Millions of people around the world love alcoholic cocktails. At the same time, many of them do not even realize that many of them are easy to prepare at home. On the contrary, there is an opinion that mixing drinks is not so simple.
Of course, there are recipes, the preparation of which requires bartender skill and rare, expensive ingredients. However, many popular alcoholic cocktails are incredibly simple and won't require a major investment. That is, people often simply lack information.
I present to your attention recipes for the simplest cocktails that are easy to make in your own kitchen at home.
Gin and tonic recipe
Composition of components and correct proportions:
- gin – 50 ml;
- tonic – 100 ml;
- ice and lime.
Preparation.
1. Place 3-4 ice cubes in a tall glass.
2. Now pour gin into it. Wait 25-30 seconds until the ice begins to crack.
3. Add tonic.
4. Cut two lime wedges. Squeeze the juice of one of them into a glass, and the second will serve as a decoration.
Homemade Gin and Tonic is ready for tasting. I definitely advise everyone who is interested to read the publication “”.
Recipe for Rum-Cola or the famous Cuba Libre
- rum – 50 ml;
- cola – 100 ml;
- lemon and ice cubes.
Cooking method.
1. Place a few ice cubes in a glass.
2. Fill it with rum.
3. Add cola and stir with a spoon.
4. Cut two slices of lemon. Dip one of them into the cocktail, and the second will also serve as a decoration.
Rum-Cola is ready for tasting. By the way, did you know that Cuba Libre is translated into Russian as free Cuba.
Recipe Screwdriver
Ingredients:
- vodka – 50 ml;
- orange juice from a package – 100 ml;
- ice cubes.
Cooking process.
1. Take a tall glass and fill it completely with ice.
2. Pour the required amount of vodka into it.
3. Add orange juice and stir with a spoon.
4. Use an orange slice as decoration.
A simple and tasty Screwdriver cocktail is ready for tasting.
Rum Sprite Recipe
We will need the following ingredients:
- rum – 50 ml;
- lemonade – 50 ml;
- sprite – 100 ml;
- ice and a slice of lemon.
Preparation.
1. Pour a few ice cubes into a tall glass.
2. Pour all our drinks into it and mix thoroughly with a spoon.
3. Decorate with a lemon slice.
The Rum Sprite cocktail is ready to drink.
Recipe Vodka with apple juice
Required components:
- quality vodka – 50 ml;
- packaged apple juice – 150 ml;
The process of preparing a cocktail.
1. Throw 4-5 ice cubes into a glass.
2. Pour vodka.
3. Add apple juice and stir.
4. A cocktail straw looks great as a decoration.
The cocktail Vodka with apple juice is ready.
Kalimocho or cola wine recipe
Ingredients:
- dry red wine – 125 ml;
- Coca-Cola – 125 ml;
- ice if desired.
Sequencing.
1. Pour wine and cola into a half-liter plastic bottle. Close the lid and shake well.
2. Pour the drink into a tall, chilled glass.
Spanish youth cocktail Kalimocho is ready to drink.
Recipe Vodka with tomato juice or Bloody Mary light
We will need components:
- quality vodka – 50 ml;
- packaged tomato juice – 100 ml;
- salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Preparation.
1. Pour vodka into a wide, low glass.
2. Dilute it with tomato juice.
3. Salt and pepper. The main thing is not to overdo it.
4. Stir with a spoon.
The vodka cocktail with tomato juice is ready.
A cocktail is a delicious drink that is made by mixing several ingredients. Translated from English, this word means “rooster’s tail.” It is no coincidence that this name suits this food product. The rooster's tail is bright, colorful, and alluring, just like a cocktail.
Cocktails appeared in the world a long time ago, as evidenced by historical facts..
Drinks mixed from different components have been consumed since ancient times. They were prepared for emperors, kings and pharaohs, served to guests and simply eaten. To maintain morale and strength, cocktails were prepared for soldiers, military leaders and the army.
Such drinks were prepared from berries, fruits and vegetables. To quench thirst, snow or crushed ice was added to the fruit mixture. In Ancient China, a drink made from ten different fruits was considered healing and had rejuvenating properties.
