Alcoholic cocktails - strong and light: the best recipes. How to make holiday alcoholic cocktails at home? Classification of alcoholic cocktails by groups

We present to your attention new unique recipes for the most original and unusual cocktails, the ideological basis of which is the plots of popular films and virtual characters. You have never tried cocktails like these before. But now you can make them yourself at home!

1. Metroid

Cocktail ingredients: apple and coconut rum, sprite, a mixture of kiwi and strawberry juices.

Cocktail history: Metroid looks and tastes fantastic! It is not surprising that this marvelous drink with three strawberries floating in a green liquid was named after the cult computer game created by Nintendo.

2. “God of War” or “Kratos”

Cocktail ingredients: The cocktail has the same explosive power as its video game namesake. This is because its ingredients include vanilla and strawberry rum, amaretto, Everclear energy drink, strawberry syrup and milk.

Cocktail history: The character for whom this drink is named, the computer hero Kratos, first appeared in the video game God of War, released in 2005. He won the attention of a huge number of fans of fighting and winning in the virtual space.

3. "Street Fighter"

Cocktail ingredients: jasmine tea with vodka, lychee liqueur, Blue Curacao and Chinese iced tea Chun Li.

Cocktail history: This cocktail is as beautiful and dangerous as the multi-platform fighting video game from which it takes its name.

4. Doctor Who

Cocktail history: The cocktail received its name in honor of the cult British science fiction television series of the BBC about the mysterious alien time traveler known as "The Doctor". Together with his companions, he explores time and space, simultaneously deciding different problems and restoring justice.

Cocktail ingredients: There are two recipes for the cocktail: one is based on Blue Curacao, blueberry vodka, Sprite and rum, and the second differs only in that Midori liqueur is added instead of vodka. But in any case, both of these original cocktails are delicious and mysterious, just like the image of Doctor Who itself.

5. "Giggling Yoda"

Cocktail history: That was the name of one of the main characters " Star Wars", the wisest and most powerful Jedi of his time. Be sure to try this intergalactic cocktail called "Giggling Yoda"!

Cocktail ingredients: The drink contains fresh fruit, ginger ale and vodka, and the appearance should ideally be indistinguishable from troubled waters Dagobah swamps from the movie saga.

6. "Vampire's Kiss"

Cocktail history: Castlevania is a series of video games created by Konami, where the player is immersed in an atmosphere of gothic, horror and mysticism. This is a whole kingdom of vampires, werewolves and other evil spirits. The cocktail in the style of this dark world is called “Vampire's Kiss” and it tastes as intoxicatingly seductive as the kiss of an otherworldly creature under the cover of darkness.

Cocktail ingredients: It contains red wine and passion fruit liqueur.

7. "Tick"

Cocktail history: The cocktail got its name from the American television animated series “The Tick,” where popular comic books about superheroes and supervillains are ridiculed and parodied. The main character Tik is dressed in a latex uniform of blue color, and on his head are two blue antennas. In the drink, this was visualized as two blue sticks of chewy licorice Twizzlers paired with blue Tick Blueberry lemonade.

Cocktail ingredients: In addition to its unusual appearance and original taste, the combination of blueberry soda lemonade with liqueur and vodka also gives rise to a delightful aroma.

8. "Trail of Blood"

Cocktail ingredients: Despite the terrifying appearance of this cocktail, it tastes surprisingly pleasant, because it contains peach schnapps, cranberry juice and vodka.

Cocktail history: It takes its name from the American television series by Showtime, based on the novel “Dexter’s Slumbering Demon” by Jeffrey Lindsay. The events of the series tell about Dexter Morgan - a fictional serial killer, working as a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami police.

9. "Dirt Block"

Cocktail history: Mine Craft is a computer game where the world consists entirely of blocks (landscape, objects, mobs, player), hence the name for the spectacular cocktail.

Cocktail ingredients: It contains vanilla Kahlua, amaretto, milk chocolate and cookie crumbs. It is best served in square, clear glasses to preserve the cubic effect.

10. "Portal"

Cocktail history: Portal is a computer game in the first-person puzzle genre, the events of which take place in the Laboratory for the Study of the Nature of Portals, and the player is a girl named Chell, who is undergoing tests inside the Laboratory.

Cocktail ingredients: The cocktail, named after the game, contains lemonade, limoncello and Everclear energy drink.

