If you ended up here via our blog on the top 5 women's drinks, then you are in the right place. Feel free to scroll on to discover how to make your favourite cocktail at home. New here? No problem, we quickly sum it up for you: in this blog, we take you through the top 5 cocktails of our female followers and readers on social media. Wondering if your favourite is among them? Let's take a quick look! Oh yes, don't forget to click through to the top 5 women's drinks after this.
Cocktails have always had a special place in women's hearts, and there are several reasons why this is so. First, cocktails offer a wide range of flavours and styles, so there is something for every woman. In addition, cocktails are often associated with social occasions and fun, making them perfect for enjoying quality time with friends and loved ones. Another reason for the popularity of cocktails among women is their aesthetic appeal. Many cocktails are served in beautiful glasses and are often decorated with colourful garnishes, making them visually appealing and perfect for sharing on social media.
During our search for favourite cocktails among women, several options emerged. From Dark & Stormy to Pimms with Canada Dry... our female followers have taste! Yet 5 cocktails really stood out. Here they are!
Bloody Mary - How do you make the perfect Bloody Mary cocktail?
The Bloody Mary is an iconic cocktail that, as our results show, has a special appeal to many women. The base of a Bloody Mary is vodka and tomato juice - an ingredient that gives the drink its distinctive flavour and colour.
- Vodka (45ml)
- Tomato juice (90ml)
- Lemon juice (15ml)
- Pepper
- Salt
- Tabasco sauce
It is important to choose a vodka that mixes well with the other ingredients. A spicier, peppery vodka can serve well here.
Lazy Red Cheeks - The ultimate recipe for the perfect Lazy Red Cheecks cocktail
Lazy Red Cheeks is a refreshing drink that has recently become increasingly popular on terraces. This drink is appreciated for its vibrant colour and refreshing taste, perfect for hot summer days. Here are the ingredients to make your own Lazy Red Cheecks:
- 45ml vodka
- 30ml violet syrup
- 15ml lime juice
- 10ml sugar water
- Ice
- Raspberries for garnish
- Crushed ice
Mojito - Make your perfect Mojito with this recipe
The Mojito is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. One of the secrets of its success is that it is very easy to make. The necessary ingredients are present in most households:
- 60ml (white) rum
- 30ml fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons of fine sugar (or to taste)
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Sparkling water (soda water or mineral water)
- Ice
- Extra mint leaves and a lime wedge for garnish
The preparation itself is quite simple and easy to master with a little practice. The golden ingredient? A good rum, to give your Mojito a personal touch. Curious about which types of rum are best used for a Cuban Mojito and why?
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Pornstar Martini - The perfect recipe for the perfect Pornstar Martini
In second place, we find Pornstar Martini, a cocktail that repeatedly came up in replies on social media. For the ideal Pornstar Martini, we recommend using these ingredients:
- 60ml vanilla vodka
- 30ml passion fruit juice
- 15ml vanilla syrup
- Fresh lime juice (about 15ml)
- Ice
- Prosecco (for garnish)
- Possibly passion fruit seeds for garnish
Tip: serve the cocktail with a shot of prosecco on the side, for a fun twist!
Gin-Tonic - You can make the perfect gin-tonic thanks to the right proportions in this recipe
The absolute favourite appears to be the Gin-Tonic. This timeless cocktail originated in colonial times, when British officers in India added quinine to their gin to fight malaria. Later, it was refined into the refreshing cocktail we know today. One of the advantages to this drink is that it offers countless opportunities for personalisation, with a range of gins and tonics to choose from.
Here is the recipe for a classic Gin Tonic:
- 60 ml gin of your choice
- 120 ml tonic water
- Fresh lime or lemon segments, for garnish
- Ice cubes
How to make it:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes
- Pour the gin over the ice
- Add the tonic and stir gently
- Garnish with a piece of lime or lemon
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As a creative jack-of-all-trades in the marketing world, I also bring that imaginative flair to my drink choices. Whether on a night out, sunny vacation or social gathering with girlfriends, I'm always in my element with a refreshing cocktail in hand. Cocktails have stolen my heart because of the endless possibilities to experiment and explore. My favorite cocktail of the moment is the "Lazy Red Cheeks"! A delicious cocktail using vodka as a base. I love vodka because it mixes perfectly with non-alcoholic drinks. My favorite spirit? Rum!