Counts, that for the first time an accurate description of this mixed drink published in an American publication. It was 1806. Cocktails were defined as stimulating, invigorating drinks made from various alcoholic ingredients, fruits, infusions and sugar.
The origin of the word “cocktail” is associated with cockfights in England. The British were very fond of drinking a mixture of different types of beer and bitters. This mixture was called cock beer. The British fed the roosters this drink to boost their morale before competitions.
In France, there is the province of Bordeaux, where a cocktail is a mixture of several wines. This drink was brought by French officers to North America. Later, a French pharmacist began mixing bitters, brandy, wine and sugar. Such drinks were served in glass containers.
In Spain, it is believed that this name of the word comes from the Spanish language, in which it means “rooster’s tail.” The Spaniards gave this comparison thanks to the root of a plant that the Spanish bartender used to mix alcoholic drinks in dishes and treat them to residents and guests of his establishment. American sailors who went to bars on the Gulf Coast constantly ordered this wonderful drink.
Another origin of this word was the preparation of a drink from whiskey, rum, fruit and wheat in the 18th century. When the British military were sitting in a bar in France, the bartender prepared them a tasty mixed drink and decorated it with rooster feathers. The officer was delighted with such beauty, he exclaimed: “Let the rooster’s tail live!” In translation, the words are consonant.
After the introduction of Prohibition in the United States of America, many Americans began to visit Cuba to enjoy the wonderful Cuba Libre cocktail.
Not a single party or feast is complete without this drink. Mixed drinks are loved by adults and children.
Based on their composition, cocktails are divided into two types:
- alcoholic;
- non-alcoholic.
By volume, such drinks are divided into the following types:
- Short (Shots). Volume from 60 to 160 ml.
- Long (longs). Volume from 160 to 300 ml.
- Very short (shooters). Volume from 40 to 60 ml.
Daiquiri
This delicious cocktail belongs to the “long” category. It is a Cuban drink made with sugar, lime juice or fresh lime and light rum. The classic recipe for this drink looks like this: 45 ml rum, 15 ml sugar syrup, 25 ml lime juice.
Most often low-alcohol Daiquiri prepared using strawberries, that is, they make a strawberry Daiquiri. This cocktail is already larger in volume and belongs to the “long” category.
To make strawberry Daiquiri at home, you will need 200 grams of fresh or frozen strawberries, 100 ml of rum, Sprite or another similar drink and ice.
If the strawberries are fresh, you can immediately grind them in a blender. If the strawberries are frozen, then they need to thaw for about 15 minutes, then grind in a blender, add rum and Sprite. You can make Daiquiri with strawberries or raspberries.
It is customary to drink the drink through a straw.
Pina colada
This is one of women's favorite cocktails. It tastes very good. This drink belongs to the Caribbean cocktails. Translated from Spanish, the name means “strained pineapple.”
The drink recipe is based on light rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk.
In its classic version, Pina Colada is a long cocktail. To prepare it you will need 90 ml of pineapple juice, 30 ml of light rum and 30 ml of coconut milk or cream. Ice cubes are added to all these components, everything is mixed in a blender and served in a beautiful glass with a stem. A straw is served with the cocktail.
Tequila Dawn
Tequila Dawn or Rising Sun - alcoholic cocktail of the “long” category. It got its name due to its appearance; it looks like a sunrise.
Making this drink is simple. Crushed ice is placed at the bottom of the glass, 90 ml of orange juice, 45 ml of tequila and 15 ml of grenadine are poured onto it. All this is not mixed, but left in layers.
There is another common recipe called “Setting Sun”. All ingredients remain, additionally use blueberry brand.
Blue Lagoon
The name and color of this alcoholic cocktail mesmerizing. This blue drink was first prepared in New York. It got its name from the film of the same name.
Your heavenly colors The drink owes its name to Blue Curacao liqueur, which is included in its composition. To prepare this alcoholic miracle, you need to pour 20 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur into a glass, add 50 ml of vodka, 80 ml of lemonade or Sprite. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed, crushed ice is added and served in a wide stemmed glass, garnished with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon. The cocktail recipe can be varied by changing fruit juices. The cocktail is drunk through a straw.
