Non-children's drinks: recipes for alcoholic cocktails

Nowadays, cocktails are commonplace. Any holiday, party or meeting with friends is rarely complete without these drinks. The thing is that the cocktail, unlike simple vodka or champagne, can be served much more interesting. And it is often much easier to drink; again, the taste is different, you can make it anything you want. The main thing is to choose the right ingredients.

Cocktails with cognac

Cognac came to us from France. And the drink is named after the city in which Cognac was created. At what exact moment the drink was created, no one can say for sure. But the first mention of it was somewhere in the first century AD. Of the spirits, it is one of the most popular. All thanks to its soft taste and incredible aftertaste.

However, despite the fact that this drink is in demand, for a long time it was consumed only in its pure form. Then they began to dilute it with cola, but only to reduce its strength. It was only in the twentieth century that it gained popularity as a cocktail ingredient. Properly composed elements will only highlight the taste of cognac. And the drink itself will help you relax, but not get drunk.

Cocktails with cognac always stand out for their delicate taste and special aftertaste. Their composition can be very diverse.

Whatever cocktail you start preparing, you almost always need a blender or shaker (or simply a dish that you can conveniently shake with the drink). So before you get down to business, make sure everything is ready and in working order.

Milk and cognac

In order to prepare a cocktail you should purchase (per serving):

• cognac 40 ml;
• juice to choose from: cherry, raspberry, lingonberry 20 ml;
• milk 40 ml.

Mix as follows:

1. First, cognac and juice.
2. Then pour cold milk into the resulting consistency.

Fruit and berry cocktail

To prepare the cocktail you should purchase (per serving):

• cognac 50 g;
• orange juice 50 g;
• raspberries 10 g.

The preparation is simple. Beat raspberries with juice and cognac using a mixer and pour into a tall glass. You can decorate it however you like. The drink looks very bright and appetizing.

Cold cocktail

• milk 200g;
• syrup 50 g;
• ice cream 200 g;
• cognac 50 g.

All you have to do is blend the ingredients in a blender. It is better to choose large dishes for such a drink, such as wide glasses. You can decorate it with mint leaves and lightly sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cherry Zest

• half a banana;
• pitted cherries 10 g;
• cherry liqueur 25 g;
• cognac 50 g.

The cocktail is mixed using a blender. It is best to choose a glass like a cocktail glass for this drink.

Coffee with cognac

It's not even really a cocktail. But often it is the most in demand. There are a huge number of interpretations of the recipe. We invite you to consider the classic version. The one that is taken as the basis for everything else.

• coffee for brewing (you should not use freeze-dried coffee, as the taste and quality will be completely different);
• cognac 10 g;
• sugar to taste;
• cinnamon, orange zest.

Prepare as follows:

1. Start by brewing 150g of coffee (that is, one serving).
2. Next, add sugar to it (optional).
3. Pour in the cognac.
4. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and add a little zest.

Whiskey cocktails

Godfather

As the name suggests, this drink gained its popularity thanks to the character Corleone, namely the film adaptation of the book. The main character Don Corleone constantly drank this cocktail. It does not require decoration, as it is extremely strict and laconic. You can drink it at any time. It will be appropriate for any event.

• whiskey 30 ml;
• Amaretto liqueur 30 ml;
• ice cubes.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Take a wide whiskey glass and fill it completely with ice cubes.
2. Add whiskey and liqueur.
3. Mix a little.

Sour

The prototype of this cocktail was juice mixed with any type of alcohol that you liked best. This way the whiskey lasts much longer. Sailors used this simple method. Killing two birds with one stone: they consumed alcohol and at the same time made up for the lack of vitamins. This cocktail was first mentioned in the book “The Bartender's Handbook,” authored by D. Thomas. This happened in the nineteenth century. Since then, this drink has remained one of the most popular and in demand.

• 45 g whiskey (bourbon is best);
• 1/2 lemon;
• sugar syrup 1 tbsp;
• 1 egg;
• ice (preferably cubes);
• orange slice;
• cocktail cherry.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Beat the egg white until foamy, and take 1 teaspoon.
2. Squeeze the lemon.
3. Take a mixing bowl (shaker if you have one), pour whiskey into it, add ice, syrup and all other ingredients.
4. Shake the shaker (or whatever replaces it) with gentle movements.
5. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Cocktails with rum

Rum is truly a unique drink, one of the strongest. And, of course, the first association with its mention is the sea and pirates. And this is not without reason. Rum is the oldest drink. The origins of its production go deep into the past. Its production technology is complex. Once upon a time, this drink bathed some in luxury, and made others eternal slaves.

