The best alcoholic cocktails in the world recipes. The simplest recipes for alcoholic cocktails

Could you imagine that you have to constantly order the same cocktail at the bar? Of course, we all have 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 a new ranking of the world's best-selling cocktails. It is based on a survey conducted among the 108 best bars in the world and includes 25 drinks.

25. Caipirinha

Caipirinha gained popularity in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and has since risen from 47th place to 25th. The cocktail recipe has several options. Bar regulars are especially fond of "Caipirinha" made from cachaca, cane sugar and lime. 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 has a whole "family": Pedro Collins with rum, Pepito Collins with tequila, Colonel Collins with bourbon and Captain Collins with Canadian whiskey. The most important thing in preparing every cocktail is to decorate it with a good lemon.

23. "Gin Fiz"

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

22. "Aperol-syringe"

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

21. "Rum old fashion"

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

20. "Zombie"

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

19. "Penicillin"

Ignore the name of the cocktail, Penicillin actually tastes amazing. The composition of the drink includes whiskey, lime juice, honey-ginger syrup and candied ginger.

18. Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour was popular in San Francisco in the 30s, in New York in the 60s, and is now a huge hit 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 "Tom Collins". It consists of gin, maraschino liqueur, violet liqueur and lemon juice.

16. "Gimlet"

The recipe for this cocktail is constantly changing. Now it is made from gin and lime cordial, while the ingredients are 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 made with dark rum, ginger beer and lime.

13. "Boulevard"

Over the past year, "Boulvardie" has risen by 15 positions. The cocktail is based on the famous Negroni, but American whiskey is added instead of gin.

12. Bloody Mary

You may love it or hate it, but it was in the top 10 best 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 is a modern classic 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

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

9. "Mojito"

This Cuban cocktail was in the top 10 by over a third of the bars surveyed by Drinks International. Mojitos are 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"

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

6. "Dry martini"

"Dry martini" has long been a classic. The traditional version of the cocktail is made from gin and vermouth. It is customary to decorate the drink 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 rankings, but it is still incredibly popular. Most often, this aperitif is prepared with spicy rye whiskey, bitters and sweet vermouth. Whiskey Bulleit, Rittenhouse and Maker's Mark 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 shake 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 fashion"

This drink is literally tested by time. Created in 1881, it still remains at the peak of popularity and is not going to lose ground. Traditionally, "Old fashion" is made with a sugar cube, angostura bitters, ice and bourbon. Decorate the aperitif with orange and cherry.

When it’s frosty and snowy outside, it’s just the right time to have a cocktail party at home. Warming alcoholic cocktails prepared according to simple recipes at home will help you return to the hot summer. There is nothing easier than mixing alcoholic drinks from a home bar with fruit, soda, juice or fruit drink and get great homemade cocktails! Arrange for friends, family and loved ones a real tropical paradise at home with a costume show and tasting of famous alcoholic cocktails! And the success of your fun event is guaranteed! So, it presents recipes for simple alcoholic cocktails that are easy to prepare at home with a photo.

Cuban summer

Cuba is hot and sunny. You immediately imagine dark-skinned women in bright multi-colored sundresses, the air filled with the sounds of guitars and the smell of rum. The island of freedom is famous not only for its huge cigars, incendiary music, but for the world's most popular cocktails "Daiquiri" and "Cuba Libre"

Daiquiri

Classic "Daiquiri" consists of only two ingredients - rum and lemon juice. But the simplicity of this recipe is its main plus! Although you can experiment with a drink by adding any fruit and berry juices to it. According to the status of "Daiquiri", a martini glass in the form of an inverted cone on a high glass leg is required. I hope you have a bottle of Captain Morgan rum in your home bar, which is the best for various delicious and quick mixes in a glass. And now the recipe itself.

Ingredients

Rum «Captain Morgan» 50 ml

Sugar syrup - 20 ml

Lime juice - 30 ml

Cooking

Mix all the ingredients in any suitable dish, shake, pour into a glass, in which you first put a few ice cubes on the bottom, and garnish with a circle of lime or an orange slice.

Bon appetit!

Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre cocktail was first made on the island over a hundred years ago. Since then, the recipe for a drink with the taste of Cuban freedom has spread all over the world and has become a very popular cocktail far beyond the borders of the country. An extremely simple cocktail recipe has only two ingredients, one of which is the famous Pepsi-Cola soda, which tones and refreshes well. Rum and cola are served in a tall glass of regular cylindrical shape.

Ingredients

Rum "Captain Morgan" or "Oakheart" - 50 ml

Pepsi Cola - 150 ml

Cooking

Mix the ingredients in a glass or tall glass, put ice cubes on the bottom, and decorate the glass itself with a lime wedge.