11. "Blade"

Cocktail history:"Blade" is an action movie with elements of a horror film, main character whom the half-human, half-vampire Blade takes revenge on ordinary vampires for the death of his mother, who was bitten by them during pregnancy. He is armed with a titanium alloy sword, a submachine gun with silver bullets and has all the abilities of a vampire - superhuman strength, speed, agility and durability. But at the same time, he is not afraid of light, garlic, silver, and although he has a thirst for blood, he copes with it with a special serum.

Cocktail ingredients: The composition of such a serum, that is, the Blade cocktail of the same name, includes Blue Curacao, Bacardi 151, tequila and the energy drink Everclear, which, of course, is tastier and much more pleasant than blood.

12. "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

Cocktail history: The cocktail got its name in honor of the American musical film of the same name about a resident of the town of Halloween who accidentally finds a portal to the town of Christmas and, in order to dispel the annual monotony, decides to celebrate this new holiday according to his old traditions.

Cocktail ingredients: The drink includes pumpkin or toffee pudding (your choice), rum and whipped cream.

13. Modern Warfare

Cocktail history: Modern Warfare, as you know, is a popular computer game, the plot of which is connected with modern military operations of the US and British intelligence services, as well as regular units. The action itself takes place on the territory of virtual Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and the Middle East. The cocktail itself is unlikely to make you want to unleash hostilities around you, except perhaps to compete for another serving.

Cocktail ingredients: The drink contains limoncello, crème de menth, Jagermeister, Baileys, energy drink and black vodka.

An alcoholic cocktail is a drink in which alcoholic beverages are used as one or more ingredients. The cocktail itself is obtained by mixing several liquids, and sometimes with the addition of spices and fruits. What are the most popular cocktails?

What are cocktails? Cocktails are a mixture of several drinks (usually no more than 5 ingredients), plus additional ones used in very small quantities, such as salt, spices, bitters, etc. The composition of cocktails can be very different. Most cocktails are prepared with ice, so it's worth paying attention to. Special attention. To make ice, it is better to use slightly mineralized or simply purified water. It should be completely transparent and without any aftertaste.

History of the cocktail
The first legend, the most romantic, dates back to 1770. In those distant times, the owner of a bar located near New York lost his favorite rooster. The owner announced that the one who finds the loss will marry his daughter. After some time, an army officer brought the bar owner his rooster, which by that time had lost its tail. The owner had no choice but to announce to all visitors to the bar about the upcoming wedding. His daughter, who worked in her father’s establishment, began mixing different drinks out of excitement, which they immediately began to call “cock tail” - rooster tail.

The second legend says that in the 15th century in France, in the province of Charente, wines and spirits were already mixed, calling the mixture coquetelle (cocktail). This is where the cocktail itself subsequently came from.
The third legend tells that the first cocktail appeared in England. And the word “cocktail” itself was borrowed from the lexicon of horse racing enthusiasts, who called non-purebred horses, that is, those with mixed blood, the nickname cock tail because of their tails, which stuck out like those of roosters.

Recipe:

• 14 ml Triple Sec
• 14 ml white rum
• 14 ml gin
• 14 ml vodka
• 14 ml tequila
• 28 ml tea
• lemon drop

Combine liquids in a Collins or Highball glass and add ice. Stir. Top up with cola.

Cocktail “Sex on the Beach”

This is a very popular alcoholic cocktail containing vodka, peach liqueur (schnaps), orange and cranberry juice. It is one of the official cocktails of the International Bartenders Association (IBA).
Ingredients:

• 2 parts (40 ml) vodka
• 1 part (20 ml) peach liqueur (Peach Schnapps)
• 2 parts (40 ml) orange juice
• 2 parts (40 ml) cranberry juice

All ingredients are shaken in a shaker and poured into a highball glass filled with ice. The cocktail is decorated (garnished) with a slice of orange. Drink through a straw.
Options:
In some variations, pineapple juice is also added to the cocktail. Sometimes a Hurricane Glass is used instead of a highball glass.
The cocktail is also sometimes decorated with a slice of lime and a cherry.

Cocktail "Cuba Libre"

Cuba Libre is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It appeared during the Spanish-American War. One fine day, a group of American soldiers on leave entered one of the bars in Havana; one of them, perhaps missing his homeland and bourbon, ordered RUM with cola, ice and a slice of lemon. Having received his cocktail, he drank it with such pleasure that he aroused genuine interest among his colleagues and they asked the bartender to prepare them the same drink. The fun began, in the midst of which one of the soldiers made a toast “Por Cuba Libre!” in honor of Cuba's newfound freedom, “Cuba Libre!” the crowd picked it up...

