How to prepare a cocktail "Russian-Japanese War"?

It's hard to say at once what the "Russian-Japanese War" cocktail can be. Nevertheless, its recipe, like the name, has its own history.

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At a kind on a bar rack of a stack with multi-colored contents to anybody even in a head does not come, what is it - a cocktail "Russian-Japanese war". Nevertheless, an unusual drink is called that way. It's very easy to cook. This can be done even at home.

For work it is necessary to have four main ingredients: 20 ml of vodka and the Japanese liquor "Midori", one drop of lemon juice and a cherry.

Prepare a cocktail "Russian-Japanese War" will not be difficult even to a novice barman:

1. First you need to take a clean little glass or a pile.
2. Put on the bottom a cocktail cherry.
3. Add Japanese melon liquor.
4. Top with a slow pour of vodka.
5. To drip lemon juice for flavor.

Such a product is very pleasant to drink. The delicate taste of melon from vodka is getting a little bit stronger. All this is supplemented by a slight sourness, and as a snack followed by a fragrant cherry. Men usually drink such a cocktail in one gulp, and the ladies - relish, having fun.

Product History

Quite often, beverages have fancy names. Sometimes it's hard to guess where they came from. Sometimes they come up with the author himself, but more often the product becomes a hostage to the situation in which it was created. Take, for example, a cocktail "Russian-Japanese War". No one can say for sure exactly when this product was first made. But it is known that its creator is quite popular in certain circles bartender Alexander Kahn.

The idea of the composition is reflected in its name. The product harmoniously combines the most popular drinks of the two great powers: Russia and Japan. According to the author's intention, this should speak of the friendship of peoples. Vodka is a truly Russian drink. Without it, we do not have any real triumph in our country. And "Midori" is a liquor produced by the notorious Japanese corporation "Santori". Cherry complements this composition, symbolizing the flag of all the famous Land of the Rising Sun. All together is an indicator of unity. A gentle taste and a pleasant aroma is evidence of the good and honest intentions of each side.

A successful combination

There is another recipe for the cocktail "Russian-Japanese War". In it remains the same ratio of products. True, several of them vary in number: 1 cherry and a drop of lemon juice should take 25 milliliters of liquor and vodka.

In principle, this does not change the basic taste. But some believe that for one berry you need more alcohol. Otherwise, it will simply drown out the whole fragrance. After all, the body tastes come in a certain sequence: lemon - vodka - melon - cherry. If the liquid component is small, it will not be possible to get the desired impression. In fact, the lemon with its piquant acidity should at first slightly muffle the strength of vodka. After that, fragrant melon is added to the fragrance. These products will form a soft aftertaste. A cherry - it's just a light snack, so as not to stain your hands. The composition is very harmonious both in technology and visually.

Such cocktails are well served at friendly parties, to decorate a buffet table and cheer up all present guests.