hurricane
Cocktails have become increasingly popular over the years, and with so many delicious recipes to choose from it’s easy to see why! Whether you’re looking for a classic like the Old Fashioned or a modern twist like the Cocktail Hugo, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of some of the most popular cocktails and their recipes:
1. Spritz: Equal parts prosecco and club soda, topped with a splash of Aperol or Campari and garnished with an orange slice.
2. Mezcal Margarita: Combine two parts mezcal, one part fresh lime juice and a half part triple sec in a shaker with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim.
3. Tequila Sunrise: Combine two parts tequila, four parts orange juice and one part grenadine in a glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.
4. Paloma: Combine one part tequila, three parts grapefruit soda and a splash of lime juice in a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Gin Tonic: Combine two parts gin and four parts tonic water in a glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
6. White Lady: Combine one part gin, one part triple sec, one part lemon juice and one egg white in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
7. Mojito: Muddle five fresh mint leaves in a glass. Add two parts rum, one part lime juice and one part simple syrup. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime wedge.
8. Old Fashioned: Combine two parts whiskey, two dashes of Angostura bitters and one teaspoon of sugar in a glass. Muddle until the sugar is dissolved. Add one large cube of ice and stir until chilled. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
9. Negroni: Combine one part gin, one part Campari and one part sweet vermouth in a glass with ice. Stir and garnish with an orange twist.
10. Daiquiri: Combine two parts white rum, one part lime juice and one part simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
11. Margarita: Combine two parts tequila, one part triple sec and one part lime juice in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass rimmed with salt and garnish with a lime wedge.
12. Cocktail Hugo: Combine two parts gin, one part elderflower liqueur and one part tonic water in a glass with ice. Top with a splash of prosecco and garnish with a lemon twist.
13. Black Russian: Combine two parts vodka and one part coffee liqueur in a glass with ice. Stir and garnish with a lemon twist.
14. Whiskey Sour: Combine two parts whiskey, one part lemon juice and one part simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
15. Zombie Cocktail: Combine one part white rum, one part dark rum, one part orange juice, one part pineapple juice, one part lime juice, one part grenadine and one dash of Angostura bitters in a shaker with ice. Strain into a tall glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
16. Mimosa: Combine two parts champagne and one part orange juice in a glass. Garnish with an orange slice.
17. Bellini Cocktail: Combine one part peach puree, one part peach liqueur and two parts prosecco in a glass. Garnish with a peach slice.
18. Hurricane Cocktail: Combine two parts dark rum, two parts passion fruit juice, one part orange juice, one part lime juice and one part simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a tall glass and garnish with orange and lime slices.
