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 to prepare yourself. 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! There is an excellent recipe for preparing it 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 a 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 a lime. 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). All is ready! This cocktail simply wonderfully quenches your thirst.

Now you know 10 options for wonderful alcoholic cocktails. What drinks do you like? Share your favorite recipes!

Learn recipes for making alcoholic cocktails using various ingredients.

When you are planning holidays, you always want to surprise your guests with something - an unusual dish or drinks prepared with your own hands. Most often, during festivals, housewives prepare food according to new recipes, and special attention is not given to drinks.

It’s a pity, because guests are served alcohol to relax. And to make it more pleasant to drink, you can prepare an original one, beautifully decorated, with a pleasant aroma and unusual taste.

Recipes for preparing delicious and simple alcoholic cocktails and their names

For a bright party, young people will not be suitable for ordinary strong drinks; they will definitely want to try something interesting. Let's look at examples of recipes using simple alcoholic and non-alcoholic ingredients that can be found in any supermarket.

Blue Lagoon

Recipe: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Take 30 grams of Curacao liqueur, a glass of plain sparkling unsweetened water, 60 milliliters of vodka. Mix all ingredients and pour into glasses. Garnish the drink with fruit as your imagination dictates.

Cocktail Blue Lagoon

Monaco

Recipe: The drink is prepared in layers. Thick syrup - 20-25 milliliters - is carefully poured into the bottom of a tall glass, and beer is added in a second layer over the blade of a wide knife so that a thin stream flows down the wall into the container. Also pour 150 grams of lemonade in the third layer. Decorate the glass with fruit, insert a straw, and serve it to guests.

Easy to make - Monaco cocktail

Sangiya

Recipe: Take fresh berries, peel them, cut them. Place them in a decanter. Pour one bottle of dry red wine into the same container. Then pour in sparkling water - three hundred grams and add ice.

Sangiya cocktail with red wine

Strong alcoholic cocktails

To prepare strong cocktails, you will need to add more alcohol to the drink. So, if you want to get drunk quickly, then watch how to make strong, strong cocktails.

Jungle Juice

Recipe: You will need one hundred milliliters of vodka, 20 milliliters of juice, pieces of fresh, aromatic fruit, and ice cubes.

Strong cocktail - Jungle Juice

Robert's aunt

Recipe: Be careful when consuming this drink, you will feel its effects quickly. For this drink you will need to mix three parts vodka, one and a half gin, two parts absinthe, one part brandy, one part blackberry liqueur. The cocktail consists entirely of strong drinks only.

Strong Cocktail - Aunt Roberta

Recipe: This strong, masculine drink contains only vodka and beer. According to the classic recipe, you will need 375 milliliters of beer, 125 grams of 40-proof vodka. Beer is poured into the bottom of the glass, and vodka is poured in after it stops foaming. It is recommended to drink in large sips. You can also add ice if you wish.

Strong drink - Ruff

Alcoholic cocktails with vodka

You can adjust the strength of vodka cocktails yourself. For those who like stronger cocktails, when preparing them, add more intoxicating liquid than in the classic recipe.

James Bond drink

Recipe: Pour two alcoholic drinks alternately into a chilled container: martini - 40 milliliters, vodka - 80 milliliters. Then mix gently, just do not shake, add the olive.

Cocktail – Martini with vodka

Harvey Wallbanger

Recipe: Pour fifteen milliliters of Galliano liqueur, 180 milliliters of orange juice, thirty grams of vodka into a glass. Then all that remains is to add one cherry, a slice of lemon, a teaspoon of cane sugar, and four ice cubes.

Bloody Mary

Recipe: Pour 135 milliliters of tomato juice, fifty milliliters of vodka into a glass, add three ice cubes, one stalk of celery, three drops of Worcestershire sauce.

Vodka cocktail - Bloody Mary

Zombie:

Recipe: You will need fifteen milliliters of apricot liqueur, 30 milliliters of golden rum, 75 milliliters of white and 30 milliliters of orange juice, the same amount of vodka, mango juice, pineapple juice, 15 milliliters of dark rum. Then add a sprig of mint, one wedge of lime, one small spoon of cane sugar, and a cherry.

Cocktail – Zombie

Cocktails with liqueur

Below you will see interesting recipes for cocktails that include liqueur.