Bon appetit!

Under black sails

And now let's move to the Caribbean to taste the famous Pina Colada cocktail and the unsurpassed Mojito. The Caribbean Islands are a legendary habitat and hunting ground for the most dangerous sea robbers of the 17th century, which today is a heavenly resort place on the planet. In films and books about pirates, you have watched and read more than once about the fact that these sea robbers drink only rum and grog. Real pirates, like the inhabitants of the Caribbean, are much more inventive. And confirmation of this is two magnificent Caribbean recipes for alcoholic cocktails Pina Colada and Mojito, which we are in a hurry to introduce you to.

Pina colada

Christopher Columbus called the Caribbean the "Garden of Eden on Earth" for a reason. Pineapples, coconuts, passion fruit, mangoes, bananas, papayas are just a small part of the exotic fruits growing in the local garden. You can't deny good taste to Puerto Ricans: coconuts and pineapples flavored with rum! The combination of tropical fruits with almond flavor is a win-win! That's why Pina Colada is Puerto Rico's official cocktail. To prepare a famous drink, it is not necessary to have a machete (this is a special large knife) to chop a pineapple with it. We will use ready-made pineapple juice instead. The cocktail is served in a tall glass.

Ingredients

Rum "Captain Morgan" - 20 ml

Coconut liqueur - 20 ml

Coconut syrup - 20 ml

Cream (11% fat) - 20 ml

Pineapple juice - 90 ml

Cooking

Mix all the ingredients in a suitable bowl, shake them. Pour ice cubes into a glass and garnish the cocktail on top with whipped cream and a slice of pineapple.

Bon appetit!

Mojito

It is known for certain that in the 16th century this cocktail was drunk on pirate ships. And we can only be glad that the recipe for making a secret drink has come down to our days. You ask why secret? Because the real "Mojito" should have a bitterness, which is achieved by squeezing the lemon along with the zest. This cooking technology was kept secret, but later became available to all lovers of a soft drink.

Ingredients

Rum Bacardi - 50 ml

Schweppes Bitter Lemon - 50 ml

Lime (or lemon) - 3 slices

Sugar - 2 teaspoons

Mint leaves - 2-3 pieces

Soda - to taste

Cooking

Place the lime wedges in the bottom of the glass, then the sugar, mint and lime cubes. Pour in the rum and schweppes, top with soda. Garnish the glass with mint leaves and a lime wedge.

Bon appetit!

Happy morning!

Ibiza is a tiny island, lost in the Mediterranean Sea, but the fun on it does not stop day or night. Tourists from all over the world travel to Ibiza to fall asleep dancing and wake up to music.

Alarm

Shake off sleep and recharge for a long party will help you energy cocktail "Alarm clock". This energizing elixir can be served in a variety of glasses, but a low rocks glass is the best.

Ingredients

Vodka - 50 ml

Drink Adrenaline Juicy or Adrenaline Nature - 150 ml

Cooking

Mix vodka with an energy drink, pour into a glass with cubes of people, garnish with lime or orange slices.

Bon appetit!

mask i know you

It's hard to imagine a better idea for a costume party than to invite guests to hide behind bright Venetian masks and treat themselves to a cocktail from the heart of this ancient city on the water. Venice - this amazingly beautiful Italian city is known not only for the rivers that flow everywhere instead of streets, but also for its carnival. Dumas and Shakespeare wrote about him in their works, many great artists depicted him on canvases, films were made about him.

Bellini

The Bellini cocktail was invented in Venice at the end of the 20th century by the owner of the iconic Harry's Bar, Giuseppe Cipriane. Actors and writers often rested in this popular place. The drink is served in elegant flute glasses narrowed upwards, champagne glasses are also suitable.

Ingredients

Champagne "Abrau Durso" - 100 ml

Peach juice - 50 ml

Cooking

Mix champagne with peach juice in a tall glass, at the bottom of which you must first place ice. Garnish the glass with a strawberry or peach wedge and a sprig of rosemary or mint.

Bon appetit!

Big city cocktails

Log Island

The main attraction of New York, one of the largest cities in America, is Times Square. More than 300 thousand people pass through it every day, for which it is also called the "Crossroads of the World". Here the lights of shop windows, the noise of cars and the voices of pedestrians, languages ​​and traditions from all over the world are mixed. If you want to cool down while walking along it and go to a cafe, then you can be offered a cocktail called Log Island.

