Alcoholic beverages, the list of which is quite large, are consumed by almost all people. Men definitely like some of them, women like certain types, and there are universal products that are always on the table on holidays.
The article presents a list of alcoholic drinks with alphabetical names. Those who want to try something amazing should definitely get acquainted with their characteristics and understand the main differences. This will make it possible to truly enjoy the exquisite taste and pleasant aroma.
Classification of Alcoholic Beverages
To date, the list of alcoholic beverages is really very large, so listing them all will be very difficult. There are products that most people like and consume on a regular basis, which is why they are worth considering.
There are three types of alcoholic beverages (a list for each of them can be seen below):
Categories contain a lot of drinks. You can buy them in a specialized store in any city. It should be remembered that cheap goods are fake, and, accordingly, consist of suspicious components and can easily cause damage to health.
For each of these types there is a list of alcoholic drinks alphabetically. Before you see them, it is worth noting that they all have good reviews, both men and women like them.
Low alcohol
The category of the weak is, as a rule, female alcoholic drinks. The list of these products is interesting for every lady who wants to relax after a hard day's work. They are also perfect for some kind of event where the goal is to communicate with the environment, rather than tasting alcohol.
Now you have to find out what is included in this list of alcoholic beverages. In degrees, they are different. The alcohol content there varies from 2.8 to 9.5 percent. Products classified as weak are listed below.
Braga
The list of alcoholic beverages includes a product that is a certain derivative of kvass and beer. Here, hops, malt and sugar are used for cooking. When ready-made, the drink clearly gives off with hops and has a noticeable bread flavor, due to which it resembles both beer and kvass at the same time.
Braga has a brown tint. In appearance, it can be said that it is a muddy drink with sediment. It is not very popular among manufacturers, because pasteurization is not allowed in order to preserve the taste, and it can only be stored for 5 days.
Beer
This drink is known to all, therefore, is included in the list of popular products. By tradition, beer is made from hops, barley and malt. Thanks to fermentation, the producer receives a foamy drink that gives a sweet bitterness and has a pronounced taste of barley.
Dark and light beer is on sale today. The first is rich in taste and specific bitterness. The second is additional filtration carried out after fermentation.
Cider
Unique sparkling alcohol cannot be called too popular, but many still love it. Cider is made by fermentation from various ingredients. One of the rarest is considered a pear drink.
Toddy
The list of alcoholic beverages in the world includes Toddy - a real exotic for our area. It is obtained by the natural fermentation of palm juices. To do this, blooming flowers are cut, and milk is extracted from them, which goes to production.
Toddy has a light color and a sweet taste. It is worth noting that the juice ferments on its own, without adding additional components, since high temperatures play an important role. This process may take 10-50 days.
Ready cocktails
People are often interested in what alcoholic beverages are. The list of goods, as already mentioned, is long, and it is simply impossible to list all the products of the world. But there is a chance to highlight those drinks that are popular in our area. Some of them are ready-made bottle shakes.
They also belong to the group of low alcohol and are manufactured by different manufacturers. Drinks consist of chemical compounds, and as for natural ingredients, only water is available here.
Reviews
The opinion of people about low-alcohol drinks comes down to one thing - they are intended for daily consumption. By purchasing a real product from a well-known manufacturer, you can feel its special taste and feel the aroma. That’s why people like these drinks. The only drawback is the fact that they can not be combined with ordinary food, but only with light snacks.
Medium alcohol
The next category contains both high- and low-calorie alcoholic beverages. The list consists of such well-known products as wine, champagne, punch and others. They contain from 9.5 to 30 percent alcohol.
Wine
The first place in the list of alcoholic beverages with names is to identify wine. It is obtained as a result of fermentation of grape juice. Alcohol is also added to some products.
Wines distinguish dessert and dining. The first, as a rule, are served with light desserts, from which the name came. As for the second, they are in addition to the main dishes. There are also other types of drinks:
- Young. Such wines are aged up to six months, they are often called immature.
- Aged. Drinks of this type are infused in barrels within 6-18 months. They are quite saturated, so they do not have harsh tastes.
- Collectible. This alcohol is aged first in barrels, and then for several years in bottles. It can be stored for about 100 years.
Mead
The drink obtained by combining yeast, honey and water gives consumers an unforgettable experience, as it has an amazing taste and no less interesting aroma. Such meads are popular these days:
- hoppy;
- fortified;
- set (prepared by fermentation);
- genuine (a large number of spices are added);
- hearty (obtained by boiling honey).
Punch
This drink, in fact, is a rum or wine, combined with juice. It is quite difficult to indicate the strength, because the proportions of the ingredients can be completely different. Fruits are often added to the punch to suit the taste of the juice.
Sake
Well-known Japanese wine is obtained by fermenting rice malt. It may even contain additional aromatic or flavoring ingredients. For example, most often they are fruits, spices, as well as berries. Sake is significantly different from European alcohol, has a great taste and is prepared using unusual technology.
