How to make a classic cocktail
Alcohol, the base of any classic cocktail
When we talk about classic cocktails, many recipes come to mind: gin and tonic, dry martini, cuba libre, mojito, etc. So many delights that highlight the different alcohols that make them up. And when we talk about classic cocktails, we mainly think of alcohol (rum, bourbon, gin), this ingredient always serves as the base of the drink. The other ingredients are there to lengthen the drink and soften the strength of the alcohol.
The classic cocktail faux pas
The classic cocktail is there to highlight the alcohol, so the latter must be felt, even if accompanied by fruit juice, sparkling water, Coca-Cola, lime juice or even mint. The idea is not to create a 100% alcoholic drink, but rather not to cover up the flavor and aroma of the precious nectar with too much sugar or acidity. In fact, the art of the cocktail lies in balance! And when we tackle classic cocktails, this rule is even more true. So that ? Because these cocktails have been known and recognized for a long time, so everyone has already heard about them or tried them. Therefore, it is even more difficult not to disappoint at the tasting.
Therefore, to make sure we hit the mark, we blindly trust in these 11 classic cocktails that continue to seduce, generation after generation.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.
Consume in moderation.