This cocktail got its name in honor of the place of its birth. Log Island is an island part of New York located in the Pacific Ocean. The Log Island cocktail is drunk from tall glass goblets, which include a sufficient number of people. Coca-Cola, which is part of the drink, is responsible for its "tea" color. And Cordon,s gin gives the cocktail a subtle taste of juniper, coriander seeds, licorice and citrus zest.

If a trip to America is still an unfulfilled dream for you, then you can make such a cocktail at home and invite your friends to hold a party with a tasting of the Log Island cocktail, as well as two more famous American drinks, Tequila Sunrise and Cosmopolitan.

Ingredients

Vodka - 25 ml

Rum Captain Morgan - 25 ml

Gin Cordon,s -25 ml

Orange liqueur - 25 ml

Tequila Olmeca - 25 ml

Sauer - 30 ml

Coca-Cola - fill to the rim of the glass

Cooking

Mix all the ingredients in a tall glass, put ice cubes and top up with Coca-Cola. Serve garnishing the glass with a lime wedge.

Bon appetit!

Tequila Sunrise

This recipe came to us from the 30s of the last century, at that time there was prohibition in the USA and therefore the cocktail was very popular both in America itself and in Mexico. The composition of the drink includes the famous cactus vodka. By the way, it takes 12 years for a cactus to grow into tequila! The heady sunrise looks most spectacular in a high tulip.

Ingredients

Tequila "Olmeca" - 50 ml

Orange juice - 150 ml

Grenadine - 20 ml

Cooking

Pour the tequila, orange juice and grenadine into the bottom of a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Bon appetit!

cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan is considered a women's cocktail, the TV series Sex and the City brought great popularity to the drink. Madonna once appeared in the frame with a glass of cosmopolitan, which helped make it a favorite alcoholic drink among her large army of fans. And he successfully replaces the classic cocktail "(which includes only two ingredients: gin and martini). Most of all, a Margarita glass is suitable for the famous cocktail.

Ingredients

Vodka - 50 ml

Orange liqueur - 25 ml

Sour - 10 ml

Cranberry juice - 30 ml

Cooking

Mix all the ingredients and serve in a stylish glass for " ", which garnish with lime zest.

Bon appetit!

Friends, do you organize such parties for friends at home? What do you cook on the table, what appetizers and appetizers do you put on?

Sincerely, Lyubov Fedorova.

House parties have become so fashionable among Europeans that they are arranged almost every week. Delicious food, pleasant company, a lot of music and, of course, a variety of colorful cocktails are liked by absolutely everyone.

Thanks to a combination of all these factors, any party is guaranteed to be a success.
The fun of a house party directly depends on the number of friends. A thematic event of two people a priori cannot be incendiary. Take this unspoken rule into your arsenal. 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 a huge assortment, for you the rating of the most popular alcoholic drinks for a party, as well as cocktails, which do not include alcohol. So let's get started:

ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

1.

The most famous cocktail called "Long Island" was invented during the Prohibition era. Outwardly, it was very reminiscent of iced tea, so the drink is often referred to as Long Island Ice Tea. It first appeared on Long Island in New York, from where it got its name.

It is usually prepared in the following way:
15 ml of 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. Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and sugar syrup can be measured with a jigger, after which everything is mixed with Cola and ice. A slice of lemon and several tubules are used as decoration.

2.

The history of the Tom Collins cocktail began at London's 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.

For cooking you will need:
60 ml gin
50 ml soda,
30 ml sugar syrup
Lemon,
Ice,
Cocktail cherry and orange slice for garnish.
All components are mixed in a shaker, lemon juice is squeezed out through a citrus press. The cocktail is then poured into a highball glass and garnished with a cherry on top. The edge of the glass can be decorated with an orange slice.

3.

"Pina Colada" is a cocktail of real pirates. As early as 1820, corsairs on ships drank it, and the first person to invent it was Captain Roberto Cofresi.

To prepare it you need:
50 ml white rum
50 ml coconut syrup
100 ml pineapple juice
Lime,
Pineapple wedge and leaves for garnish
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. For serving use a glass called "sling". A slice of pineapple and its leaf serve as a decoration on the edge of the glass.

4.

An extremely fashionable cocktail became widely known after the release of the Sex and the City series, 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 out by hand or using a citrus press. You can decorate the cocktail with the zest removed from the orange slice. It should be served in a cocktail glass on a high leg.

5.

Famous socialite Marguerite Simes requested a new cocktail for her party in 1948. This is how the incomparable "Margarita" appeared, which even has its own "birthday" - February 22.

Here's how you can make a margarita:
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 the glass rim of salt and a lime wedge.

6.

