The most famous cocktails. The best alcoholic cocktails at home

We spent several days in a row in bars, without ever (!) ordering anything human there. First, we found out which of the five famous cocktails was the worst, and then which was even worse.


Pina colada

Compound light rum - 100 ml
coconut milk - 3 tbsp. spoons
grated pineapple - 3 tbsp. spoons
a couple cups of crushed ice


Who drinks this

Fans of TV series, workers in accounting departments, commercial departments of small companies and other romantic natures.

Taste

“This sludge is similar to tea with milk, only instead of tea there is drying oil,” admitted one of our designers. And the second one made it clear that he would rather quit drinking altogether than touch this abomination.

Action

We were tired of waiting, but the cocktail didn't work. “You can’t even get Thumbelina drunk with this stuff,” one of the bar regulars (probably a storyteller) wittily remarked. - You need to drink about eight of them, but they are very sweet. You can get diabetes."

Hangover

Not the slightest. By the way, Pina Colada is full of vitamin C, so you can drink it with breakfast.

Bottom line

Lots of fruit, few degrees and lots and lots of wasted money.


Blue Hawaii

Compound Bacardi light rum 25 ml
Blue Curacao liqueur - 25 ml
coconut milk - 25 ml
pineapple juice - 50 ml


Mix all this in a blender with ice, pour into martini glasses, throw a cherry at the bottom and hang a slice of orange on the rim.

Who drinks this

Intelligent women in something skintight, able to rock all night, and less intelligent women in the same clothes, but made of leatherette.

Taste

Everyone was arguing a lot again. The editor of the fashion department said that denatured alcohol, of course, is a good thing, just don’t spoil it with a cherry. The others decided that it was some kind of shampoo, and quietly poured it into the handbag of the nearest young lady.

Action

For this to make your bowls triple, you need to put three glasses next to each other and look at them for a long time. Our driver managed to swallow nine, but then a Curacao label with the word Blue caught his eye, and he disappeared into the toilet without a trace. We then returned by taxi.

Hangover

Absent. The next day, all the subjects worked hard for eight hours, although colleagues complained that they smelled strongly of Hawaii.

Bottom line

Even the fact that no one died does not inspire you to drink a liquid similar to antifreeze.


Strawberry daiquiri

Compound Bacardi rum - 50 ml
lemon juice- 25 ml
strawberry liqueur - 25 ml
fresh strawberries - 3-4 pcs.


You can hang one of the strawberries on the edge of the glass, just don’t get your nose into it when you drink the third and so on glass.

Who drinks this

High school students and students of humanities universities who have problems in their personal lives.

Taste

Strongly resembles a car air freshener (smell and color are the same). But by majority vote, we unanimously decided that it was cool to get drunk from a tangle of air fresheners.

Action

Half of the editorial staff were so excited that they were ready to love everything that moved. the second half was going to punch the first half in the face about this. The spectators preferred to run away without waiting for the outcome.

Hangover

It was terrible. For all. Alcohol was still running rampant in our heads, and the bedrooms had the unique aroma of rotting strawberries. Someone tried to go to work, but his head was firmly stuck to the pillow.

Bottom line

Yes, this cocktail is definitely suitable for a fun evening. And it doesn’t matter that our entire team was going to hang themselves in the morning - these are our problems. Drink with pleasure!


Pink temptation

Compound Cointreau - 30 ml
Lemon Absolut - 100 ml
cranberry juice 100 ml
lime juice - 30 ml


Mix with ice and pour into martini glasses, adding a squeeze of lemon.

Who drinks this

Girls who pretend that they read ELLE every day, although their tastes do not rise higher than “Your Day”.

Taste

Yes, this is an ordinary pink martini! Although the color of the liquid threw even the editor-in-chief into some confusion. “It’s not that it tastes very bad...” he said, “it’s just that I feel like I’m getting ready for gender reassignment surgery.” “And it’s very sour! - added his deputy. “The more you drink, the more thirsty you become.”

Action

We were not able to discuss it in detail because after 4-5 glasses everyone had problems speaking.

