Several countries, such as France, America, Spain and aristocratic England, argue about the origin of the word “cocktail” at once. They put forward various versions of its occurrence and offer their own translation, however, the most understandable option for the common person in the world has become “the tail of a rooster”. Traditionally, it comprises a harmonious combination of drinks with certain additives, colorful details in the form of fruit slices, berries and even greens. For a long time, alcoholic cocktails were associated with him, the names of which were and remain their highlight. Each of them also has certain taste shades and a unique presentation that distinguishes it from many others.
Since people are currently striving to expand the boundaries of taste and try unusual combinations of products, new cocktails continue to replenish the piggy bank of their kind. Any self-respecting bar, restaurant or club always offers a rich selection of these drinks, each of which can either cheer up, relax, or simply bring pleasure!
Cocktail and alcohol are friends forever
At the mention of this word in thoughts immediately appears either a well-known milk drink with ice cream, or alcoholic cocktails, whose names have long been fixed in any bar menu. It is the latter that I would like to pay attention to in this article. Isn’t it interesting to find out what a particular mix is, ordered from the bartender and delivered a portion of fun and euphoria? As they say, warned means armed, therefore, classic alcoholic cocktails will follow in the article, photos with names are attached. And they are considered as such for their unquenchable popularity around the world and, of course, a bright personality.
They got their Oscars.
We are talking about the famous “Mojito”, “Bloody Mary”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Pina Colada” and “Margarita”. Regardless of the characteristics of a particular country and its people, they are drunk, tasted and worshiped on every continent. Considering that they are welcomed all over the world, it will not be superfluous to duplicate each name of alcoholic cocktails in English, which the bulk of humanity knows. There is no competition among them, so acquaintance with these creations will follow in random order. We will not indicate the proportions of the ingredients in them, because a trained bartender knows better the recipe of each of the drinks.
Ladies Road - Margarite in person
The name of cocktails (alcoholic, first of all) often has its own history of origin. Margarita, for example, contains the legends associated with a girl whose name is guessed. It is not surprising that in bars this drink usually requires a weaker sex. Because women, as a rule, pay for the taste of a cocktail, while men, mainly, for strength and simplicity.
And the taste of "Margarita" remains for a long time in memory. It includes (according to the classics of the genre) tequila and lime juice, and the third component may be liquor: orange, strawberry, watermelon, juice or syrup are also added. The highlight of "Margarita" is its presentation - in a glass powdered with salt.
Cosmopolitan - a cocktail for a sultry party
This drink is one of the most ordered among aperitifs. "Cosmopolitan" is able to whet the appetite and give energy to the body. He owes his scarlet shade to cranberry juice, which pours lime juice into it. After adding vodka and excellent Cointreau liqueur to it, the cocktail becomes very strong.
This fact ensures that the party serving Cosmopolitan becomes memorable. It’s better to drink it chilled, if you plan to dance and have fun, plan for a long time and actively!
"Bloody Mary" is when it's inexpensive, tasty, and simple
Usually alcoholic cocktails, the names and composition of which are original and at the same time enthrall with their straightforwardness, acquire the status of “top-end” ones. "Bloody Mary" definitely refers to such. Firstly, such an intriguing naming of a drink cannot but arouse the curiosity of people who want to drink something original.
Secondly, to pay for a glass of "Bloody Mary" to be a minimum. As you know, it consists of tomato, lemon juice, to which vodka is generously added, severely seasoned with salt and pepper. And the uniqueness of the “bloody” mixture is given by a sprig of celery, which is usually piquantly stirred.
Mojito - World Cocktail
He is considered one of the first-born in the art of mixing drinks. You don’t need to talk a lot about the features of the good old “Mojito” - it is better to feel them on yourself.
To prepare this drink, as a rule, mix Bacardi rum with soda, put lime slices with sprigs of mint in it. All this with a drop of sugar syrup and cubes of pure ice is a refreshing mix that cools and invigorates the body and spirit.