Sex on the beach
The most summer cocktail, the most common drink in resort regions. It belongs to the “long” category. The recipe for this cocktail first appeared in the 20th century and was called “Sand in your shorts” or “Fun on the beach.”
This alcoholic drink is served in a glass with high walls. Mix 40 ml of vodka, 40 ml of orange or pineapple juice, 20 ml of peach or melon liqueur, 40 ml of cranberry juice and crushed ice in a shaker. The glass is decorated with a slice of orange.
Recipes for alcoholic cocktails are in demand among young people and owners of entertainment venues.
Cocktail recipes: the most delicious and simple non-alcoholic cocktails
Mojito
Mojito is loved in any version. This simple drink perfectly quenches thirst, invigorates and tones. It is easy to prepare at home. To prepare it you will need a large and tall glass with a volume of 350 ml.
The recipe is quite simple. Pour 200 ml of sprite or lemonade, 50 ml of lemon juice, and a few sprigs of mint into a glass. Mix everything thoroughly, add ice cubes and garnish the glass with a lime wedge. The mixed drink is served with plenty of ice and a straw.
Non-alcoholic champagne
A great option for a non-alcoholic party. But you need to prepare it at home in advance.
How to make a cocktail at home? To do this you will need 1 liter of purified water. It needs to be boiled, add 150 grams of sugar, 2 bay leaves, 3 cinnamon sticks and half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 5 grams of cloves, 5 grams of ginger and nutmeg to the boiling water. Boil everything for 15 minutes, turn off. Let it cool to a warm temperature and add 150 grams of honey.
Important! Honey should not be placed in boiling or hot water!
Mix everything thoroughly, and after complete cooling, pour the resulting drink into bottles. Add 5 washed raisins to each bottle. Raisins will give the drink a carbonated effect. The bottles must be tightly closed and placed in the refrigerator. Non-alcoholic champagne must be infused and can be drunk after 3 weeks.
Cocktail recipes at home
Cuba Libre
The homemade recipe looks like this: pour 50 ml of light or dark rum and 150 ml of Pepsi or cola into a tall glass. Mix thoroughly and add ice.
Mimosa
Many delicious alcoholic cocktails are prepared using champagne. Add freshly squeezed orange juice to a glass of your favorite champagne at the rate of 75 ml of juice per 150 ml of champagne. Garnish the glass with an orange slice.
White Lady
Simple alcoholic cocktails consist of a couple or several ingredients. To prepare the White Lady you will need 50 ml of white gin, 50 ml of Can Tho liqueur, 50 ml of lemon juice and one egg white. All components are thoroughly mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass with a stem.
Low-alcohol cocktails have long occupied their niche among drinks. This is a great option for people who value taste and their time. Reasonable consumption of such drinks does not lead to unpleasant consequences, such as a morning hangover. After using them, there are no health or mental problems. These cocktails are capable of giving the most vivid emotions and taste sensations to even the most sophisticated gourmets. Such drinks have low alcohol content.
Recipes for alcoholic cocktails at home mostly contain simple ingredients. For example, vodka, fruit juices, sugar, wine and ice.
To make your homemade mixed drink even more delicious and attractive, decorate it with one of the following options:
- cocktail cherry;
- a slice of lime or pineapple;
- powdered sugar;
- granulated sugar;
- a sprig of mint;
- a slice of orange;
- cranberries or other red berries.
Alcoholic cocktails at home can be decorated with various serving accessories; you can insert an umbrella or original straws into the glass.
Making cocktails at home - very interesting and creative activity. Imagine, experiment. The recipe for a classic cocktail can always be varied and supplemented. Don't be afraid to change up the ingredients and surprise. After all, this is how great recipes are born.
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A shaker (from the English word “shake”) is intended for mixing products that are not similar in structure (syrups, liqueurs, eggs, cream, etc.), as well as for simply cooling one or more components of the drink. There are different variations of shakers in the world, both real masterpieces and very simple home-type plastic models. More information about the shaker can be found in the shaker history section.
On a note:
* The statement that you need to shake a shaker with ice for a long time is wrong. As a result of long shaking, as well as a small amount of ice will quickly crack and turn into water. Water will most likely change the final taste of the drink, and in a negative way. Professional bartenders determine the process of melting ice in a shaker by sound.
