Popular alcoholic cocktails in the diagram. What types of cocktails are there?

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 and interesting cocktails. And in order not to get lost in the huge assortment, here is 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.

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,
Ice.
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.

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,
Ice,
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 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.

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,

Ice.
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.

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,
Ice.
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.

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,
Ice,
Zest for decoration.
Everything is simple here: the ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a cocktail glass through a strainer. You can garnish the cocktail with lemon or lime zest.

7.

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,
Ice,
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.

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,
Ice.
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.

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.

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,
Ice.
Everything is mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass through a strainer. Usually the cocktail is not decorated with anything, but you can add a brown sugar rim around the edge of the glass.

11.

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,
Ice,
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.

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,
Ice.
The drink is mixed directly in a highball glass, then it is filled with ice, garnished with an orange slice and a straw.

13.

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.

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,
Ice.
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.

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,
Ice.
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 and DRINKS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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 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. COCKTAIL “FRAPPE”

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.

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.

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!

When choosing the next cocktail at a bar, we first of all pay attention to its composition: men need the drink to be based on stronger alcohol, serve beautiful ladies something that is sweeter and tastier. And, perhaps, we divide all cocktails into: “takes away” and “does not carry away”.

In fact, there are very, very many varieties of cocktails. Of course, you know this very well. But do you know what groups of cocktails are usually distinguished?

Long (long drinks, long) cocktails

As the name suggests, there are never enough of these cocktails, as they are prepared in large quantities and, usually, with, again, a large amount of ice.

Long cocktails include: julep, colada, cruchon, daiquiri, crisp, sling, fix and many others.

Short cocktails

As opposed to long ones, the volume of these cocktails is much smaller, but the strength of the drink is several times higher. The most famous short cocktails: dig, smash, crusta, frappe, shooter and so on.

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.

The original recipe for the exotic Jungle Juice cocktail can be found in the book ‘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 is better to combine them with fruit juices.

There are several options for making the Sazerac cocktail, but the most successful 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's time for New Year's parties. Well, alcoholic cocktails, as you know, reign supreme at festive events of any format: cocktails are enjoyed with pleasure in a nightclub, at home, and in a restaurant.

Today we have selected for you 15 most popular alcoholic cocktails, which you can easily prepare yourself.

No matter how strange it may seem, all the cocktails that are so popular today are, in fact, a modern interpretation of classic drinks or a modified version of medicines. This once again confirms the truth of the expression “Everything new is well forgotten old.” However, some changes in the cocktails' recipes did not affect their taste or their popularity.

This drink was first introduced to the public in the 80s of the last century in one of the restaurants in South Florida. It began to gain popularity in the 90s, after the release of the famous series “Sex and the City” on big screens. That is why Cosmopolitan is considered a truly feminine cocktail. Its composition resembles an improved version of the classic Screwdriver: vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice. A characteristic feature of a well-prepared Cosmopolitan is astringency, which softens the taste of alcohol.

• regular or lemon-flavored vodka – 45 ml;
• Cointreau orange liqueur – 15 ml;
• fresh lime juice – 7-8 ml;
• cranberry juice – 30 ml.

14. Mojito

The history of this cocktail began back in 1586, when sailors from Francis Drake's expedition landed in Cuba in search of cures for scurvy and dysentery. The Cubans provided them with such medicine. It is from the ingredients of this medicine that today the famous Mojito is prepared all over the world. The popularity of this drink can be explained by the fact that the fresh taste of lime and mint perfectly quenches thirst and saves you from the summer heat. White rum, sugar, soda, mint and lime in their combination will not leave lovers of low-alcohol cocktails indifferent.

• lime (at least lemon) – 1 piece;
• white rum – 30 ml;
• soda (sprite) – 60 ml;
• sugar (preferably cane) – 1 tablespoon.
• fresh mint – 5-6 leaves;
• ice cubes – 100 grams.

13. Mai Tai

There are many versions of who is the “ancestor” of this cocktail. The first person to claim copyright is the owner of a Californian business. He said he prepared a Mai Tai for friends who had just arrived from Tahiti. One of them was so impressed by the taste of the drink that he exclaimed “Maita’i,” which means “very good.” Since then, the name has been firmly stuck to the cocktail. Mai Tai is a symbol of Tahitian culture. It is a Polynesian fruit drink most popular in the western United States. It contains dark and light rum, lime juice and orange curacao.

• white rum – 40 ml;
• black rum – 20 ml;
• orange liqueur – 15 ml;
• lime juice – 15 ml;
• almond syrup – 10 ml.
• pineapple wedge, mint sprig and cocktail cherry (optional).

12. Mint Julep

The Mint Julep is rightfully considered the official drink of the main event of US horse racing - the Kentucky Derby. This cocktail is a traditional variation on the use of bourbon, which is produced in huge quantities in the southern United States. In the 18th century, the Mint Julep was a combination of whiskey, gin and brandy in varying proportions, and only in 1938 its modern variation appeared - with the addition of bourbon.

• bourbon – 60 ml;
• mint – 12 fresh leaves;
• powdered sugar – 1 teaspoon;
• water (still) – 2 teaspoons;
• crushed ice – 150 grams.

11. Caipirinha

At the beginning of the 20th century, the local population of Brazil used a special drink to fight the Spanish flu. It consisted of cachaca (an alcoholic concentrate made from sugar cane), sugar and lime juice. Now this drink is popular all over the world and is called Caipirinha. It is worth remembering that the cocktail is very insidious: the composition of sugar and lime miraculously “masks” the taste of alcohol.