This cocktail bears the name of the legendary lover of James Bond - Vesper Lind. She was the only woman who settled in the heart of 007.

It includes:
45 ml gin
15 ml of 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 decorate the cocktail with lemon or lime zest.

7.

A cocktail that inspires fear with its name alone, but does not lose popularity at the same time - "Bloody Mary" , named after the English Queen Mary Tudor, who was called "bloody" for her numerous massacres of Protestants. It was invented by Fernand Petiot, a bartender from Harry's New York Bar in Paris.

The cocktail is prepared like this:
50 ml vodka,
100 ml tomato juice
Tabasco sauce,
Worcester sauce,
Salt and ground pepper,
Lemon,
Ice,
Celery stalk for garnish.
The cocktail should be mixed in a shaker, squeeze the lemon juice with your hands. Pour into a highball glass, sprinkle with ground pepper and salt, and garnish with a stalk of celery. Important point: the shaker should not be actively shaken, you just need to shake 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 of vodka,
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml cream
Ice.
For serving, you can take a glass of "Old Fashion" or a small shot. The ingredients are mixed in a glass with a bar spoon and the cocktail is drunk in one gulp.

9.

For the first time, the cocktail was served by the bartenders of the Alice establishment, which is located in Malibu. It bears the name of a Russian secret bomber, which was never completed.

For cooking you need:
15 ml coffee liqueur
15 ml "Irish Cream",
15 ml Triple Seca.
Using a bar spoon, the cocktail should be stacked in layers in a shot. First, pour in the liquor, then gently “Irish Cream” along the handle of the spoon, and lastly, Triple Sec. At the end, the drink is effectively set on fire.

10.

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 Daiquiri village, 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 make a rim of brown sugar 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 to the court, thanks to which he received the title of "sir".

The cocktail is prepared like this:
30 ml gin
30 ml coffee liqueur
30 ml heavy cream
Ice,
Ground nutmeg for garnish.
All components 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 gain this energy and is called "Fire Water" in this area.

What you need for cooking:
50 ml tequila,
10 ml grenadine,
150 ml orange juice
orange slice for garnish
tubule,
Ice.
The drink is mixed directly in the highball, then it is filled with ice, garnished with an orange slice and a straw.

13.

The Medusa layered cocktail was made famous by astronomer Paul Fisher, who was able to see the Medusa and Crab nebulae after only drinking a few cocktails.

What you need for a cocktail:
10 ml absinthe,
20 ml cocoa liqueur
20 ml Triple Seca,
5 ml Irish Cream.
Layers are poured into the glass: cocoa liqueur, then Triple Sec and absinthe are carefully poured with a bar spoon, and at the end - Irish Cream, drop by drop through a straw.

14.

Fleeing from malaria in India, soldiers of the British army used tonic in large quantities. However, in order to diversify this drink, gin was added to it. This cocktail not only cheered up, but also perfectly refreshed in the heat.

The cocktail is prepared as follows:
50 ml gin
150 ml tonic,
Lime,
Ice.
The ingredients are mixed in a shaker, squeezing a slice of lime. Then the cocktail is poured into a highball through a strainer.

15.

Well, where without the popular cocktail with the defiant name "Sex on the Beach"! He provokes and entices, for which the heroines of the Santa Barbara series fell in love with him so much.

You can prepare it like this:
50 ml vodka,
25 ml peach liqueur
40 ml of pineapple juice and cranberry juice,
Pineapple and raspberry for garnish
Ice.
In a shaker, you need to mix all the ingredients, pour through a strainer with a glass "sling" and garnish with a slice of pineapple and raspberries.

NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS & DRINKS

People who prefer sober fun and pleasant communication with friends to drinking alcohol will certainly rate 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 includes: 70 ml 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 with a bar spoon, and at the end - Blue Curacao blue syrup. Before filling, ice should be poured into the glass, and you can decorate with an orange slice and a straw with an umbrella.

17.

Drink "Fiesta" includes: 2 ml of raspberry syrup, 8 ml of passion fruit and orange juice, 2 ml of cream. All you need to shake in a shaker with ice and pour into a shot. You can drink it in one gulp or in small sips.

18.

A 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 carefully ground and heated, that is, the cocktail is drunk hot. The edges of the glass can be decorated with sugar, greased with a lemon slice.

19.

The famous drink "EggNog" is a variation of " Mogul-mogul", it is 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. And at this time, you should grind the yolks of 5 eggs and sugar, then put on fire and heat until the mass becomes white. Gently fold the egg 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 made with milk and ice cream. For example, for a chocolate shake you will need: ¼ cup chocolate syrup, 1 cup milk and a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. Whip all the ingredients in a blender or shaker and pour into a tall glass with a straw. To taste, grated banana, strawberries, raspberries and other fruits can be added to the drink.

