People always want bread and circuses. One of such spectacles is burning cocktails. The very process of making such extreme drinks fascinates and delights everyone watching, although the entertainment mainly depends on the skill level of the bartender.
A striking characteristic of fire cocktails is their strength, which is why they are popular for the most part among males. The beautiful half of humanity is also not averse to watching such "performances", because burning alcoholic cocktails is a whole art.
10. Fiery cold
The first association that comes to mind at the sight of this cocktail is a burning iceberg. Well, or "a song of ice and fire." The drink contains gin, Jägermeister liqueur and Limoncello. There are two options for making "fire ice": in the first case, all components are poured in layers, starting with Limoncello, and in the second, the sequence is unimportant - three types of alcohol are simply mixed in a shaker. But one thing remains unchanged: before drinking, the cocktail must be set on fire.
9. Burning Huntsman
At first glance, dark beer and Jägermeister liqueur seem not the most traditional and, frankly, not the best combination. But in some circles, it's a classic. This composition is found in many cocktail cards. In combination with Eger, the beer acquires a noble coniferous aftertaste. The specificity of the cocktail lies in its preparation: the ingredients are not mixed in advance - a glass of burning liquor is dipped into a mug filled with beer.
8. Cherry nipples (Slippery nipple)
Perhaps the most "feminine" cocktail in our rating. Baileys liqueur gives the drink a pronounced sweetness that will be enjoyed by beautiful ladies. In addition, the drink includes Sambuca (in proportions of 50 to 50 with Baileys). The ingredients are poured into a stack in layers, starting with Sambuca. Traditionally, the cocktail is decorated with a large drop of cherry syrup on top, which, passing through a layer of creamy liqueur, resembles a ripe cherry.
7. Area 51
The basis of this cocktail is the famous Japanese melon liqueur Midori. It gives the drink not only a rich spicy aroma and taste, but also a beautiful light green hue. The recipe is very simple: light rum and Jägermeister liqueur are poured into a pile of Midori.
6. Fire chariot
Sambuca and vodka - it would seem that with such a composition it is impossible to make a mistake and do something wrong. But the preparation of this cocktail requires special care: it is necessary to pour the vodka into the sambuca so carefully that the layers do not mix. Otherwise, the entire flavor of the drink disappears. Ingredients are taken in a 50-50 ratio (25 grams each).
5.Green 52 (Mexican)
Green variation of the famous B-52 shot. The color of the drink is provided by everyone's favorite green absinthe. In addition to it, the composition contains Baileys and Kahlua liqueur. The ingredients are poured in layers: from Kahlua to absinthe. However, the order in which liqueurs are added is not important. It is recommended to drink the cocktail through a straw, but you can blow out the fire and quickly drink it in one gulp.
4. Bomb
The name of this cocktail is not taken "from the ceiling", but is fully justified and deserved. Its concept becomes clear upon completion of the preparation of the drink. First of all, light beer is poured into a large glass, into which a glass of tequila is placed with the help of tongs, and then “Blue Curacao” syrup and “Strawberry” and “Cointreau” liqueurs are poured into the glass. But there is a more extreme version of making a cocktail: first, liqueurs are poured into the beer, and at the end a burning glass of Blue Curacao is tipped into it. Everything in the glass starts to sizzle and explode. Not a cocktail, but a real show.
3. B-52
The most popular burning shot in the world. It can be found on the menu of almost every club, bar and restaurant. It's all to blame for the bright combination of sweet creamy coffee liqueur with a fresh orange note that Cointreau gives. B-52 is also poured in layers, from the most "thoroughbred" - coffee, ending with the freshest - orange liqueur. The mediator between these two extremes is the creamy Baileys.
2. Sambuca
The most laconic drink in our rating. It contains only sambuca (well, coffee beans with a bite). But things are not as simple as they seem. It is an art to set fire and drink sambuca correctly. This requires one glass, one glass, and a straw. And also a video tutorial on cooking Sambuca. Don't forget to crunch the coffee beans at the very end.
1. Absinthe
First you need to set fire to ice absinthe. Then put a piece of sugar on a special spoon and hold it over the burning alcohol. The sugar will begin to melt and drip into the glass, crystallizing at the bottom. When the number of round brown crystals fills the remaining fifth of the glass, remove the spoon with sugar. Prepare a cocktail tube.
Blow out the flame and immediately, lowering the tube into the glass, without stopping, in a few quick gulps, drink through it all the liquid contents of the glass, be sure to pass it all over the tongue to feel the taste deeper. If everything is done quickly and correctly, the abrupt transition from scalding ice absinthe at the bottom to unbearably hot on the surface, accompanied by a pleasant sweetish aftertaste, will become one of the most unforgettable sensations that you will want to experience again and again.
Undoubtedly, burning cocktails are an exciting and aesthetic sight. But the first and most important thing to always remember is safety precautions. No wonder there is an expression "If you like to drink absinthe - love to wear wigs".