• cachaca – 50 ml;
• lime – 1 half;
• cane sugar – 2 teaspoons;
• crushed ice

10. Margarita

This is perhaps the most popular cocktail in the United States. The classic version of the Margarita includes tequila, triple sec liqueur and lime juice. Usually all the ingredients are simply mixed in a mixer and served in special glasses with ice cubes. Some fans like to experiment: instead of lime juice, they add any other juice. The story of Margarita is still not exactly known. What is known is that the birthplace of the cocktail is the southern regions of the United States.

• silver tequila – 40 ml;
• orange liqueur – 20 ml;
• lime juice – 40 ml;
• ice – 150 grams.

9. Pina Colada

There is a belief that Pina Colada was first made by a bartender at the Caribe Hilton in 1952, immediately after concentrated coconut milk appeared on the market. It is coconut milk in combination with rum and pineapple juice that creates this incomparable original taste and aroma of the cocktail. For a long time, Pina Colada was considered the national drink of Puerto Rico, but today it is the property of the whole world.

• light (white) rum – 30 ml;
• pineapple juice – 90 ml;
• coconut milk (Malibu liqueur) – 30 ml;
• cubed ice – 50 grams;
• cream (11-15% fat) – 20 ml (optional);
• pineapple slice or cocktail cherry - 1 piece.

8. California

The California cocktail is one of the strongest of its kind and is another Long Island variety. It contains vodka, rum, gin, tequila, orange liqueur and any citrus juice. The cocktail is decorated with an orange slice or a “serpentine” from its peel. The taste of California is incredibly bright - a mix of sweetness and strength.

7. Long Island Ice Tea

This cocktail will probably never go out of style. Every year it is becoming more and more popular, especially among men. A characteristic feature of the “tea” Long Island is that there is no tea as such. The taste of iced tea is created by a combination of orange triple sec liqueur and Coca-Cola. The main ingredients of the drink are gin, vodka, rum and tequila. The origins of Long Island Ice Tea are still controversial. This is due to the existence of several interpretations of this cocktail, popular in different parts of America.

• vodka – 20 ml;
• golden rum – 20 ml;
• gin – 20 ml;
• silver tequila – 20 ml;
• orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple sec) – 20 ml;
• lemon juice – 20 ml;
• cola – 100 ml;
• cubed ice – 150-200 grams.

6. Apple Martini

Apple Martini is the muse of all gourmets. The cocktail gained its popularity thanks to the bright and “modern” combination of dry martini and apple Schweppes (which in some cases is replaced with apple juice). A small amount of lime juice and an apple slice complement the drink very elegantly.

Interesting fact: apple martini is the favorite cocktail of the famous American comedian Conan O'Brien.

• vodka – 3 parts (30 ml);
• apple schnapps – 1 part (10 ml);
• Cointreau liqueur – 1 part (10 ml).

5. Bloody Mary

The cocktail was allegedly invented in 1939 by American George Jessel. The author suggested mixing vodka and tomato juice as a remedy for a severe hangover. The modern International Bartenders Association recommends the following recipe:

• 45 ml vodka (brand doesn’t matter)
• 90 ml tomato juice.
• 2-3 drops of Worcestershire sauce.
• 15 ml lemon juice
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• Celery juice to taste
• Black pepper

4. Screwdriver

A mixture of vodka and fruit juice was invented by American oil workers working in Saudi Arabia in the middle of the last century. In order to drink with impunity in a Muslim country, one had to be smart, and the screwdriver was born. The cocktail recipe is simple:

• 3/10 vodka
• 7/10 any fruit juice
• Orange slice as garnish

3. Martini Dry

The cocktail is named after its inventor - the famous Martini de Anna de Toggia. The classic recipe is:

• 50% vermouth
• 50% gin

Although today a combination of three parts gin with one part vermouth is more common. Garnish the cocktail with olive and lemon zest.

2. Daiquiri

The drink got its name in honor of the Cuban town of Daiquiri. The classic cocktail recipe is:

• 9 parts rum
• 1 part sugar
• 4 parts lime juice

1. Tequila Sunrise

This unusually beautiful cocktail was invented in the last century at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. The name "Dawn" is a mixture of tequila, grenadine and orange juice due to the gradation of colors in the glass, reminiscent of dawn. The recipe for Tequila Sunrise is:

• 45 ml tequila
• 15 ml Grenadine syrup
• 90 ml orange juice

Every day, bartenders all over the world come up with more and more new combinations, inventing new tastes, each of which will undoubtedly find its own connoisseur. However, most people still choose classic cocktails. Whether it's vibrant California or a delicious apple martini, they've all left their mark on the world's wine map. They say, “you need to know the classics.” And indeed it is.

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 "manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages" kept the American population under strict control from 1919, that is, from the moment the XVIII Amendment to the US Constitution became law over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson, until 1933, when In the United States of America, drinking alcoholic beverages has become legal again.
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, cocktail fashion is back with renewed vigor, fueled by the emergence of new liqueurs, unusual flavors and exotic fruits, as well as the special atmosphere inherent in turbulent times and mixed drinks. Harry's New York Bar in Paris claims that many classic cocktails were created here in the first half of the last century. However, not everyone agrees with this, believing that the bar 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 first worked here as a bartender and later became the owner of the establishment. A whole network of Harry's bars was opened in different cities around the world. But of these, only Harry's Bar in Venice gave birth to lasting creations, for example, the Bellini cocktail.