For the preparation of cocktails as a basis we use strong light alcoholic drinks: vodka, white rum, gin, white wine.
"White Russian" - alcoholic cocktail on the basis of vodka with coffee liqueur and cream. The first mention of him in the California edition of "Oakland Tribune" on November 21, 1965.
"White Russian" - a favorite cocktail of the main character of the cult film "Big Lebowski." Dude, who is also Jeffrey Lebowski, a talented actor Jeff Bridges, constantly uses this drink. Prior to the release of the film "White Russian" was considered a women's drink, but later experienced a new rise in popularity. Cocktail is the subject of many cultural allusions in literature and cinema.
The recipe for a white Russian cocktail
Ingredients:
- vodka with a neutral taste 40% - 50 ml;
- coffee liqueur (for example, "Kalua") - 25 ml;
- cream natural milk - 25 ml.
Or in the proportion:
- vodka - 90 ml;
- coffee liquor - 30 ml;
- cream - 30 ml.
Preparation
When cooking, a method called "build" is used. In a 160 ml old fashioned or roks glass we put a little crushed ice (in quantity, for example, 2 cubes) pour out the coffee liquor, then - vodka and add cream on top. Served without stirring. There are other ways of cooking.
Based on the cocktail "White Russian" was invented a number, in some way, of similar cocktails, differing in basic ingredients.
For example, White Cuban (White Cuban) uses white rum instead of vodka. Cocktails with white rum are quite popular, thanks to the specific taste of this alcoholic beverage.
Cocktails based on white rum
Daiquiri (Daiquiri)
Ingredients:
- white rum (for example, "Bacardi") - 40 ml;
- juice of lime or lemon - 20 ml;
- sugar syrup - 10 ml;
- slice of lemon.
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker with 2-4 ice cubes and strain into a cocktail glass. We decorate with a slice of lemon.
Bacardi Cocktail (Bacardi Cocktail)
Ingredients:
- rum "Bacardi" white - 40 ml;
- juice of lime or lemon - 20 ml;
- syrup "Grenadine" - 10 ml.
Preparation
Mix the ingredients in a shaker with 2-4 ice cubes. Shake and filter into a cocktail glass, the edge of which is pre-decorated with "Grenadine" and sugar.
Pina Colada ( " Pina Colada " )
Ingredients:
- white rum - 50 ml;
- coconut liquor - 25 ml;
- pineapple juice - 100 ml.
Preparation
Mix in the blender all the ingredients with 2-4 ice cubes. We filter into hurikain or highball. We decorate with a slice of pineapple and cherry. We serve with a straw.
"White Lady" - a cocktail based on gin
Ingredients:
- gin - 40 ml;
- liqueur orange (for example, "Cointreau") - 20 ml;
- lemon juice - 2 tsp.
Preparation
Pour into the shaker orange liqueur, gin. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and ice (2-4 cubes). Slightly shake several times. We pour through the strainer into a chilled sauer or highball glass.
White wine cocktails
Cocktail "Clockwork Orange"
Ingredients:
- inexpensive light table white wine with a well-expressed fruit acidity - 50 ml;
- orange liqueur - 20 ml;
- a slice of orange - 1 piece;
- ice - 1-2 cubes.
Preparation
Mix white wine and orange liqueur in a glass, add ice and lightly stir with a spoon. Decorate with a slice of orange and serve with a straw.
Cocktail "Martini"
Ingredients:
- vermouth white - 100 ml;
- gin - 100 ml;
- ice - 1-2 cubes;
- a ring of marinated bulb onions - 1 pc .;
- olive.
Preparation
Mix vermouth with gin, pour into a cocktail glass, which we decorate with olive and onion rings (we cut them for convenience).
If you decide to spend an evening with rum cocktails , try not to try more than 2-3 recipes and do not drink more than 4-5 servings. The appetizer should be easy.