21.

Mojito, so popular among young people, is also available in two versions: with and without rum. Refreshing non-alcoholic "Mojito" can be prepared as follows: put ice on the bottom of the glass, pour over ¾ "Sprite" and a little sugar syrup. 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 lime wedge and a straw.

22.

A cocktail called "punch" looks very much like a compote. It is very easy to prepare, especially since it is served in a deep container, from where it is poured into glasses. This means that there is enough cocktail for everyone. Take 0.5 l of apple juice, 0.5 l of ginger lemonade, sugar to taste, apple slices and other berries as desired. All you need to heat to a boil, then remove from heat and cool.

23.

The wonderful drink "Blue Lagoon" not only looks very presentable, but also perfectly refreshes in the summer heat. For a non-alcoholic cocktail, you will need: fill a highball glass ¾ full with ice cubes, pour half the Blue Curacao blue liqueur, add soda and lemon juice and mix with a bar spoon. You can decorate a 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: pour ice into a highball, pour ginger lemonade and add grenadine syrup. Complete it with Sprite and garnish with a cocktail cherry or orange slice.

25.

“Magnificent, and most importantly, a healthy cocktail will undoubtedly be appreciated by your friends. It bears the romantic name "Honeymoon", thanks to the honey that is part of it. You can prepare a drink as follows: mix ice in a shaker, 100 ml of orange and apple juices, as well as the juice of half a lime and a little honey. 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 with a spiral with a bar knife.

26.

“Pulverized fruits and berries are the perfect combination in the classic smoothie, which is not only a delicious cocktail, but a great drink for people who lead an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. As a rule, smoothies are made without sugar, the standard recipe includes: fruits or berries grated in a blender and lemon or apple juice. If desired, you can add yogurt, milk with ice cream or honey to the cocktail.

27.

A great base for many non-alcoholic drinks at a party is 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 must be put on fire and brought to a boil, then cool and let it brew for an hour, after taking out the ginger.

28. COCKTAIL "FRAPPE"

Another cocktail based on milk and ice cream vaguely resembles a milkshake, but is called differently - “Frappe”. You can add coffee, hot chocolate, bananas, strawberries, vanilla or grated berries to the main ingredients. Here is the recipe for the delicious Banana Chocolate Frappe: Blend a glass of milk, a few scoops of ice cream and a banana in a blender until smooth. Pour the cocktail into a highball glass, and then carefully insert a bar spoon and pour the liquid chocolate into the bottom of the glass along its handle. You can simplify this process by pouring chocolate through a cocktail tube.

29.

Perfectly tones and refreshes a drink based on green tea. It contains a whole complex of vitamins and gives a charge of vivacity, which will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the general condition of the body. To make a cocktail, take: 1 cup of freshly brewed green tea, half a glass of apple juice and ice. Fill shaker with ice, add all ingredients and shake well. The drink is served in a highball with a straw, if desired, it can be decorated with a slice of lemon.

30.

Unique, incendiary and original parties will always be fun if you carefully consider the content of the home bar. Take care of your guests: offer them an exciting program, good music and home-made cocktails, and they will definitely come to you!

After a hard day or a whole week, everyone is looking for ways to relax. For some, this is a favorite hobby, for some it is an interesting film, and for some it is a rest for the soul and body with the help of alcohol.

It's no secret that any alcoholic product is quite harmful to the body. However, some of the drinks were turned into a kind of work of art, skillful hands and creative ideas.

And it is about unusual and tasty drinks that will be discussed in this article. I would like to note that almost every cocktail below has its own non-alcoholic counterpart, which allows absolutely anyone to enjoy their taste. So, the top 10 most famous alcoholic cocktails, enjoy reading!

One of the most popular and favorite drinks according to the site. Its history begins in the 16th century, and brave English pirates are considered to be the “authors”, who began to add lime and mint to their favorite strong alcohol (or simply moonshine). But it is difficult to establish the place of birth, because the pirates never sat in one place, but still, it is generally accepted that it was in Cuba that Mojito "began his dizzying career." By adding such components to a strong alcoholic drink, they made the drink not only palatable, but also useful (prevention of cholera). Mojito recipes that have come down to us are almost a hundred years old. There are different variations of this mix, but the classic recipe remains the most popular, where the main ingredient is Bacardi rum.

Where does this name come from? There are several versions… The name comes from words similar in pronunciation, which are translated from different languages ​​as “slightly wet”, “little witchcraft”, and there is also a similar name for Cuban sauce.