Jack Sparrow

Recipe: In a tall glass, mix 100 milliliters of black rum, 30 milliliters of Amaretto liqueur, 20 milliliters of cocoa liqueur, 100 milliliters of cola. Add three ice cubes from the freezer.

Cocktail – Jack Sparrow

Summer cocktail with liqueur

Recipe: You will need to peel and cut 70 grams of bananas, 100 grams of apricots (separate from seeds, cut into cubes), add 20 grams of sugar. Then pour in 130 milliliters of dry wine (white), the same amount of champagne, 70 grams of banana liqueur, stir, add ice cubes from the freezer.

Cocktail with chocolate liqueur

Recipe: You will need to stock up on gin or cognac, chocolate liqueur, and cream. The following proportions will be needed for a serving of cocktail: 45 milliliters of gin, 25 milliliters of liqueur (chocolate), 45 milliliters of cream.

Cocktail – Alexander

Cocktails with rum

Cocktails with rum are no less tasty; read on for recipes for making them.

Cuba libre

Recipe: Pour ice into a glass. Separately, mix 150 milliliters of cola, 50 grams of golden rum, 10 milliliters of freshly squeezed lime juice, pour into a glass. Garnish the side of the glass with lime wedges .

Cocktail Cuba Libre

Mojito

Recipe: Place a chopped lime (half the fruit) into a chilled tall glass. Take 6 stalks of mint, crush a little so that you can hear its aroma and put it in a container. Then add ice (crushed) and pour in light rum (60 milliliters), syrup (25 milliliters), sparkling water (50 milliliters). Mix the ingredients and the cocktail is ready.

Cocktail – Mojito

Citrus cocktail with rum

Recipe: For this drink you will need to grind 50 grams of green kiwi in a blender. Then add 40 milliliters of fresh orange juice, 40 milliliters of pineapple juice, 20 milliliters of passion fruit syrup, 50 milliliters of white rum. Mix everything, garnish, serve with ice.

Cocktails with tequila

These simple recipes for tequila cocktails are available to everyone; you just need to buy the necessary ingredients at the hypermarket and mix them.

Sunrise

Recipe: Take a tall glass, put ice cubes in it, pour 60 milliliters of silver tequila. Then add 140 grams of fresh orange juice, 10 milliliters of syrup (grenadine). Stir with a bar spoon, garnish, and serve to guests.

Rum cocktail - Sunrise

Boom tequila

Recipe: Pour 60 milliliters of silver tequila and 90 milliliters of Sprite into a glass. Tap the bottom of the table, repeating the word three times: Boom. The drink will foam, drink it in one gulp.

Rum cocktail - Boom

Alcoholic cocktails with beer

Based on this beloved alcoholic drink, original cocktails are made.

Cyclist

Recipe: Pour two ingredients of light beer (100 milligrams) into a shaker, regular lemonade is also 100 milliliters. Mix and pour into a tall glass and garnish with lime.

Cocktail with beer and lemonade – Cyclist

Beer Rascal

Recipe: The name of this drink speaks for itself, this cocktail is not for women's gatherings. To prepare it, you will need to pour tomato juice (30 milliliters) mixed with 2 large spoons of ketchup into a beer glass, pour 200 milliliters of beer on top. And then carefully squirt vodka (50 milliliters). There is no need to stir the contents.

Strong cocktail - Beer scoundrel

Beer with juice

Recipe: Mix equal amounts of cherry juice with dark beer. Add ice and serve to guests.

Cocktail - beer with cherry juice

Alcoholic cocktail with wine

Chocolate kiss

Recipe: Pour 100 milliliters of chocolate liqueur, 50 milliliters of dry red wine, 100 milliliters of cream into a shaker. Mix the ingredients, pour into a tall glass, add ice. Sprinkle grated chocolate on top.

Cocktail – Chocolate Kiss

Kalimocho

Recipe: Mix red wine (100 milliliters) with 100 milliliters of Coca-Cola. Pour ice into a tall glass, pour the drink into it, garnish with lime, and serve to guests.

Wine Cocktail - Kalimocho

Light alcoholic cocktails

Light alcoholic beverages contain small amounts of alcohol. As a rule, they are served to guests in tall glasses or tall glasses. Read the recipes for these cocktails below.

Alcoholic milkshake

Orange milk drink

Recipe: Pour orange juice into a blender bowl - 200 milliliters, 100 milliliters of milk, 40 milliliters of milk liqueur, 100 grams of ice cream. Whisk the contents. Then pour into tall glasses; you can garnish with any berry or orange slice.

