Cocktail recipes can be as simple or complex as you want them to be. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can make a delicious drink that will impress your guests. Here are some delicious cocktails to try:
Spritz: A classic Italian aperitif, the Spritz uses a combination of sparkling wine, Aperol, and soda water. Simply fill a glass with ice, pour in the Aperol and sparkling wine, top with soda water, and garnish with an orange slice.
Mezcal: For a smoky twist on a classic Margarita, try Mezcal. This Mexican spirit is made from the agave plant and has a distinct smoky flavor. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of Mezcal, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Tequila Sunrise: A classic tequila cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise is a refreshing mix of orange juice and tequila. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of tequila, 3 oz of orange juice, and top with a splash of grenadine. Garnish with an orange slice.
Paloma: This Mexican drink is a combination of tequila and grapefruit soda. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of tequila, top with grapefruit soda, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Gin and Tonic: This classic drink is a perfect summertime refresher. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of gin, top with tonic water, and garnish with a lime wedge.
White Lady: This classic cocktail is a mix of gin, triple sec, and lemon juice. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of gin, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of lemon juice. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.
Mojito: This Cuban classic is a refreshing mix of mint, lime, and rum. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of rum, 2 oz of lime juice, and some simple syrup. Muddle a few mint leaves, top with soda water, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Old Fashioned: This classic cocktail is a mix of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a twist of lemon. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of whiskey, a few dashes of bitters, and a sugar cube. Muddle, top with soda water, and garnish with a twist of lemon.
Negroni: This Italian classic is a mix of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of gin, 1 oz of Campari, and 1 oz of sweet vermouth. Stir and garnish with an orange slice.
Daiquiri: This Cuban classic is a mix of rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of rum, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Margarita: This Mexican classic is a mix of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Cocktail Hugo: This Italian classic is a mix of prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling water. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of prosecco, 1 oz of elderflower liqueur, and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Black Russian: This classic cocktail is a mix of vodka and coffee liqueur. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of vodka and 1 oz of coffee liqueur. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
Whiskey Sour: This classic cocktail is a mix of bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a cherry.
Zombie Cocktail: This tiki classic is a mix of rum, lime juice, and orange juice. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 1 oz of rum, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of orange juice. Shake and strain into a glass, and garnish with a cherry.
Mimosa: This classic cocktail is a mix of sparkling wine and orange juice. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 3 oz of sparkling wine and 3 oz of orange juice. Stir and garnish with an orange slice.
Bellini Cocktail: This Italian classic is a mix of sparkling wine and peach puree. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 3 oz of sparkling wine and 1 oz of peach puree. Stir and garnish with a peach slice.