Champagne
The list of alcoholic beverages must be replenished with champagne. All people know about it, since this drink is always on the New Year's table. It contains about 9-13 revolutions.
What do they say?
Many consumers give feedback on medium-alcohol drinks. They argue that such products are really worth the money. Alcohol of this category, as a rule, has a memorable aroma, which is always pronounced and is felt immediately after opening the bottle. This is the advantage of drinks. They have no significant minuses.
Strong
The third list is elite alcoholic drinks. Their cost is quite high, but the quality is really worth it. Strong alcoholic beverages, the list of which is presented below, are preferred by men. Their strength is 30-80%, so they are not always pleasant for women.
Brandy
The list of good alcoholic drinks could not do without brandy. This product has a strength of 40 to 60 degrees. Get it through the fermentation of fruit juices.
Each nation has its own national drink. The most famous brandies are:
- calvados - apple variant undergoing fermentation with yeast and double distillation;
- plum brandy - a drink on plum juice;
- Borovichka - brandy with juniper berries;
- kirschwasser - alcohol on cherry juice.
Some manufacturers make brandy by squeezing waste. It uses stalks, seeds, and the skin of grapes. Among them there are also popular types:
Whiskey
Elite alcohol has a long and complex cooking technology. It uses rye, barley, corn, as well as wheat and malt. Distillation is mandatory and, of course, aging in barrels made of high quality oak. The strength of whiskey can be more than 32%.
Malt and grain varieties are especially popular. The first is made exclusively from barley malt and in no case is mixed with other varieties. It can be produced in one distillery, mixed with other drinks, and also obtained by combining the same alcohol, but from different distilleries. The second variety is not intended for use in pure form. As a rule, it is mixed with different varieties of whiskey.
Vodka
The favorite drink of all men is especially popular. Its strength can be in the range of 37-48%. Vodka does not need a special introduction, as everyone knows about it.
Gin
Transparent liquid, otherwise called "juniper vodka", can be prepared on the basis of juniper, where the name comes from, as well as from almonds, coriander, violet root or angelica. As additional ingredients, zest of orange and lemon is often used.
Cognac
A well-known alcoholic drink is very similar to brandy, but has its own characteristics. It has a fortress of 40 degrees and is made from grapes. For preparation, those berries are taken that ripen longer than the rest, which helps to achieve a sweet and sour taste and strong aroma.
Grape juice is produced using a special technology. Special presses are actively used here to prevent crushing and penetration of seed into juice. After this, a period of natural fermentation takes place, and then the almost finished drink is aged in oak barrels for a month.
Rum
Another good drink obtained by fermentation and distillation of molasses and cane sugar. The composition of rum can be different, since there are several types:
- White. This option does not have a good bouquet, but it has a sweet taste. The appearance of color in it is removed, thanks to additional filtering. Typically, bartenders use this rum as the basis for cocktails.
- Dark. A brighter drink has a coffee hue. It is aged in burnt oak barrels for a long time. His taste is quite bright and memorable.
- Fortified. Its strength, in comparison with other types, can exceed 75 revolutions. This is done by diluting with alcohol.
- Elixir. The sugary but very sweet rum has a strength of less than 40 degrees. It is drunk like ordinary liquor, but it is not customary to add it to cocktails.
Consumer opinion
Despite the high cost of drinks, they are very popular and are actively understood not only during the holidays, but also on ordinary days. This suggests that people like such alcohol, because it is quite strong and fragrant. Often, in their comments, buyers indicate the bottles in which the products are sold, as in most cases they have an interesting shape and are very convenient to use.
Energetics
Alcoholic energy drinks, the list of which is quite large, are popular among young people. Oddly enough, they cause dependence, as a result of which the consumer is not able to hold out without this day. The most interesting thing is that the degree in such drinks is practically not felt, therefore, intoxication does not come after the first can.
Energy, of course, is addictive, but they contain components that even benefit the body. For example, caffeine tones the central nervous system and enhances cardiac activity, glucose acts as an energy source, taurine has an antioxidant effect, and certain vitamins improve metabolism.
Today, the most popular energy drinks with alcohol content are:
- "Jaguar". Here, the alcohol content is 7%. Citric acid, caffeine, sugar and mate leaf extract are also present.
- "Revo". Everyone's favorite energy drink with 9% alcohol content. It comes in a classic tin can and has an interesting aroma and taste.
- Strike. Cheap drink with 8% alcohol. Just one can is enough for the consumer to get the same effect as from a couple of cups of strong black coffee and 50 grams of vodka.
All these drinks are actively purchased by young people and adults. They help to cope with lack of sleep and have a pleasant taste, therefore they receive exclusively positive reviews.
However, it is important not to overdo it with alcohol. It causes addiction, in large quantities it negatively affects health, therefore it is better to find safe ways to relax.