Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Porn Star Martini: How to make a classic cocktail?

How to make a classic cocktail

Alcohol, the base of every 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 compose them. And when we talk about a classic cocktail, 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 it must be felt, even if it is accompanied by fruit juice, sparkling water, Coca-Cola, lime juice or mint. The idea is not to create a 100% alcoholic drink, but to not cover the flavor and aromas of the precious nectar with too much sugar or acidity. Indeed, the art of the cocktail lies in balance! And when we tackle classic cocktails, this rule is even truer. Why? Because these cocktails have been known and recognized for ages, so everyone has already heard of them, or tasted them. It is therefore all the more difficult not to disappoint when tasting them.

So to be sure to hit the mark, we place blind faith in these 11 classic cocktails that continue to seduce, generation after generation.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.