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Cocktail recipes are an excellent way to enjoy a delicious drink and impress your friends. Whether you’re a party host, a home bartender, or just looking to try something new, here are some of the best classic cocktail recipes for you to try.
1. The Spritz: A light and refreshing cocktail, the Spritz blends equal parts Prosecco, Aperol, and sparkling mineral water. Add a few ice cubes and an orange slice as garnish.
2. Mezcal Margarita: Mix equal parts mezcal and tequila, along with a splash of lime juice and a teaspoon of agave syrup. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime wheel.
3. Tequila Sunrise: Combine tequila, orange juice and grenadine in a tall glass, and give it a stir. Garnish with an orange slice, and you’re ready to enjoy this classic.
4. Paloma: Mix 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1.5 ounces of grapefruit juice, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Top with club soda and a dash of salt, and garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Gin Tonic: The classic combination of gin and tonic can be made with your favorite gin. Fill a glass with ice and add 2 ounces of gin, followed by 4 ounces of tonic water. Add a lime wedge as a garnish and enjoy.
6. White Lady: Shake 1.5 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of Cointreau, and 1 ounce of lemon juice together in a shaker. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
7. Mojito: Muddle a handful of mint leaves, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 ounce of lime juice in a glass. Add 2 ounces of white rum, fill the glass with ice, and top off with soda water.
8. Old Fashioned: Stir 2 ounces of whiskey, a teaspoon of sugar, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters in a glass. Add a large ice cube and a twist of orange peel, and you’re ready to enjoy this classic cocktail.
9. Negroni: Stir together 1 ounce of gin, 1 ounce of Campari, and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with an orange peel.
10. Daiquiri: Mix 2 ounces of white rum, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a shaker. Strain into a glass with a few ice cubes and a lime wheel as garnish.
11. Margarita: Combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1 ounce of triple sec in a shaker. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
12. Cocktail Hugo: Mix 1.5 ounces of gin, 2 ounces of prosecco, 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur, and a splash of soda water in a glass. Add a few ice cubes, and garnish with a lemon wheel.
13. Black Russian: Combine 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of coffee liqueur in a glass. Add a few ice cubes and a cherry as a garnish.
14. Whiskey Sour: Shake together 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a shaker. Strain into a glass with a few ice cubes, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
15. Zombie Cocktail: Shake together 1 ounce of light rum, 1 ounce of dark rum, 1 ounce of apricot brandy, and 2 ounces of pineapple juice in a shaker. Strain into a glass over ice, and top with a splash of dark rum.
16. Mimosa: Fill a glass with 1 part orange juice and 2 parts Champagne or Prosecco. Add a few orange slices as garnish and enjoy.
17. Bellini Cocktail: Mix 1 part peach puree and 2 parts Prosecco in a glass. Add a few peach slices as garnish and enjoy.
18. Sangria: Combine 1 bottle of red wine, 1/2 cup of brandy, 1/4 cup of triple sec, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of orange juice in a pitcher. Add sliced oranges and lemons, and top with a few cups of club soda.
