How many types of Cocktails are there?

There are countless types of cocktails, as new recipes are created all the time. However, here are some common types of cocktails:

1. Martini: A classic cocktail made with gin and dry vermouth.
2. Margarita: A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec or another orange liqueur.
3. Old Fashioned: A whiskey-based cocktail made with sugar, bitters, and a twist of citrus.
4. Daiquiri: A rum-based cocktail made with lime juice and simple syrup.
5. Cosmopolitan: A vodka-based cocktail made with cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec.
6. Mojito: A rum-based cocktail made with mint leaves, lime juice, and soda water.
7. Bloody Mary: A savory cocktail made with tomato juice, vodka, and various seasonings and spices.
8. Manhattan: A whiskey-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and bitters.
9. Negroni: A gin-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and Campari.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more types of cocktails out there.

• How to make a martini cocktail ?

To make a classic martini cocktail, you will need:

• 2 1/2 oz gin or vodka
• 1/2 oz dry vermouth
• Ice
• Lemon twist or olives, for garnish

Here are the steps to make a martini cocktail:

1. Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice and water and setting it aside.
2. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
3. Add the gin or vodka and dry vermouth to the mixing glass.
4. Stir the mixture for about 20 seconds, or until it is well chilled and diluted.
5. Discard the ice and water from the chilled martini glass.
6. Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass.
7. Garnish the cocktail with a lemon twist or olives.
8. Serve and enjoy your classic martini cocktail!

Note: The amount of dry vermouth used in a martini can vary depending on personal taste. You can adjust the amount to make it drier or wetter. Some people also prefer to shake their martinis instead of stirring them, but shaking can dilute the drink more and create a frothy texture.

• How to make a classic Margarita cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
• Salt for rimming the glass
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Rub a slice of lime around the rim of a chilled glass and then dip the rim into a small dish of salt, rotating the glass until the rim is coated with salt.
2. Fill a shaker with ice and add the tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau or triple sec.
3. Shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
4. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over it.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and enjoy!

Note: For a frozen Margarita, blend the ingredients with ice in a blender until smooth and serve in a salt-rimmed glass.

• How to make a Old Fashioned cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp of granulated sugar
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 orange peel
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Place the sugar cube or granulated sugar in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Add the dashes of Angostura bitters to the sugar.
3. Using a muddler or a spoon, muddle the sugar and bitters together until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add a large ice cube or a few small ones to the glass.
5. Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice and stir well.
6. Cut a piece of orange peel, about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, twist it over the drink to release the oils, and drop it into the glass.
7. Enjoy your delicious Old Fashioned cocktail!

Note: Some variations of the Old Fashioned include adding a splash of soda water, using different types of bitters, or garnishing with a cherry or a lemon peel.

• How to make a Daiquiri cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge, if desired.
6. Enjoy your delicious Daiquiri cocktail!

Note: For a frozen Daiquiri, blend the ingredients with ice in a blender until smooth and serve in a chilled glass. You can also experiment with different types of rum and flavored syrups to create variations of the classic recipe.

• How to make a Cosmopolitan cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka
• 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 oz cranberry juice
• Ice

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice.

1. Add the citrus vodka, Cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
2. Shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist, if desired.
5. Enjoy your delicious Cosmopolitan cocktail!

Note: Some variations of the Cosmopolitan include using different types of vodka, adding a splash of pineapple juice or orange juice, or garnishing with a cherry or orange peel.

• How to make a Mojito cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• Club soda or sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a highball glass, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the simple syrup until the leaves are slightly crushed and the syrup is well mixed.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add the white rum and freshly squeezed lime juice.
4. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Top off with club soda or sparkling water.
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lime.
7. Enjoy your delicious Mojito cocktail!

Note: You can adjust the sweetness of the cocktail by adding more or less simple syrup, depending on your taste. For a variation, you can also try adding fresh fruit, such as strawberries or blueberries, or using different types of rum.

• How to make a Bloody Mary cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 4 oz tomato juice
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Celery salt to rim the glass (optional)
• Ice
• Celery stalk, lemon wedge, and/or olives for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a highball glass with celery salt, if desired.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add the vodka, tomato juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Garnish with a celery stalk, lemon wedge, and/or olives.
6. Enjoy your delicious Bloody Mary cocktail!

Note: You can adjust the spiciness of the cocktail by adding more or less hot sauce. For a variation, you can also try adding horseradish, pickled vegetables, or different types of hot sauce.

• How to make a Manhattan ​​​​​​ cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rye or bourbon whiskey
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice
• Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the rye or bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
3. Stir well for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, if desired.
6. Enjoy your delicious Manhattan cocktail!

Note: Some variations of the Manhattan include using different types of whiskey or vermouth, adding a splash of orange bitters or absinthe, or garnishing with a lemon twist instead of a cherry.

• How to make a Negroni ​​​​​cocktail ?

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 1 oz Campari
• Orange peel for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
3. Stir well for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with an orange peel by squeezing the peel over the drink to release the oils and then rubbing the peel around the rim of the glass before dropping it into the drink.
6. Enjoy your delicious Negroni cocktail!

Note: Some variations of the Negroni include using different types of gin, adjusting the ratio of ingredients to taste, or adding a splash of soda water.