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Cocktail orgasm included in the list of the world's leading cocktails and recognized by the international organization of bartenders, so it should be taken seriously despite its original name.

Cocktail orgasm invented by a Florida bartender who works at a place called the Flying Elk. The history of the invention is simple to the point of banality. One evening, a pretty girl came into the local bar with the funny name “Flying Elk” and told the bartender to make her some delicious and unusual cocktail that was not on the menu. The bartender was an experienced and quick-witted man, without thinking twice he made a batch of various ingredients and served a glass to the girl. She liked this unusual drink so much that she began to come and order it constantly. And so it appeared. Rumor has it that the name of the orgasm cocktail came either from the fact that you need to drink it as soon as possible, in general, to catch that very moment, or just the bartender decided to hint to the girl about the intimate continuation of that evening.

To prepare cocktail orgasm recipe must be repeated exactly observing all proportions. Although this drink is unique in that its composition is constantly undergoing changes, since each bartender has his own ideas about what a real orgasm is.

Orgasm cocktail recipe:

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur
• 30 ml Cointreau liqueur
• cocktail cherries (for decoration)
• half a banana (for garnish)

Tools and utensils:

• shaker
• glasses with thin stems

Cooking:

To make a cocktail, you need a shaker, pour crushed ice into it and pour in Baileys and Cointreau liqueurs, the mixture is thoroughly beaten and poured into glasses on a thin stem, decorated with cherries or whipped cream on top. As an example of decoration, you can look at the photo of an orgasm cocktail.

Cocktail "Sex on the beach"

One of the most popular, the alcoholic cocktail Sex on the Beach contains vodka, peach liqueur, as well as cranberry and orange juice. The International Association of Bartenders has included it in the list of official cocktails.

This popular drink first appeared in the USA and was called “Sand in your shorts” (“Sand in your shorts”), then changed its name and became “Fun on the Beach” (Fun on the beach), since in those days the word “sex” ” tried to avoid and did not write on the menu.

Currently, the Sex on the Beach cocktail rightfully occupies the first place among the ordered drinks in most bars. To prepare it, you need vodka, peach liqueur (Peach Schnapps), cranberry and orange juices. These ingredients are poured into a highball glass in a 2-1-2-2 ratio. Garnished with an umbrella, two cherries and a slice of pineapple or lime. Juicy orange color, refined taste and freshness of the drink will not leave anyone indifferent.

In addition to the classic version, the Sex on the Beach cocktail can also be non-alcoholic. In this case, cranberry, peach, pomegranate and pineapple juices are simply mixed in equal shares. Served in a glass with ice. This variant of the cocktail is excellently refreshing on hot summer days.

Cocktail "Blue Lagoon"

Paris is considered the birthplace of the legendary cocktail, namely Harris Bar, one of the first cocktail bars in Europe. The Blue Lagoon cocktail was invented in 1960 by Andy McElton, the son of the owner of Harris Bar. This drink perfectly tones and refreshes on a hot day. In addition, a distinctive feature of this drink is its rich blue color, which actually gave it its name.

The composition of the Blue Lagoon cocktail is quite simple. One serving will require 40 ml of vodka, 10 ml of lemon juice, 20 ml of Curacao liqueur, half a glass of lemonade and several ice cubes. However, in each case, there may be different additions or changes to the Blue Lagoon cocktail recipe, which makes it taste uniquely new each time.

Consider the recipe for this alcoholic drink. The main alcohol in the Blue Lagoon cocktail is, of course, vodka. Sometimes vodka can be replaced with tequila. Then add freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon or lime - as you like. Next, add lemonade or another non-alcoholic drink to taste. Sprite is the best option. Here it depends on its quantity and how strong the cocktail will be.

And finally, the main ingredient in the Blue Lagoon cocktail. This is the Monin Blue Curacao liquor that has won worldwide recognition. With its delicious taste, Curacao liqueur, thanks to its rich color, makes the Blue Lagoon cocktail uniquely blue.

The cocktail is served in tall glasses called heiriken. Before pouring the drink, ice cubes are placed in the glasses, crushed ice or ice chips are also possible.

Cocktail decoration is usually a slice of lemon on the edge of the glass.

Cocktail "Caribbean Crisis"

Philosophical cocktail with political meaning. All components have the author's philosophical meaning and are tied around one of the most striking historical events - the Caribbean crisis, which went down in history with the bitterness of misunderstanding and awareness of the inevitability of an impending global conflict. Try this cocktail and remember the history.

Components:

Vodka - 15 ml,

Rum Jamaica Rum - 15 ml,

Rum Havana Club - 15 ml,

Tequila - 15 ml,

Absinthe - 5 ml

Ice

Cooking:

Mix the chilled ingredients in a shaker and pour into a martini glass. Add ice. effectively put a tequila worm on the bottom.

The cocktail is drunk in one gulp.

Philosophical interpretation:

If you managed to drink a cocktail - you overcame the "Caribbean crisis".
All the ingredients have a subtext: vodka - former prosperity, Jamaica & Havana Club - the region and place where the events took place, tequila - the standard of living after the crisis in Cuba, the tequila worm - the crisis, absinthe - the state of euphoria after the crisis.

Cocktail "Rusty Nail"

Components:
Scottish whiskey - 60 ml,
Drambuie liqueur - 40 ml,
crushed ice

Cooking:

Pour Drambuie liqueur into a glass with ice, then whiskey.
Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime.

Cocktail "Alexander"

A family of creamy cocktails "Alexander". This version of "Alexander" was invented by coffee lovers, one of those who simply cannot live without coffee. But try it - it turned out very well. A sort of fortified version of coffee with cognac... And with cream.

Pay attention also to other cocktails of this family.

Components:
Cream - 30 ml
Coffee liqueur - 30 ml
Brandy - 30 ml
Ice
grated chocolate

Cooking:
Shake the ingredients lightly in a shaker with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Decorate with grated chocolate.

Cocktail "East India"

The color of dreams, the scent of the tropics entail. Do not deny yourself a trip to the mysterious land - East India.

Components:
-5 ice cubes
Brandy - 60 ml,
Curacao liqueur - 20 ml,
Pineapple juice - 20 ml,
Bitter Angostura - 3 drops,

Cooking:
Put ice cubes in a bar glass, drip bitters on top and add pineapple juice. Pour in the Curacao liqueur and brandy, mix thoroughly, then strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
You can decorate with a spiral of orange peel.

Cocktail "Medusa"

Have you ever tried jellyfish? Not? And don't! This cocktail is much better! First, he is handsome; secondly, sweet; thirdly, strong. Well, how else can you seduce a beautiful stranger?

Components:
Liqueur "Curacao" - 10 ml,
Liquor "Sambuca Roman" - 10 ml,
Liquor "Irish cream" - 10 ml,
Cordial (liqueur) pomegranate - 2-3 drops

Cooking:
Gently pour layers into the liquor glass first Curacao, then Sambuсa, then the top layer of Irish Cream and drop pomegranate cardial into the middle.
You need to drink in one gulp.