Welcome! Can you name the cocktail just from a picture? We compiled a gallery of images depicting some of the world’s most famous alcoholic cocktails. Do you think you can recognize them without any other clue? Can you tell your Margaritas, Old-Fashioneds, and Aperol Spritzes apart? Take the quiz and get your score! Some answers can be more obvious than others. Cheers!
Here are some trivia questions and answers about cocktails to get you warmed up before the main round. Are you ready?
Which cocktail is named after a small town in Cuba? The answer: daiquiri! It is a simple but delicious cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar, typically served chilled in a cocktail glass. The drink’s name supposedly comes from a small Cuban village. Daiquiri was Ernest Hemingway’s favorite drink and even appeared in some of his novels.
Which cocktail is traditionally made with rye whiskey, absinthe or Herbsaint, sugar, and bitters? The answer: Sazerac. This renowned cocktail is generally served in a chilled container and garnished with a twist of lemon. You can substitute cognac or bourbon whiskey for rye. Some people claim Sazerac is the oldest American cocktail, with origins in New Orleans.
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Which cocktail is made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice? The answer: Paloma. It’s a popular tequila-based cocktail made by combining tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit-flavored soft drink and served on the rocks.
Martini: A classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, typically served with a twist of lemon or a green olive. The ratio of gin to vermouth can vary depending on personal taste.
Manhattan: This cocktail is combines whiskey, sweet fortified wine, and a dash of bitter alcohol-based flavoring.
Margarita: This well-known drink, which consists of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, is typically served with a lime wedge and in a salt-rimmed glass.
Old Fashioned: Made with whiskey or bourbon, sugar, bitters, and a citrus twist, this classic cocktail is typically served over ice in a rocks glass.
Daiquiri: A simple but delicious drink made with rum, lime juice, and sugar, typically served chilled in a cocktail glass.
Piña Colada: A sweet and tropical cocktail where the main ingredient is coconut cream. Other ingredients include rum and pineapple juice. Bartenders usually serve it blended with ice in a tall glass.
Negroni: Gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari are the main ingredients in this drink, which is generally served over ice in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
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Mai Tai: A tropical cocktail called a Mai Tai is created with rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, flavored syrups, and occasionally pineapple juice.
Long Island Iced Tea: Hard liquor, gin, rum, tequila, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, and coke are the main ingredients in this strong cocktail. It does not, in fact, contain any tea despite its name!
Tom Collins: A refreshing cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
Sidecar: A classic drink made with brandy, triple sec, and lemon juice. A twist of lemon is a typical garnish.
Singapore Sling: A fruity cocktail made with gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
Sazerac: A classic cocktail made with rye whiskey or cognac, absinthe or Herbsaint, sugar, and Peychaud’s bitters. A twist of lemon is an often-seen garnish.
Bloody Mary: This interesting salty concoction of alcohol, juice from tomatoes, and other spices is frequently served with a celery stick. It is a popular hangover cure in the United States.
French 75: A champagne drink made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne. You will see it in a champagne flute and garnished with lemon.
Whiskey Sour: A cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
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Rusty Nail: A classic cocktail made with scotch and Drambuie – a honey and herb liqueur. Usually, a twist of lemon is added as a garnish.
Aperol Spritz: A refreshing drink made with Aperol, prosecco, and soda water.
Can you name the cocktail? See how many famous drinks you can recognize just from a photo. Can you find your way around cocktails? Take the quiz and see for yourself!
