do you love cocktails and want to know more about the world of cocktails? Cocktail making is a craft that over the years has managed to capture the attention of thousands of people who get within the combination of alcoholic beverages the perfect cocktail to enjoy a good evening.
There are many cocktails that exist today, and the fact is that man has gradually been mixing different drinks that have made history, and is that flavor, freshness and quality are integrated creating unique sensations for the palate, but have you ever wondered what is the cocktail itself?
Here we will answer this and other doubts that may arise on this interesting topic.
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what is cocktail making?
Cocktailology is the study of the relationship between drinks, fruits, flowers, herbs, ice cream and any other edible ingredient that can be transformed into liquid through the use of different methods of preparation and that generate great tasting alcoholic beverages.
History of Cocktails
Historians say that cocktails began in the time of Hippocrates in the 4th century B.C., and that he used the combination of drinks together with herbs, spices and related to make medicine and cure different diseases.
During 1806, the term “balance” appeared for the first time in the New York newspaper Balance cocktails, and it was during the 19th century that cocktails were consolidated among the most exclusive sectors of American society.
But during the years of Prohibition in the U.S., cocktails were consolidated as a discipline thanks to their clandestine consumption.
Due to the prohibition and the poor quality of the liquors that were trafficked, the first bartenders used essences, juices or sugars to disguise the strong flavor of the alcohol, thus giving rise to the first cocktails of the time and consolidating the preference of many.
Types of Cocktails
Nowadays there are different types of cocktails, which have been emerging over the years and the use of new techniques that manage to capture the attention of cocktail enthusiasts. Therefore, we can classify cocktails into the following types:
Classic Cocktails
This is the cocktail par excellence and the most traditional, that is to say, the one with which it began in the world of mixing alcoholic beverages and that today has subdivisions which are differentiated in terms of size and their characteristics.
Modern Cocktails
It is the cocktail bar that arises after the demand for a different service in a place where the bartender does not have enough time to serve a customer as in the classic cocktail bar.
Within this type we can find the Molecular and Acrobatic cocktails, which as days go by are becoming famous among the preference of innovative palates,
what is Classic Cocktails?
As we already know, the classic cocktail is the traditional one with which it began and that is the mixture of alcoholic beverages along with flowers, herbs and other edible substances that combine and create delicious flavors. Classic cocktails are classified according to their size and characteristics.
In terms of size we have the following cocktails:
Short Drinks
These are the cocktails that are served in small glasses and are considered by experts as the real cocktails.
Long Drinks
These cocktails are served in long glasses and are prepared with fruit juices, sparkling drinks, carbonated water and ice.
Hot Drinks
These are hot cocktails that are also prepared and served in the same glass. According to their characteristics, we have the following cocktails: 
Cobblers cocktails
They are those refreshing cocktails decorated with seasonal fruits or fresh mint leaves, served in a long drink glass with crushed ice or in a glass.
Collins cocktails
They belong to the long drink style cocktails and are refreshing so they can be drunk at any time of the day. They are prepared with lemon juice or sparkling water directly in a long drink glass filled with ice cubes and garnished with a slice of lemon and a cherry.
Coolers Cocktails
These are long drinks prepared with liquor or distilled liquor, carbonated beverage such as Ginger Ale, Cider or Champagne, a little sugar and orange or lemon garnishes which are placed in a spiral.
Cocktail Cups
They are cocktails that are prepared in containers with plenty of ice and fresh fruit, the base drink is a sparkling white wine such as cava and can be served during meetings or meals.
Daisies cocktails
They are a type of cocktail typical of the summer season, which are made with lemon, grenadine and brandy, rum or gin as a base drink. They are served in a cocktail style glass and can be decorated with salt or sugar on the rim of the glass.
Eggnog cocktails
These are cocktails prepared with egg yolk, cream or milk, sugar and alcohol base, high proof wine or liquor. These drinks can be served either cold, prepared in a cocktail shaker or hot, and are usually accompanied with grated nutmeg once served.
Fizz cocktails
These are refreshing cocktails made with sparkling drinks, so if the base drink used is not sparkling, the bartender will have to add soda because the main feature of this charming cocktail is that it is carbonated.
Grog cocktails
These cocktails are characterized for being stimulating since they contain high alcohol content spirits. They are presented very hot, because once all the ingredients are in place, a little pure alcohol is added to turn it into a flaming cocktail.
Highballs cocktails
It is a c’ciotel long drink, of American origin which is served in a long glass, usually in a tube, with ice cubes and lemon. It is very well known and combines in its preparation a liqueur or distillate with tonic or soft drinks.