• half a lime
• 60 ml white rum
• 120 ml cola

Squeeze lime juice into a Collins glass, throw the lime into the glass, add ice. Pour in rum and cola. Mix.

And of course the famous Cocktail "Bloody Mary", which ranks first in the top parade of the most popular cocktails in the world

This legendary cocktail is surrounded by many secrets and myths. Those who were lovers and admirers of the drink were: famous people like Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald.
The cocktail received worldwide recognition in New York when at the St. Regis, who works at the Petiot bar, decided to experiment by adding Tabasco sauce to the drink. At the celebration of the cocktail’s anniversary, the honorable right to say the first toast in honor of the unique “Bloody Mary” fell to the granddaughter of the legendary bartender and creator of this cocktail, Fernand Petiot.

In New York, December 1st was declared the day “ Bloody Mary" In honor of the anniversary, the cocktail was offered at the 1933 price of 99 cents.
“Bloody Mary” owes its birth to Fernand Petiot, a bartender who worked in the Parisian bar “New York” at the beginning of the last century.
Legends of the appearance of the Bloody Mary cocktail:
Legend has it that Fernand came up with the name “Red Snapper” for his cocktail, which translated means “Red Snapper” (there is such a fish). But one of the regular visitors to the bar called the drink “Bloody Mary”, after which this name became attached to the cocktail. Another legend tells, on the contrary, Fernand Petiot himself called the drink “Bloody Mary,” but the administration of the King Col bar tried to rename it “Red Snapper.” Another legend tells that in Chicago there was a bar called “Bucket of Blood” and a charming girl Mary often visited it, and the “Bloody Mary” cocktail was named after her.

Initially, this drink was primitive, consisting only of vodka and tomato juice. But 15 years after its invention, seasonings and spices began to be added to these simple ingredients.
Ingredients:

• 90 ml tomato juice
• 45 ml vodka
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• If desired, you can also add Tabasco sauce
• salt pepper

Pour all liquids into a Highball glass and add ice. Stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. For those who like it spicy, you can use nuclear red pepper.

There is also a Bloody Maria option, based on tequila instead of vodka:

• 60 ml tequila
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 3 dashes of Tabasco
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash lemon juice
• salt pepper
• tomato juice

optionally add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 dash Sherry or 30 ml clam juice
Place ice in a Highball glass and pour in all liquid ingredients. Pour tomato juice on top. Stir by pouring from one glass to another.
Especially for non-alcoholic lovers - “Virgin Mary”, a variation of a cocktail without vodka

Cocktails are interesting because they have several ingredients. The more components, the more interesting and meaningful the drink. Having a specific name, they carry corresponding characteristics and history. Therefore, before touching a new name, take an interest in the history of its origin and composition. What cocktails are the most popular?

10 Mojito

Originated on the island of Cuba. In the late 80s of the last century it gained popularity in the USA. There are several legends about the origin of the name. One reports that the Italian word “mojo” (diminutive - mojito) means a sauce consisting of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, vegetable oil and greenery. The second story is that “mojito” translates to “slightly wet.” The drink consists of five components: rum, sugar, lime, soda and mint. The addition of citrus and herbs allows you to “mask” the strength of the rum. On a summer day, it’s good to refresh yourself with sips of a sweet and tasty drink.

9 Blue Hawaii cocktail

The drink attracts with its bright coloring. The color blue is reminiscent of big waves. The name does not at all correspond to the place of origin. His place of origin is London. The cocktail is incredible in its content: rum, liqueur, pineapple and lemon juice, ice Garnished with mint leaves, a piece of pineapple and a cherry. For exotic lovers, this combination is very interesting.

8 Cocktail "Cosmopolitan"

It is believed that the drink was invented to support the released Absolut Citron vodka, which has a lemon flavor. The composition of the cocktail is as follows: Absolut Citron vodka, Triple Sec orange liqueur, lemon juice and cranberry. Cosmopolitan is usually drunk from a large glass called a Martinitz. Garnished with a slice of lemon or lime. This unusual flavor combination recently attracted an extraordinary audience (the drink was served in gay clubs). Today it has gone beyond these limits, and is loved by those who prefer to relax with vodka with a hint of lemon.

