sangria
Cocktail Recipes
Spritz: This classic Italian aperitif is made with Prosecco, Aperol, and Soda Water. Add 1 ounce of Aperol to a wine glass, followed by 2 ounces of Prosecco. Top with a splash of Soda Water and garnish with an orange slice.
Mezcal Margarita: This smoky twist on a classic margarita is made with mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqueur. Add 2 ounces of mezcal, 1 ounce of lime juice, 1/2 ounce of agave nectar, and 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Tequila Sunrise: This colorful and classic cocktail is made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Fill a highball glass with ice and add 2 ounces of tequila. Top with orange juice and slowly pour grenadine over the top. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
Paloma: This Mexican favorite is made with tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and salt. Fill a rocks glass with ice and add 2 ounces of tequila. Top with grapefruit soda and a splash of lime juice, then stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of salt.
Gin Tonic: This simple and refreshing cocktail is made with gin and tonic water. Fill a highball glass with ice and add 2 ounces of gin. Top with tonic water and garnish with a lime wedge.
White Lady: This Prohibition-era classic is made with gin, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Add 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Mojito: This Cuban classic is made with rum, lime juice, mint, and simple syrup. Fill a rocks glass with ice and add 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Muddle in a few mint leaves and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Old Fashioned: This classic whiskey cocktail is made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a twist of orange. Add 2 ounces of whiskey, 2 dashes of bitters, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to a rocks glass. Fill with ice and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add a twist of orange and stir again.
Negroni: This classic Italian cocktail is made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Add 1 ounce of gin, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 1 ounce of Campari to a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir until chilled and garnish with an orange twist.
Daiquiri: This Cuban classic is made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Margarita: This classic tequila-based cocktail is made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Fill a shaker with ice and add 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur. Shake well and strain into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Cocktail Hugo: This Italian spritz is made with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and soda water. Add 1 ounce of elderflower liqueur to a wine glass, followed by 2 ounces of Prosecco. Top with a splash of soda water and garnish with a lime wedge.
Black Russian: This classic vodka cocktail is made with vodka and coffee liqueur. Fill a rocks glass with ice and add 3 ounces of vodka. Top with 1 ounce of coffee liqueur and stir.
Whiskey Sour: This classic whiskey cocktail is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill a shaker with ice and add 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry and an orange wedge.
Zombie Cocktail: This tiki classic is made with rum, lime juice, orange juice, and grenadine. Add 1 ounces of each rum, lime juice, orange juice, and grenadine to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.
Mimosa: This classic brunch cocktail is made with orange juice and champagne. Fill a champagne flute with 2 ounces of orange juice and top with champagne. Garnish with an orange slice.
Bellini Cocktail: This Italian classic is made with peach puree and Prosecco. Fill a champagne flute with 2 ounces of peach puree and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a peach slice.
Sangria: This Spanish classic is made with red wine, orange juice, brandy, and triple sec. Add 1 bottle of red wine, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of brandy, and 1/4 cup of triple sec to a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with a slice of orange.