* Never pour fizzy drinks into the shaker.
* Each bartender may have his own unique style of mixing a cocktail in a shaker, but there are some rules. In order to mix the components as quickly and efficiently as possible, the movement of the ice in the shaker should be along a horizontal or vertical path (in the example given, the direction is from the bottom of the mix glass to the lid). That is, you shouldn’t rock the shaker like a tumbler doll.
Preparing a cocktail in an “Old Fashioned”/Classic shaker
The classic or “Old Fashioned” shaker consists of three parts:
1) Fill 1/3 of a mix glass with ice
2) Pour the ingredients onto the ice
3) Place a strainer and lid on the shaker and shake the contents 
4) Strain the drink into a serving container 
Sometimes, after preparing a cocktail, it is difficult to open the lid of a metal shaker. The fact is that under the influence of ice, the metal quickly cools and changes its shape. Professional bartenders recommend pre-chilling the shaker by filling the mix glass with ice. Immediately before preparing the cocktail, change the ice or drain the resulting water. Remember, in a pre-chilled shaker, the ice will melt much slower and the cocktail will taste much better from a professional taster's perspective.
Making cocktails in a Boston shaker
The “Boston” shaker is a working tool for progressive bartenders; it is much more effective than the “Old Fashioned” shaker.
The Boston shaker consists of:
An integral part of the Boston shaker is the strainer.
(a strainer for separating liquid from ice) and a bar spoon
Preparing a cocktail in a Boston shaker
1) Fill both mixing glasses 2/3 full with ice.
2) Stir the ice with a bar spoon, thus cooling both mix glasses.
3) Shake out the ice from the mix glass into which you will pour the ingredients.
4) Pour the ingredients indicated in the recipe into a mixing glass.
5) Using a strainer, drain the water from the second mix glass.
6) Pour the ingredients from the first mix glass into the second one, which is filled with ice.
7) Insert one mix glass vertically into the other, and lightly hit the top mix glass to secure them.
8) Shake the ingredients
9) To separate the mix glasses, make a small blow to the junction of the mix glasses.
10) Using a strainer, strain the drink into the serving container.
* These are the basic rules for making a cocktail in a Boston shaker. But in life everything is simpler. It is not necessary to cool the mix glasses using a bar spoon, but nevertheless, it is necessary to cool them so that after mixing you can separate the mix glasses. In the same way, liquid can be separated from ice without a strainer.
Don’t forget, the main thing is the quality of the cocktail. Therefore, use the rules for preparing in a shaker as a basis for experimentation. If you have an idea on how to make shaker cooking more attractive and stylish, please share.
The main difference and advantage of the “Boston” shaker from the “Old Fashioned” is the quality of the final product. When preparing in a Boston shaker, the appearance of water in the cocktail is practically impossible, since the components are in a mix glass without ice before shaking. In turn, in an “Old Fashioned” shaker, the ingredients are usually poured on top of ice, which immediately begins to melt.
On a note:
After use, rinse the shaker under running water and store it open.
*Many cocktails are served without ice. In these cases, it is useful to know that the cocktail will retain its excellent qualities longer if the serving vessel is pre-cooled. Simply fill a glass or glass with ice, stir, and pour out just before pouring the cocktail.
Today, it is no longer possible to imagine a party or meeting with friends in a bar or club without cocktails. The popularity of these drinks is not surprising. They look very beautiful, are easy to drink, and quickly give you a feeling of joy and cheerfulness. Although cocktails appeared relatively recently, they quickly gained their place in the ranks of alcoholic products. According to one version, it is believed that cocktails appeared in the 20s in the USA, where Prohibition was introduced at that time. But speakeasies didn't want to lose customers because of this. The owners of the pubs purchased alcohol of very low quality. Therefore, in order to drown out its unpleasant taste, they decided to mix various types of alcohol, adding various ingredients to it, such as salt, juices, syrups, sugar, fruits. Among the first mixes, the famous “Bloody Mary” appeared, which the Americans really liked. After the First World War, Americans began to actively visit Europe and brought cocktails with them, which very quickly conquered the Old World. Although there are other versions. For example, the name “cocktail” comes from “coquetel”. This was the name of the French wine liqueur.