So, the composition of the cocktail includes:
Bacardi 50 ml
half a lime
Peppermint leaves (at least 5-6)
sugar syrup
Soda (carbonated water) 50 ml.
And, of course, crushed ice.

Mojito is served in a tall glass, garnished with mint leaves and drunk through a straw.

The favorite of the female half of all parties. Light and rich with tropical notes, it cheers up, gives a unique feeling and pleases with its unusual look. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic Pina Coladas. And what is very important, both options are equally tasty - this is a valuable property of a cocktail. A drink made in coconut or pineapple not only looks spectacular, but is also the most delicious. The name of this drink translates as “filtered pineapple” and it came to us from Puerto Rico, where it was originally called fresh strained pineapple juice, later rum was added to it, and even later Piña Colada appeared in one of the bars. He immediately gained a bunch of fans, became the pride of Puerto Ricans and the official drink of the country.

The classic pina colada cocktail is prepared in a blender and here are its ingredients:
Pineapple juice - 90 ml
Coconut cream - 30 ml
Light rum - 30 ml

Add ice and beat. The drink is served in a glass garnished with a "drunken cherry" or a piece of pineapple. There may be other cocktail options.

The unusual color distinguishes it from other alcoholic beverages. The unique color and pleasant taste will leave an unforgettable impression after getting to know this cocktail. It appeared in the middle of the last century, and was invented by the bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel. And the reason for the "invention" was the order of the alcohol company to promote the new Blue Curacao liquor. After several options, it was decided to stop on this lineup. And the name, probably, appeared thanks to a hit with the same name.

The taste of this cocktail is a tropical mix combined with rum and liquor. All these ingredients give an amazing heady taste, which is loved all over the world and glorified the exotic island.

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

Thoroughly mix all the ingredients and crushed ice in a shaker, pour into a glass, decorate with an umbrella, an orange slice or a cherry and ... Enjoy! It can be drunk at any time of the day, it perfectly refreshes and tones.

Relatively young and very popular cocktail. He first appeared under the name "Sand in shorts" in the eighties of the last century, when there were hippies with crazy parties on the beaches.

Now it can be found in any self-respecting bar. It is always in the top, has a bright color and a pleasant taste and is quite easy to prepare. For its pleasant fruity taste, the fair sex simply adores it, and the name will leave few people indifferent, because it evokes pleasant thoughts. The characters of the series "Santa Barbara" brought incredible popularity to this cocktail all over the world, because in almost every series the characters enjoyed it.

“Sex on the Beach” gained such wild popularity in such a short time, but for various reasons: firstly, it is very tasty, secondly, alcohol is almost not felt in it, thanks to fruits and berries, and thirdly, it is easy to cooking, even at home.

So, to prepare this cocktail, you must follow the recipe:
Vodka - 60 ml
Peach liqueur - 30ml
Cranberry juice - 60ml
Orange juice - 60ml

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake well. Strain the drink, pour into a highball with ice, garnish with an orange slice - and here it is "Sex on the Beach"!

B-52

One of the most famous cocktails! It is impossible to imagine any club party without this drink, which conquered all continents. In the middle of the last century, this tricolor sweetish drink was created in one of the bars in Malibu. The name was given in honor of the American bomber-missile carrier Boeing B-52. There are other versions of the origin of this cocktail, but the version with a bomber is still considered the most real.

It is desirable to cook B-52 in the presence of the guest who ordered it, firstly, in order to impress with your knowledge and skills, and, secondly, you must definitely explain how you need to drink this shot.

Of course, professional bartenders will make this cocktail better, but it is possible at home too.

To cook you will need:
Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) – 20ml – bottom layer
Then Cream liqueur (Baileys) - 20 ml
And the top layer will be Orange liqueur (Cointreau) – 20ml

The whole difficulty lies in the uniform distribution of drinks - so that they do not mix. Liqueurs should be added along the blade of a knife or the back of a cocktail spoon. This must be done slowly and carefully. When the drink is ready, you can just drink it, or you can set it on fire. In the second case, you need to drink through a straw, lowering it to the lowest layer and very quickly so that the straw does not melt, and instead of the delicious taste of B-52, you do not feel the taste of melted plastic. It is not recommended to abuse the drink, because after 3-4 servings the euphoria may end and severe intoxication may set in.

A legendary cocktail that almost everyone knows or has at least heard of. And, of course, there are a huge number of versions about the origin of the name, and, of course, they are all associated with a girl named Margarita. But, in any case, this chic drink was born in Latin America somewhere in the period 1935-1940. And since then, "Margarita" has been walking the planet and is the favorite drink of millions.