7 Pina Colada

The name translates as “filtered pineapple.” Fresh pineapple juice was recently called “colada.” It was necessarily strained and had an unusual bright look, as opposed to unfiltered juice. The main ingredient, combined with rum and sugar, acquired new life and popularity in Puerto Rico. The cocktail currently contains rum, coconut liqueur and pineapple juice. It is quite popular among vacationers, especially women. Pina Colada attracts with its softness and richness of flavor.

6 Daiquiri cocktail

At the beginning of the 20th century, on the island of Cuba, a simple engineer Pagliucci decided to relax and have a drink. But the friend had nothing. Mixing a small portion of rum, limes, sugar and ice, the two comrades did not realize that they were on the verge of a discovery. Having combined the components into one whole, they called the resulting drink “Daiquiri”. Their experiment turned out to be quite successful. The cocktail is in demand among drinkers.

5 Cocktail "Margarita"

This is a very popular alcoholic drink, which is often ordered in entertainment venues and shown in film episodes. For lovers of romantic stories, the story of its appearance is quite banal. Of course, it arose out of love for passionate woman named Margarita. Many businessmen are ready to treat their ladies to a cocktail containing tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau liqueur. This incompatibility gives the drink a special taste and uniqueness. Served in a special glass, garnished with a lemon rim.

4 Cocktail “B52”

Making a three-layer cocktail requires certain skills and abilities. Beauty, grace, elegance, accompanied by courage, confidence and strength - this is full characteristics drink The history of its origin is simple and clear. Once at a bar, having heard about the creation of an ultra-long-range strategic bomber, the bartender wanted to invent a cocktail that would be associated with an exploding bomb. He succeeded. By combining three liqueurs, he got what he wanted.

3 Long Island cocktail

To get a special relaxation during Prohibition, they came up with a meaningful drink. Outwardly, it was no different from ordinary iced lemon tea, and its explosive taste was perfectly hidden. Once you tried the cocktail, only then did you realize that this was a heady mix. The mixture of vodka and cola attracted lovers of strong drinks. Now you can order a cocktail without much caution and not be afraid of a fine or conviction. Currently, a serving of Long Island contains triple sec, white rum, gin, vodka, tequila, tea, and cola.

2 Cocktail “Sex on the Beach”

This is a very popular cocktail that contains vodka, peach liqueur, orange and cranberry juice. An unusual combination is created using composite components. If the proportions built over the years are observed, a very passionate and piquant taste is obtained. After drinking it, you want to be in the arms of a loved one, enjoy his attention and warmth.

1 Cocktail "Cuba Libre"

The drink occupies a leading position among popular cocktails around the world. Its appearance dates back to the Spanish-American War. One day a group of American soldiers appeared at a bar. One of them, missing his favorite cocktail, ordered rum, which contained cola, ice and a slice of lemon. The man drank the contents of the glass with particular pleasure. Surprised by the unusual combination, the other guys wanted to try the strange mixture. To my great surprise, the experiment exceeded expectations. Joy and delight accompanied the group of warriors.

Classic alcoholic cocktails should consist of five components. So they become saturated taste qualities And appearance. To modern man For those who love new things, long-established recipes become uninteresting. By starting to experiment with additives, he can get closer to creating another masterpiece. Try, using a popular recipe as a basis, to come up with your favorite drink for relaxation.

Cocktails are a mixture 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

Every 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 the history of its origin is.

One of the most delicious cocktails is the Mojito. Its base is white rum and mint leaves. This drink first 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 extraordinary people. It was invented in one of the bars in London. With a tropical taste, the drink can 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 originated in a Puerto Rican bar. The drink included pineapple juice, rum and coconut liqueur.

The Margarita cocktail is recognized as one of the summer drinks. This cocktail is often shown in films. It is based on tequila, which is why almost half of Mexican cities claim the title of “discoverer” of this drink.

“Sex on the Beach”, “ Bloody Mary", "Long Island", "B-52", "Cuba Libre" and some others. It was Cuba Libre that became one of the most popular drinks, appearing for the first time during the Spanish-American War. It is a cola with rum and ice.

Secrets of the most delicious cocktail recipes

To prepare Mojito, add lime juice to sugar and tear mint leaves. Place all this in a tall glass. Next, add crushed ice and rum and soda. It is known that in classic recipe“Mojito” lovers add apple or orange juice, you can add strawberries. This drink has a lot of options.

To prepare the Blue Lagoon, you cannot 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.

The Pina Colada cocktail can be prepared in a blender by mixing white rum with coconut cream and pineapple juice, adding ice. Some fans also 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 correct design The edge of the glass is decorated with salt or sugar.

Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails

Not everyone drinks alcohol. There are many non-alcoholic recipes for them. So, an alternative to “Bloody Mary” is “Virgin Mary”, which is prepared according to the same recipe, but without adding alcohol.

The very popular alcoholic Mojito can be replaced with an equally tasty non-alcoholic one. To do this, white rum is replaced in the recipe with water and cane sugar.

One of the most delicious drinks- “Pina Colada”, it can be prepared in a non-alcoholic version. To do this, white rum is simply not added when preparing it.

There are non-alcoholic cocktails that are not an alternative to the alcoholic ones of the same name. Many of them are based on milk. These are a very tasty milkshake with banana and kiwi and a milkshake with cherry. The tropical cocktail deserves attention - it is a mixture of bananas, kiwi, oranges with apple juice, natural yoghurt and milk chocolate. The 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 mocktail. To prepare it, beat the eggs into a foam, combine with sugar syrup and fine sugar, vanilla extract, cloves and cardamom, and then carefully add milk. There are many delicious non-alcoholic recipes. This list could be continued.

The most delicious cocktail in the world

The clear leader among cocktails in popularity is the Bloody Mary. The history of its origin is surrounded by a considerable number 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 bartender Fernando Petiot. 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 in small quantity Tabasco sauce is also added. You can replace vodka with tequila, and also add horseradish.

But so far, not a single cocktail can compare in cost 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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On the eve of Friday, I decided to compile the TOP of the most popular alcoholic cocktails

MOJITO

One of the most popular and favorite drinks. Its history begins in the 16th century, and the “authors” are considered to be the brave English pirates, who began to add lime and mint to their favorite strong alcohol (or simply moonshine). But it is difficult to establish the place of birth, because 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 the strong alcoholic drink Such components made the drink not only pleasant to the taste, but also useful (prevention of cholera). The 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 the classic recipe, where the main ingredient is Bacardi rum.

Where does this name come from? There are several versions... The name came from words with similar pronunciation, which are translated from different languages like “slightly wet”, “little magic”, and then there’s similar name Cuban sauce.

So, 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.

Pina colada

A favorite of the female half of all parties. Light and rich with tropical notes, it uplifts your mood, gives a unique sensation and delights your unusual appearance. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic Pina Coladas. And what is very important, both options are equally tasty - this is a valuable property of the cocktail. A drink prepared in coconut or pineapple not only looks impressive, but is also the most delicious. The name of this drink translates as “filtered pineapple” and it came to us from Puerto Rico, where fresh strained pineapple juice was originally called this, later they began to add rum to it, and even later “Pina Colada” appeared in one of the bars. It immediately gained a ton 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 components:
Pineapple juice – 90 ml
Coconut cream – 30 ml
Light rum – 30 ml

Add ice and shake. The drink is served in a glass, garnished with a “drunk cherry” or a piece of pineapple. There may be other cocktail options.

Blue Hawaii

The unusual color makes it stand out from others alcoholic drinks. The unique color and pleasant taste will leave an unforgettable impression after tasting this cocktail. It appeared in the middle of the last century, and was invented by a bartender at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. And the reason for the “invention” was an order from an alcohol company to promote the new Blue Curacao liqueur. After several options, it was decided to settle on this composition. 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 liqueur. All these ingredients give an amazing intoxicating taste that is loved all over the world and glorified the exotic island.

The composition of the cocktail is as follows:
Light rum – 20 ml
Coconut liqueur (Malibu) – 20 ml
Pineapple juice – 40 ml
Blue Curacao – 20 ml

Mix all the ingredients and crushed ice thoroughly in a shaker, pour into a glass, garnish with an umbrella, an orange slice or a cherry and... Enjoy! You can drink it at any time of the day; it perfectly refreshes and tones.

Sex on the beach

A 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 times of hippies with crazy parties on the beaches.

Now you can find it in any self-respecting bar. He is always at the top, has bright color It tastes good and is quite easy to prepare. The fair sex simply adores it for its pleasant fruity taste, 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 episode the characters enjoyed it.

“Sex on the Beach” has gained such wild popularity for so long short term, but for different reasons: firstly, it is very tasty, secondly, there is almost no alcohol in it, thanks to fruits and berries, and thirdly, it is easy to prepare, even at home.

Vodka – 60ml
Peach liqueur – 30ml
Cranberry juice – 60ml
Orange juice – 60ml

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain the drink, pour into a highball with ice, garnish with an orange slice - and there you have it, “Sex on the Beach”!