Secrets of making homemade alcoholic cocktails
It’s quite possible to make delicious mixes yourself. There are simple recipes, 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 don’t notice the distinct taste of a single ingredient, especially alcohol. Bartenders most often combine 5 or 6 components. At home, especially if you have no experience, it is better to try combining 2 or 3.
- Easy to prepare. Bartenders prepare alcoholic cocktails based on gin, rum, tequila, and bourbon. And to prepare homemade mixes, you can use vodka and liqueur. Honey, cream, milk, juices, spices, fruits, and berries are used as additives. Homemade recipes allow you not to follow the proportions of ingredients, but to vary them to your taste. It is better to mix cocktails in a shaker.
- Decor. Of course, don’t forget to garnish the drink with pieces of berries, fruits, citrus fruits, and mint leaves. Insert straw.
What do cocktails go with?
Light salads, seafood, and fruit slices 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, and sometimes you don’t even notice the presence of alcohol in the taste. You can get drunk very quickly, and also gain a few extra pounds, since 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. You will need: 45 ml of white rum, a tablespoon of brown sugar, 23 ml of lime juice. All ingredients are mixed with ice. Then the drink is filtered and 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 that has been pre-cooled. Garnish the drink with a slice of grapefruit and cranberries.
The recipe includes: 150 ml of tonic water, 3 ice cubes, 90 ml of Stolichnaya orange vodka, a slice of lime. Mix vodka and tonic, add ice, and garnish with a slice of lime.
Mix 45 ml of vodka with 300 ml of iced tea, add ice, and garnish with a slice of lemon.
In order to make such a drink you will need: 30 ml of coconut liqueur, 90 ml of 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 liqueur, one and a half glasses of very chilled cola. Fill the glass one third with crushed ice, pour in alcohol, mix everything well and add cola. The drink tastes good, but you can quickly get drunk.
You will need one and a half tablespoons of heavy cream, the same amount and 6 teaspoons of cognac. Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle grated chocolate on top. It turns out to be a very thick, pleasant-tasting 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. Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, pour into a jug, add a few pieces of ice, and leave to steep in a cool place for an hour. When serving, add a quarter of an orange slice. This mix is suitable for a friendly party and intimate conversation.
"Grasshopper"
The recipe for this drink includes white and dark chocolate. It’s better if it has mint flavor, but you can use regular one. 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 for two servings. Pour liqueurs into latte glasses and mix them well. Top up with hot, strong coffee. Top with whipped cream and chocolate cut into triangles.
"Free Cuba"
A legendary cocktail, the recipe for which was created back in 1900 in Havana. It consists of Bacardi white rum (30 ml), 120 ml Coca-Cola, and the juice of half a lime. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice, squeeze out lime juice, and add rum. Mix everything thoroughly and top up with ice-cold Coca-Cola.
A 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. Stir everything again as long as possible to keep the cocktail looking as frozen as possible. Pour into tall glasses and garnish with cranberries.
The recipe includes: 40 ml blackcurrant cocktail, 400 ml red champagne, 10 ml orange juice, 100 grams of sugar, ice. The edge of the glass is moistened with orange juice and rotated in granulated sugar to form “frost.” Mix the juice and liqueur and add a few ice cubes. Top up with champagne. The cocktail can be served. It is advisable to drink it at once.
In addition to alcoholic ones, there are simple recipes for non-alcoholic cocktails that are perfect for children's and adult parties. Moreover, preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixes is not at all difficult, but very exciting. There are a huge number of mixes, but you can take a traditional recipe as a basis and add your own flavor. If everything works out, the mystical secret of the cocktail will be revealed - ingredients that are not in harmony with each other suddenly produce an amazingly tasty drink. You need to continue to create, surprising your loved ones and friends. By constantly experimenting, you can create your own perfect recipe for a party.
House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are held almost every week. Absolutely everyone likes delicious food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, a variety of colorful cocktails. Thanks to the combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be a success.
The fun of a house party depends directly on the number of friends. A thematic event of two people a priori cannot be incendiary. Take this unspoken rule into account. Do you want to have unforgettable fun? Invite as many friends as possible. And be sure to provide the evening with original snacks and interesting cocktails. And in order not to get lost in the huge assortment, we have compiled for you a rating of the most popular alcoholic drinks for a party, as well as cocktails that do not contain alcohol. So let's get started.