Light, alcoholic, milkshakes

Chocolate miracle

Recipe: Heat 200 milliliters of milk, dissolve 100 grams of chocolate and a teaspoon of sugar in it. Then cool the resulting drink. Finally, before serving, pour milk with chocolate and 50 milliliters of chocolate liqueur into a tall glass with ice.

Cocktail with milk - Chocolate miracle

Alcoholic cocktails with juice

Italian sunset

Recipe: Take tall glasses and add ice cubes. First, pour in Amaretto (50 milliliters), then 90 milliliters of fresh orange juice and regular soda. At the end add a small spoonful of Grenadine (sweet syrup).

Cocktail with juice and Amaretto

Blueberry cocktail

Recipe: In a blender, grind 100 grams of blueberries with 1 large spoon of sugar. Add ice there and crush it until it crumbles. In a shaker, mix 200 milliliters of semi-sweet champagne and 50 milliliters of pomegranate juice. Place two tablespoons of blueberries with ice in each glass and top with the drink from the shaker.

Low alcohol cocktail - Blueberry

After reading the recipes for various alcoholic cocktails, you can now choose which drinks you like. And you will be able to prepare them yourself to surprise your guests (family, friends, colleagues) at any celebration.

Video: preparing an alcoholic cocktail

The most popular cocktails these days are essentially either modern variations of classic alcoholic mixes, or “light” versions of old medicines, which have been safely replaced by injections and tablets. However, changes in the recipe did not affect the taste of the drinks, among which are those that have been consistently popular among bar regulars and bartenders themselves for decades.

An exquisite “apple martini” or a stunning “zombie” - whatever you choose, the cocktail can tell much more about you and serve as a kind of “calling card”, telling about your character and preferences. Almost any bar will offer you a martini, a screwdriver, a Bloody Mary and a traditional English cocktail, the John Collins; Moreover, such masterpieces as “Mimosa” and “Bellini” have already firmly entered the “must-have” lists of most bars. We present to your attention the ten most popular cocktails.

1. Apple Martini

The apple martini (or "appletini") has won the hearts of gourmets around the world thanks to its unusual combination of dry martini with a hint of apple. Instead of gin, vodka is used as a base, which is supplemented with apple Schweppes (as a replacement for apple juice and to obtain a more subtle taste). The Appletini is served with a little lemon juice and an apple slice, as opposed to the standard dry martini.

Apple Martini has also managed to make a name for itself on television - the favorite drink of late-night show host American comedian Conan O'Brien has repeatedly appeared in films and sitcoms. By the way, when you watch the Disney film Enchanted, pay attention to the cocktail that the main character Giselle almost drank. Learned?

2. Long Island Ice Tea

Long Island will never go out of style! One of the most popular cocktails is not losing ground – it is especially popular among men. A strong mixture of rum, vodka, tequila, gin and triple sec orange liqueur is complemented by a sweet and sour composition of lemon juice and cola. Despite the name, you won’t find tea in this cocktail – the drink gets its characteristic taste from Coca-Cola.

The origin of the cocktail is a rather controversial issue, but one thing is certain: the name of the drink is strongly associated with the place name Long Island. True, most of the debate revolves around the exact location: some believe that we are talking about Long Island in Tennessee (near Kingsport), others are of the opinion that the modern version of the cocktail was invented in one of the bars on New York's Long Island in 1972 The confusion about its origins most likely stems from the fact that there are several variations of this drink that are popular in different parts of the United States.

3. California

The California cocktail is a variation of the Long Island cocktail that is extremely popular on the West Coast! A mix of vodka, rum, tequila and gin with orange liqueur, lemon and orange (to taste) juice. To top it off - a circle of orange or a thin “serpentine” of orange peel. An unforgettable combination of strength and sweetness!

“California” is a rather strong cocktail; Citrus notes introduced by orange juice and liqueur are used to soften the alcoholic mix. The original name – “Californication” – is in tune with the hit of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.

4. Pina Colada

A classic tropical cocktail with a bright, original taste and aroma! Ideal for connoisseurs of a mild taste without a strong emphasis on the alcoholic component of the drink. A simple and, at the same time, sophisticated combination of rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice will take you to the hot, sun-drenched tropics...however, you don’t have to go to Cuba - you can leisurely sip Pina Colada at a party with friends.

