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French 75 is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and champagne. To prepare it, gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup are shaken with ice, strained into a glass, then topped with champagne and garnished with lemon peel. It is believed that the cocktail was invented by Scott Harry McElhone, the owner of Harry’s American Bar in Paris in 1926, who named it after a strong artillery gun used by the French military. Shortly after, American soldiers fell in love with the cocktail and brought it back to the United States, where it was a huge hit, especially at New York City’s famous Stork Club. Although it is said that French 75 was made with cognac instead of gin in its early history, nowadays there are countless ways to prepare variations of this refreshing classic. An interesting fact for movie lovers: French 75 appears in one of the most beloved classics, Michael Curtiz's Casablanca.

This Newly made classic has become one of the really big drinks these days. There is of course a big argument about this cocktail as to so many others that we seen so far, after checking various books and internet pages and asking friends. The story that is the most common one is this. A Super model in London had been on a Cat walk all day, In the evening she was tired but a bit tense and wanted to go for a drink she stopped at a bar in the Soho District, When she got to the bar she explained to the bartender that she was exhausted and wanted something different, The barman then mixed up the Espresso Martini. The supermodel loved the drink and told here friends and soon the drink spread thru London and became a world popular drink. Category : Classic Glass : Martini glass Ingredients : 1 shot Vodka : 1 shot Kalhua : 1 shot Espresso Method : Shake and Fine Strain into Chilled Martini Glass Garnish : 3 coffee beans

A classic cocktail believed to have originated in the 1970s in New York City, the fashionable Cosmopolitan (or affectionately Cosmo) consists of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It simultaneously gained popularity and influenced popular culture in the 1990s when it was frequently mentioned and ordered by the iconic Carrie Bradshaw from the TV show Sex and the City. The ingredients should be vigorously shaken with cracked ice in a cocktail shaker before the combination is strained into a large martini glass with a lemon twist garnish. Another big cocktail that people drink today, although this cocktail is relatively young compared to the others out there. This drinks history is believe it or not also in dispute after people have tried to come to an agreement of who came up with this cocktail! It has now been broken down to give credit to a certain amount of people. It says it all started in the 1970s it was created in P...

The history of the Moscow Mule goes back to 1941 and was invented by a John G.  Martin and Jack Morgan owner of the of the Cock'n bull Tavern, a bar on the Sunset  strip in Los Angeles. The story goes that John had recently acquired the right to sell Smirnoff vodka in the  US, and Jack had a very big supply of Ginger Beer at his establishment. And so it came the Moscow Mule was born. John used this recipe to promote his vodka around the country and it was a success!  This drink made vodka very popular in the US, even to precede gin.  The name they came up with together and the Moscow stands for the Russian vodka  (these days Smirnoff vodka is not Russian vodka but produced all over the world). What was the classic recipe that was first made? It was 2 shots of Russian vodka (old  days Smirnoff) Ginger beer and a squeeze of Lime.  This recipe is a very good one but during the years it has developed slightly and to my  liking as well...

This is one of today’s biggest selling cocktails in the world. No matter where you go in the world everyone knows what a Mojito is! I think this is the drink that has come to be from what all bartenders loved in the beginning to what all bartenders now hate to make due to all the 100s you do every night working in bars. Also I have never had a drink that can come out so differently in so many places! It is many places that struggle to get the right balance out of this cocktail. It is also because there is so many (wrong) different ways of making this classic cocktail. Before I start going in to that i would like to talk about the History of the mojito, because it do have a very interesting background to it, and as for such great cocktail it’s also many who would like to claim to be the creator of this drink! One story goes like this: In the 16th century there was a drink called" El Draque" (The Dragon) it was named in the honour of Sir Francs Drake. It was ...

Probably the most recognizable version of Martini known as Dry Martini consists of the same ingredients - gin and dry vermouth. The lesser amount of vermouth in the mix means that the cocktail will be drier, while the extra-dry style consists of just a drop of vermouth or no vermouth at all. The version with more dry vermouth is known as Wet Martini or simply Martini. Dry Martini is typically stirred in a mixing glass with ice, and it is then served into a chilled cocktail glass with a lemon twist garnish or an olive. 

