The famous cocktail "Northern Lights"

Drinking culture is very important, especially for our people. After all, any friend who accidentally visits, immediately becomes the cause of the traditional feast. And you need to meet him “properly” so that tomorrow there is something to tell friends. A guest must be surprised with something, but in addition, I want time to be fun. For such purposes, it is better to use cocktails as drinks. The most famous and easiest to prepare is the Northern Lights cocktail.

Drink history

Many countries of the world claim to be the "pioneer of the cocktail." The British claim that this expression was used for the first time by the regulars of the hippodromes. The word itself can be translated as "the tail of a rooster." They squeamishly called horses of mixed breeds. In these unclean animals, according to experts, the tail stuck out like a rooster. Hence the association of mixed blood with a cock's tail.

Americans associate their romantic story with this phrase. Legend has it that in the distant 18th century, the owner of the bar lost a rooster. The owner was very fond of the bird and even agreed to give his daughter as a wife to someone who could return the loss home. After some time, an unfamiliar soldier brought the bird. True, she had already managed to lose her tail, but what you said could not be returned. The owner of the establishment was forced to announce the upcoming wedding. The bewildered bride began to prepare drinks for everyone present and, from excitement, mixed everything that came to hand in glasses. The guests joyfully drank, discussing the reason for the unexpected coming triumph, and everyone had the same phrase “cock's tail” on their lips.

Unlike everyone else, the French believe that it was they who, in the 15th century, used mixtures of wines and other alcoholic drinks, therefore the palm should rightfully belong to them. Perhaps so, but it’s not they who invented the Northern Lights cocktail.

Twentieth century habits

Oddly enough, but in the last century, our country also loved cocktails. True, these drinks had their own specific goals. In order to understand them, you need to understand how the new mixture affects the human body. A drink such as the Northern Lights cocktail includes sparkling wine and spirits. As a result of their fusion, gas bubbles allow the alcohol-containing component to absorb more quickly on the surface of the mucous membrane of the body. Therefore, the effect of intoxication occurs much faster. Students used this method when they prepared the Northern Lights cocktail for their classmates. Unsuspecting girls instantly became cheerful and liberated. It was enough 1-2 glasses - and the result became noticeable to the naked eye. What incredibly pleased and inspired young people.

Interestingly, the same amount of drinks drunk separately from each other did not produce such an amazing effect. The popularity of cocktails grew, and over time they became the favorite drinks of young people.

Making a drink

It’s not at all difficult to make the Northern Lights cocktail. The recipe is quite simple. It is usually customary to make such a drink from the following components:

• 100 milliliters of dry champagne (you can use any sparkling wine) ;
• 40 milliliters of tangerine vodka;
• 15 grams of liquid honey;
• 1 gram of rosemary;
• 150-200 grams of ice in cubes.

The cooking process begins with the selection of dishes:

1. Put a glass for a drink to cool.
2. At this time, in a special mixing cup, gently crush a sprig of rosemary.
3. There, add honey, vodka, ice and mix the products with a spoon for cocktails.
4. Strain, and then gently pour the mixture into a glass.
5. Using a chilled spoon, slowly add champagne.
6. The finished drink can be decorated with zest of mandarin or lemon.

For preparation, you can use ready-made tangerine vodka or prepare it yourself in advance. To do this, cut two large mandarins and pour them with a bottle of vodka (500 milliliters). After three days, the alcohol will acquire a stable unique aroma.

Unlike mixes

It should be noted that the Northern Lights drink does not have to be alcoholic at all. There is an equally delicious alternative. It will require:

• 50 milliliters of black strong coffee with sugar;
• 100 milliliters of cream.

You need to cook it like this:

1. Brew strong sweet coffee.
2. Mix the chilled drink with cream and pour everything into the prepared glass.
3. Sweet tooth can sprinkle grated chocolate on top.

Such a cocktail is perfect for a friendly conversation. The tenderness of the cream will help you to easily relax, and the astringency of coffee will bring true pleasure to lovers of long heart-to-heart conversations.