Have you ever been through a silly situation where you were out with your friends at a bar and went utterly blank while ordering your drink! There is nothing to be embarrassed about; it is quite normal when you get lofty cocktail options. It indeed becomes difficult to decide when it comes to choosing the best cocktails in Kolkata.
However, to help you out, we have listed 6 classic cocktails that you should prefer to drink every once. These are called classics because of a reason. The flavors are timeless and the comfort it provides is non-negotiable.
You can never go wrong with these classic cocktails, even at the odd hours. So, next time you go out for a drink, order a classic cocktail from this set. And, we are definite that you are bound to find your new favorite.
Apple Martini
The first classic drink on our list is an Apple Martini. It is also called “Appletini”. If you are bored with the regular dry martini, this flavor would add a twist to your taste buds. Here vodka is used instead of gin mixture, which forms the base of the cocktail. And, the sweet and a bit of sour taste comes from apple schnapps.
Finally, a pinch of lemon juice completes the drink, and it is usually garnished with a slice of apple. So, if you want something simple yet high on taste, then this is for you.
Basic Ingredients: Vodka, apple Schnapps splash and thin apple piece for garnishing.
Pina Colada
Do you want something tropical? Then, this classic cocktail has a distinctive look as well as taste. People often confuse it with being a smoothie, but it has a certain percentage of alcohol, making it an alcoholic beverage. It is blended with coconut milk, rum and a perfect amount of pineapple juice.
Don't be modest and try out this drink any time of the year. And, in the summer, it is a deadly combination to relieve you from the heat.
Basic Ingredients: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Maraschino cherries, pina colada mix, fresh pineapple juice and sliced pineapple for garnishing.
Margarita
If you are done with vodka and rum, then it is time to try out a mixture of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. These ingredients are blended with ice to create a variation. However, people usually love to have it on the rocks. The most attractive part of the cocktail is its salt-rimmed glass.
On request from the customers, bartenders try to experiment by adding various fruity versions. Ditching the traditional lime, often try adding raspberry, peach and strawberry. It would be a perfect drink for your first date at The Grid.
Basic Ingredients: Frozen limeade concentrate, tequila, Cointreau orange liqueur and triple sec.
Salty Dog
The name sounds funny doesn’t it? But, this is an iconic drink for the hot summers. It is also known as a greyhound cocktail, and you can clearly distinguish it from the rest of the vodka or gin mixture in its glass.
If you pay attention, you will find that the rim of the glass has a coat of coarse salt. So, you can make a difference when you take a sip. Along with alcohol, grapefruit juice is also added to the drink, creating a refreshing vibe when you drink it. As the summer is at its peak, you must not forget to add it to your must-try list.
Ingredients: Gin or vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, salt, and grapefruit wedge.
Ojito
The Mojito is the most popular classic cocktail drink that can be your perfect refreshing partner during the summer. When you drink it, your taste buds feel a fresh minty taste. It is prepared with a perfect combination of white rum, mint, lime juice, sugar and soda water.
The alcohol content is quite low, and if you want to stay clean, this is a must-have. However, on request, the soda water is often switched with a chilled 7-up or sprite. The core speciality of preparing a mojito is adding mint leaves after crushing them. This works to amplify the minty flavor of the drink.
Basic Ingredients: Fresh mint leaves, lime, white sugar, ice, white rum and club soda.
Cosmopolitan
If you love drinking vodka, then this tangy classic drink should be on top of your must-have list. It is one of the best cocktails in Kolkata. Cosmopolitan is prepared with a perfect combination of vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.
It has a clean and tarty taste that is bound to build a flirty bond with your taste buds. Often, the cosmopolitan is a mixture of a good brand of cranberry juice to add to the taste. You may also find Cointreau Triple Sec as another essential element that the bartenders add to the drink.
Basic Ingredients: Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice, fresh sour mix and lemon twist for garnishing.
Conclusion
There are more than 100 types of cocktails that you can find in a bar, but these have the perfect mixture of ingredients and a fantastic balance of sweet and salty tastes. These can never go out of style. So, take a sip of the cocktails and enjoy the moment at The Grid.
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