The drink has Puerto Rican roots and for quite a long time was considered the national drink of this country. According to the official version, the cocktail was invented by a bartender at the Caribe Hilton hotel in 1952 shortly after Coco Lopez concentrated coconut milk appeared on the market. Every year on July 10th, Puerto Ricans celebrate Pina Colada Day.

5. Margarita

Margarita is the most popular cocktail in the United States, based on tequila. A simple combination of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. It is often mixed with ice in a shaker, but many prefer the classic serving option - with ice cubes in a glass. Glasses decorated with salt are also used for serving. Since the invention of the cocktail, various variations have appeared - instead of lime juice, you can use any fruit juice.
The origin of the drink has not yet been precisely determined - experts believe that it happened between the 1930s and 40s. 20th century in the Mexican region of Baja California (somewhere between Tijuana and Ensenada). The refreshing cocktail is especially popular in the southern regions of the country.

6. Caipirinha

The FIFA World Cup, held in the summer of 2014 in Brazil, contributed to the popularization of one of the most beloved cocktails among Brazilians, the Caipirinha. The drink contains cachaça (an alcoholic concentrate made from sugar cane) or white rum, cane sugar and lime juice. But be careful: it’s easy to get carried away with a cocktail, as the flavor composition miraculously “masks” the taste of alcohol.

"Caipirinha" comes from a drink that at the beginning of the twentieth century the local population used as medicine to treat the "Spanish" flu. The word “caipira” refers to a person who was born in a rural area and is far from the rules of behavior and etiquette accepted in big cities. You can order the cocktail in almost every establishment in Brazil, but it is just beginning to gain worldwide fame. Most likely, the reason for this is problems with the supply of the main raw material for the drink – cachaça – to North America and Europe.

7. Mint Julep

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep, is rightfully considered a symbol of the American South. The combination of bourbon, water, sugar and powdered sugar, and mint leaves has long been considered the traditional use of bourbon, which is produced in huge quantities in this region. It was thanks to one of the most striking events in the region - the Kentucky Derby - that this simple, and at the same time noble drink acquired national status.

The first mention of the “mint julep” dates back to the end of the 18th century. According to written accounts, in the early 1800s the drink consisted of gin, brandy and whiskey mixed in varying proportions. The modern version using bourbon was first introduced at the Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs Race Course) in 1938. Today, approximately 120,000 mint juleps are consumed each year during the premier event of US racing.

8. May Tai

The Mai Tai is a classic tropical Polynesian cocktail with a fruity flavor, especially popular in the western regions of the United States. The combination of dark and light rum, orange curacao and lime juice gave the world a wonderful drink that has become a symbol of Tahitian culture. The first peak in popularity of "Mai Tai" occurred in the 50-60s of the twentieth century.

There are at least 10 cocktail recipes; The creator is considered to be the owner of Trader Vic's (Oakland, California, 1944). The cocktail was prepared for friends who had recently returned from Tahiti - after one of them exclaimed "Maita'i" (literally "very good"), the name was “tightly” stuck to the drink. The owner of rival company Don the Beachcomber also claimed copyright, mentioning the creation in 1933 of a complicated version of the modern Mai Tai. One thing is certain - the birthplace of the drink is the sunny state of California.

9. Mojito

“Mojito” has gained worldwide popularity thanks to the invigorating taste of fresh mint - the drink perfectly quenches thirst and saves you from the summer heat. The combination of white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar and soda is perfect for fans of low-alcohol drinks with a pronounced fruity note. Often soda is replaced with soft drinks "Sprite" or "7-UP", which, however, does not affect the taste of the cocktail. One of the secrets to preparing the right “mojito” is grinding the mint leaves (not chopping with a knife) - this way the maximum amount of essential oils is released, giving the cocktail a pronounced minty taste and aroma.

Back in 1586, sailors from Francis Drake's expedition landed in Cuba to search for a cure for scurvy and dysentery. The local population provided them with the ingredients from which today one of the most popular cocktails is prepared all over the world. There are other versions explaining the origin of the drink, but the first is supported by facts confirming the rather early origin of the “mojito”. The famous writer Ernest Hemingway was a big fan of this cocktail.

