Well-mixed cocktail drinks are the only things that stand between you and a great party. As some say, alcohol is the best social lubricant and it definitely is delightful to see your guests interact with each other.
Never have a dull party again with the help of a fizzy refreshing glass of cocktail drink to liven up your parties. Let me give you 9 of the most famous ones, plus a bit more!
Cocktail Recipes | 9+ Famous Cocktail Drinks To Fire Up Your Party
Welcome Your Guests With These Delightful and Easy To Make Cocktail Drinks
Having trouble deciding on what drinks to serve for your upcoming party? Maybe you are preparing for a simple gathering like having some friends or family over for a small chat. That is still a good enough reason to mix a shot or two to get yourselves cooled and warm up conversations at the same time.
Worry not because these delightful and easy to make cocktail drink mixes will surely quench your thirst! And make sure you read up to the end. There are special plus items to invigorate your cocktail party experience! Read on!
1. Mojito
What a sight! This cocktail is best served in shot glasses that will surely warm up the vibe of the party. For the complete recipe and instructions on how to make this cocktail exactly, please click here.
2. Cosmopolitan
With the sharp and sweet taste of the cranberry juice, the Cosmopolitan will surely spark up a conversation between strangers at your party! Make one for your party by checking the recipe and instructions found here.
3. Bellini
Add a sparkle to your bosses’ eyes by having them taste this sparkling Bellini. With peach puree or apple juice, this beverage is surely a scrumptious way to get tipsy! For the complete ingredients and guide on how to make this cocktail mix, click here.
4. Apple Martini
This famous cocktail drink only needs a handful of ingredients: an apple flavored vodka, sour apple liqueur or apple flavored schnapps, a dash of midori, pineapple juice, apple juice and some ice cubes to chill! For a more detailed instruction on how to mix this one up, view the video above!
Special thanks to Chef Mark Dowling of Escofier online for sharing with us an easy to follow video on how to make an Apple Martini cocktail drink.
5. Mimosa
This cocktail mix only requires a half glass of orange juice and a chilled champagne or sparkling wine. For the complete recipe on the exact amount of ingredients needed and how exactly they are mixed, please check here.
As far as a cocktail, I do like good wines, basically with meals, and good champagnes.
– Bobby Sherman
6. Margarita
This sweet and crowd-favorite cocktail drink is incredibly easy to make. All you need are tequila, orange liqueur, juice of lime or lemon, simple syrup or lime cordial, and of course, ice cubes or crushed ice. Now that you have that ready, follow the simple steps on how to make this cocktail mix here.
7. Long Island Iced Tea
Do you have that certain group of friends who want to keep their alcohol coming at a slow rate? Then this drink will be the best one to serve. With just a little vodka, gin, white rum, silver tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix and a splash of coke, then you are good to go! Don’t forget to add 8 cubes of ice. Get the complete cocktail tonic recipe here.
8. Mint Julep
Get the ingredients ready of bourbon, a little white sugar, a handful of mint leaves, a few drops of bitters, a splash of club soda, a little lime, and some ice cubes or crushed ice. Then go here for the complete recipe on how to make this delicious cocktail drink.
9. Caipirinha
The complete recipe for this fancy but easy-to-make cocktail mix can be found here. As for the ingredients, allow me to give you a run down. You will only need a bit of sugar, 1 lime cut into six wedges, 2 oz of cashasa, juice of half a lime or lemon, 1 oz lime cordial (rose’s lime juice recommended), 8 ice cubes or crushed ice. Easy peasy!
Plus More Cocktail Drink Recipes!
This is the plus list that I promised you. This will give you a wider variety of cocktail drinks to serve during your party. Different characters mean different preferences, of course!
The Classic Cocktail Drinks
This goes for the old souls who want it hard and simple. These cocktail drinks will come in handy when the kids go up to sleep and the grown-ups are left to discuss certain matters of importance. The topic may be heavy or light, no matter! These cocktails will be great chatting companions. Simply click here for the list of cocktail mixes and their recipes.
The Mead Cocktail Drink Mixes
This is meant for the sweet tooth crowd who came in, to join the party. You can give them a separate mix of honey and beer, and other well-known mead cocktail drinks. This can also be an interesting option that you can add to your weekly gathering with friends. The old timers wouldn’t probably say no to this either. For a complete list of Mead cocktail drinks and their recipes, go to this link here.
The Cucumber Infused Cocktail Drink Tonics
An interesting point to share is that cucumbers have earned a certain number of cocktail drinks that most people love! In fact, there is a list of these cucumber cocktail tonics, and you can make one of your own by simply following the recipes found here. This can light up, not only your parties, but your steamy nights as well!
Watch this video by Epicurious on how to make a Mojito cocktail.
That’s how easy a fancy cocktail is. It is not rocket science, but these mixed drinks are obviously phenomenal. Your guests will surely love these spirituous beverages for sure.
A cocktail done right can really show your guests that you care.
-Danny Meyer
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Originally posted on May 19, 2016 @ 6:55 pm
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