highball, garnished with celery, and drunk through a straw. There is a variant of a "two-tiered" cocktail when the first layer is red tomato juice, and the second is vodka, but red and black pepper and salt are still added there. This option is very popular in Poland, because outwardly it resembles the flag of the country. In Russia, many people cook this option at home.
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. They say that in the French province of Charente, wines and spirits were already mixed at that time. 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. In the original cocktail recipe, you need the same Absolut Citron vodka, Triple Sec orange liqueur, a little lemon juice"Rose's", and to create a pink color, add a little cranberry. 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 the 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 one is 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 an 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 non-alcoholic 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.
Cocktails are the mixing of several drinks with the addition of spices, salt and other ingredients. Sometimes the composition includes alcohol and ice. Ideally, a cocktail should have at least five ingredients.
The most delicious alcoholic cocktails
Each alcoholic cocktail contains, in addition to one or more ingredients, also alcoholic beverages. There are several legends about where the alcoholic cocktail first appeared and what is the history of its origin.Among the most delicious is the Mojito cocktail. Its base is white rum and mint leaves. For the first time such a drink appeared in Cuba, and in the eighties it became very popular in America. In addition to rum and mint, it contains soda, sugar and lime.
"Blue Lagoon" is the name of another delicious cocktail. It is believed that lovers of this drink are bright and outstanding people. It was invented in one of the bars in London. With a tropical taste, the drink is able to create an exotic atmosphere.
One of the most popular cocktails, especially among women, is called Pina Colada. He is the pride of Puerto Ricans, who came up with his recipe. Once upon a time, strained pineapple juice was called pina colada, but later rum and sugar were added to it. The final recipe came from a Puerto Rican bar. The composition of the drink included pineapple juice, rum and coconut liqueur.
One of the summer drinks is the Margarita cocktail. This cocktail is often shown in films. It is based on tequila, which is why almost half of Mexican cities claim to be the "discoverer" of this drink.
“Sex on the Beach”, “Bloody Mary”, “Long Island”, “B-52”, “Cuba Libre” and some others are also recognized as delicious alcoholic cocktails. It was Cuba Libre that became one of the most popular drinks, having appeared for the first time during the years of the Spanish-American War. It is a cola with rum and ice.
The secrets of the most delicious cocktail recipes
To prepare "Mojito", you need to add lime juice to sugar, tear mint leaves. Put it all in a tall glass. Then add crushed ice and rum and soda. It is known that lovers add apple or orange juice to the classic Mojito recipe, you can add strawberries. This drink has a lot of options. 
To prepare the Blue Lagoon, you can not do without the following ingredients: Curacao blue liqueur, lemon and pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, sugar syrup and ice. IN classic version for serving use a pineapple segment, a mint leaf and a cocktail cherry.
Pina Colada cocktail can be prepared in a blender by mixing white rum with coconut cream and pineapple juice, add ice. Some lovers add Baileys liqueur to this drink.
To get a Margarita, mix the ingredients in a blender or shaker: tequila, lime juice, Cointreau liqueur, and crushed ice. For proper decoration, the edge of the glass is decorated with salt or sugar.
Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails
Not everyone drinks alcohol. For them there are many non-alcoholic recipes. So, an alternative to "Bloody Mary" is "Virgin Mary", which is prepared according to the same recipe, but without the addition of alcohol. 
The very popular alcoholic Mojito can be replaced with an equally delicious non-alcoholic one. To do this, in the recipe, white rum is replaced with water with cane sugar.
One of the most delicious drinks- "Pina Colada", it can be prepared in a non-alcoholic version. For this, white rum is simply not added during its preparation.
There are non-alcoholic cocktails that are not an alternative to the alcoholic ones of the same name. Many of them are made with milk. These are the delicious banana and kiwi milkshake and cherry milkshake. A tropical cocktail deserves attention - it is a mixture of bananas, kiwi, oranges with apple juice, natural yogurt and milk chocolate. Shirley Temple is recognized as a delicious classic non-alcoholic cocktail. It consists of ginger ale, grenadine and lemon juice.
Egg Nogg is another noteworthy non-alcoholic cocktail. To prepare it, eggs are beaten into foam, combined with sugar syrup and fine sugar, vanilla extract, cloves and cardamom, and then milk is gently introduced. There are many delicious non-alcoholic recipes. This list could be continued.