10. Cosmopolitan

“Cosmopolitan” is an ultra-modern cocktail, the peak of its popularity has occurred in the last few decades. The piquant combination of vodka, triple sec liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice was a pleasant surprise for lovers of the classic “screwdriver” - the tart taste of the cocktail softens the alcohol. All ingredients should be of high quality, but pay special attention to liqueur and cranberry juice - the two main components of the drink.

Little is known about the origins of the drink - the modern version was first introduced to the public in the 80s in a South Florida restaurant. According to other stories, the birthplace of the cocktail is Minneapolis (1975). The Cosmopolitan is considered a classic women's cocktail - its popularity skyrocketed after the release of the famous TV series Sex and the City in the 1990s.

Using our selection, you can make any party bright and unforgettable! Go for it!

We present to your attention new unique recipes for the most original and unusual cocktails, the ideological basis of which is the plots of popular films and virtual characters. You haven't tried cocktails like these before. But now you can make them yourself at home!

1. Metroid

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

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

2. “God of War” or “Kratos”

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

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

3. "Street Fighter"

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

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

4. Doctor Who

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

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

5. "Giggling Yoda"

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

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

6. "Vampire's Kiss"

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

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

7. "Tick"

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

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

8. "Trail of Blood"

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

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

9. "Dirt Block"

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

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

10. "Portal"

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

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

11. "Blade"

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

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

12. "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

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

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

13. Modern Warfare

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

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

Alcoholic cocktails are a combination of different types of alcohol together in certain proportions with the addition of seasonings and fruits. The composition of alcoholic drinks is completely different, and most of them necessarily include pieces of ice, for freezing which it is recommended to use purified water.

The first methods of making cocktails began to appear at the end of the 19th century. These included recipes for Martini, Daiquiri and Manhattan drinks. And since 1920, a whole list of cocktails was invented that are now in great demand in bars all over the world, and they are even considered classics. During that period, such names as Americano and Negroni appeared in Italy, and Bloody Mary and Side Car in France. For the most part, all cocktails used to have the same name - American Drinks. This was due to the fact that Americans who were prohibited from drinking alcohol in their country came to try the original alcoholic drinks. In modern times, the popularity of cocktails is increasing, thanks to this, new types of liqueurs, exotic-tasting drinks and original flavors are appearing.

Methods for preparing the most famous drinks

"Mojito" (in Spanish: Mojito)

This drink is based on white rum and mint leaves. Mojito is divided into types with and without added alcohol. The origin of the drink was noted in 1980 on the island of Cuba, then it became widely popular throughout America. The composition of a traditional Mojito includes 5 components: sugar, 60 ml. rum, soda, lime and mint. To prepare, add granulated sugar to lime juice, then tear mint leaves and place the contents in a tall highball glass. Crushed pieces of ice are thrown into a glass and rum and soda are poured on top. Fresh mint and citrus fruit soften it and make its taste pleasant and sweet, which is why the cocktail is considered summer. In Havana, they also add Venezuelan Angostura, and in a Mojito without alcohol, white rum is replaced with water and brown sugar from cane. Russian cocktail lovers mix it with orange or apple juice, and sometimes add strawberries.

"Blue Hawaii" ("Blue Lagoon")

This cocktail has an unusual tropical taste and bright blue color. However, the recipe for the drink was not invented in Hawaii, but in a completely different point on Earth - the Zanzibar Club bar, which is located in London. The composition includes components: 30 ml. Bacardi rum, 30 ml. blue liqueur De Cuyper Blue Curacao, 60 ml. fresh pineapple, 30 ml. fresh lemon, 30 ml. sugar syrup. All ingredients are mixed and pieces of ice are added to the liquid. This cocktail is characterized by rich taste and has milky, summer and refreshing notes. The exotic drink, as expected, is served in a large glass with straws and umbrellas. You can also garnish it with a piece of pineapple, mint or a cocktail cherry.

"Cosmopolitan"

This drink enjoys literally wild worldwide fame. The creator of the cocktail is a woman named Cheryl Cook from Florida. The original recipe included AbsolutCitron, Triple Sec Orange Liqueur, Rose's Lime Juice and cranberries. The current cooking method was perfected by Toby Cechini from Manhattan. Instead of Triple Sec orange liqueur, he began adding Cointreau liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice. This version of the cocktail has become traditional. According to the prescription you need to take: 40 ml. vodka, 15 ml. Cointreau, 2 ml. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 30 ml. cranberry juice. The components are mixed together and poured into martini glasses. Thanks to the addition of cranberries, the drink has a pinkish tint, and a slice of lemon or lime is ideal for decoration. Now Cosmopolitan is very popular in gay clubs and for quite a long time it was the drink of this kind of public.

