Are you throwing a cocktail party or looking for a cocktail recipe for one? Here are 12 of the best cocktail recipes at home that you can make in your own kitchen or bar! Most of these recipes can be stirred or shaken according to your preference. Read more to find out!
1. Mojito
Mojito is a traditional Cuban drink that is usually served on the rocks and garnished with mint. Make sure to muddle the lime and mint in the glass first before adding the ice.
2. Caipirinha
Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink. It is traditionally made with a sugar cane liquor named cachaça, which is exclusively made in Brazil. White rum can also be used as a substitute.
3. Bloody Mary
Get your nutrients in with this cocktail! Make it spicy or not it’s up to you. Just serve on ice and garnish with a celery stalk.
4. Blue Lagoon
A popular drink in the summer, this cocktail can’t help but make you think of the ocean water on a clear sunny day! Serve on the rocks or with crushed ice and garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
5. Kamikaze
Made of equal parts of vodka, triple sec and lime juice, this cocktail should be shaken with ice and served straight up without it. Garnish with a lime slice!
6. Bahama Mama
Welcome to the Bahamas! A tasty island favorite served on ice and garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
7. Long Island Iced Tea
Despite the name, this drink does not actually have tea in it but rather the appearance of tea. Who knew! Serve this baby on ice and garnish with lemon.
8. Piña Colada
This sweet and creamy drink is originally from Puerto Rico. This cocktail is blended with ice and garnished with a pineapple slice and cherry!
9. Strawberry Mojito
Try this fruity spin on the Mojito! Muddle lime, strawberry and mint in the glass before adding other ingredients. Serve on ice and garnish with strawberry and mint.
10. Whiskey Sour
A winter classic with endless possibilities for variation. This drink should be shaken with ice then strained into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass to serve “on the rocks”. Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
11. Blue Hawaii
Not to be confused with the drink blue Hawaiian that is made with coconut cream. This cocktail will have you dreaming of Hawaii in no time! Serve on ice and garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry.
12. Margarita
Need a refreshing drink on a hot day! This classic summer favorite can be shaken, blended or served with or without ice. Garnish with a lemon or lime slice.
Enjoy a variety of drinks with these amazing and easy cocktail recipes. Feel free to add your own spin to it! Do you have a great cocktail recipe that you would like that share? Make sure to post it in the comments below!
Until next time!
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