"Pina Colada" (Pina Colada) - decoration of sunny and noisy summers
Imagine a tropical landscape with tall palm trees, hammocks and a bar on a sandy beach. Indeed, it was in such places that “Pina Colada” was born, bearing a name incomprehensible without proper translation. A lot of alcoholic cocktails have been invented in hot countries, but this particular drink has gained the most popularity.
These two words, translated from Spanish, meaning "strained pineapple", although rustic, but they sound very attractive to foreigners. The tropical ingredients of Pina Colada harmoniously complement each other: it consists of fresh coconut cream, pineapple juice, white rum and syrup.
The original name - and 50% success of the cocktail is guaranteed!
Now the bars and clubs with their diverse bar menus cannot but rejoice, and this is probably one of the reasons for their popularity, growing from year to year. Along with this, they are actively practicing new flavor combinations, enthusiastically developing fresh drinks. The income from cocktails is always decent, and, therefore, the business in this area is moving forward successfully. Mixing drinks is also incredibly interesting, because you can enjoy both the process of their preparation and the fruits of work.
In order to attract more visitors to your institution, many different tricks are used. For example, so that people more actively buy certain alcoholic cocktails, the names in clubs are written on the walls or interior details (so that they attract attention to themselves). In parallel, promotions for drinks are held, and they come up with alternative bright names. Other owners of the restaurant (club) benefit from bar variety by periodically updating the menu.
So, there are a lot of people who want to try:
- "Resuscitator" of brandy and sweet vermouth.
- "Girl's prayer", in which, in addition to the main gin, syrup, juice of fresh lemon and orange and "Cointreau", there is egg white.
- Slippery Nipple is a hellish combination of layers of grenadine, sambuca and Irish Cream liqueur.
- "Cranial hemorrhage" - from the previous it is distinguished by peach Schnaps instead of sambuca.
- “Balalaika” and “Kamikaze”. Their compositions are similar: familiar vodka and Cointreau, only in the first they add lemon juice, and in the second - lime. Mostly men order them to prove that "real Russian is not so easy to get drunk."
- Cool names of cocktails (alcoholic, of course) such as "Annushka", "Katenka", "Natasha" complete the list. Each of the listed drinks is really delicious. For their preparation, vodka is taken as the basis. The first cocktail is lilac, with Creme de Mure liquor. The second is bright and sunny, with apricot brandy, lime juice and a sprig of mint. "Natasha" is striking candy taste, which create a mixture of strawberry and banana liqueurs with "Cointreau."
Continuing the topic of titles
Despite the fact that most of the mixes from the bar menus are called quite adequately, fashionably and modernly, without exception, nowhere. Indeed, the funny names of cocktails, alcohol, as a rule, are remembered best. And this is due to the fact that they usually have a peculiar taste and have an unpredictable effect on the body.
- I immediately want to mention a drink called "Death after dinner" - a la invigorating champagne for gentlemen.
- One cannot help but single out the White Russian and Black Russian brothers cocktails made from vodka with a certain coffee liqueur, but the first one still has cream.
- The "last word" also surprises with its name. It is a mix of gin, green Chartrese, lime juice and maraschino liquor.
- "Chest of an angel" amuses no less! It turns out that this is a mixture of the already mentioned maraschino liquor with whipped cream, served in a graceful glass.
- From the "Monkey Glands" it becomes uneasy. But the brave souls who tried this drink usually required to be repeated, since the taste of gin with orange, pomegranate juices and Ricard tincture is worth it.
- Scottish tart scotch tape and matchless Liqueur Drumbe together give birth to a Rusty Nail cocktail. It is not recommended to rush with it: as long as possible savor its taste.
A soul asks for a cocktail, but is it a pity for money to go to a bar? There is an exit!
After a hard and nervous working week, I want to get rid of my head-filled thoughts? Would you like to relax cheaply and angrily, because the prices in the club or bar bite? Alcoholic cocktails will help out in stores, their names are similar to restaurant ones, the taste, of course, may differ from the original, but they are really inexpensive. To find such will not be difficult in any supermarket, in departments with alcohol.
