Recommend me some nice cocktails

[Dave7]

As a couple we have never been "into" cocktails but on our last (A/I) holiday Mrs Dave tried a mojito .......it was disgusting. Strong mint flavour and very sweet.
I do think it was probably cheap A/I cr*p.
In June we are going to Alvor (Portugal) and it seem to have lots of cocktail bars. Trip advisor is full of recommendations for various bars......but what to ask for?
I know the names of some but have no idea what they taste like.
Not too sickly
Decent alcohol content.
Any (serious) suggestions/descriptions welcome (might be asking a lot)
Thanks

 

[Dirk]

Molotov's are flaming good.....

 

[Spartak]

Aperol Spritz ....

75ml Prosecco, 50ml Aperol, 25ml soda water into a large glass filled with ice. Mix & serve with slice of orange....

Lovely

 

[Lullabelle]

As a couple we have never been "into" cocktails but on our last (A/I) holiday Mrs Dave tried a mojito .......it was disgusting. Strong mint flavour and very sweet.
I do think it was probably cheap A/I cr*p.
In June we are going to Alvor (Portugal) and it seem to have lots of cocktail bars. Trip advisor is full of recommendations for various bars......but what to ask for?
I know the names of some but have no idea what they taste like.
Not too sickly
Decent alcohol content.
Any (serious) suggestions/descriptions welcome (might be asking a lot)
Thanks

A really goof mojito should be slightly sour, too much sugar does make it horrible.

 

[raleighnut]

Personally I like a Martini made the traditional way of filling a glass with gin and waving it in the general direction of Italy (works with Vodka too)

 

[Dave 123]

Prawn

 

[Tim Hall]

Mild and bitter.

 

[Dave 123]

Mrs Dave and the boy wonder favour a dark & stormy

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_'n'_Stormy

 

[Sandra6]

I love a good cocktail . A mojito is probably my favourite "classic" but it has to be made properly, not just out of a ready made jug of mixer.
Most cocktail bars will have a menu specific to them with house favourites. Just read through and see what you like the sound of.
I avoid vodka based drinks as it doesn't agree with me, but i like most gin drinks.
If in doubt ask the bartender wht they reccomend.

 

[TVC]

I do enjoy a Black Russian after a meal, but mostly when staying in hotels or resorts it's fun to work your way through the bar's own cocktails.

 

[Lullabelle]

I love a good cocktail . A mojito is probably my favourite "classic" but it has to be made properly, not just out of a ready made jug of mixer.
Most cocktail bars will have a menu specific to them with house favourites. Just read through and see what you like the sound of.
I avoid vodka based drinks as it doesn't agree with me, but i like most gin drinks.
If in doubt ask the bartender wht they reccomend.

Mojito is my favourite, made with crushed fresh mint leaves

I don't like gin or vodka so my choice can be a bit limited, had a fantastic mudslide in St Lucia, a mai tai is a good choice as it is made with rum which I have taken a like to.

 

[Sandra6]

Mojito is my favourite, made with crushed fresh mint leaves

I don't like gin or vodka so my choice can be a bit limited, had a fantastic mudslide in St Lucia, a mai tai is a good choice as it is made with rum which I have taken a like to.

Have you tried robinsons new cordial for grown ups? They do a mint and lime one that tastes just enough like a mojito to make it pleasant.

 

[slowmotion]

Gin and tonic, with a slice of cucumber. Make sure your hand slips when pouring the gin.

 

[PK99]

 

[NorthernDave]

Mild and bitter.

A pint of mixed? Still the staple of a WMC or two around here.

Decent cocktails though? Does a Vodka Red Bull count?

I like an Old Fashioned, and you can't go wrong with a good Bloody Mary although neither of them are really a full on umbrella wearing cocktails are they?

An Espresso Martini is a good one - and a Long Island Iced Tea should meet the requirement for an alcoholic kick...

ETA - even 'spoons has a cocktail menu now...