Perfect Martini is a Martini variety made with gin and equal parts sweet vermouth and dry vermouth, hence the word perfect in its name. The ingredients should be well-stirred with ice cubes before the combination is strained into a cocktail glass garnished with olives or a lemon twist.

Hailing from Turin, this sweet Italian vermouth was created in the 1862s by Martini Rosso. It is made from wine that is infused with various botanicals such as plants, barks, or flowers. The macerate of the botanicals is added together with caramel, which gives the drink its distinguishing red color. Martini Rosso is slightly sweet, incredibly aromatic, and has a distinctive herbal finish that is accompanied by a subtle bitterness. This common European aperitif, which is ideally served over ice, is best known for its use in cocktails, primarily the acclaimed Manhattan, Negroni, and Americano. The drink also pairs well with tonic and soda water.

Martini Bianco | Local Fortified Wine From Turin, Italy | In the past known as bianchissimo (the whitest), Martini Bianco is a variety of sweetened dry vermouth—fortified and aromatized wine—that was first introduced in 1910. Although the exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, Martini Bianco is made from filtered white wine that is sweetened and infused with different botanicals that include vanilla flowers, spices, herbs, citrus zest, barks, and roots. This clear drink is characterized by its layered combination of flavors and aromas that include spicy, floral, citrus, and sweet vanilla notes. In Europe, Martini Bianco is usually enjoyed as an aperitif, preferably served neat with ice and orange peel. However, it can also work well mixed with soda water, tonic water, or lemonade, as well as a great cocktail ingredient that ideally replaces sweet vermouth. Martini Bianco is produced by the Turin-based company Martini&Rossi, which have an array of different vermouth s...

Gukhwaju is a Korean rice wine flavored with dry chrysanthemum flowers that are macerated while the wine is fermented. The process helps the wine attain a subtle golden hue, sweetness, and a delicate floral aroma and flavor. Apart from flowers, the macerate can sometimes include other herbs and spices. Gukhwaju is a seasonal drink, usually prepared for Jungyangjeol—the Double Ninth Festival observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. Since chrysanthemums are considered to have cleansing qualities, on that day, gukhwaju is usually enjoyed with chrysanthemum pancakes. The wine is best served well chilled. 

Mimosa is a classic breakfast cocktail that transforms a simple morning meal into a decadent event. The cocktail is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and Champagne or any dry sparkling wine. Grand Marnier or bitters can also be added in order to elevate the flavors even further. To prepare it, orange juice is poured into a champagne flute, and it is then topped with Champagne or sparkling wine. It is believed that the famous director Alfred Hitchcock introduced the Mimosa as a brunch staple in the United States in the 1940s. The cocktail is named after an Australian flower that was introduced to Europe by Captain Cook, and the first Mimosa was supposedly served in Paris in 1925 by Frank Meier, who was the head barman at The Ritz at the time. This Drink is very popular to have in the mornings when you are away on holidays or honeymoons and Weddings it’s a very simply but yet wonderful cocktail. Best way to do this cocktail is with freshly squeezed orange juice to ge...

B - 52 is a layered cocktail that was invented in Banff, Canada in 1977, and was allegedly named after the long-range bomber used by the Americans during Vietnam War. It consists of coffee liqueur (usually Mexican Kahlúa), Irish cream (usually Baileys), and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. In some versions, Grand Marnier can be replaced with triple sec, Amaretto, Cointreau, or even absinthe. If prepared correctly, the elements are built in a shot glass, and the layers should be visible, with coffee liqueur on the bottom and orange liqueur on top. The classic B-52 version is served neat in a shot glass, while the variation known as  Flaming B-52  usually comes with a top layer of rum, which helps to ignite the flame. Sometimes people up the measures that’s ok just have to have bigger shooter glasses, Also if you have problem lighting the grand marnier on top, its sometimes easier if you heat up the grand marnier before layering it on top. Some other versions of B-5s is...

The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail with a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. It is considered one of the oldest known cocktails and originated in the United States, particularly in Kentucky. The drink emerged as a simpler alternative to the more complex cocktails of the time. The first written recipe appeared in 1862, and the drink's popularity peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It experienced a revival in the mid-20th century and has since become a beloved staple in cocktail culture. The Old Fashioned is typically made with bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, bitters, and garnished with an orange twist and cherry. Its simplicity, elegance, and timeless appeal contribute to its enduring popularity.