Cocktail recipes are a great way to entertain friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a classic drink like a Spritz or something a bit more modern like a Mezcal, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of some of the most popular cocktail recipes:
Tequila Sunrise: Start with a shot of tequila in a tall glass. Add 3 ounces of orange juice and 1/2 an ounce of grenadine. Stir and garnish with an orange slice.
Paloma: Fill a glass with ice and add 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and 2 ounces of grapefruit juice. Top with a splash of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Gin Tonic: In a highball glass, combine 1 1/2 ounces of gin, 4 ounces of tonic water and a squeeze of lime.
White Lady: In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces of gin, 1/2 ounce of triple sec, 1/4 ounce of lemon juice and 1/4 ounce of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Mojito: In a shaker, muddle 3-4 mint leaves with 1/2 ounce of lime juice and 1/2 an ounce of simple syrup. Add 1 1/2 ounces of white rum and shake. Pour into a highball glass and top with soda water.
Old Fashioned: In an old-fashioned glass, muddle 2 dashes of Angostura bitters with 1 sugar cube. Add 2 ounces of whiskey, stir and garnish with an orange peel.
Negroni: In a shaker, combine 1 ounce of gin, 1 ounce of Campari and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Daiquiri: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of white rum, 1 ounce of lime juice and 1/2 an ounce of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Margarita: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of Cointreau and 1 ounce of lime juice. Shake and strain into a chilled margarita glass.
Cocktail Hugo: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of Prosecco, 1/2 ounce of elderflower liqueur and a squeeze of lime. Shake and strain into a chilled flute glass.
Black Russian: In a rocks glass, combine 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and 1/2 an ounce of coffee liqueur.
Whiskey Sour: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of lemon juice and 1/2 an ounce of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Zombie Cocktail: In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces of light rum, 1 1/2 ounces of dark rum, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1/2 an ounce of simple syrup, 1/4 an ounce of grenadine and 1/4 an ounce of orange juice. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Mimosa: In a flute glass, combine 2 ounces of orange juice and 1 ounce of sparkling wine.
Bellini Cocktail: In a flute glass, combine 2 ounces of peach puree and 1 ounce of sparkling wine.
