Hpnotiq

Hpnotiq is a Newyork native alcoholic beverage created in 2001 by Raphael Yakoby and his brother Solomon Yakoby with help from Nick Storms, Raphael conceptualised this bright sky blue fruity alcoholic beverage after seeing a blue perfume at Bloomingdale's. Initially the liqueur failed to gain traction with manufacturers but later on the hip-hop music industry picked it up and many like Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kanye West, R. Kelly, Ludacris, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, Lil' Kim and Fabulous featured this blue Hpnotiq in their videos.

Hpnotiq is bottled in France by Heaven Hill Distilleries and it is 17% ABV or 34 US proof.

Vodka

Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .

You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.

Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails

Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health

Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.

Pineapple Juice

Rich in antioxidants, this juice pressed from the pulp of the Pineapple is a good protection against cell degeneration, It contains bromelain, a group of enzymes known to reduce inflammation, improve digestion and boost immunity. In drink mixing, there is nothing like the tropical flavour of pineapple juice to add that tropical freshness and nuance to a cocktail.

In drink mixing pineapple having a fruity tropical aroma pineapple juice is a good companion for tropical fruits such as mango, banana, passion fruit, and also pairs well with oranges and grapefruit juice.

Pineapple juice is the juice pressed out of the pulp of the pineapple fruit, several varieties of pineapple are used to manufacture commercial pineapple juice. High on Vitamin C and enzymes that have been shown to activate healthy immune response, it’s a good juice to start a day. The enzyme bromelain in pineapple juice, triggers analgesic response in the body to fight pain and reduce swelling. In cocktails, Pineapple juice goes best with Vodka and is often a regular juice in many Vodka cocktails.