Cocktail recipes can take any night from ordinary to extraordinary! Whether it’s a special occasion or a regular night in, nothing sets the mood quite like a deliciously crafted cocktail. Here are some of the most popular recipes to get you started:
1. Spritz – A light yet refreshing Italian classic. Mix aperol, prosecco, and club soda together in a chilled glass and garnish with an orange wedge.
2. Mezcal – A smoky and sweet tequila-based cocktail. Combine mezcal, lime juice, agave syrup, and orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim.
3. Tequila Sunrise – An easy and vibrant tequila-based cocktail. In a tall glass, combine tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Stir and garnish with an orange wheel.
4. Paloma – A light and refreshing tequila-based cocktail. Mix grapefruit juice, tequila, and lime juice together in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim.
5. Gin Tonic – A classic and easy-to-make gin-based cocktail. Mix gin and tonic water together in a tall glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
6. White Lady – A light and refreshing gin-based cocktail. Combine gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
7. Mojito – A light and refreshing rum-based cocktail. In a tall glass, muddle fresh mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice. Fill the glass with ice, pour in rum, top with club soda, and garnish with a lime wheel.
8. Old Fashioned – A classic and strong whiskey-based cocktail. In a rocks glass, muddle a sugar cube with a few dashes of bitters. Fill the glass with ice and pour in whiskey. Stir and garnish with an orange wheel and a cocktail cherry.
9. Negroni – An easy and strong gin-based cocktail. Combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a rocks glass with ice. Stir and garnish with an orange wheel.
10. Daiquiri – A light and sweet rum-based cocktail. Combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
11. Margarita – A light and tangy tequila-based cocktail. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim.
12. Cocktail Hugo – A light and refreshing prosecco-based cocktail. Mix elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and club soda together in a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
13. Black Russian – A strong and easy-to-make vodka-based cocktail. In a rocks glass, combine vodka and coffee liqueur. Fill the glass with ice and stir.
14. Whiskey Sour – A light and tangy whiskey-based cocktail. Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with a salted rim.
15. Zombie Cocktail – A strong and easy-to-make rum-based cocktail. In a tall glass, combine rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice and stir.
16. Mimosa – A light and bubbly champagne-based cocktail. In a chilled flute glass, combine equal parts orange juice and champagne.
17. Bellini Cocktail – A light and bubbly prosecco-based cocktail. In a chilled flute glass, combine equal parts peach puree and prosecco.