Alcoholic cocktails
1. Long Island cocktail
The famous Long Island cocktail was invented during the Prohibition era. Outwardly, it was very similar to iced tea, which is why the drink is often called Long Island Ice Tea. It first appeared on Long Island in New York, where it got its name.
It is usually prepared in the following way:
- 15 ml vodka,
- 15 ml gin,
- 15 ml white rum,
- 15 ml tequila,
- 15 ml Triple Seca (orange liqueur),
- 15 ml sugar syrup,
- Cola,
- Lemon wedge,
All ingredients are mixed in a standard highball glass. Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and sugar syrup can be measured using a jigger, after which everything is mixed with Coke and ice. Use a slice of lemon and several straws as decoration.
2. Cocktail Tom Collins
The history of the Tom Collins cocktail began at the London restaurant 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.
To prepare you will need:
- 60 ml gin,
- 50 ml soda,
- 30 ml sugar syrup,
- Lemon,
- Cocktail cherry and orange slice for garnish.
All ingredients are mixed in a shaker, lemon juice is squeezed through a citrus press. The cocktail is then poured into a highball glass and topped with a cherry. The edge of the glass can be decorated with an orange slice.
3. Pina Colada cocktail
Pina Colada is a cocktail of real pirates. Back in 1820, it was drunk by corsairs on ships, and the first who invented it was Captain Roberto Cofresi.
To prepare it you need:
- 50 ml white rum,
- 50 ml coconut syrup,
- 100 ml pineapple juice,
- Lime,
- Pineapple slice and leaves for decoration,
- 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. A glass called a “sling” is used for serving. A pineapple slice and leaf serve as decoration on the rim of the glass.
4. Cosmopolitan cocktail
The extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the release of the TV series Sex and the City, where the heroines drank the drink at parties. And it was invented by Dale de Gough, a mixologist from America in the 70s.
Cocktail ingredients:
- Vodka with citrus flavor – 30 ml,
- Triple Sec – 15 ml,
- Cranberry juice – 30 ml,
- Lime,
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker with a strainer, the lime is squeezed by hand or using a citrus press. You can decorate the cocktail with the zest removed from an orange slice. It should be served in a cocktail glass with a high stem.
5. Margarita cocktail
Famous socialite Marguerite Sames requested a new cocktail for her party in 1948. This is how the incomparable “Margarita” appeared, which even has its own “birthday” - February 22.
You can prepare Margarita like this:
- 50 ml tequila,
- 25 ml orange liqueur,
- 10 ml sugar syrup,
- Lime,
- Salt,
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured through a strainer into a Margarita glass. Don't forget to rim your glass with salt and a wedge of lime.
6. Vesper cocktail
This cocktail is named after the legendary lover of James Bond - Vesper Lynd. She was the only woman who settled in the heart of agent 007.
It includes:
- 45 ml gin,
- 15 ml vodka,
- 5 ml vermouth,
- Lemon,
- 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 garnish the cocktail with lemon or lime zest.
7. Bloody Mary cocktail
A cocktail that evokes fear by its very name, but does not lose its popularity - “Bloody Mary”, is named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called “bloody” for her numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petiot, a bartender from the Parisian establishment “Harry’s New York Bar”.
The cocktail is prepared like this:
- 50 ml vodka,
- 100 ml tomato juice,
- Tabasco sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and ground pepper,
- Lemon,
- Celery stalk for decoration.
Mix the cocktail in a shaker and squeeze out the lemon juice with your hands. Pour into a highball glass, sprinkle with ground pepper and salt and garnish with a celery stalk. An important point: the shaker cannot be actively shaken, you just need to shake it gently.
8. White Russian cocktail
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 vodka,
- 30 ml coffee liqueur,
- 30 ml cream,
To serve, you can take an Old Fashioned glass or a small shot. The ingredients are mixed in a glass with a bar spoon and the cocktail is drunk in one gulp.
9. Cocktail B-52
The cocktail was first served by bartenders at Alice, which is located in Malibu. It bears the name of a Russian secret bomber that was never completed.
