100 Worst Rated Cocktails
in the World

Yorsh is a popular Russian mixed beverage made with a combination of beer and vodka. The ratio of ingredients may vary depending on personal preferences. After the ingredients have been combined, it is recommended to drink the cocktail quickly, as is the custom in Russia, because Yorsh is traditionally consumed in social settings after a toast. Although vodka does not alter the flavor of beer that much, it greatly increases the alcohol content in the cocktail, so it is quite suitable if one wants to get drunk as fast as possible.Expand

Karsk is an aromatic Norwegian cocktail that is traditionally served hot. It is made with a combination of coffee and moonshine. To prepare it, a small coin is traditionally placed on the bottom of the cup, which is then filled with strong, hot coffee until the coin is completely covered. The moonshine is then added to the cup until the coin resurfaces. There is also a variation on Karsk made with vodka instead of moonshine. The name of this cocktail is derived from the adjective karsks, which means vigorous in Old Norse. Nowadays, Karsk is also popular in bigger cities, although it is still more popular in rural areas of the country.Expand

French Connection is a classic French cocktail made with a combination of only two ingredients – equal parts cognac and amaretto. In order to prepare it, the ingredients are poured into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. The concoction is then gently stirred, and the cocktail is ready to be served. French Connection is especially loved because the cognac adds warmth to the chilled drink, and the flavors pair nicely with a high-quality amaretto liqueur. It is recommended to make the cocktail with Courvoisier VSOP, Camus VSOP, or Hennessy VS.Expand

Bombeirinho is a Brazilian cocktail that is usually taken as a shot. In its basic form, the drink combines cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit) and redcurrant syrup. To make the drink, a shot of cachaça is topped with a splash of syrup. Another popular variation consists of cachaça, redcurrant syrup, lime juice, and lemon juice. To prepare it, the ingredients are shaken or mixed with ice, and the combination is then strained into an ice-filled glass. Bombeirinho translates as fireman. The name probably originated as a reference to the red color of the drink that resembles firefighters' uniforms. Expand

Earthquake is a cocktail that was supposedly invented by a French painter named Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It is made with equal parts of absinthe and cognac, although some recipes suggest gin as the third component. As the name suggests, it is called Earthquake because of the powerful effects of this specific alcohol combination, which tends to shake up the consumer. The combination of liquids has to be shaken vigorously before being strained into a martini or brandy glass with ice. Optionally, Earthquake can be garnished with a sugar lump or a lime wheel.Expand

Snowball is a British cocktail made with a combination of Advocaat egg liqueur, lemonade, and lime juice. In order to prepare it, lemonade and lime juice should be poured into a cocktail glass over ice, followed by Advocaat, which will typically sink to the bottom, so all it needs is a bit of stirring to become integrated with the other ingredients. It is recommended to garnish the cocktail with a lime slice or a lime twist. Snowball is especially popular during the festive Christmas season, and it is believed that it originated in the late 1940s or early 1950s.Expand

Angelo Azzurro, translated as a blue angel, is an Italian cocktail that combines gin, triple sec (Cointreau), and blue curaçao. The cocktail is made by pouring all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. The mix is shaken and then strained into a martini glass and garnished with a lemon twist. Lemon juice is sometimes also included. The cocktail is typically garnished with a lime or lemon twist. The origin of Angelo Azzurro is not entirely clear, but its invention is mainly associated with Giovanni Pepè. The cocktail was first introduced in Rome sometime in the 1980s, but it became incredibly popular in the 1990s. It was a trendy drink in nightclubs, and it was often associated with LGBTQ communities. The name is probably a reference to L'Angelo Azzurro, a gay nightclub in Rome. Many think that Angelo Azzurro is a variation of Blue Lagoon, which is based on vodka and blue curaçao. Expand

U-Boot is a German cocktail consisting of beer and a shot glass filled with vodka that is sunk into the pint glass. The shot of vodka dropped in beer resembles a submarine, hence the name of the cocktail. There are varieties of U-Boot which are popular in Poland, Netherlands (Duikboot), Macedonia (Podmornica), and Mexico (Submarino).

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Vesper or Vesper Martini is a cocktail made with three shots of dry gin, one shot of vodka, and half a shot of Kina Lillet (nowadays known as Lillet Blanc), a dry French vermouth. It was invented by Ian Fleming, when it was mentioned in his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, published in 1953. In the novel, agent 007 orders it in a deep champagne goblet, well-shaken with ice, and garnished with a large slice of lemon peel. The cocktail is named after a female agent Vesper Lynd, who turned out to be a double agent at the end of the novel.Expand

Kopstootje is a Dutch drinking ritual which can be found in almost every bar in the country. First, the bartender fills a tulip-shaped shot glass with Genever (old world gin) to the point where it almost overflows. The customers then place their hands behind their back, bend over, and slowly slurp the top off of the shot. The rest of the shot can be gulped down, followed by a sip of beer served on the side. The flavors complement and enhance one another while remaining distinctive, without masking the other flavor.Expand