Who does not like to go out and have a good time partying with their friends? The problem that some people have is they do not know what types of drinks are available in clubs so they usually end up with something basic, whether it tastes good or not. The true clubber can tell you that there are many variations and many things that the bartender can do to your drink that will give you a cocktail you will not soon forget. If you aren’t ready to walk on the wild side without knowing what you are getting yourself into, read on to learn what the top 10 best cocktails to try are; whether you want a little buzz, a full blown good time or just to give your taste buds a new thrill.
10. Painkiller Cocktail
With a name like Painkiller you would expect it to be a stronger cocktail. It is made with rum and very sweet if you like pineapple juice as well as coconut and orange juice. It is a tropical mixture that will definitely be enjoyable for anyone who chooses to give it a try. It is shaken, served over the rocks, and also has some nutmeg over the top of it.
9. Moscow Mule
To properly enjoy the Moscow Mule, you need to ensure that you have a copper mug on standby. Simply mix a little vodka, ginger beer and lime together and serve it in the copper mug. You can add a little more beer or a little less, depending on your personal preferences.
8. Aviation Cocktail
This cocktail is a unique combination of gin, creme de violette, lemon juice and maraschino liqueur. Some bartenders will leave the violette out of it. Either way, it is served in a cocktail glass straight up. It is along the same type of drink as the Gin Sour but the maraschino will make it a little sweeter if you prefer to not have the bitter flavor, whether it will hit your hard or not will depend on your alcohol tolerance where gin is concerned.
7. Blue Hawaii Cocktail
The coolest thing about this drink is when you order it at the bar, people will be curious about your drink because it is a very pretty blue color. It consists of rum, pineapple juice, crème of coconut and curacao mostly though sometimes it will also have a little vodka thrown in for good measure. Other variations may include substituting sweet and sour instead of the coconut. When you get it you can expect it to be on the rocks and depending on the club you are at, it may have some fruity decorations to mark its fruity flavor.
6. Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail
Combine dry gin, heavy cream, egg whites, lemon and lime juice, sugar and orange flower water and you will have the Ramos Fizz. Shake it with ice, strain it, and serve into a chilled glass. Top off the drink with seltzer or club soda. This drink takes a little extra effort to make, but it will be worth the effort when you are done if you are a fan of dry gin.
5. Salty Dog
The Salty Dog uses dry gin and grapefruit juice to give it a kick and then you double the punch by adding salt. When you get your cocktail, the rim of your glass will have salt around it and ice inside the glass. To enjoy this cocktail you definitely need to enjoy bitter pucker faces.
4. Gin Sour
The way to make this bitter delight is to pour gin, lemon juice, sugar into a shaker half filled with ice. Shake and then strain it. Garnish your drink with an orange slice and then add a cherry on top. Some people may not like the bitterness; others may prefer it over the fruitier cocktails. Only you have the ability to decide what you prefer.
3. Zombie Cocktail
The fruitiness of this drink may surprise most people. However, it is a truly tropical delight that will give you a major buzz. Combined within it is a little Bacardi rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, apricot brandy, sugar, dark and light rum and a splash of lime juice. To prepare, everything will be blended together with the exception of the Bacardi which is mixed in last and often it is garnished with fruit, mint, and a cherry.
2. Kamikaze
Served straight up in a cocktail glass this cocktail packs quite a punch. The ingredients are simple. Just imagine a mixture of vodka, lime juice, and triple sec all mixed into equal parts. There are other variations and you may not always get the straight up Kamikaze but regardless of what you get, it will be an adventure of flavors for you.
1. Vesper
If you are a fan of James Bond you have most likely seen the Vesper. It was his invention and his drink of choice. Originally it was made of simple ingredients such as vodka, gin and Kina Lillet. Due to the fact that lillet has been reformulated, you will most likely get the updated version of Vesper which substitutes Cocchi Americano. If you want to further the experience of drinking with the enhanced flavor that Bond created, you may also need to up the vodka’s potency and you can drink it by a champagne goblet or a cocktail glass.
Each bartender will follow the same basic rules for mixing cocktails however; they may all put a different spin on the drink at times. Each person has their own unique ideas on how good or bad each drinks tastes and each person who attempts to try it, may get a different level of a buzz from it. Some people cannot handle vodka very well while others cannot handle gin. Your reaction to drinking each drink will vary depending on you. Regardless of which drinks you currently favor, you should give each of the cocktails in this top ten list a try. Whether you like them or not, your taste buds will enjoy the rush of flavors you are providing for them to enjoy.