"Pina colada"

It is a sweet Caribbean drink, and its name means “filtered pineapple.” This type of cocktail appeared in the 50s of the 20th century in a Puerto Rican bar. To make it you need the following components: 60 ml. light rum, 60 ml. fresh pineapple, 75 ml. coconut liqueur or cream. All products are mixed in a shaker and poured into glasses, then pieces of ice are added. Whipped cream, pineapple slices and cocktail cherries are used as decoration. In a number of establishments, Pina Colada is added to Baileys.

"Daiquiri"

The name Daiquiri is present in a number of cocktails, however, there is only one original drink, it was invented in Cuba. The traditional recipe includes the following components: 40 ml. light rum, 20 ml. fresh lime juice, 7 ml. sugar syrup. The ingredients need to be mixed thoroughly in a shaker, then add pieces of ice and shake well. Pour into tall cocktail glasses.

"Margarita"

The basis of the drink is tequila, which is why the cocktail is considered to be a summer cocktail. The traditional recipe includes ingredients: 50 ml. silver tequila, 30 ml. fresh lime juice, 25 ml. Cointreau liqueur or Triple Sec orange liqueur. The components are shaken in a shaker with crushed pieces of ice. The drink is served chilled in a wide glass. The edge is decorated with salt or sugar.

"B-52"

The drink consists of liqueurs that are poured in layers on top of each other. The classic recipe involves the use of liqueurs in equal proportions: coffee Kahlua, creamy Baileys and orange Marie Brizard Grand Orange. A prerequisite is the precise layering of liqueurs and the absence of mixing. There is also a variation in which the cocktail, prepared in the traditional way, is set on fire and must be drunk through a straw as quickly as possible.

"Long Island"

The drink was invented during the period of Prohibition in the United States. Long Island Ice-tea Cocktail was similar in appearance to iced tea and at the same time had a very high strength, which is why it became so popular. The drink has a pleasant cool taste that can intoxicate anyone. Includes the following components: 14 ml. orange liqueur "Triple Sec", 14 ml. light rum, 14 ml. gin, 14 ml. vodka, 14 ml. tequila, 28 ml. tea, cola and a slice of lemon. All ingredients are mixed in a highball glass and covered with pieces of ice. At the end Cola is added.

"Sex on the Beach"

The cocktail is also widely known throughout the world and is even included in the list of official drinks of the International Bartenders Association (IBA). To make such a popular cocktail you will need: 40 ml. vodka, 20 ml. Peach Schnapps peach liqueur, 40 ml. fresh orange juice, 40 ml. cranberry juice. The products are poured into a shaker and shaken well, then poured into highball glasses filled with pieces of ice. For freshness, you can add a small amount of pineapple juice. The glass is decorated with a slice of orange, lime or cherry. The finished masterpiece is drunk through a straw.

"Cuba Libre"

It is also a favorite drink of people all over the world. It was invented immediately after the Spanish-American War, when one of the American soldiers in a Havana bar ordered rum with Coke, pieces of ice and lemon. He liked the interesting taste of the cocktail so much that he made a toast to the freedom that Cuba gained at that time “Por Cuba Libre!”

"Bloody Mary"

No cocktail list would be complete without this masterpiece, as it occupies a leading position in the popularity ranking. Even such famous personalities as Ernest Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald were admirers of the drink. Bloody Mary gained worldwide fame in New York when a bar worker accidentally added Tabasco sauce to the glass. Initially, the drink consisted of vodka and tomato juice, but today spices and seasonings are also added to it. The full composition is as follows: 90 ml. tomato juice, 45 ml. vodka, 15 ml. Rose'sLimeJuice juice, 0.5 ml. Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. All components are poured into a highball glass and ice is added. Then the composition is mixed and sprinkled with salt or pepper for those who like thrills. To make the drink nuclear, you can use red pepper. And for those who like a milder taste, vodka can be replaced with tequila. There is also a non-alcoholic drink option called “Virgin Mary”, in which case vodka is excluded from the list of ingredients.

Making non-alcoholic and alcoholic Mojito at home: