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Cocktail Recipes
It’s time to get the party started with these delicious cocktail recipes! Whether you’re a fan of classic drinks or you want to explore something new and exciting, this list has something for everyone.
Spritz: This Italian classic is the perfect combination of sweet and bitter. Simply combine equal parts sparkling white wine and Aperol, top with some soda water and you’re good to go.
Mezcal Margarita: Swap out the tequila in a margarita for a smoky and unique mezcal, and you have a mezcal margarita. Add 1.5 oz of mezcal, .5 oz of triple sec, .5 oz of lime juice and a dash of agave syrup and you’re ready to go.
Tequila Sunrise: This classic cocktail is a simple and refreshing combination of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. Simply fill a glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of tequila and top off with orange juice. Add a few drops of grenadine and stir.
Paloma: This popular Mexican cocktail is a refreshing mix of tequila and grapefruit soda. Fill a glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of tequila and top off with grapefruit soda. Add a squeeze of lime and you’re ready to enjoy.
Gin Tonic: This classic British cocktail is a simple mix of gin and tonic water. Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of gin and top off with tonic water. Add a sprig of rosemary or a lime wedge for a little something extra.
White Lady: This classic cocktail is a mix of gin, Cointreau, lemon juice and egg white. Simply combine 1.5 oz of gin, .75 oz of Cointreau, .75 oz of lemon juice and 1 egg white in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass.
Mojito: This Cuban classic is a refreshing mix of rum, lime juice, mint and sugar. Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of rum and top off with club soda. Add a squeeze of lime, a few sprigs of mint and a teaspoon of sugar and stir.
Old Fashioned: This classic whiskey cocktail is a mix of whiskey, bitters, and sugar. Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of whiskey and a few drops of bitters. Add a teaspoon of sugar and stir.
Negroni: This Italian classic is a mix of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Simply combine 1.5 oz of gin, 1.5 oz of Campari and 1.5 oz of sweet vermouth in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass.
Daiquiri: This classic cocktail is a mix of rum, lime juice and sugar. Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of rum and top off with lime juice. Add a teaspoon of sugar and stir.
Margarita: This classic Mexican cocktail is a mix of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Fill a glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of tequila and .5 oz of triple sec. Top off with lime juice and stir.
Cocktail Hugo: This Italian classic is a mix of prosecco, elderflower liqueur and mint. Fill a glass with ice, add 3 oz of prosecco and 1 oz of elderflower liqueur. Top off with a few sprigs of mint and you’re ready to go.
Black Russian: This classic cocktail is a mix of vodka and coffee liqueur. Simply combine 1.5 oz of vodka and .75 oz of coffee liqueur in a glass with ice.
Whiskey Sour: This classic whiskey cocktail is a mix of whiskey, lemon juice and sugar. Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of whiskey and top off with lemon juice. Add a teaspoon of sugar and stir.
Zombie Cocktail: This exotic cocktail is a mix of rum, lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine. Fill a glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of rum and top off with equal parts of lime, orange and pineapple juice. Add a few drops of grenadine and stir.
Mimosa: This classic brunch cocktail is a mix of champagne and orange juice. Simply fill a glass with ice, add 3 oz of champagne and top off with orange juice.
Bellini Cocktail: This Italian classic is a mix of peach puree and prosecco. Simply combine 2 oz of peach puree and 3 oz of prosecco in a glass and stir.
Cosmopolitan: This classic cocktail is a mix of vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and triple sec. Simply combine 1.5 oz of vodka, .75 oz of cranberry juice, .75 oz of lime juice and .5 oz of triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass.