Julep cocktails
These are cocktails characterized for being a typical American style long drink, refreshing and with the presence of mint and mint in its preparation.
These cocktails are originally prepared with bourbon, sugar, fresh mint and thick crushed ice, however we can also find Julep with Scotch whisky, rum and also with brandy.
Pousse-Café cocktails
They are c’coteles of French origin, in which the ingredients are kept separated in layers due to their density.
It is very important to introduce the ingredients in the glass in the corresponding order according to their density to obtain the desired effect, otherwise it fails to give the real drink and spoils the preparation.
what is Molecular Cocktails?
It is a discipline of modern cocktail making, which consists of applying a methodology of analysis and scientific techniques for the preparation of cocktails, and is based on Molecular Gastronomy, in which the states of matter are manipulated to create new flavors, sensations, textures and visual effects and thus be able to provide a new experience within the palate.
For its preparation it is necessary to have knowledge of chemistry, and is that within its preparation elements such as calcium chloride, liquid nitrogen, alginate, nitrous oxide among others are manipulated, in addition to new tools such as siphons and even disposable syringes which will form the different textures such as foams, gels, clouds, vapors, among others.
Cocktail Kit for anyone interested in this enchanting world
The cocktail making involves the use of tools that allow to be able to carry to a happy end the mixtures of drinks to be able to obtain the desired cocktail, for it is necessary to have a basic set that allows to elaborate the drinks. The cocktail kit is made up of the following tools:
Cocktail Shaker
It is the fundamental piece for the elaboration of drinks, it is composed of two bowls that are adjusted one over the other, it is used to serve shaken drinks and to cool some ingredients.
It must be used with both hands to shake vigorously for a few seconds. It also has a strainer lid that prevents ice and other ingredients from escaping when serving. 
Mixing glass
It is a glass that can be made of glass or metal, similar to the shaker but with larger dimensions. It does not have a lid because it is used to cool the ingredients or to prepare cocktails that do not need to be shaken. 
Cocktail spoon
It is a metal spoon with a thin and long handle used to mix drinks in the mixing glass or directly in the glass. There is a derivation of this spoon, which is the well-known braided spoon whose braided handle is ideal for serving soft drinks. 
Strainer
It is also known as a caterpillar strainer, since it has a metal spiral around it so that the ice or fruit does not fall into the drink when prepared in a mixing glass and is an essential part of the cocktail kit. 
Mortar and pestle
The cocktail mortar is used to extract the juice from fruits or herbs and can be used in the same glass in which it will be served, its easy handling makes it an indispensable tool that will make your cocktails taste better.
Measuring device
This instrument is indispensable for the preparation of drinks that require exact proportions. In general, they are double in the form of cones joined together, both of different sizes, which are commonly 15 and 30 millimeters. 
Electric mixer or blender
It is used for drinks with natural fruit in their preparation, frothy drinks or frappes. It is an indispensable instrument in the cocktail kit and should never be missing in it. 
Juicer
It is a basic tool in the cocktail industry since for the preparation of cocktails all fruit juices used must be natural and citrus fruits are the most used, for this reason this unique instrument is used to extract the most juice from the fruit. 
Metal nozzle or pouring stopper
It is the one that adjusts to the mouth of the bottle and allows to dose the drinks to serve them in a simple way, allowing to elaborate cocktails in a faster way. 
There are also other instruments such as the corkscrew, peeler, ice cube tray, ice tongs, among others, which are indispensable companions for any bartender who makes cocktails and intends to create innovative recipes.
Cocktail utensils to prepare delicious cocktails
Every good cocktail can be made as long as you have at hand the essential utensils for it, also can not only be used to prepare cocktails but also serve for other drinks, and is that they allow properly mix the required liquids.
Strainer Filter It is made of stainless steel and has a handle that fits into the mixing glass, its purpose is to prevent the pulp of the juices or ice from filtering into the mixture.
Bar Spoon It is a spoon that contains a very long handle elaborated to precise the measures and it is used to mix the ingredients in the mixing glass, generally it usually has a capacity of 5 cc.
Muddler It is a utensil used to grind and extract all the essence of fruits, aromatic herbs, etc. It can be made of wood, stainless steel or plastic.
Cocktail knife This is a special knife designed for slicing citrus fruits and has a bifurcated blade. It has many variants, so we can find them with and without teeth, in different shapes and sizes.
Cutting board This is a basic board used to cut the fruits and other solid elements required for the preparation of cocktails and is usually made of rigid plastic.
The world of cocktails is very wide and over the years has been creating innovations, techniques and recipes that make any type of palate rave thanks to its freshness, flavor and quality.
