Multi-colored alcoholic cocktail. Recipes for inexpensive alcoholic cocktails

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. This unspoken rule take it into your service. 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, 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.

An extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the release of the series “Sex in big city", where the heroines sipped a 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 Queen of England Mary Tudor, who was called “bloody” for her numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petiot, a bartender from the Parisian establishment “Harry’s New York Bar”.

The cocktail is prepared like this:
50 ml vodka,
100 ml tomato juice,
Tabasco sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and ground pepper,
Lemon,
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 disco parties 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 Fischer, 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 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.

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.

Wonderful drink " Blue Lagoon» 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 cocktail too " Shirley Temple" 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 has a romantic name " Honeymoon", thanks to the honey included in the 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.

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. 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!

Could you imagine having to constantly order the same cocktail at a bar? Of course, we all have our favorite drinks, but fortunately no one has this problem. The fact is that cocktails constantly replace each other - some gain popularity, while others are forgotten and disappear. This year Drinks International magazine presented new rating best-selling cocktails in the world. It is based on a survey conducted among 108 best bars planet, and includes 25 drinks.

25. "Caipirinha"

"Caipirinha" gained popularity in 2016 during the summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and has since risen from 47th place to 25th. The cocktail recipe has several options. The “Caipirinha” made from cachaça, cane sugar and lime is especially loved by bar regulars. The cocktail is traditionally served in low, wide glasses.

24. "Tom Collins"

By now this alcoholic drink with gin, lemon juice, sugar and sparkling water, a whole “family” appeared: “Pedro Collins” with rum, “Pepito Collins” with tequila, “Colonel Collins” with bourbon and “Captain Collins” with Canadian whiskey. The most important thing in making every cocktail is to garnish it with a good lemon.

23. "Gin and Fizz"

Gin Fizz is a classic and fairly simple drink. It is prepared with gin, lime or lemon, sugar and sparkling water.

22. "Aperol spritz"

This refreshing Italian aperitif is perfect for hot weather. Aperol spritz is made from prosecco or white wine, Aperol and soda.

21. "Rum Old Fashioned"

This is a version of the classic Old Fashioned cocktail that has taken on a life of its own. According to the survey results, every 5th bar included Old Fashioned Rum in the list of top sellers. Be sure to try it in a version with falernum, as well as white and dark rum.

20. "Zombie"

Drinks International called this cocktail "the drink of the living dead." Zombie is made from rum, apricot liqueur, lime and pineapple juice. The drink is served garnished with a sprig of mint in large glasses.

19. "Penicillin"

Don't be put off by the name of the cocktail, Penicillin actually tastes amazing. The drink contains whiskey, lime juice, honey-ginger syrup and candied ginger.

18. Pisco sour

Pisco sour was popular in San Francisco in the 30s, in New York in the 60s, and is now a huge success all over the world. This timeless Peruvian cocktail is made with pisco, simple syrup, lime juice, egg white and Angostura bitters.

17. "Aviation"

In 2017, Aviation moved up one position compared to last year. The cocktail is an improved version of the Tom Collins. It consists of gin, maraschino liqueur, violet liqueur and lemon juice.

16. "Gimlet"

The recipe for this cocktail is constantly changing. Nowadays it is made from gin and lime cordial, with the ingredients mixed in a ratio of 75:25.

15. "Espresso Martini"

"Espresso Martini" refers to dessert cocktails. It is made from espresso coffee, vodka and coffee liqueur. The drink is served in martini glasses with one or two coffee beans.

14. "Darkness and Storm"

This is Bermuda's most popular cocktail. On the islands, "Darkness and Storm" is traditionally prepared with dark rum, ginger beer and lime.

13. "Boulevardier"

For last year"Boulevardier" rose 15 positions. The cocktail is based on the famous Negroni, but instead of gin, American whiskey is added to it.

12. "Bloody Mary"

Love it or hate it, but it was one of the top 10 drinks in a quarter of the bars surveyed. Bloody Mary is especially good with vodka, freshly squeezed lemon and tomato juices, spices and celery.

11. "Mai Tai"

This modern classics with curacao liqueur, rum, orchad milk syrup and lime juice. The cocktail is served in tall glasses with a straw and garnished with a sprig of mint, a slice of pineapple and lime zest.

10. "Sazerac"

The Sazerac is one of the oldest American cocktails. It is made with whiskey, bitters and sugar, and served in Old Fashioned glasses, which are pre-rinsed with absinthe.

9. "Mojito"

This Cuban cocktail made the top 10 in more than a third of the bars surveyed by Drinks International. A Mojito is made with rum, lime juice, sparkling water, brown cane sugar, fresh mint and ice.

8. "Moscow Mule"

"Moscow Mule" is the "vodka" answer to "Darkness and Storm". It consists of vodka, lime, ginger and sparkling water. The cocktail is usually served in a copper mug.

7. "Margarita"

The margarita remains in 7th place, despite the fact that 40 percent of bars do not serve it cold, as required by the classic version of the drink. There are many varieties of the cocktail, but the most successful is the version with tequila, fresh lime juice and agave syrup.

6. "Dry Martini"

The “dry martini” has long been a classic. Traditional option The cocktail is made from gin and vermouth. The drink is usually garnished with olives and lemon zest.

5. Whiskey sour

This cocktail (main photo) consists of bourbon, lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar. Sometimes it is supplemented with egg white.

4. "Manhattan"

Over the past year, "Manhattan" has lost one position in the ranking, however, it is still incredibly popular. Most often, this aperitif is prepared with spicy rye whiskey, bitters and sweet vermouth. Bulleit, Rittenhouse and Maker's Mark whiskeys are also added to the drink.

