Types Of Mixed Drinks, Part 1

Enjoying a mixed drink is a pastime that most adults indulge in now and again. Mixed drinks come in an explosion of colors, flavors and alcohol content.

Mixed drinks have been a long time staple of such social get togethers as celebrations, office parties, holiday gatherings and more. But are you stumped by the amazing array of mixed drink recipes to choose from? Well don’t worry! This quick primer will get you up to speed on the various types of mixed drinks and make you the envy of your next party.

Cobbler: Cobblers are mixed drinks made with sherry or wine, choice citrus juice and sugar. A good introductory cobbler recipe is the Cream Sherry Cobbler. The drink recipe for a Cream Sherry Cobbler is: 2 1/2 oz cream sherry, 1 tsp superfine sugar, 3 oz club soda. Put the superfine sugar into an old-fashioned glass. Add the club soda, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Fill the glass almost to the top with crushed ice, then add the sherry, stirring well. A maraschino cherry, a slice of orange, and a slice of lemon make a beautiful garnish.

Cocktail: A cocktail was originally a drink made with liquor, sugar, water and bitters. Today however the term cocktail is broadly used as a reference to any mixed drink containing alcohol. A currently popular cocktail is a Sex On The Beach. The drink recipe is: 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz peach schnapps, 2 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz orange juice. Add vodka and peach schnapps to a highball glass over ice. Fill with equal measures of cranberry juice and orange juice, and stir.

Crusta: Crustas contain liquor and fruit juice and are served in a glass rimmed with sugar. At your next get together, be sure to try a Bourbon Crusta. The recipe for this drink is: 1 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1/2 oz Cointreau orange liqueur, 2 tsp maraschino liqueur, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1 tbsp superfine sugar, 1 lemon wedge. Rub the rim of a wine goblet with a lemon wedge and dip into sugar to coat the rim thoroughly. Spiral an orange peel and place inside the glass, draped over one side. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Combine the bourbon whiskey, Cointreau, maraschino and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain into the glass. Serve in a wine glass.

Flip: Flips are mixed drinks that include a beaten egg. Flips are made with wine or liquor, sugar, egg and topped with powdered nutmeg. Flips can be served hot or cold depending on individual tastes. A nice starter flip is a Cherry Flip. This drink recipe is made with 1 1/2 oz cherry brandy,1 tsp powdered sugar, 2 tsp light cream, 1 whole egg, nutmeg. Combine all ingredients (except the nutmeg) in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a whiskey sour glass. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top and serve.

As you can see, there are many types of mixed drinks. In fact, there is such a variety that people are seldom aware of the scope entailed. In this article, we’ve cover just a few of the more popular types. Look for “Types of Mixed Drinks, Part 2″ to learn about a few more drink types.