List of cocktails

List of Cocktails

A cocktail (/ˈkɒkteɪl/) is a mixed drink typically made with a distilled liquor (such as Arrack, Brandy, Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Tequila, or Vodka) as its base ingredient that is then mixed with other ingredients or garnishments. The word cocktail comes from the English language, and its first known use was in 1806.

Related Terms

Mixology - The art or skill of preparing mixed drinks.
Bartender - A person who mixes and serves alcoholic beverages.
Distilled beverage - A liquid meant for consumption that contains ethanol, produced by means of distilling fermented grain, fruit, or vegetables.
Garnish - An item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment accompanying a prepared food dish or drink.

List of Cocktails

Martini - A cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
Mojito - A traditional Cuban highball, made with white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Margarita - A cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass.
Bloody Mary - A cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and/or celery salt.
Old Fashioned - A cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters, adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, and garnishing with a twist of citrus rind and a cocktail cherry.