3. Daiquiri

Daiquiri is one of the most famous cocktails in the world. To get this drink, bartenders mix lime juice with light rum and sugar syrup, and then beat the ingredients with a shaker.

2. Negroni

Negroni is a popular Italian aperitif made from Campari liqueur, sweet vermouth and gin. According to Drinks International, it is the second most ordered cocktail in the world.

1. "Old Fashioned"

This drink has literally stood the test of time. Created in 1881, it still remains at the peak of popularity and is not going to lose ground. Traditionally, an Old Fashioned is made with a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, ice and bourbon. Garnish the aperitif with orange and cherry.

When choosing another cocktail at a bar, we first of all pay attention to its composition: men need the drink to be based on stronger alcohol, lovely ladies Serve whatever 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.

Now it's time New Year's parties. Well, alcoholic cocktails, as you know, reign supreme at festive events of all formats: 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, modern interpretation classic drinks or a modified version 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 liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice. Characteristic feature A well-prepared Cosmopolitan is astringent, softening 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 from 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 included cachaça (alcohol concentrate 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. IN classic version The margarita contains 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. Feature"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 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 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 cure 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 who worked 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. 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 sophisticated apple martini, they've all left their mark on the world's wine map. They say, “you need to know the classics.” And this is true.

Alcoholic drinks are included in almost all the most popular types of cocktails. After all, they can, with the same effect, refresh and excite the mind, increase blood levels, and set one in a positive mood. To fully enjoy the taste of the most popular drinks, you don’t have to go to a nightclub; you can prepare them at home. We know how to make a delicious cocktail at home. And we will be happy to give you recipes for the best cocktails with alcohol!

Top alcoholic cocktails

There are many types of alcohol, everyone knows this. Since some number in the dozens, what can we say about other drinks! In this regard, humanity is amazingly talented, and this plays into the hands of all lovers of delicious drinks, because if there are many components, then they have even more combinations!

Keep a list of delicious cocktails that will feel like a sip of life-giving water in any heat:

1. Sex on the beach.
2. Cruchon “Summer”.
3. Daiquiri.
4. Pina Colada.
5. Mojito.
6. Blue Lagoon.
7. Punch.
8. Cuba libre.
9. Sea dreams.
10. Aperojito.

Promising titles, don't you agree? Let's quickly read the recipes and prepare homemade alcoholic cocktails.

No. 1. Sex on the beach

Whatever this cocktail was called: sand in shorts and fun on the beach. And why all? Yes, because it’s really more fun with it (although this doesn’t quite explain the version with sand). The set of ingredients is extremely simple, as is the cooking process itself. Check this out by watching this YouTube video:

No. 2. Cruchon “Summer”

This is a wonderful option for a company of all ages and tastes. It is often prepared during outings to picnics, cottages and other places conducive to unbridled fun and pleasant relaxation.

We perform the following actions:

1. Cook syrup from 60 g of sugar and 200 ml of water, pour 300 g of apricot slices into it.
2. Add banana pieces and let cool thoroughly.
3. Add 400 ml of dry white wine and dry champagne, 200 ml of banana liqueur.

It is customary to serve the cruchon in the container in which it was prepared and pour it using a pouring spoon.

No. 3. Daiquiri

This is an incredibly popular cocktail, known thanks to the dedication of F. Fitzgerald, E. Hemingway and millions of lesser-known but equally admired people to this drink. Try making it yourself using the recipe from YouTube:

No. 4. Pina Colada

This is one of the best cocktails, which is called exotic, simply magical! To make sure of this, prepare it according to the video recipe:

No. 5. Mojito

There is no such person who has not heard about this drink. This minty taste cannot be confused with anything else. It can be non-alcoholic, but it can also be intoxicating. Believe me, the alcoholic Mojito cocktail is considered one of the simplest in self-cooking. And here is the evidence:

No. 6. Blue Lagoon

It seems that drinking this cocktail is not necessary to enjoy it. You can just look at it and admire this heavenly blue.

You can prepare not only the cocktail itself, but also its main ingredient - Blue Curacao liqueur. This is explained step by step in this video from YouTube:

No. 7. Punch

It turns out that punch is not only hot! Eat great recipe its preparation in the summer/autumn version. Detailed instructions and valuable recommendations on how to prepare pushhn at home are presented in the video from YouTube:

No. 8. Cuba libre

This popular drink is easy to make yourself. For homemade cocktail pour 60 ml of white rum into a glass with ice, add 120 ml of cola and squeeze either a whole lime or half of it. In just a couple of minutes, a deliciously fresh, truly delicious cocktail is ready at home. By the way, it’s 18°, so you can’t call it too light.

No. 9. Sea dreams

An alcoholic cocktail at home can be incredibly tasty! Don't believe me? Quickly prepare “Sea Dreams” according to our recipe:

1. Beat 100 g of ice cream (regular ice cream) with 1 tsp. favorite instant coffee and 100 ml of milk.
2. Pour the resulting mixture into a glass, add 100 ml of liqueur, pouring it onto the wall. It’s ideal if you have Blue Curacao liqueur; if you don’t, that’s okay.
3. Top it all with whipped cream. In order not to suffer, you can use a simple spray can.

The final result will surprise you with its color, taste, and effect. Try making this delicious alcoholic cocktail at home and you will see for yourself!

No. 10. Aperojito

This is an option for lovers of citrus notes. It's easy to prepare! To make your own Aperojito cocktail, all you need to do is mash chopped lime, lemon wedges, mint and brown sugar into a glass.
After this, add ice and alternately pour in 80 ml of Aperol aperitif, half the amount of white rum and sparkling water, and orange juice (one fruit will be enough). Everything is ready! This cocktail simply wonderfully quenches your thirst.