Top 10 popular cocktails in the world. History, ingredients and cooking method
Cocktails have always been a symbol of luxurious relaxation and sophistication. Let's look at the ten most popular alcoholic beverages that have won the hearts of many.
1. Margarita cocktail
History : The margarita originated in Mexico in the 1930s. Its name comes from the name of the beautiful woman who first tried this drink. Margarita is a combination of tequila, orange liqueur and lime.
Ingredients :
50 ml of tequila
30 ml of orange liqueur (for example, Cointreau)
20 ml of lime juice
Salt for framing the rim of the glass
Cooking sequence :
Rim the rim of the glass with salt.
Combine tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass with ice.
Garnish with lime juice or an orange ring.
2. Mojito cocktail
History : Mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail that originated in the 18th century. It combines fresh mint, lime, sugar, white rum and soda water.
Ingredients :
50 ml of white rum
6-8 leaves of fresh mint
30 ml of lime juice
2 teaspoons of sugar
100 ml. Soda
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Grind the mint together with the sugar in a glass.
Add lime juice and rum.
Fill a glass with ice and top up with soda water.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime ring.
3. Cosmopolitan cocktail
History : Cosmopolitan is an elegant cocktail that became popular thanks to the series "Sex and the City". It combines vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice.
Ingredients :
45 ml of vodka
15 ml of orange liqueur (for example, Cointreau)
30 ml of lime juice
30 ml of cranberry juice
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a lime ring or cranberries.
4. Pina colada cocktail
History : The Pina Colada is a tropical cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico. It contains rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice.
Ingredients :
60 ml of white rum
90 ml of coconut milk
90 ml of pineapple juice
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice in a blender with ice.
Blend until you get a smooth consistency.
Serve in a chilled glass with coconut flakes.
5. Daiquiri cocktail
History : Daiquiri is a classic Cuban cocktail that originated in the early 20th century. It combines white rum, lime juice and sugar.
Ingredients :
60 ml of white rum
30 ml of lime juice
15 ml of sugar syrup
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine rum, lime juice and sugar syrup in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a lime peel.
6. Martini cocktail
History : The martini is a classic cocktail that originated in the United States. It combines gin and vermouth. There are many variations, from dry to sweet.
Ingredients :
60 ml of gin
15 ml of vermouth (dry or sweet)
Ice
Olive or lemon peel for decoration
Cooking sequence :
Combine gin and vermouth in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with an olive or lemon peel.
7. Caipirinha cocktail
History : This Brazilian cocktail is made with cachaça (sugar cane alcohol), lime and sugar. He is a real symbol of Brazil.
Ingredients :
50 ml of cachaça
1 lime
2 teaspoons of sugar
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Cut the lime into cubes and place in the glass.
Add sugar and squeeze lime.
Add cashasi and ice.
Mix well and garnish with lime zest.
8. Whiskey Sour cocktail
History : The Whiskey Sauer is an American classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon juice and sugar.
Ingredients :
60 ml of whiskey
30 ml of lemon juice
15 ml of sugar syrup
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine whiskey, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with lemon peel.
9. Long Island ice tea cocktail
History : Long Island Tea is a powerful cocktail that has an impressive composition and is similar to regular tea. It combines rum, gin, vodka, tequila, curacao liqueur and juices.
Ingredients :
15 ml of whiskey
15 ml of gin
15 ml of vodka
15 ml of tequila
15 ml of Curacao liqueur
30 ml of lemon juice
30 ml of orange juice
15 ml of sugar syrup
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a large glass.
Serve with ice and lemon.
10. Pina Colada cocktail
History : The Pina Colada is a tropical cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico. It contains rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice.
Ingredients :
60 ml of white rum
90 ml of coconut milk
90 ml of pineapple juice
Ice
Cooking sequence :
Combine rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice in a blender with ice.
Blend until you get a smooth consistency.
Serve in a chilled glass with coconut flakes.
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