1. Martini
Martini may be the first cocktail that many lovers come into contact with. It is not only known as the "King of Cocktails", but also Some people claim that "the cocktail begins with the martini and ends with the martini." Martini is generally made with gin and vermouth, and is garnished with an olive or lemon slice. It was originally sweet.
2. Manhattan
Unlike the Martini, which uses gin as the base liquor, the Manhattan cocktail generally uses whiskey as the base liquor. Usually, the whiskey and vermouth are mixed and shaken, poured into a cocktail glass, and garnished with red cherries. Traditionally, it is more common to use American rye whiskey. However, during the prohibition movement in the United States, the base liquor was not available, so Manhattans blended with Canadian whiskey became increasingly popular. Now American bourbon, Scotch whiskey, and even brandy are also available. For use in Manhattan or its variations.
3. Classical Cocktail
In addition to Manhattan, there is also a popular cocktail made with whiskey as the base liquor. Its name is Old-fashioned cocktail. This cocktail is said to be a pioneer in reviving classical recipes, and its unique appearance and taste are easily reminiscent of the past, hence the name.
Usually, prepare the sugar cubes, bitters and citrus peel first, then add ice cubes and whiskey and stir evenly. However, unlike other cocktails, classical cocktails focus more on the preparation process rather than the raw materials, so this puts the mixologist's skills to the test.
4. Margarita
Like Martini, Margarita is also one of the most well-known traditional cocktails in the world, so it is known as the "cocktail." after". It won the 1949 National Cocktail Competition, and the winner was an ordinary bartender. It is said that he made this cocktail in memory of his late Mexican lover, Margarita.
So, he used tequila, the national liquor of Mexico, as the base liquor. The sourness in the lemon slices used for decoration and the salt frost on the rim of the cup symbolized the sourness and tears in his heart. This is also a classic cocktail based on tequila. It is generally rich in taste, sweet and sour, and very refreshing.
5. Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary is a cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, lemon slices, black pepper, salt, celery, olives, etc. , bright red in color, with four flavors of sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy, it is extremely stimulating and is known as "the most complex cocktail in the world." It can be said that it is definitely a cocktail that will never go out of style.
It is worth mentioning that Bloody Mary is named after Queen Mary I of England. It is said that she persecuted a large number of Protestants in order to revive Catholicism, so she was called "Bloody Mary". Mary".