The word "cocktail" in the literal translation means "tail of a rooster." Although drinks related to this category have nothing to do with this term. Unless only the appearance of some cocktails can resemble the colorful tail of this bird. But seriously, it’s a mixture of drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with the addition of additional ingredients in the form of sugar, fruits, berries, spices, ice cream, honey, ice and other products that give it an unusual taste. There are many cooking options, among which exotic cocktails occupy a special place.
A bit of history
The history of the origin of the cocktail was not disclosed. There are several legends, among which there are the most believable. The first story can be called the most romantic. According to her, the owner of a robbed army bar promised to give his wife his wife to someone who finds the beloved rooster missing with the rest of the good. The loss was shown by a young officer who had long claimed the beauty’s hand, but didn’t like her father.
The innkeeper was so happy that he reconciled to this marriage. And his daughter joyfully mixed an incomprehensible mixture of drinks into the glass, which turned out to be quite tasty. Since then, such a composition has come to be called the "cock's tail." And in the bars began to serve cocktails made from several
drinks and additional ingredients. Today you can find many options, among which there are exotic cocktails. We’ll talk about.
"Pina colada"
This is one of the most popular cocktails among lovers of exotic drinks. Puerto Rico is considered his homeland. In this country, a cocktail is a symbol. It was first introduced at the Caribbean Hilton Hotel in San Juan. As the story goes, the bartender Ramon Morrero became the author of the cocktail. He managed to choose the optimal composition of ingredients, due to which he obtained the perfect exotic cocktail. The classic composition of the drink includes coconut cream, white rum and pineapple juice. At first, the recipe was carefully kept secret. But Pina Colada became so popular that the secret was quickly revealed. The recipe was even published by the influential New York Times. Today there is also a non-alcoholic drink called the Virgin Pina Colada.
Recipe
Recipes of exotic cocktails that are used in bars do not always match the original. Many bartenders add their ingredients or replace them with cheaper counterparts. For cooking, use only freshly squeezed juice and a blender (especially if pineapple slices are used).
Take 100 grams of pineapple juice, 50 milliliters of
coconut cream, 20 milliliters of cane sugar syrup and 50 grams of white rum. Some bartenders use coconut liquor, but this already violates the originality of the recipe. We mix all the ingredients. Then add 50-70 grams of ice and again work as a blender. The result is a thick, soft drink with a light aroma of coconut rum.
May Tai
Exotic cocktail, the birthplace of which is Tahiti. Only in such a place could such a delicious drink be invented. And it happened in 1944. Trying to find a new recipe for an alcoholic drink that could surprise visitors, the restaurant owner, the famous traveler Trader Vick, spent more than one hour in thought. He ended up mixing freshly squeezed lime juice, dark Jamaican rum, caramel and sweet French syrup, and a few drops of Curacao orange liqueur. It turned out to be a drink that was surprising in taste and was supplemented by Trader Vic with ice cubes, a slice of lime and a sprig of mint. The traveler's friends were the first customers to try it. They were struck by the incredible taste of this cocktail, and they called it simply incredible, which sounds like "May Thai". Since then, the popularity of the cocktail has become enormous.
Drink recipe
Exotic alcoholic cocktails always contain several ingredients that soften the taste and add an unusual twist. For preparation, you need to take 30 ml of dark rum, 15 ml of orange liquor, 30 ml of golden rum, 15 ml of almond syrup, 10 ml of sugar syrup, 20 grams of pineapple, 70 grams of lime, 200 grams of crushed ice, 200 grams of ice cubes, cocktail cherries and mint for decoration.
A glass of Rocks is filled with crushed ice. Pour syrups, liquor and two types of rum into the shaker. Squeeze lime juice there and put ice cubes. Beat the cocktail thoroughly and pour it into the glass. Pineapple slices, a sprig of mint and a cherry will decorate the drink. Exotic cocktails necessarily complement the original tubes.
"Blue Lagoon"
Many drinks have long been in demand among visitors to bars and restaurants. They are happy to try new products, not even realizing the entertaining facts of their origin. Meanwhile, the story of creating exotic cocktails can be very interesting. The Blue Lagoon drink was coined in New York in 1960. According to one version, the bartender named his creation in honor of the book that was published at that time and the film of the same name with the same name. According to another, the cocktail was named after one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It is a hot spring among the mountains covered with snow in Iceland. This is a great refreshing drink that has a sky blue color, amazing aroma and a mild flavor.
Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe
The classic version of cooking in modern bars can already be slightly changed. But if you get all the necessary ingredients, you can cook it yourself. Take three parts of vodka, one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1.5 parts of Blue Curacao liquor, 4 parts of soda water and ice. The cooking process is very simple.
Cocktails - exotic or simple - require only the availability of the necessary ingredients and some skills in using a blender or shaker. So it is with the Blue Lagoon. First, pour vodka, liquor and lemon juice into a shaker. Then we shake everything well. Pour the cocktail into a highball (tall glass) or into a martini glass. After this, add the contents to the top of the soda. We decorate the “Blue Lagoon” with a slice of lemon, an umbrella and a cherry for cocktails.
Mojito
Perhaps this is the most popular and famous exotic cocktail. The traditional composition of the drink includes only a few ingredients, but its taste is refreshing and invigorating. Mojito has a rich history that goes back many years. Back in the 16th century, pirates added mint and lime to the rum to soften its flavor notes. Such a drink was called "fights." He could appear anywhere in the world where pirates lived.
But still, Cuba is considered its birthplace, where the cocktail was called "mojito". There it is considered a national drink. In 1930, at the Sevilla Hotel, in the capital of Cuba, the bartender, whose name remains unknown, replaced bourbon with Bacardi rum. So the favorite Mojito cocktail appeared. The recipe for a new drink quickly spread throughout America, and then around the world. Its name remains unchanged, although many bartenders make adjustments to its composition.
Recipe
Today there are already many recipes for this cocktail. Mojito is found in grape, orange, blackberry, pomegranate, cranberry, strawberry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. But the constant ingredient in each of them is always lime and mint. If you replace rum with cane sugar syrup, you get a refreshing drink without alcohol. Half a lime is enough to make one glass. You can’t replace it with lemon, otherwise a completely different drink will turn out.
In a tall glass we place slices of lime and sprigs of fresh mint. Then add cane sugar. The greater the amount of this ingredient, the sweeter the cocktail will turn out. Now the entire contents of the glass must be mashed with a pestle. After that, several ice cubes are placed in a glass and 50-60 ml of Bacardi rum is poured. Everything is placed in a shaker and shaken several times. You can add a glass of cold water or carbonated lemon
drink (sprite). Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
In this article, by the way, you will find exotic cocktails with photos that will create a complete impression of how these drinks should look.
"Sex on the beach"
Back in the 80s, this cocktail firmly won its huge audience. There are several variations of this drink, but the most famous of them was offered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. One of the peach schnapps companies has announced a competition among bars. The institution that could sell the most of this drink received $ 1,000, and the bartender 100. The bar won, which served an unusual cocktail of schnapps, vodka, pomegranate and orange juice. Initially, the cocktail was called "Sand in the Pants." But gradually it was renamed “Fun on the Beach”, and then in “Sex on the Beach”. Even today, this drink is a leader in sales. Especially female representatives like it.
Cocktail recipe
The characteristic of exotic cocktails includes an unusual taste and aroma, and a beautiful serving. Cooking “Sex on the Beach” is quite simple. You need to take vodka, cranberry and orange juice and add one part of peach schnapps or liquor to them. Be sure to add ice to the shaker and shake everything well. They serve a drink in a high highball glass and decorate with a slice of orange and a cherry. Mandatory attribute is an umbrella and a straw.
If you need a stronger drink, then the proportion of vodka is increased. For a sweeter taste, pour pineapple liquor. A more simplified cooking option is a mixture of
peach liquor and vodka. But I must say that this is a serious departure from the classic recipe. Exotic cocktails, the recipe for each of which, by the way, does not require complex ingredients, are very simple to prepare. But this cannot be said at all about their taste.
Afterword
The world of cocktails is very diverse. There is always a chance to come up with something new and unusual. But not everything that is called by this word refers to drinks. For example, a salute battery is an exotic cocktail from the world of pyrotechnics. This is a magnificent salute, beautiful and colorful.
Well, when preparing a cocktail, you should know some subtleties. Ice can be put directly in glasses or in a shaker where all ingredients will be mixed. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Syrup gives them sweetness, aroma and color. Natural juices are a necessary component of any cocktail. They take part in the formation of taste. Some cocktails (especially alcoholic ones) are diluted with water or lemonade. Fruits and spices can be added to the drink or used as decoration. Using these ingredients you can make delicious exotic cocktails. Determining the number of components may not be accurate. If you add more alcohol, you get a stronger drink, and if liquor or syrup, then softer. Experiment and surprise your loved ones with new flavors.