So why the pirate drink? It was these brothers who smuggled rum and sold it to sailors for a good sum. Which brought them quite a bit of benefit.

And the beginning of rum-based cocktails can be considered the rum and water that sailors drank. This is how they disinfected water that was not suitable for drinking. This is where it all started. But over time, there are so many recipes that it’s difficult to count. And their variety is magnificent.

Mojito

One of the most popular types of cocktails. It is found in literally every entertainment establishment that serves alcohol.

• white rum 50 g;
• tbsp sugar syrup;
• soda (sprite) 150 g;
• one lime;
• mint;
• ice.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Fill a mojito glass with mint.
2. Cut the lime into wedges and add to the mint.
3. Add syrup to the rest.
4. Now mix everything well, you will see the juice appear.
5. Now fill the glass with ice. Almost to the end.
6. Then pour in the rum, soda and stir a little.

Dark rum

• rem dark 50 g;
• cola 100 g;
• lime to taste;
• ice.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Take a glass and cover the bottom with ice.
2. Pour in alcohol and cola.
3. Add lime juice.
4. Stir a little.

Cocktails with vodka

Vodka is one of the oldest strong drinks. Experts say that it is good even in its original form. However, there are an incredible number of cocktail recipes. We present to your attention the most popular and easy recipes.

"Bloody Mary"

This cocktail is a classic. It first appeared in the twentieth century. And it got its name in honor of the queen of the Tudor family.

• tomato juice 100 g;
• vodka 50 g;
• lime juice;
• ice;
• pepper, salt to taste.

It is prepared as follows: put ice on the bottom of the glass, pour in juice with vodka, and add lemon juice. If desired, you can add pepper and salt to taste.

For my beloved

• coconut syrup 30 g;
• vodka 50 g;
• milk 70 g;
• pineapple juice 100 g;
• ice 50 g.

To prepare the cocktail follow these instructions:

1. Prepare your shaker.
2. Place all the ingredients in it. Mix thoroughly.
3. Pour the cocktail into a glass and add some ice if desired.

Garnish the glass with citrus or kiwi slices.

Cocktails with liqueur

Liqueurs have bright flavor notes. They can be both an excellent base for a cocktail and complement it. And you don't have to be a professional bartender. All you need is desire and products.

Cocktails with liqueur will be a great addition to any celebration or party. And because of their abundance of variations, there are just a ton of executions. We present to your attention some recipes.

The vigor of coffee

• coffee (cold) 40 g;
• coffee liqueur 50 g;
• rum (light or dark) 30 g;
• cream 20 g;
• ice.

It is very easy to prepare. The ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass with ice.

Chocolatini

• Baileys liqueur 50 g;
• chocolate liqueur 15 ml;
• vodka 15 g;
• ice.

It is prepared in the same way as the cocktail described above. The ingredients are mixed in a shaker and poured into a glass with ice.

Champagne cocktails

Champagne is a holiday drink. A drink with great taste, suitable for any celebration. It seems like why add something to it, isn’t it superfluous? But even inveterate conservatives sometimes don’t mind treating themselves to something new. And champagne cocktails are the best.

Bellini

This cocktail was created by a bartender from Venice, Cipriani, and named after the popular artist who was known for his love of pink tones.

• champagne 100 m;
• peach 1 pc;
• tsp Sahara.

How to cook:

1. To begin, remove the peel from the peach and grind it with sugar until smooth using a blender.
2. Place 50 g of puree in a cocktail glass.
3. Add champagne to the puree.

You can decorate the cocktail to your liking.

Ice cream cocktail

• dry champagne 50 g;
• ice cream 100 g;
• strawberries 50 g;
• a few mint leaves.

How to cook:

1. Cut the strawberries into large pieces, and chop the mint on the contrary.
2. In a cocktail glass, stir the berries with ice cream and mint.
3. Add champagne.

The cocktail can be drunk through a straw or eaten like ice cream with a spoon.

Martini cocktails

Martini Sunrise

• martini 50 g;
• cranberry juice 75 g;
• orange juice 75 g;
• ice.

To make a cocktail, simply mix all the ingredients. Add ice.

Martini with vodka

• vodka 40 g;
• martini 10 g;
• lemon juice;
• a couple of olives;
• ice.

It is prepared as follows:

1. Prepare a shaker, add a few ice cubes, vodka and stir.
2. Then top up the martini and shake again.
3. Now pour it into a glass using a sieve to separate the ice.
4. Add a little lemon juice and drop a couple of olives into the glass.