European Alcoholic Mixed Drinks

Sangria is a fruity Spanish cocktail made with red wine and chopped fruits such as pears, peaches, berries, apples, nectarines, or pineapple. The beverage is often combined with sugar, orange juice, sparkling water, and even brandy. It is... READ MORE

Mimosa is a classic breakfast cocktail that transforms a simple morning meal into a decadent event. The cocktail is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and Champagne or any dry sparkling wine. Grand Marnier or bitters can also be adde... READ MORE

Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail made with a combination of Prosecco and white peach nectar or white peach purée. Peach purée or nectar is first poured into a chilled flute glass, and it is then topped with Prosecco bef... READ MORE

Negroni is a cocktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Although its origin is unclear, it is believed that this cocktail was invented in Florence in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni, who wanted to improve his favorite... READ MORE

A cocktail made with blackcurrant liqueur (typically crème de cassis) and white wine is known as Kir, a traditional French beverage that is usually consumed as an apéritif. The cocktail got its name after Felix Kir,... READ MORE

Irish coffee is a hot and potent cocktail invented by Irish chef Joe Sheridan in the 1940s. It consists of black coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and cream - which should not be whipped, according to the original recipe. Although it or... READ MORE

The coral-hued Spritz Veneziano (also known as Aperol Spritz) is one of the most popular aperitif cocktails in Italy. It is made with a combination of prosecco (3 parts), Aperol (2 parts), and a splash of soda water. The drink is... READ MORE

Similar to Sangria, Tinto de Verano is a cold wine-based cocktail that originates from Spain. It can be translated as Red Wine of Summer, so it is not a surprise that it is mainly consumed during summer as a refreshing drink that... READ MORE

Glühwein is a type of mulled wine enjoyed in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is a staple at Christmas markets and is often enjoyed as an après-ski drink. This German version is a classic, combining red wine, citrus zest,... READ MORE

Black and Tan is a beer cocktail that contains two types of beer: pale and dark. As the name suggests, beer is layered into a pint glass to display a combination of light and dark beer. To prepare it, one should slowly pour stout beer ove... READ MORE

Espresso Martini is a rich and creamy cocktail made with a combination of vodka, espresso, sugar syrup, and coffee liqueur. All ingredients are first mixed in a shaker with ice, and then strained into a Martini glass. There should be a ni... READ MORE

Glögg is a favorite winter drink in Scandinavia. In its basic form, this version of mulled wine combines red wine, sugar, and various spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and orange zest. Typically served warm... READ MORE

The light and bubbly Spritzer is a refreshing beverage made with a combination of white wine and club soda. Although there is a story about its possible Hungarian origin, it is typically dismissed as a legend, and most sources claim that ... READ MORE

Gimlet is a simple yet classic cocktail that originated in England. The cocktail is named after Sir Thomas Gimlette, who supposedly invented it at the end of the 19th century. In the past, Gimlet was mad... READ MORE

Bombardino is the ultimate Italian winter cocktail made with a combination of brandy, VOV egg liqueur, whipped cream, and cinnamon. In order to prepare it, brandy and warm egg liqueur should be poured into a glass mug, and the co... READ MORE

Kalimotxo is a refreshing cocktail that originated in the early 1970s in Spain. The cocktail is made with a simple mixture of red wine and cola. Although some use cheaper wine in the mix, the best Kalimotxo is made with dry and tannic red... READ MORE

A decadent cocktail made with absinthe and champagne is known as Death in the Afternoon. Thanks to its inventor - Ernest Hemingway, it is often referred to as the Hemingway Champagne, or simply The Hemingway. The cocktai... READ MORE

Bramble is a spring cocktail that was created by Dick Bradsell in 1984 in London. The cocktail consists of dry gin, lemon juice, sweet blackberry liqueur, sugary syrup, and crushed ice. It is named after blackberry bushes which are common... READ MORE

Vesper or Vesper Martini is a cocktail made with three shots of dry gin, one shot of vodka, and half a shot of Kina Lillet (nowadays known as Lillet Blanc), a dry French vermouth. It was invented by Ian Fleming, when it was menti... READ MORE

Kir Royale is a French cocktail consisting of crème de cassis and Champagne. It is a modern version of traditional Kir which is made with crème de cassis and white wine. Just like regular Kir, the Royale variety is also serv... READ MORE

Jägerbomb is a German mixed drink that was originally made by dropping a shot of Jägermeister into a glass of beer, but the drink has evolved, and today it is usually prepared by combining Red Bull energy drink and a shot of J&a... READ MORE

