Cocktails
Cocktails
A cocktail (/ˈkɒkteɪl/) is a mixed drink typically made with a distilled liquor (such as arrack, brandy, whiskey, vodka, rum, or tequila) as its base ingredient that is then mixed with other ingredients or garnishments. These other ingredients may include sweeteners, bitters, fruit juice or soda water.
Etymology
The first known written mention of the word cocktail comes from an 1803 newspaper article from Hudson, New York. The term is believed to have originated in the United States, but its exact origins are disputed. Some believe it comes from the French term coquetier, meaning egg-cup, which was used to serve mixed drinks. Others suggest it's derived from the practice of using a rooster's tail (or cock tail) to stir drinks.
Types of Cocktails
There are various types of cocktails, based on the number and kind of ingredients added. Some of the most popular ones include the Martini, Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, and Cosmopolitan.
Martini
A Martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. The ratio of gin to vermouth has been widely varied according to taste.
Margarita
The Margarita is a cocktail composed of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass.
Mojito
A Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball that is made of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters, adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, and garnishing with a twist of citrus rind.
Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice.
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