If you tried this cocktail in a restaurant and became a fan of it, you can make it yourself at home.

Classic "Margarita" consists of:
30 ml tequila
30ml lime
15ml orange liqueur
And the constant companion of any cocktail is crushed ice..

All this must be mixed in a shaker, shake everything well and pour into a pre-prepared glass. And the preparation of the glass is as follows - the edges of the glass must be moistened and dipped in salt so that a delicate “crown” appears, then decorate with a slice of lime.

The International Bartending Association recognized this cocktail in 1986, and the cult television series Sex and the City brought it worldwide fame. After all, every evening on the TV screen, charming beauties enjoyed the Cosmopolitan. Today, at almost every party, you can see chic ladies with stylish glasses in their hands. And of course, like any such popular drink, Cosmopolitan has a mysterious origin - there are several versions, and which of them is the most truthful is unknown ... One of the versions - the cocktail was created as an addition (PR - action) to vodka with lemon flavor Absolut Citron. This drink with a mild taste and aroma of cranberries can be tasted not only in bars, but also prepared at home!

We take:
45 ml vodka (preferably with lemon flavor)
15ml Cointreau liqueur
Lime juice 5-7 ml
30ml cranberry juice
ice
We mix everything in a shaker and pour into a glass, which must be cooled in advance - either with pieces of ice, or simply in the refrigerator. Cosmopolitan is usually served without decorations. It is customary to drink it in small sips to feel the soft and original taste.

It appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century in a small town on Liberty Island. Its history is quite prosaic. No one imagined that thanks to a simple chance and ingenuity of a young man, a legendary and beloved cocktail would be born. When the bar ran out of gin, I had to treat the guests to rum, but in order to like the drink, I had to add sugar and lime juice to it. This combination made a splash among the guests, and the world received a new wonderful drink, which was called "Daiquiri"!

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

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

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

“Por Cuba Libre!” that was the toast that American soldiers made for a free Cuba. In the post-war period, the Americans began to supply this country with bottled syrup of their favorite drink. And the favorite drink of Cubans has always been rum, of which there was a huge amount on the island of Liberty. The Americans mixed two favorite drinks from two different countries, added a little lime - and here it is an exotic drink that very quickly found its fans not only in Cuba, but all over the world. And since toasts to a free Cuba were often heard in bars, the cocktail got its name! And even during the Prohibition period, Cuba Libre not only did not give up its positions, but also became one of the most popular drinks. Now there are many different versions of this cocktail, we offer you a classic recipe.

Take:
White rum - 50 ml
Coca-Cola - 120ml
Lime juice - 10 ml

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

Such a legendary cocktail cannot have one well-known history of appearance. So, many argue that the cocktail is so named after the ardent Catholic Queen Mary I Tudor of England, because for her brutal reprisals she received the nickname Bloody Mary. Another version is connected by Ernest Hemingway - a lover of strong drinks, when he returned home "at the merry" his wife, whose name was Mary, made scandals for him. The writer experimentally found that the components of Bloody Mary perfectly “remove” the smell of fumes and there is a chance to avoid a scandal ... There were several more people who claimed authorship. And, nevertheless, Fernando Pita Petio is considered to be the official author. Initially, this drink was considered an excellent "anti-hangover" remedy.

In the first official mention of this drink, it was said that it consists of juice and vodka. And Fernando added other components, and the recipe looks like this:
Tomato juice - 150ml
Vodka - 75ml
Lemon juice - 15ml
Salt, pepper, celery sprig.

And if desired, you can add three drops of Tobasco and Worcesters sauces. A cocktail is served in a highball, garnished with celery, and drunk through a straw. There is a version of a “two-tiered” cocktail, when the first layer is red tomato juice, and the second is vodka, but red and black pepper and salt are still added there. This option is very popular in Poland, because outwardly it resembles the flag of the country. In Russia, many people cook this option at home.

Simple champagne cocktails

Simple cocktails at home - they are very easy to prepare and very pleasant to drink! 12 recipes for simple cocktails based on vodka, champagne, wine

Simple homemade vodka cocktails:

• Screwdriver
• Jaguar
• Vodka with cola
• Alco checkers

The simplest homemade cocktails based on champagne and sparkling wines:

• Mimosa
• Northern lights
• Tintoretto
• Bellini

Good ideas for simple cocktails with wine

• summer sangria
• Isabel

The easiest cocktail recipes for home

Are you planning a party or warm gatherings with a group of close friends? A great excuse to cook something unusual for your guests! Such a highlight of your evening will be delicious alcoholic drinks prepared with your own hands and with minimal time and effort.