Hangover

Whatever they say about cocktails, this one will knock you off your feet faster than Floyd Mayweather did Dima Bilan. Several portions completely knocked out the entire refereeing team and two independent observers. By the evening of the next day, our appearance did not inspire confidence even in ourselves.

Bottom line

Of course, this is by no means an “everyday” drink. But for a real date it’s quite suitable. No, no, we in no way encourage you to take possession of drunk women! We just want everyone to be happy.


Compound grapes, of course!


Who drinks this

Our girlfriends, wives, mothers and grandmothers.

Taste

We honestly tried to realize that we were drinking a very rare and expensive drink. But it still tasted like highly diluted vinegar.

Action

I really want to sleep. Have another glass and you'll feel as energized as a miniature pinscher drugged with elephant tranquilizers.

Hangover

This seemingly harmless drink can bring down an entire football team - if you accidentally drink a few cases. One of our breathalyzers admitted that he never thought lifting his eyelids would hurt so much.


Everyone loves colorful cocktails. These are drinks not for every day, but for some special occasion. They come in all colors and flavors. They can safely be called “extreme”. After all, most people are unlikely to want to pay money for a drink that has little alcohol, but the cocktails in this review will not disappoint.

Everyone loves colorful cocktails. These are cocktails not for every day, but for some special occasion. They come in all colors and flavors. They can safely be called “extreme”. After all, most people are unlikely to want to pay money for a drink that has little alcohol, but the cocktails in this review will not disappoint.


The original cocktail recipe contains 20 g of Finnish vodka and Pisan Ambon liqueur, 6 parts apple juice, 1.6 parts lemon juice and a little lemonade. You can raise the temperature by replacing vodka with a stronger drink.


Original recipe The exotic Jungle Juice cocktail can be found in ‘The Bartender’s Black Book’. It is based on alcohol (95%), juice and pieces of seasonal fruit. You can also add soda water. The cocktail is served in several American states. If all the ingredients are selected correctly, then the alcohol in the drink is not felt. The only thing that will be noticeable is the effect it produces.


The cocktail became famous after the song by rapper Tech No. 9. It's like Pina Colada, but easier to prepare. The cocktail contains Bacardi 151 rum, which is known for its strength, pineapple juice and Malibu rum. You should be careful with these alcoholic drinks! It's better to combine them with fruit juices.


There are several options for preparing the Sazerac cocktail, but the most good option can be found in the book "The Bartender's Black Book". You need to take 60-120 ml of Peychaud’s beer, 60 ml of rye whiskey or bourbon and a lump of sugar. The top is decorated with a cherry, which goes well with the absinthe that is used to pre-rinse the chilled glass. If anyone has tried absinthe, he knows the strength and effect of the drink.


This is a cocktail with a surprise. The composition includes a variety of alcohol, but the most popular combination is to take 1 part each of vodka, tequila, gin, rum, liqueur from dried Caribbean orange peels, Coca-Cola and 1.5 parts of a mixture of lime and orange juice. With an alcohol content of 28%, the cocktail is simply perfect for parties.


If someone doesn't like mixing alcohol and juices, this cocktail is for them. This is a 100% alcoholic drink without fruits or juices. The composition includes absinthe, vodka, gin, brandy and blackberry liqueur. The cocktail hails from Alabama and is not for the faint of heart. You need to mix 2 parts absinthe, 1 part brandy, 3 parts vodka, 1.5 parts gin and 1 part blackberry liqueur.


The name speaks for itself. The cocktail makes you feel like a zombie for a few minutes. It has many non-alcoholic elements: lime, pineapple and orange juice, but its base is Bacardi 151 rum, dark Bacardi, light Bacardi and other light rums. The cocktail was first made in 1934. Over the years, the recipe changed until the ideal composition was found. To prepare the cocktail, you need to take 30 ml of pineapple, lime, orange and dark rum juices, 15 ml of Bacardi 151 rum, 60 ml of light rum, 15 ml of apricot juice and 1 teaspoon of sugar.


