Introduce cocktails.

cocktails originated in America, which is acknowledged by most historical materials, and the time is about the end of 18th century or the beginning of 19th century. How to start mixing and drinking this kind of mixed drinks with good color, fragrance and taste, and the origin of the name "cocktail" are controversial. Here are some examples for readers:

One day, after a banquet, there were different kinds of wines left on the table, some with 1/4 left and some with 1/2 left. A man who cleans the table mixed all kinds of leftover wine with three or five glasses, but it tasted better than the original single wine. Then, man, according to different combinations, several kinds in a row, and so on. After that, these mixed wines were distributed to everyone, and the results were highly evaluated. As a result, this method of mixed drinking became famous and spread. As for why it is called "cocktail" instead of "buddy wine", it is not clear.

The second story is that in 1775, Pilesgo, who moved to Allenge, new york, USA, opened a pharmacy in the downtown area, making all kinds of refined wines and selling them to customers. One day, he transferred the eggs to medicinal liquor for sale, and received a favorable voice. Since then, customers have been full of customers and business has flourished. At that time, people in Allenge, new york spoke more French, and they called it "Cork Car" with French accent, which later became English "Cocktail". Since then, cocktails have become people's favorite mixed wine, and there are more and more fancy styles.

thirdly, it's about the 19th century. Clifford, an American, runs a hotel on the Hudson River. The Keke family has three things to be proud of, which are called the three wonders of Keke. First, he has a fat, strong and imposing cock, which is a famous hand on the chicken farm; Second, his wine cellar is said to have the most outstanding wine in the world; Third, he boasted that his daughter, Ian Millie, was the first stunning beauty in the city, and it seemed that the whole world was unique. There is a young man named Akinruth in the town who comes to this hotel for a leisurely time every night. He is a crew member of the Hudson River cargo ship. Over the years, he and Ernie Millie fell in love. This young man is good-natured and practical in his work. Old Kerry really likes him, but he often plays tricks on him and says, "Young man, do you want to eat swan meat?" Let me give you a condition. You should try to be a captain as soon as possible. " The young man was persistent, studied hard and worked hard. After several years, he finally became a captain, and Ernie Millie naturally became his wife. At the wedding, the old man was very happy. He took out all the best vintage wines in the wine cellar, blended them into "peerless wine", and decorated the glass with rooster's tail feathers, which was extremely beautiful. Then drink to the daughter and the wonderful son-in-law, and shout "Long live the chicken tail!" Since then, cocktails have become popular.

fourthly, it is said that during the independence of the United States, there was an Irish girl named Please, who owned a hotel in new york. In 1779, some American officials and French officials in the Washington army often went to this hotel to drink a mixed exciting drink called "Bledsoe". However, these people don't drink quietly and relax, but often make fun of the shopkeeper's young lady and compare please to a little hen for fun. One day, the young lady was so angry that she came up with an idea to teach them a lesson. She found a rooster's tail feather from the farmer's henhouse and put it in the "Blaise" cup. Give it to officers to drink, to curse these cock-tailed men. Although the guests were surprised, they couldn't understand it, but they only thought it was extraordinarily beautiful. Therefore, a French officer casually shouted "Long live the chicken tail". Since then, the "Blaise" with the cock tail feather has become a "cocktail" and has been passed down to this day.

Fifthly, it is said that many years ago, an English ship docked in Kanerjee Town, Yucatan Peninsula, and all the crew members went to the bar in the town to drink. There is a teenager in the balcony of the bar who uses branches to stir up mixed wine for sailors. After drinking it, a sailor felt that the wine was extraordinary and mellow, and it was the first wine he had ever drunk in his life. So he went to the boy and asked, "What's the name of this wine? The boy thought he was asking the name of the branch, so he replied, "Kelajie, Kajie." This is a Spanish word, which means "chicken tail". Teenagers used to joke about the shape of branches similar to rooster's tail feathers, but the crew mistakenly thought it was "chicken's tail wine" Since then, "cocktail" has become another name for mixed wine.

There are various theories about the origin of cocktails.

For example, it evolved into Cocktail after the name of an aristocratic woman Oxc-hitel, to show its dignity: the cock tail feather symbolizes heroism; the colored chicken tail symbolizes that the bartender loves beauty and has superb bartending skills; Wait a minute. In fact, the origin of cocktails has no practical significance, but only allows drinkers to enjoy a perfect cocktail at a relaxing cocktail party, while adding a chilling topic. However, it is not difficult for people to imagine that since there are so many beautiful legends about the origin of cocktails, cocktails may indeed have their unique charm.

preparation of cocktails

cocktails have come into our lives, and drinking cocktails in bars in leisure time has gradually become a fashion. The world of cocktails is also very colorful. In our opinion, we always feel that it is so subtle. Different wines are matched, so many colors are transformed, and there are so many beautiful and beautiful names. In fact, cocktails are ever-changing, but they have certain formulas to follow. As long as the following basic materials are prepared, they may become masters of bartending behind the bar! By this time, at home, quietly mixing a cocktail and tasting it slowly is a very pleasant feeling. Slowly flying around ...