The simplest cocktails are a great way to surprise guests and showcase your bartending talents. We bring to your attention several successful and easy-to-cook recipes.

There are many recipes for alcoholic mixes, the preparation of which does not require professional skills, special equipment or hard-to-find exotic ingredients.

Simple cocktails - simple in everything! For greater convenience, let's classify our future drinks according to the dominant components.

Simple homemade vodka cocktails

Screwdriver

This cocktail is time-tested and simple, like all ingenious! The ideal proportions are 1 to 1.

• one hundred grams of vodka
• one hundred grams of juice (orange and pineapple juice give a good combination)

Ruff

• 450 ml beer
• 50 ml vodka

We take all the components and mix in a beer mug, you're done! In some variations, it is recommended to send the resulting drink for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.

Cocktail Jaguar

• 150 ml tonic
• 50 ml. banana liqueur
• 50 milliliters. vodka
• 5-6 ice cubes

This cocktail is extremely easy to prepare and does not require special bartending skills, but at the same time it will decorate any party with its original taste.

Fill a tall glass with ice, add alcohol and liquor, mix. Then add tonic to the mixture, mix again and the drink is ready!

Vodka with cola

• 130 milliliters Coca Cola
• 40 milliliters of vodka
• Ice cubes
• circle of lemon

Fill a tall glass with pieces of ice, pour in, alternating vodka and cola, decorate with lemon. The cocktail is served with two straws. This drink loves experiments: by adding various liqueurs or syrups to the ingredients, you can experience new facets of the usual taste.

Cocktail with vodka and ice cream

• 100 milliliters pineapple juice
• 50 milliliters of vodka
• 10 grams of cream or vanilla ice cream
• 10 milliliters of cream

We beat all the ingredients in a blender or shaker, pour into a glass and decorate with grated chocolate.

Cocktail Alko checkers

• 600 milliliters of vodka
• 400 - coffee liqueur
• cream (choose low-fat)
• ice cubes

This drink is a fascinating party with an unusual content!

Let's prepare twelve white and black stacks of shots.

For black: mix vodka (200 ml.), Liquor (100 ml.) And ice in a shaker, pour into piles. Repeat the procedure for the remaining six glasses.

To prepare white shots in the same proportions of one hundred milliliters, mix vodka, cream and coffee liqueur, shake with ice in a shaker and pour into six glasses. Let's repeat it again.

The party can be played!

The simplest cocktails based on champagne and sparkling wines

Mimosa cocktail

• Brut sparkling wine - 90 milliliters
• Orange juice - 90 milliliters
• orange zest (for garnish)

Pour orange juice into a cool glass, then sparkling wine. Stir with a cocktail spoon and the drink is ready to serve.

Cocktail Northern Lights

This simple alcoholic mix will well emphasize the festive mood of the guests on New Year's Eve. Let's take:

• 50 milliliters of vodka
• one hundred milliliters of sweet champagne
• lemon juice - 50 ml.
• tablespoon of granulated sugar
• ice cubes

Mix all ingredients, except for champagne, in a shaker, pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Add sparkling wine, mix, the drink is ready.

And finally, two wonderful recipes named after famous painters.

Tintoretto

The drink is named after the greatest creator of the Renaissance. We will need:

• 30 ml pomegranate juice
• one hundred and twenty milliliters of rose sparkling wine
• 10 milliliters of sugar syrup

Move all the ingredients in a tall glass.

Bellini

The inspirer of the drink, Giovanni Bellini was famous for the unusual pink tones in his paintings. He was appreciated by many famous representatives of the art world.

• 100 ml Prosecco Champagne
• 1 large fresh peach
• teaspoon of granulated sugar

Crush the fruit with sugar in a blender. Place 50 milliliters of peach puree in a glass and dilute with cool champagne. You can decorate with a slice of peach or any other fruit.

Good wine cocktail ideas

summer sangria

• bottle of dry red wine
• 30 ml carbonated lemonade
• a handful of any fresh berries or some fruit
• a pinch of sugar (optional for lovers of sweet drinks)

Finely chop fruits and berries and put on the bottom of the decanter, add wine and carbonated drink, mix. Serve in glasses garnished with fruit slices.

Isabel

• 1 bottle of champagne
• 250 ml Isabella wine

Fill a tall glass with ice three-quarters full of champagne, add wine.

As you can see, simple cocktails at home are easy to prepare and do not require large financial costs and high professional skills.

Having at hand the most common alcoholic drinks and a simple set of additional components, you can easily treat yourself and loved ones to original alcohol.