Becherovka is a Czech herbal liqueur with a strength of 38%. Initially conceived as a remedy for the treatment of gastric disorders, however, over time, the tincture moved into the class of alcoholic beverages, where it is still found today. It is known that Becherovka contains 20 herbs, of which 4 species grow in Karlovy Vary, the remaining 16 are imported from other countries. The names of the ingredients are kept in the strictest confidence. Becherovka cocktails are varied and unusual in taste. Due to its bitter taste, it goes well with both sweet and tart ingredients.
It is necessary
- - becherovka;
- - ice;
- - lemon;
- - lime;
- - tonic;
- - ginger ale or lemonade;
- - lingonberry or currant juice;
- - cane sugar;
- - sparkling water;
- - grenadine syrup;
- - grapefruit juice;
- - Orange juice.
Instructions
Step 1
Cocktail Be-Ton. One of the simplest and most famous classic becherovka cocktails. Ingredients: becherovka 50 ml, tonic 100 ml, lemon juice 10 ml. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour the becherovka, add tonic and lemon juice. For decoration, use a lemon wedge or zest, twisted into a spiral. Has a refreshing tart taste. For a milder shake, substitute orange juice for lemon juice. This will give the cocktail a soft feel.
Step 2
B-Celebration cocktail. Ingredients: Becherovka 30 ml, apple liqueur 10 ml, ginger ale or lemonade. Fill a glass with ice, add becherovka and apple liqueur, add ginger ale. Use a wedge of lime and a sprig of mint as decoration. The cocktail is light and refreshing.
Step 3
Red Moon cocktail. Ingredients: becherovka 40 ml, lingonberry or currant juice 10 ml, carbonated non-sweet water. Fill a glass with ice and pour the becherovka and currant or lingonberry juice. Then fill the glass with sparkling water to the brim. Garnish the cocktail with an orange wedge. The taste of this cocktail is velvety and full-bodied.
Step 4
Oaza cocktail. Ingredients: Becherovka 60 ml, lime, cane sugar. Place the sliced lime in a glass, sprinkle with sugar and crush to juice the lime and mix with the sugar. Fill the glass to the brim with crushed ice and add becherovka. Stir the cocktail thoroughly. The cocktail is similar to a mojito, but tastes stronger and richer.
Step 5
Hot cocktail Becherovka punch. Ingredients: Becherovka 40 ml, lemon juice 10 ml, carbonated unsweetened water 90 ml. Mix the becherovka, lemon juice and water in a bowl and heat. Pour into a glass, garnish with a slice of orange. This cocktail is perfect for a cold winter evening. It has an enveloping savory taste.
Step 6
Cocktail Invigorating freshness. Ingredients: becherovka 40 ml, grapefruit juice 100 ml, tonic. Pour becherovka, juice into a glass, a third filled with ice cubes, and add tonic to the glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a slice of grapefruit. A light summer cocktail is perfect for a party and just relaxing in nature and outside the city. It has an unusual, slightly bitter taste.
Step 7
Magic Sunset cocktail. Ingredients: Becherovka 40 ml, grenadine syrup 20 ml, orange juice. Fill a glass with ice, add becherovka, juice and syrup. It is suggested to stir the cocktail during consumption. Garnish with orange and strawberry wedges. The drink turns out to be bright and unusual due to the combination of two colors.