The choice will, of course, not be like in a bar, however, “Pin Colada”, “Whiskey with Coke”, “Bellini”, “Daiquiri”, similarity to “Screwdrivers”, “White Russian” and “Martini” are not a problem to find.
When the desired mix has been bought and is already in the refrigerator, you just have to pour it into the glass so that it looks aesthetically pleasing and throw a couple of ice cubes into it with a slice of some fruit and a sprig of mint. But since these bottled alcoholic cocktails are sold (some may have aristocratic names), it will not be fatal to drink them directly from there.
Guide to the Bars
Surely, everyone has heard about the lists of films that everyone should watch, places that must be visited. There are similar ones for books and for legendary dishes. In this case, we will talk about something similar, but the title will include the name of cocktails (alcoholic). The list of them is made for people who are just starting to discover the world of alcoholic drinks and mixes of them. It is still worthwhile to have some information in order to know exactly what to order from the bartender, and to realize the effect of the desired drink.
Thus, beginners should take note of the following alcoholic cocktails. The names of the drinks, which, as mentioned above, received their Oscars, should be remembered first, with them and begin the practice.
- “B-52” - three liquors: “Irish Cream”, “Grand Marnier” and coffee “Kalua”.
- It is advisable to try Daiquiri when the rum included in it, in addition to lime juice and syrup, is real Cuban.
- "Sex on the Beach" - a fiery boom from peach liquor, vodka, raspberry liquor, cranberry and pineapple juice.
- The traditional "Tequila Sunrise" made from pomegranate juice, orange, tequila, soda and "Cream de Cassis" (blackcurrant liquor) is magnificent in its proper execution.
- "Mimosa". It skillfully mixed orange fresh with sparkling champagne. She is recommended to drink with a hangover.
- Drinking a Martini in its many variations is also a priority. For example, they praise Dirty Martini: gin, dry vermouth, orange bitter and olive pickle do something in one glass.
- Even beginners are familiar with the Vesper cocktail (James Bond's favorite drink, remember?). However, not everyone can stand it, because vodka, gin, vermouth "Lille Blanc", in which the lemon peel is languishing, is not easy to overpower in one glass.
- With a smile they remember the sensations after Lon Island Aist Tee. A mix of tequila, white rum, vodka with gin, lemon juice, cola and Cointreau will turn your head instantly, and the body will rush to the center of the dance floor.
- You can ponder the great with the Alexander cocktail, which consists of cream, syrup, gin and white Cream de Cocoa.
- For the same purpose, it is ideal to order the White Lady cocktail with Cointreau liqueur, gin, lemon juice and egg white.
- In a severe way to spend the evening allow "White Russian", "Black Russian" and "Screwdriver".
- "Manhattan" is added to the collection of mandatory alcoholic beverages. Bitter-sweet notes are felt in it due to the Angostur bitter and sweet vermouth, which bourbon dilutes.
- There is no need to end the evening boring and quiet when there is a Hurricane cocktail. That's where the storm really is in the glass, which was induced by dark rum, lemon juice and passion fruit syrup.
- Finishes with his madness "Hiroshima." This shooter, except in one gulp, is not a drink. This is obvious, because in it sambuca, absinthe, cream liqueur “Irish Cream” and bitter grenadine give birth to a hellish mixture.
Curtain
The article does not mention all alcoholic cocktails, and their names can be listed for a long time. But why? After all, if there was a desire to taste something from the above, then to quench it easily and simply. As an option, go to a trusted club or store and leave there the right amount of money for one or another "balm for the soul." Or you can take the risk - discover the novice bartender and make a cocktail yourself. For this, there is the necessary literature in a bookstore and a supermarket not with a meager alcohol department. This is a great hobby, because the "results of creativity" will be pleasantly experienced. The main thing is not to drown in the creative process.