The most delicious cocktail in the world
The confident leader among cocktails in popularity is the Bloody Mary. The history of its origin is surrounded by a considerable number of various legends and secrets. It is known that for Scott Fitzgerald, as well as for Ernest Hemingway, this cocktail was a favorite. 
It was first prepared at the beginning of the last century by the bartender Fernando Petio. At first, the recipe for the drink was very primitive - it was prepared by mixing vodka with tomato juice. Fifteen years later, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt were added to it. Sometimes Tabasco sauce is also added in a small amount. Vodka can be replaced with tequila, as well as add horseradish.
But so far not a single cocktail can be compared in price with the most expensive wine. According to the editors of the site, the cost of one bottle can reach up to a quarter of a million dollars.
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House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are arranged almost every week. Tasty food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, absolutely everyone likes a variety of colorful cocktails.
Thanks to a combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be a success.
The fun of a house party directly depends on the number of friends. A thematic event of two people a priori cannot be incendiary. Take this unspoken rule into your arsenal. Do you want to have unforgettable fun? Invite as many friends as possible. And be sure to provide the evening with original and interesting cocktails. And in order not to get lost in a huge assortment, for you the rating of the most popular alcoholic drinks for a party, as well as cocktails, which do not include alcohol. So let's get started:
ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
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The most famous cocktail called "Long Island" was invented during the Prohibition era. Outwardly, he looked very much like cold tea, so the drink is often referred to as Long Island Ice Tea. It first appeared on Long Island in New York, from where it got its name.
It is usually prepared in the following way:
15 ml of vodka,
15 ml gin
15 ml white rum
15 ml tequila,
15 ml Triple Seca (orange liqueur),
15 ml sugar syrup
cola,
lemon wedge,
Ice.
All ingredients are mixed in a standard highball. Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and sugar syrup can be measured with a jigger, after which everything is mixed with Cola and ice. A slice of lemon and several tubules are used as decoration.
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The history of the Tom Collins cocktail began at London's Limmer's, where a waiter named John Collins first mixed the ingredients that all bartenders in the world use to this day. By the way, the name of the cocktail is used differently in different establishments, changing the name "Tom" to "John". The composition does not change.
For cooking you will need:
60 ml gin
50 ml soda,
30 ml sugar syrup
Lemon,
Ice,
Cocktail cherry and orange slice for garnish.
All components are mixed in a shaker, lemon juice is squeezed out through a citrus press. The cocktail is then poured into a highball glass and garnished with a cherry on top. The edge of the glass can be decorated with an orange slice.
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"Pina Colada" is a cocktail of real pirates. As early as 1820, corsairs on ships drank it, and the first person to invent it was Captain Roberto Cofresi.
To prepare it you need:
50 ml white rum
50 ml coconut syrup
100 ml pineapple juice
Lime,
Pineapple wedge and leaves for garnish
crushed ice,
Tube.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker or blender, the main task is to grind them so that the consistency becomes homogeneous. For serving use a glass called "sling". A slice of pineapple and its leaf serve as a decoration on the edge of the glass.
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An extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the release of the Sex and the City series, where the heroines drank the drink at parties. And it was invented by Dale de Gough, a mixologist from America in the 70s.
Cocktail Ingredients:
Vodka with citrus flavor- 30 ml,
Triple Sec - 15 ml,
Cranberry juice - 30 ml,
Lime,
Ice.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker with a strainer, the lime is squeezed out by hand or using a citrus press. You can decorate the cocktail with the zest removed from the orange slice. It should be served in a cocktail glass on a high leg.
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Prominent socialite Marguerite Simes requested new cocktail for his party in 1948. This is how the incomparable "Margarita" appeared, which even has its own "birthday" - February 22.
Here's how you can make a margarita:
50 ml tequila,
25 ml orange liqueur
10 ml sugar syrup
Lime,
Salt,
Ice.
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured through a strainer into a Margarita glass. Don't forget the glass rim of salt and a lime wedge.
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This cocktail bears the name of the legendary lover of James Bond - Vesper Lind. She was the only woman who settled in the heart of 007.
It includes:
45 ml gin
15 ml of vodka,
5 ml vermouth
Lemon,
Ice,
Zest for decoration.
Everything is simple here: the ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass through a strainer. You can decorate the cocktail with lemon or lime zest.
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A cocktail that inspires fear with its name alone, but does not lose popularity at the same time - "Bloody Mary" , named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called "bloody" for numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petiot, a bartender from Harry's New York Bar in Paris.
The cocktail is prepared like this:
50 ml vodka,
100 ml tomato juice
Tabasco sauce,
Worcester sauce,
Salt and ground pepper,
Lemon,
Ice,
Celery stalk for garnish.
The cocktail should be mixed in a shaker, squeeze the lemon juice with your hands. Pour into a highball glass, sprinkle ground pepper and salt and garnish with a stalk of celery. Important point: the shaker should not be actively shaken, you just need to shake gently.
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This cocktail was the king of discos back in the 80s, and thanks to the movie The Big Lebowski, released in 1998, the popularity of the drink reached a new level.
Its composition:
30 ml of vodka,
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml cream
Ice.
For serving, you can take a glass of "Old Fashion" or a small shot. The ingredients are mixed in a glass with a bar spoon and the cocktail is drunk in one gulp.
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For the first time, the cocktail was served by the bartenders of the Alice establishment, which is located in Malibu. It bears the name of a Russian secret bomber, which was never completed.
For cooking you need:
15 ml coffee liqueur
15 ml "Irish Cream",
15 ml Triple Seca.
Using a bar spoon, the cocktail should be stacked in layers in a shot. First, pour in the liquor, then gently “Irish Cream” along the handle of the spoon, and lastly, Triple Sec. At the end, the drink is effectively set on fire.
10.
Daiquiri first appeared in Cuba, where a man named Jenning Cox decided to mix rum, sugar and lime in one glass with ice. The cocktail got its name from the Daiquiri village, where it was invented.
It is prepared like this:
60 ml white rum
15 ml sugar syrup
Lime,
Ice.
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass through a strainer. Usually the cocktail is not decorated with anything, but you can make a rim of brown sugar around the edge of the glass.
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The legend of the Alexander cocktail is associated with the great commander Alexander the Great, it is his name that this drink bears. The cocktail itself was first served by a bartender in England to the court, thanks to which he received the title of "sir".
The cocktail is prepared like this:
30 ml gin
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml heavy cream
Ice,
Ground nutmeg for decoration.
All components are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass. The cocktail should be sprinkled with nutmeg on top.
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According to legend, there is a sacred place on earth where you can find incredible energy at dawn on the day of the equinox - a 60-meter pyramid in the town of Teotihuacan. The Tequila Sunrise cocktail was created as part of a ritual to gain this energy and is called "Fire Water" in this area.
What you need for cooking:
50 ml tequila,
10 ml grenadine,
150 ml orange juice,
orange slice for garnish
tubule,
Ice.
The drink is mixed directly in the highball, then it is filled with ice, garnished with an orange slice and a straw.
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The Medusa layered cocktail was made famous by astronomer Paul Fisher, who was able to see the Medusa and Crab nebulae after only drinking a few cocktails.
What you need for a cocktail:
10 ml absinthe,
20 ml cocoa liqueur
20 ml Triple Seca,
5 ml Irish Cream.
Layers are poured into the glass: cocoa liqueur, then Triple Sec and absinthe are carefully poured with a bar spoon, and at the end - Irish Cream, drop by drop through a straw.
14.
Fleeing from malaria in India, soldiers of the British army used tonic in large quantities. However, in order to diversify this drink, gin was added to it. This cocktail not only cheered up, but also perfectly refreshed in the heat.
The cocktail is prepared as follows:
50 ml gin
150 ml tonic,
Lime,
Ice.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker, squeezing a slice of lime. Then the cocktail is poured into a highball through a strainer.
15.
Well, where without the popular cocktail with the defiant name "Sex on the Beach"! He provokes and entices, for which the heroines of the Santa Barbara series fell in love with him so much.
You can prepare it like this:
50 ml vodka,
25 ml peach liqueur
40 ml of pineapple juice and cranberry juice,
Pineapple and raspberry for garnish
Ice.
In a shaker, you need to mix all the ingredients, pour through a strainer with a glass "sling" and garnish with a slice of pineapple and raspberries.
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS & DRINKS
People who prefer sober fun and pleasant communication with friends to drinking alcohol will certainly rate you as a bartender much higher if you have non-alcoholic cocktails in your arsenal. They are based on milk, ice cream, ripe fruits and berries, as well as syrups, juices and even eggs.
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For example, a cocktail called "Rainbow" does not contain alcohol, it includes: 70 ml of orange and peach juice, sprite, grenadine and Blue Curacao syrup. First, grenadine is poured into a sling or highball glass, then juices are layered with a bar spoon, and at the end - Blue Curacao blue syrup. Before filling, ice should be poured into the glass, and you can decorate with an orange slice and a straw with an umbrella.
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Drink "Fiesta" includes: 2 ml raspberry syrup, 8 ml of passion fruit and orange juice, 2 ml of cream. All you need to shake in a shaker with ice and pour into a shot. You can drink it in one gulp or in small sips.
18.
A Red Arrow cocktail is served in a glass of Irish Coffee. To prepare it, you need to mix in a blender: 20 ml of lemon juice, 10 ml of caramel and vanilla syrups, 100 ml of cranberry juice, a little ginger and strawberries to taste. The ingredients are carefully ground and heated, that is, the cocktail is drunk hot. The edges of the glass can be decorated with sugar, greased with a lemon slice.
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The famous drink "EggNog" is a variation of " Mogul-mogul", it is both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Take 2 cups of milk, ground nutmeg and 1 cup of cream. The mixture must be heated over low heat. And at this time, you should grind the yolks of 5 eggs and sugar, then put on fire and heat until the mass becomes white. Gently fold the egg yolks into the milk mixture and beat thoroughly. The cocktail should be cooled slightly and served in cups or highballs, garnished with nutmeg.
20.
Milk shakes, so popular among adults and children, are made with milk and ice cream. For example, for a chocolate shake you will need: ¼ cup chocolate syrup, 1 cup milk and a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. Whip all the ingredients in a blender or shaker and pour into a tall glass with a straw. To taste, grated banana, strawberries, raspberries and other fruits can be added to the drink.
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Mojito, so popular among young people, is also available in two versions: with and without rum. Refreshing non-alcoholic "Mojito" can be prepared as follows: put ice on the bottom of the glass, pour over ¾ "Sprite" and a little sugar syrup. In a separate container, grind mint leaves, lemon and lime slices with a muddler. The whole mixture is added to the glass and stirred with a bar spoon, after which it is decorated with a lime wedge and a straw.
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A cocktail called "punch" looks very much like a compote. It is very easy to prepare, especially since it is served in a deep container, from where it is poured into glasses. This means that there is enough cocktail for everyone. Take 0.5 l apple juice, 0.5 l of ginger lemonade, sugar to taste, apple slices and other berries as desired. All you need to heat to a boil, then remove from heat and cool.
23.
The wonderful drink "Blue Lagoon" not only looks very presentable, but also perfectly refreshes in the summer heat. For non-alcoholic cocktail You will need: Fill a highball glass ¾ full with ice cubes, half fill with Blue Curacao blue liqueur, add soda and lemon juice and stir with a bar spoon. You can decorate a cocktail with a slice of lemon or a cocktail cherry and a straw.
24.
Treat your friends to a delicious Shirley Temple cocktail as well. Prepare it as follows: you need to pour ice into a highball, pour ginger lemonade and add grenadine syrup. Complete it with Sprite and garnish with a cocktail cherry or orange slice.
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“Magnificent, and most importantly, a healthy cocktail will undoubtedly be appreciated by your friends. It bears the romantic name "Honeymoon", thanks to the honey that is part of it. You can prepare a drink as follows: mix ice in a shaker, 100 ml of orange and apple juices, as well as the juice of half a lime and a little honey. Shake the mixture thoroughly and pour into a Champagne flute glass. The resulting drink can be decorated with a cocktail cherry and orange peel, taken with a spiral with a bar knife.
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“Pulverized fruits and berries combine perfectly in the classic smoothie, which is not only delicious cocktail, but a great drink for people leading an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar, standard recipe includes: fruits or berries grated in a blender and lemon or apple juice. If desired, you can add yogurt, milk with ice cream or honey to the cocktail.
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An excellent basis for many soft drinks the party becomes ginger lemonade. Preparing it is quite simple: you need to take chopped ginger root, sugar, lemon slices and add lemon juice squeezed through a citrus press. The mixture must be put on fire and brought to a boil, then cool and let it brew for an hour, after taking out the ginger.
28. COCKTAIL "FRAPPE"
Another cocktail based on milk and ice cream remotely resembles a milkshake, but is called differently - “Frappe”. You can add coffee to the main ingredients, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or grated berries. Here is the recipe for the delicious Banana Chocolate Frappe: Blend a glass of milk, a few scoops of ice cream and a banana in a blender until smooth. Pour the cocktail into a highball glass, and then carefully insert a bar spoon and pour the liquid chocolate into the bottom of the glass along its handle. You can simplify this process by pouring chocolate through a cocktail tube.
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Perfectly tones and refreshes a drink based on green tea. It contains a whole complex of vitamins and gives a charge of vivacity, which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the general condition of the body. To make a cocktail, take: 1 cup of freshly brewed green tea, half a glass of apple juice and ice. Fill shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake well. The drink is served in a highball with a straw, if desired, it can be decorated with a slice of lemon.
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Unique, incendiary and original parties will always be fun if you carefully consider the content of the home bar. Take care of your guests: offer them an exciting program, good music and cocktails own cooking and they will definitely come to you!
Some people don't drink cocktails, saying they are too expensive, but there are still many people who prefer this type of drink to anything else. So why are cocktails so popular? To find out, we took a closer look at some of them and compiled a list of the 25 most popular cocktails with their recipes. Can you try them all in one night? (We're kidding... please don't try to drink it all in one night. And please remember not to drink or drive after one of these great cocktails).
To make this irresistible dessert cocktail, we need cocoa cream, Kahlua liqueur, Frangelico liqueur, Bacardi white rum, creamy peanut butter and cream. Pour all the alcohol into a martini shaker, put peanut butter and stir until the oil dissolves in the alcohol. Add cream and ice to mixture and shake to chill and blend. Prepare a martini glass by pouring some chocolate into the bottom, pour the cocktail through a strainer and serve.
24. Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a popular summer cocktail with Curaçao blue liqueur. The recipe is simple: pour vodka and Curacao liqueur into a highball glass filled with ice. Add lemon juice, garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
23. Emerald Breeze
Emerald Breeze is a rather complex drink, consisting of melon flavored liqueur, coconut rum, soda, ginger ale, lime juice, sugar syrup, and a quarter of a lime. Shake everything except the ginger ale and soda with ice in a shaker, then pour it all into a tall cocktail glass filled with ice and top it up. ginger ale and soda.
22. Screwdriver with Jin (Screw Gin) 
A gin screwdriver is made from peach schnapps, gin and orange juice. Put ice in a glass and pour over the gin and peach schnapps. Add orange juice and garnish with an orange slice. Mix and serve.
21. Irish Flag
In order to make the Irish Flag, a popular drink on St. Patrick's Day, we need brandy, mint liqueur and Bailey's (or Irish cream liqueur). First, pour the mint liqueur into a shot glass, then gently pour Bailey's over the back of a bar spoon and finish by pouring the brandy carefully.
20 Sex On The Beach
According to the official version of the International Bartenders Association, the cocktail is made with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice in a shaker and served in a highball glass with an orange slice as a garnish. Sometimes they can be mixed in smaller quantities and serve as a shot drink.
19. Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian is a very popular holiday drink. It is made from Crème de Coconut liqueur, blue Curacao, pineapple juice and white rum. Fill a highball glass with ice and pour it out when you are ready to pour the ingredients into the glass. Combine all ingredients and crushed ice in a blender and mix vigorously until smooth. Then, pour the drink into a chilled glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail cherry.
18. Pina Colada
Pina Colada is a sweet rum-based cocktail made from rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice. Put everything in a blender with crushed ice and blend, adding ice, until the desired consistency is reached. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. This drink is the national drink of Puerto Rico.
17. Mimosa (Mimosa)
Mimosa, believed to have been invented around 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, is a mixed drink consisting of one part champagne (or other sparkling wine) and one part thoroughly chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is traditionally served to guests at weddings in a special flute glass for champagne.
16. Dirty Bizzo
To prepare this cocktail, we need coconut rum, peach schnapps, Tuaca liqueur and cranberry juice. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
15. Cuba Libre
Often referred to as Rum and Cola, this cocktail is served in a highball glass and is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. The recipe is very simple - just pour cola and rum into a highball glass filled with ice, and garnish with a lime. Lime juice can be added if desired.