To prepare you need:
- 15 ml coffee liqueur,
- 15 ml Irish Cream,
- 15 ml Triple Seca.
Using a bar spoon, the cocktail should be layered into a shot. First, pour in the liqueur, then carefully pour in the Irish Cream over the handle of a spoon, and lastly, Triple Sec. At the end, the drink is effectively set on fire.
10. Daiquiri cocktail
The 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 village “Daiquiri”, where it was invented.
It is prepared like this:
- 60 ml white rum,
- 15 ml sugar syrup,
- Lime,
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass through a strainer. Usually the cocktail is not decorated with anything, but you can add a brown sugar rim around the edge of the glass.
11. Cocktail Alexander
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 at court, thanks to which he received the title “Sir”.
The cocktail is prepared like this:
- 30 ml gin,
- 30 ml coffee liqueur,
- 30 ml heavy cream,
- Ground nutmeg for decoration.
All ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass. The cocktail should be sprinkled with nutmeg on top.
12. Tequila Sunrise cocktail
According to legend, there is a sacred place on earth where you can find incredible energy at dawn on the 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 harness this energy and is called “Firewater” in this area.
What you will need for preparation:
- 50 ml tequila,
- 10 ml grenadine,
- 150 ml orange juice,
- Orange slice for garnish
- tube,
The drink is mixed directly in a highball glass, then it is filled with ice, garnished with an orange slice and a straw.
13. Cocktail Medusa
The Jellyfish puff cocktail was made famous by astronomer Paul Fisher, who was able to spot the Medusa and Crab nebulae only after drinking several cocktails.
What you need for a cocktail:
- 10 ml absinthe,
- 20 ml cocoa liqueur,
- 20 ml Triple Seca,
- 5 ml Irish Cream.
Cocoa liqueur is poured into the glass in layers, then Triple Sec and absinthe are carefully poured using a bar spoon, and at the end - Irish Cream, drop by drop through a straw.
14. Cocktail Gin and tonic
Fleeing from malaria in India, soldiers of the English army drank tonic in large quantities. However, in order to diversify this drink, gin was added to it. This cocktail not only lifted your spirits, but was also perfectly refreshing in the heat.
The cocktail is prepared as follows:
- 50 ml gin,
- 150 ml tonic,
- Lime,
Mix the ingredients in a shaker, squeezing in a wedge of lime. Then the cocktail is poured into a highball glass through a strainer.
15. Cocktail Sex on the beach
Well, where would we be without the popular cocktail with the provocative name “Sex on the Beach”! He provokes and entices, which is why the heroines of the series “Santa Barbara” are so fond of him.
You can prepare it like this:
- 50 ml vodka,
- 25 ml peach liqueur,
- 40 ml each of pineapple juice and cranberry juice,
- Pineapple and raspberries for decoration,
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, pour through a strainer into a sling glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple and raspberries.
Non-alcoholic cocktails
People who prefer sober fun and pleasant communication with friends to drinking alcohol will certainly appreciate you as a bartender much higher if you have non-alcoholic cocktails in your arsenal. They are based on milk, ice cream, ripe fruits and berries, as well as syrups, juices and even eggs.
16. Cocktail Rainbow
For example, a cocktail called “Rainbow” does not contain alcohol; it contains: 70 ml each 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 using a bar spoon, and finally Blue Curacao blue syrup is added. Before filling, you need to pour ice into the glass, and you can garnish with an orange slice and a straw with an umbrella.
17. Fiesta
The Fiesta drink includes: 2 ml of raspberry syrup, 8 ml of passion fruit and orange juice, 2 ml of cream. Shake everything in a shaker with ice and pour into a shot. You can drink it in one gulp or in small sips.
18. Cocktail Red Arrow
The 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 thoroughly ground and heated, that is, the cocktail is drunk hot. The edges of the glass can be decorated with sugar, brushed with a lemon wedge.
19. EggNog cocktail
The famous drink “EggNog” is a variation of “Gogol-mogol”; it can be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Take 2 cups of milk, ground nutmeg and 1 cup of cream. The mixture should be heated over low heat. Meanwhile, grind the yolks of 5 eggs and sugar, then put on the fire and heat until the mass turns white. Gently add the yolks into the milk mixture and beat thoroughly. The cocktail should be cooled slightly and served in cups or highballs, garnished with nutmeg.