Tom Collins is a classic cocktail hailing from London. It's made with a combination of gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water poured into an ice-filled glass. It is believed that this refreshing drink was created by the head waiter... READ MORE

Earthquake is a cocktail that was supposedly invented by a French painter named Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It is made with equal parts of absinthe and cognac, although some recipes suggest gin as the third component. As the name suggests,... READ MORE

Snakebite is a cocktail that combines equal parts of lager beer and cider. When served with a dash of blackcurrant liqueur, it is called Snakebite and Black, Purple Nasty, or Diesel. The variation that includes a shot of vodka is known as... READ MORE

Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional Christmas beverage in which rum-soaked sugarloaf (zuckerhut) is suspended over a bowl of mulled wine (glühwein). The sugar is placed on a metal grate and is then lit on fire, slowly... READ MORE

Black Russian was created in 1949 in Brussels by a Belgian bartender named Gustav Tops, who made it in honor of the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg. The cocktail consists of vodka and Kahlua coffee liqueur. The word Russian in its ... READ MORE

French 75 is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and champagne. To prepare it, gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup are shaken with ice, strained into a glass, then topped with champagne and garnished with lemon peel.... READ MORE

Sangría blanca or white sangría is a white wine version of this popular Spanish wine cocktail. It is usually sweetened and made with light, fruity, and fragrant white wines, while the selection of fruit typically includes pe... READ MORE

Mulled wine is a warming beverage that combines wine, sugar, and spices. It is enjoyed throughout Europe, traditionally as a festive Christmas drink. Most variations opt for heated and sweetened red wine, while the additions usually inclu... READ MORE

Black Velvet consists of only two ingredients in equal parts - dark lager (traditionally Guinness stout) and sparkling wine (typically champagne). This classic cocktail was created in London in 1861 by a bartender who mourned the death of... READ MORE

While the American version of Boilermaker is a cocktail customarily served with beer as a chaser taken after a single gulp of hard liquor, such as whiskey, in the United Kingdom the term refers to a cocktail consisting of equal parts mild... READ MORE

U-Boot is a German cocktail consisting of beer and a shot glass filled with vodka that is sunk into the pint glass. The shot of vodka dropped in beer resembles a submarine, hence the name of the cocktail. There are varieties of U-Boot whi... READ MORE

Despite its name, Americano is an Italian cocktail made with a splash of club soda and equal parts Campari and sweet red vermouth. Campari and vermouth are poured over ice in a glass, and the whole thing is topped with soda water, then ga... READ MORE

Agua de Valencia is a Spanish cocktail made with either cava or champagne, along with orange juice, gin, and vodka. The preparation of Agua de Valencia is simplicity itself – all ingredients are typically combined in a large pitcher... READ MORE

Campari Soda or Campari Seltz, as it is known in Italy, is a simple and refreshing combination of Campari and soda water that is mostly enjoyed as an aperitif. The ratio is usually 1 part Campari to 3 parts soda. To prepare it, Campari is added fi... READ MORE

Pink Gin is an English cocktail made with a combination of Angostura bitters and Plymouth gin, hence its other name, Pink Plymouth. To prepare it, a cocktail glass is first chilled, then coated with bitters. Chilled gin is then a... READ MORE

Poncha is a traditional cocktail from Madeira consisting of sugar cane spirit (aguardente de cana), fresh citrus juice, and honey. The drink is traditionally made with lemons, though modern variations often opt for oranges, tange... READ MORE

Sometimes described as "Negroni’s long-lost autumnal cousin," Boulevardier is a mixed drink made with a combination of Campari, sweet vermouth, and bourbon or rye whiskey. The ingredients are mixed with ice, then strained into a chi... READ MORE

Krambambula is a Belarusian cocktail made with a combination of red wine and different types of liquor such as rum, vodka, or gin. The drink has also been declared the national beverage of Belarus. There are numerous recipes for Krambambu... READ MORE

Swimming Pool is a German cocktail that is similar to Piña Colada. The cocktail combines equal parts vodka and white rum, pineapple juice, heavy cream, coconut cream, and blue Curaçao. To prepare the cocktail, all the ingred... READ MORE

Contrary to its name, this cocktail does not have much in common with a classic Martini. Porn Star is a version that combines vanilla-flavored vodka, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, and passion fruit purée, while a shot of Champ... READ MORE

Rose is a cocktail made with kirsch, dry vermouth, and strawberry syrup. All ingredients should be stirred with ice, then strained into a cocktail glass. The cocktail can sometimes be garnished with a single Maraschino cherry. It is belie... READ MORE