Six basic wines and sweet wines

Gin (Gin)

Vodka

Rum

Tequila

Whisky

Brandy

Sweet wine. P > Tonic water

Ginger water

7-up soda < Pina Col

Important ingredients

pomegranate juice

lemon juice (Lemmon)

lime juice (lime). Ada)

Milk

Honey

Blue Curacao Syrup

Peppermint Syrup

Calpis

Grape Syrup

Important juice

. Grape, guava juice

apple juice, cranberry juice

sports drink, carambola juice

spare ingredients

almond dew, nutmeg powder, celery powder

red cherry, green cherry, vanilla slice

onion, olive, Chili sauce

Chili oil

cocktail.

short drinks, that is, cocktails that are drunk for a short time, will weaken the flavor over time. This wine is made by shaking or stirring and chilling, using cocktail glasses. It is generally believed that cocktails should be drunk 1-2 minutes after being mixed. Most alcohol is about 3 degrees.

a long drink is a cocktail that is suitable for killing time and drinking leisurely. For soda water, fruit sweat, etc., long cocktails are all made of large-capacity glasses such as flat glass or fruit juice wine glass. It is a cold drink with ice, and there are also hot drinks with boiled water or hot milk. However, it is generally considered that it is better to drink it for about 3 minutes. Compared with short drinks, most of them have low alcohol concentration, so they are easy to drink. There are several kinds according to different methods.

the type of long drink

fruit juice and water wine Collins

the type of strong wine with lemon juice and sugar or syrup, and then filled with soda water. Famous ones are John Kline wine, Tongan Lian wine and so on.

Cooler

is a type of liquor with lemon, lime, fruit sweat and sweetener, and then filled with soda water or ginger ale. Cooler, which means cool drink, is not necessarily a straw, but also a non-alcoholic type based on wine.

sweet wine Flip

the types of adding eggs and sugar to wine and spirits. Sprinkle some nutmeg at the end if you like, there are two kinds: hot and cold.

Pousse-Cafe

A type in which any kind of strong liquor, sweet liqueur and fresh milk are not poured into a cup in sequence according to the density, so that they are not mixed together. It is important to know the density of various wines in advance. It is necessary to pay attention to the density of the same kind of wine manufacturers.

Punch

is made from wine and spirits, and various sweet liqueurs, juices and fruits are added. As a banquet drink, it is often mixed with sweet drinks in a large wine bowl, which is enough for several people to drink. Almost all are cold drinks, but some are hot. Punch is said to mean "Pancha" in Sanskrit, which originated from the Indian language Punch. It is a drink in India, which is made of five kinds of materials, such as Yali wine, water, lemon juice and spices.

sour cocktail sour cocktail

sour cocktail is a type of liquor with sweet and sour things such as lemon juice and sugar. In principle, soda water is not used in this wine in the United States. Other countries use soda and champagne. Sour means sour. Sour cocktails with sour or sweet things for shochu are very popular in Japan.

dividing cocktails by TPO

per-diner cocktail before dinner

is a cocktail to drink before dinner. The purpose is to moisten the throat and stimulate appetite. The sweetness is not strong, and the taste is very refreshing.

cocktail after dinner

cocktail after dinner. The purpose is to freshen the breath or promote digestion after eating. It is a sweet and thick cocktail that effectively uses the flavor of sweet dew wine.

cocktail that can be drunk all day

It doesn't matter at any time. Of course, there is no need to be too rigid about the above cocktails. Most chicken tails belong to the same category.

Night Cap Cocktail

nightcap cocktail is the so-called sleeping wine. Drink before going to bed so that you can fall asleep. It is generally believed that the best bedtime wine is brandy-based, strong-flavored cocktails and cocktails using eggs.

Simply put, cocktails can be divided into two types:

(1) Straight drinks:

Using a single material, processed and presented in the original flavor.

(2) Mixed drinks:

Mixed with various materials, it has various tastes and ever-changing styles.

Secondly, cocktails can be divided into the following categories according to their alcohol content, drinking time, and cold and hot tastes.

(1) Short drinks:

They need to be drunk in a short time, with a capacity of about 6ml. They can be drunk in 3-4 mouthfuls without ice, and their taste will not change within 1-2 minutes. Its alcohol concentration is high and it is suitable for drinking before meals.

(2) Long drinks:

Cocktails that will not affect the flavor for 3 minutes, with ice and a goblet, are suitable for drinking with or after meals.

(3) alcoholic drinks:

cocktails with high alcohol content belong to this category.

(4) Non-Alcohol Drinks)：

Drinks made of lemon juice, orange juice, etc. with no alcohol or only a little wine.

(5) cold drinks:

cocktails with a temperature of 5-6 degrees.

(6) Hot drinks:

The temperature is controlled between 6-8 degrees, and the Hot Whisky Today is the most representative.

In addition, cocktails can be divided into five flavors, namely, sweet, pungent, medium sweet, medium pungent and sour.

drinking time is divided into: before meals, after meals and all day.

four methods for preparing cocktails:

shake method, stir method, build method and blend)

auxiliary methods for preparing cocktails:

twist: 1 cm× 5 cm lemon peel is twisted and garnished with wine.

zest: squeeze the fragrant oil from the lemon peel into the cocktail.

spiral peel: the spiral peel cut by the river hangs in the cup.

frosting the glass mouth: wet the glass mouth with lemon slices, and gently immerse the glass mouth in refined sugar or fine salt (depending on the formula).

Gomme Syrup (Sugar Syrup, Simple Syrup): powdered sugar: 1℃ boiled water = 3: 1 to form a transparent colorless syrup

Cocktail terminology:

base wine: the most basic wine used in preparing cocktails.

dash: a meter attached to a bitter wine bottle.

drop: a popular unit of measurement.

spoon: a unit of measurement. 1spoon=1drop

dry: a slightly spicy cocktail prepared only.

single: 3ml

double: 6ml

straight: wine without anything added.

chaser: First, after drinking strong wine, add ice water to the cup to keep the taste fresh, and you can add soda, beer, mineral water, etc. instead according to your personal preference. Second, some materials are added to the beverage to make it float in the wine, such as whipped cream, etc., and the wine with lighter specific gravity can float on soda water.