20. Cocktail Chocolate shake
Milk shakes, so popular among adults and children, are prepared using milk and ice cream. For example, for a chocolate shake you will need: ¼ cup of chocolate syrup, 1 cup of milk and a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. All ingredients must be mixed in a blender or shaker and poured into a tall glass with a straw. To taste, you can add grated banana, strawberries, raspberries and other fruits to the drink.
21. Non-alcoholic cocktail mojito
Mojito, so popular among young people, is also available in two versions: with and without rum. A refreshing non-alcoholic Mojito can be prepared as follows: put ice at the bottom of the glass, pour Sprite and a little sugar syrup halfway. 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 slice of lime and a straw.
22. Non-alcoholic punch
The cocktail called “punch” looks very similar to compote. It is very simple to prepare, especially since it is served in a deep container, from where it is poured into glasses. This means there is enough cocktail for everyone. Take 0.5 liters of apple juice, 0.5 liters of ginger lemonade, sugar to taste, apple slices and other berries as desired. Everything needs to be heated to a boil, then removed from the heat and cooled.
23. Cocktail Blue Lagoon
The wonderful Blue Lagoon drink not only looks very presentable, but is also perfectly refreshing in the summer heat. For a non-alcoholic cocktail you will need: fill a highball glass ¾ full with ice cubes, fill halfway with Blue Curacao liqueur, add soda and lemon juice and stir with a bar spoon. You can decorate the cocktail with a slice of lemon or a cocktail cherry and a straw.
24. Shirley Temple cocktail
Treat your friends to a delicious Shirley Temple cocktail as well. Prepare it as follows: fill a highball glass with ice, pour in ginger lemonade and add grenadine syrup. Top it off with Sprite and garnish with a cocktail cherry or an orange slice.
25. Cocktail Honeymoon
“This magnificent, and most importantly, healthy cocktail will no doubt be appreciated by your friends. It bears the romantic name “Honeymoon”, thanks to the honey included in its composition. You can prepare the drink as follows: mix ice, 100 ml each of orange and apple juice, as well as the juice of half a lime and a little honey in a shaker. Shake the mixture thoroughly and pour into a Champagne Flute glass. The resulting drink can be garnished with a cocktail cherry and orange zest, removed in a spiral using a bar knife.”
26. Berry smoothie
“Pounded fruits and berries go perfectly together in a classic “smoothie,” which is not only a delicious cocktail, but an excellent drink for people leading an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar; the standard recipe includes: fruits or berries, pureed in a blender and lemon or apple juice. If desired, you can add yogurt, milk with ice cream or honey to the cocktail.
27. Ginger lemonade
Ginger lemonade makes an excellent base for many non-alcoholic drinks at a party. 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 should be put on fire and brought to a boil, then cooled and allowed to brew for an hour, after removing the ginger.
28. Frappe cocktail
Another cocktail based on milk and ice cream is vaguely reminiscent of milk, but has a different name - “Frappe”. You can add coffee, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or ground berries to the main ingredients. Here is the recipe for a delicious banana-chocolate Frappe: beat a glass of milk, a few scoops of ice cream and a banana in a blender until a homogeneous consistency is formed. Pour the cocktail into a highball glass, then carefully insert a bar spoon and use the handle to pour the liquid chocolate into the bottom of the glass. You can simplify this process by pouring chocolate through a cocktail straw.
29. Green tea cocktail
A perfectly toning and refreshing drink based on green tea. It contains a whole complex of vitamins and gives a boost of energy, which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the general condition of the body. To prepare the cocktail, take: 1 glass of freshly brewed green tea, half a glass of apple juice and ice. Fill a shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake thoroughly. The drink is served in a highball glass with a straw; if desired, it can be garnished with a slice of lemon.
30. Apricot shake
Unique, incendiary and original parties will always be fun if you carefully think through the contents of your home bar. Take care of your guests: offer them an exciting program, good music and homemade cocktails and they will definitely come to you again and again.
