Today it is unlikely that you will be able to find a person who would not know or did not drink a cocktail, alcoholic or milk. These drinks can quench not only thirst, but also hunger, due to its calorie content.
Its name, or rather, the literal translation - “cock's tail” - exactly describes the essence of the drink, which should consist of a variety of ingredients in terms of color and taste. The place of origin of this beloved drink calls itself both France, with its long-standing coquetel drink, and America, in which cockfights were held, and the owner of the winner exposed the cocktail to the loser. It is unlikely that we will know the truth, but one thing is certain: the cocktail is more than 200 years old. And all this time the drink was decorated with a variety of events, whether it be a gala evening, a reckless party or a romantic date.
You can try a cocktail in any club, restaurant, cafe, or you can make it yourself. It is enough to have the necessary ingredients and utensils, as well as a little imagination. The composition of the cocktail may include both alcoholic components and non-alcoholic. The choice is yours. And we offer you a selection of popular invigorating and simple drinks. You see, it’s better to try once than read many times. Have a tasting evening and be sure guests will be satisfied!
The first drink is a cocktail strike. Its name alone indicates that you will hit exactly the target, and you will be dealt a crushing blow. Do not be afraid, you will stand on your feet, but the strike will make an unforgettable impression.
A cocktail strike, as a rule, is drunk from a special pile (Shooter). Due to its volume, it allows you to drink a drink in one gulp, which is why it got the name “shot” (translated from English), and such cocktails were christened “shooters” in honor of it.
A cocktail strike consists of the following components:
- peach liquor - 20 ml;
- lemon juice - 10 ml;
- brown liquor - 20 ml (has a rich taste of cinnamon, citrus and herbs).
Brown liquor has the same name as the Gold Strike cocktail, and choose peach to your liking, any one will do. This drink belongs to layered cocktails, ice is not added to it, but the components must be necessarily cold.
So, you will need a cocktail spoon, but if it is not available, it does not matter, take an ordinary knife. Pour peach liquor in the first layer, then gently create a second layer of lemon juice and add brown liquor in the final layer. A little zeal, and the strike cocktail is ready to drink.
The next cocktail is popularly known as an energetic energizing drink invented by students, so that after long parties to be able to recover. It was created experimentally and was tested by a huge number of people who want to get the necessary dose of vitality and energy. It is brilliantly simple, but effective no less than other similar drinks. To your attention - a cocktail alarm clock.
You will need a minimum of components, besides accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation:
- 1 tsp (minimum, the remaining amount depends on your condition) instant coffee;
- 250 ml Cola Cola or Pepsi;
- lemon and ice as desired.
The cocktail alarm clock is quick and easy to prepare. At the bottom of the glass (preferably high, since the cola tends to foam) you need to put coffee and pour the cola. Stir quickly and drink quickly. By the way, this cocktail can easily turn into alcoholic, you just have to add cognac or brandy to it. And for those who like hot drinks, pre-dilute coffee with boiling water.
No less invigorating is the Cucarach cocktail, which is based on tequila, thanks to which there are Mexican notes. It is just as easy to prepare, and just as tasty.
To prepare it, you will need:
- 20 ml of tequila;
- 20 ml of coffee liquor ;
- 20 ml of lemon juice.
You can prepare it in the form of a layered cocktail, or you can mix all the ingredients, but be sure to drink it in one gulp, in one go. And after a few moments you will feel how the blood begins to move through the veins in time with the Mexican tunes.
Invite your friends to a party, fantasize, create and try cocktails, and they will provide you with a good mood and unbridled fun!