14 Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices and seasonings. It has been called "the most complex cocktail in the world". Here is one of the most popular versions of this drink. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces to a highball glass, then add the tomato juice, lemon juice and vodka. Stir lightly. Garnish with a stalk of celery and a lemon wedge.
13. Martini (Martini)
Martini, made from gin and vermouth, has become one of the most famous alcoholic drinks. Traditional way preparation is pouring gin and dry vermouth into a shaker with ice cubes, stirring, straining into a chilled cocktail glass, and decorating the drink green olive or a twist of lemon zest.
12. Mojito
Mojito, which originated in Cuba, traditionally includes five ingredients: white rum, sugar syrup, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Gently mix lime juice, mint leaves and sugar syrup in the bottom of a glass. Fill glass with ice, then slowly add rum. Add the soda and stir gently to lift the mint leaves to the top of the cocktail. Optionally, you can add lime wedges and mint leaves as a garnish.
11. Screaming Orgasm
There are many versions of Orgasm cocktails. One of the most popular is the Screaming Orgasm. Pour high quality vodka, Bailey's and Kahlua into a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass, garnish with cherries and serve.
10. Strawberry Diaquiri 
Strawberry Daiquiri is one of the most popular dessert alcoholic drinks. It is made from rum, strawberry schnapps, lime juice, strawberries and powdered sugar. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve.
9 Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a sweet, minty, after-dinner drink. A typical Grasshopper cocktail consists of equal parts green mint liqueur, white Crème de cacao liqueur and fresh cream mixed with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with peppermint leaves and serve.
8. B-52 (B-52)
This cocktail is a tiered shot drink that consists of coffee liqueur, cream liqueur Irish cream and Triple Sec. At proper preparation, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers. Pour the coffee liqueur into a shot glass, carefully pour the Irish Cream over the back of a bar spoon into a shot glass, and top off with a triple sec glass. Serve with a stirrer. For the Flaming B-52 cocktail, the top layer is ignited, producing a blue flame.
7. Margarita (Margarita)
The margarita is the most common tequila-based cocktail in the United States. It consists of tequila, triple sec (like Cointreau) and lime or lemon juice. Pour the tequila, lemon juice and Cointreau into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass garnished with grains of salt (optional).
6. Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail can be prepared in two ways. A more popular version was invented by Bobby Lazoff and Billy Rice at the Trident restaurant in Sausalito, California in the early 1970s. Tequila Sunrise is considered a long drink and is usually served in a highball glass. Pour in tequila, add ice, then juice and finally syrup. The bottom line is that the syrup goes down without mixing with the rest of the drink. Use a spoon to guide the syrup down the side of the glass to the bottom with minimal stirring. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry and serve.
5. Cosmopolitan
The history of the Cosmopolitan is constantly contested. However, Cosmopolitan is believed to have its roots in the cocktail of the same name found in the book Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars, published in 1934. Pour Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice and lemon vodka into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a large cocktail glass, garnish with a slice of lemon or lime and serve. You can also freeze the glass and/or add sugar to the rim of the glass.
4. Apple Martini (Apple Martini)
This strong cocktail (containing 36% alcohol) is quite simple to prepare - you only need vodka, Cointreau and apple liqueur. Chill the glass first fresh ice and pour it out when you are ready to pour the ingredients into the glass. Add vodka, Cointreau and apple schnapps to a mixing glass with ice cubes. Mix well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice and serve.
3. Pool (Swimming Pool)
The Pool Cocktail was invented in 1979 by Charles Schumann in Munich. The cocktail is made with vodka, cream, blue curacao, coconut milk and pineapple juice. Pour in the pineapple juice, vodka, cream and coconut milk with ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour into a tall glass, top with blue curacao, place a straw and garnish with a slice of pineapple.
2. Cocktail "Alice in Wonderland» (Alice in Wonderland)
There is also a shot drink called Alice in Wonderland, but we will talk about the cocktail. It is made from Amaretto Almond liqueur, Grand Marnier liqueur and Southern Comfort liqueur. Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
1. Tom Collins
First recorded in writing in 1876 by the "Father of American Mixology" Jerry Thomas, this cocktail is made from gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. Shake the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, strain into a collins glass over ice and garnish with an orange wedge and cocktail cherry.
These descriptions make you want to try one of these delicious cocktails... perhaps a Margarita? But then again, good beer is also great.