B-52

One of the most famous cocktails! It is impossible to imagine a single club party without this drink, which has conquered all continents. In the middle of the last century, this three-colored sweetish drink was created in one of the Malibu bars. It was named after the American missile-carrying bomber 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 advisable to prepare the B-52 in the presence of the guest who ordered it, firstly, in order to impress with your knowledge and skills, and, secondly, it is imperative to explain how to drink this shot.

Of course, professional bartenders will make this cocktail better, but it’s also possible at home

To prepare you will need:
Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) – 20ml – bottom layer
Then Cream liqueur (Baileys) – 20 ml
AND upper layer There will be Orange liqueur (Cointreau) – 20ml

The whole difficulty lies in evenly distributing the drinks so that they do not mix. Add liqueurs using the blade of a knife or back side cocktail spoon. This must be done slowly and carefully. When the drink is ready, you can simply drink it, or you can set it on fire. In the second case, you need to drink through a straw, lowering it to the very bottom 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, as after 3-4 servings the euphoria may end and severe intoxication may occur.

Margarita

A legendary cocktail that almost everyone knows or has at least heard of. And, naturally, there are a huge number of versions about the origin of the name, and, of course, they are all connected 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 around 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 prepare it at home yourself.

The 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 previously 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 garnish with a slice of lime.

Cosmopolitan

The International Bartenders Association recognized this cocktail in 1986, and the cult television series “Sex in big city" After all, every evening on television, charming beauties enjoyed Cosmopolitan. Today, at almost every party, you can see chic ladies with stylish glasses in hand. And naturally, 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 - promotion) to Absolut Citron lemon-flavored vodka. This drink with a mild taste and aroma of cranberries can be tried not only in bars, but also prepared at home!

Let's take:
45ml vodka (preferably lemon flavored)
15ml Cointreau liqueur
Lime juice 5-7 ml
30ml cranberry juice
ice
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 experience the soft and original taste.

Daiquiri

n appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century in a small town on Liberty Island. His story is quite prosaic. No one imagined that thanks to simple chance and ingenuity young man a legendary and beloved cocktail will be born. When the bar ran out of gin, it was necessary to treat the guests to rum, but in order to like the drink, they had to add sugar and lime juice to it. This combination created a sensation among the guests, and the world received a new wonderful drink called “Daiquiri”!

The classic recipe for this cocktail looks like this:
White rum – 45ml
Lime juice – 20ml
Sugar – 5g
Crushed ice about 100g

In a chilled shaker, mix all the ingredients, mix everything very thoroughly and pour into a cold glass. It's simple, but the taste and effect are amazing!

Now there are many variations of Daiquiri in the world: with banana, strawberry, passion fruit, coffee liqueur, etc. Rum, lime and... your imagination!

Cuba Libre

“Por Cuba Libre!” This is exactly the toast that American soldiers made for a free Cuba. In the post-war period, Americans began to supply bottled syrup of their favorite drink to this country. And the favorite drink of Cubans has always been rum, of which there was a huge amount on Liberty Island. Americans mixed their two favorite drinks 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 bars often toasted to a free Cuba, the cocktail got its name! And even during the Prohibition era, Cuba Libre not only did not lose its position, 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 – 50ml
Coca-Cola – 120ml
Lime juice – 10ml

Fill the glass almost to the top with ice, squeeze a small wedge of lime into the glass and leave it between the ice cubes. Pour Coke and rum and garnish with a slice of lime. Everything ingenious is simple!

Bloody Mary

Such a legendary cocktail cannot have one, for sure. known history appearance. So, many argue that the cocktail is named after the ardent Catholic Queen of England Mary I Tudor, because for her cruel reprisals she received the nickname Bloody Mary. Another version is associated with Ernest Hemingway, a lover of strong drinks, when he returned home “in joy” 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 yet, Fernando Pita Petiot is considered to be the official author. Initially, this drink was considered an excellent “anti-hangover” remedy.

The first official mention of this drink said that it consisted of juice and vodka. And Fernando added other components, and the recipe began to look like this:
Tomato juice – 150ml
Vodka – 75ml
Lemon juice – 15ml
Salt, pepper, celery sprig.

And if you wish, you can add three drops of Tobasco and Worcester's sauces. The cocktail is served in a highball glass, garnished with celery, and drunk through a straw. There is a variant of a “two-tier” 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 in appearance it resembles the country’s flag. In Russia, many people prepare this option at home.