What is the best cocktail?

Cocktails originated in the United States, which is acknowledged by most historical materials. The time is about1the end of the 8th century or1the beginning of the 9th century. How to prepare and drink this mixed drink with good color, fragrance and taste, and the origin of the name "cocktail" are all different. Here are some examples for readers.

The first statement: One day, after a banquet, all kinds of wine were left on the table, some were 1/4, and some were 1/2. A man who cleans the table mixes all kinds of leftover wine with three or five cups, but it tastes better than the original single wine. Then, man, according to different combinations, several in a row, and so on. After that, these mixed wines were distributed to everyone, and the results were highly evaluated. As a result, this method of mixed drinking became famous and spread. I don't know why it's called "cocktail" instead of "buddy wine"

The second statement: 1775, Pilesgo, who moved to Allenge, new york, USA, opened a pharmacy in downtown area, making all kinds of fine wines and selling them to customers. One day, he mixed the eggs into medicinal liquor for sale, and got a good cheer. From then on, passengers were crowded and business was booming. At that time, many people in Haranger, new york spoke French. They called it a "cork cart" in French, and later it became a "cocktail" in English. Since then, cocktails have become people's favorite mixed wine, and there are more and more fancy styles.

The third statement: probably19th century. Clifford, an American, runs a hotel in the Hudson River. The Keke family has three things to be proud of, which are called the Three Wonders of Tang Ke. First, he has a huge, plump and majestic rooster, which is a famous hand in a chicken farm; Second, his cellar is said to have the most outstanding wine in the world; Thirdly, he boasted that his daughter, Ian Millie, was the first stunning beauty in this city, which seemed to be unique in the world. There is a young man named Akinruth in town who comes to this hotel every night to kill time leisurely. He is a crew member of the Hudson River cargo ship. Over the years, he and Ernie Millie have fallen in love. The young man has a good temper and is practical in his work. Old Kerry really likes him, but he often plays tricks on him and says, "Young man, do you want to eat swan meat?" I'll give you one condition. You should become a captain as soon as possible. "The young man is persistent, studies hard and works hard. After several years, he finally became a captain, and Ernie Millie naturally became his wife. At the wedding, the old man was very happy. He took out all the best vintage wine in the cellar, blended it into "peerless wine" and decorated the wine glass with the cock's tail feather, which was extremely beautiful. Then drink to the daughter and the young son-in-law, and shout "Long live the chicken tail! "Since then, cocktails have become popular.

The fourth statement: According to legend, during the period of American independence, there was an Irish girl named Please who owned a hotel in new york. During the period of 1779, some American and French officials in the Washington army often went to this hotel and drank a mixed exciting drink called "Bledsoe". However, these people don't drink quietly and relax, but often make fun of the shopkeeper and compare please to a little hen for fun. One day, the young lady was very angry. She came up with an idea to teach them a lesson. She found a rooster's tail feather from the farmer's henhouse and put it in Bryce's cup. Give it to the officers and curse these penis men. Although the guests were surprised and couldn't understand it, they only thought it was particularly beautiful. As a result, a French officer casually shouted "Long live the chicken tail", and the "Blaise" with the cock tail feather became a "cocktail", which has been passed down to this day.

Fifth statement: Legend has it that many years ago, an English ship docked in Kanerjee town of Yucatan Peninsula, and all the crew members went to the bar in the town to drink. On the balcony of the bar, a teenager stirred mixed wine for the sailors with branches. After a sailor drank it, he felt that the wine was extraordinary and mellow. It was the first glass of wine he drank in his life. So he went up to the boy and asked, "What's the name of this wine? The boy thought he was asking the name of the branch, so he replied, "Crager, Kager. "This is a Spanish word, meaning' chicken tail'. The teenager jokingly replied with a branch shape similar to a rooster's tail feather, but the crew mistakenly thought it was a "cocktail". Since then, "cocktail" has become another name for mixed wine.

There are various theories about the origin of cocktails. For example, it evolved into a cocktail in the name of an aristocratic woman, Oxc- hitel, to show dignity: the cock's tail feather symbolizes heroism; The colorful chicken tail symbolizes the beauty and superb bartending skills of the bartender; Wait a minute. In fact, the origin of cocktails has no practical significance, just to let drinkers enjoy a perfect cocktail at a happy and relaxed cocktail party, and at the same time, it has added a chilling topic. However, it is not difficult to imagine that since there are so many beautiful legends about the origin of cocktails, cocktails may indeed have unique charm.

Types of cocktails-

Cocktails are divided into short drinks and long drinks.

Short drinks, that is, cocktails for a short time, will weaken the flavor over time. This wine is made from cocktail glasses by shaking or stirring and cooling. It is generally believed that cocktails should be finished in 10-20 minutes. Most alcohol is about 30 degrees.

Long drink is a cocktail suitable for killing time and drinking leisurely. For soda water, fruit sweat, etc. Long cocktails are made of large-capacity glasses such as flat glass or juice glass. It's a cold drink with ice, and there are also hot drinks with boiled water or hot milk. However, it is generally believed that it is better to drink for about 30 minutes. Compared with short drinks, most alcohol is low in concentration, so it is easy to drink. There are several kinds according to different methods.

Types of long drinks

Fruit juice and water wine? Corinth

Strong liquor with lemon juice, sugar or syrup, and then soda water. Well-known are John Kline wine, Tongan Lotus wine and so on.

Cold drinks? cooler

It is a strong liquor containing lemon, lime juice and sweetener, and then soda water or ginger ale is added. Cooler, which means cool drink, is not necessarily a straw, but also a non-alcoholic type based on alcohol.

Sweet wine? turn

Add kinds of eggs and sugar to wine and spirits. Finally, if you like.