Anyone who has tried the White Russian cocktail knows that it is the same thing, only without adding cream. The drink contains vodka and coffee liqueur. You can get a little creative and add vanilla vodka, but to raise the strength you need to add something stronger. Americans believe that this is the ideal cocktail for Russians, who love strong drinks that will hit the soul.


The Death at Noon cocktail is as dangerous in composition as it is in name, as it contains concentrated alcoholic drinks. Take 30 ml of absinthe or Pernod and add champagne to the top of the glass. You can make the cocktail weak or strong as you wish, but with absinthe it produces a stunning effect.


Negroni is an Italian, classic, bitter, strong, alcoholic cocktail with a strong effect. It contains 30 ml of gin, Campari and red vermouth. Orange zest is used as decoration. The cocktail is traditionally served in a chilled glass. And so that your legs don’t completely give out after a couple of such glasses, you definitely need

It was perhaps the drink of choice of French officers, served most often in close proximity to rebel colonists during the American Revolutionary War, which soon led to the creation of the southern states of the United States. However, no one can dispute the fact that cocktails began their true ascent to the Olympus of glory in the 20s of the last century in America, when they became the favorite, but illegal alcoholic drink of hundreds of thousands of alcohol lovers, opposing the cruel and unforgiving “dry law." An unconditional ban on the “production, sale and transportation alcoholic drinks"has tightly controlled the American population from 1919, that is, from the moment the XVIII Amendment to the US Constitution became law over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson, until 1933, when the consumption of alcoholic beverages became legal again in the United States of America.
One way or another, the basis of any of our cocktails is some strong unusual drink. It can be assumed that the first cocktails were prepared using gin, which at that time had a strong sweetish taste, which was preferable to be hidden in a mixture with other drinks. And the first cocktail recipes that have survived to this day date back to the second half of the 19th century, for example, Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan. Cocktails received their real development in the 1920-1930s, when many classic cocktails were invented, which today are very popular in bars around the world. At that time, Bloody Mary and Side Car appeared in Paris, and Americano and Negroni in Italy. The cocktails were called American Drinks because they were prepared for Americans who were looking abroad for sensations that were prohibited in their own country. During Prohibition in the United States, drinks were also secretly mixed in an attempt to hide the taste of alcohol. Today, the fashion for cocktails is returning with renewed vigor, facilitated by the emergence of new liqueurs, unusual flavors and exotic fruits, as well as a special atmosphere characteristic of troubled times and mixed drinks. Harry's New York Bar in Paris claims that many classic cocktails were created here in the first half of the last century. However, not everyone agrees with this, believing that the bar has put its name on some other people's creations. One thing is certain: the White cocktail Lady was clearly invented by Harry McElon, who initially worked here as a bartender and later became the owner of the establishment. A whole chain of “Harry’s” bars was opened in different cities around the world. But of these, only Harry's Bar in Venice gave birth to lasting creations, for example, the Bellini cocktail.

House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are held almost every week. Tasty food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, a variety of colorful cocktails are liked by absolutely everyone. 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– 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 with just its name, but does not lose popularity - “ Bloody Mary", named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called “bloody” for her numerous reprisals against 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. 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 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 placed in layers into the shot. First, pour in the liqueur, then carefully pour the Irish Cream over the handle of a spoon and into last resort 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, on earth there is sacred place, 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 in this area " firewater».

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 British army in large quantities drank tonic. 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 alcoholic drinks in your arsenal. alcoholic cocktails. 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 syrup is added at the end. blue color"Blue Curacao" 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 must be heated over low heat. Meanwhile, grind the yolks of 5 eggs and sugar, then put on the fire and heat until the mass becomes 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 also an excellent drink for people who live exclusively healthy image life. 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

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 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, fiery and original parties will always be fun if you carefully think through the content 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.

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. It is the pride of Puerto Ricans, who came up with its 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 are also recognized as delicious alcoholic cocktails. 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 is 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 yogurt 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 eggs until foamy, 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 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 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 Tabasco sauce is also added in small quantities. 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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