Great co*cktail Recipes to Make at Home! (2024)

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Looking for great co*cktail recipes? Look no further! We’re sharing the most amazing recipes you can make at home! From our best Moscow mule recipes to a unique twist on a dirty martini! There’s a co*cktail in here for everyone.

As much as we love baking at home, we also love playing bartenders and creating great co*cktails too. Not only is it fun to whip your own drinks, but it also saves money! It’s not hard to do either, with these recipes below you’ll be able to make a refreshing co*cktail to enjoy. Make these drinks for parties, events, dining alfresco, holidays or just for fun!

Get your mixologist hat on and start mixing! We can’t wait to see which recipes you make.

Great co*cktail Recipes

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Blueberry Moscow Mule

An easy recipe for the best Blueberry Moscow Mules! They’re perfect for summer sipping, full of ginger and fresh berries. Also, check out all of our best Moscow Mule recipes.

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Classic Negroni

We’re showing you how to construct a classicNegroni co*cktail!Such a perfect co*cktail deserves to be made and enjoyed with friends! Also, check out our negroni popsicles too!

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Italian Paloma Recipe

This refreshing and zingyItalian Paloma co*cktailis easy to mix and even easier to drink!Made with a little Campari, this co*cktail has a sweet and bitter flavor and an irresistible color. Also, check out our frozen Paloma too!

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Jagermeister and Grapefruit Juice

A refreshing Jagermeisterco*cktail recipewith grapefruit juice. This recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and has a beautiful, citrus flavor with the aromas and botanicals ofJagermeister.

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Bénédictine co*cktail

Learn how to make a Bénédictine co*cktail straight from the Bénédictine Castle in France! We’re teaching you the simple recipe we learned during our visit toFécamp!

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Peachy Salty Dog

If you want a light and refreshing drink, then this Peachy Salty Dog co*cktail will have your tail wagging! The peaches and grapefruit work so well in this classic co*cktail, perfect for a warm summer’s evening!

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Spiked Tequila Lemonade

The easiest and most refreshingThyme Tequila Spiked Lemonade Recipe. You can use store-bought light lemonade or make your own. The key is adding in fresh thyme and a good quality tequila!

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Skinny Margarita Recipe

You’ll never want a regular margarita again after tasting thisSkinny Margarita! Made with fresh ingredients, this co*cktail is low-calorie and sugar, but still tastes amazing! Perfect forsummer co*cktail recipefor sipping on a hot day! Also, try out frozen margarita popsicles!

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How to Make a Bee’s Knees

Sharing all the details for making a Bee’s Knees co*cktail. It’s made with three simple ingredients and is perfect for all year! Easy to make, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.

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Jungle Bird co*cktial

If you like tiki co*cktails, you will love theJungle Bird! It contains only 5 ingredients and is so easy to make at home! This drink was invented at Kuala Lumpur Hilton in 1978 and it’s one you’ll want to make at home!

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Frozen Gin and Tonic Recipe

If you love gin and tonics, this Frozen Gin and Tonic will be your new favorite co*cktail! It will get you through hot summer days. Made with lime juice, gin, tonic, and a little cucumber, this drink is refreshing, full of flavor, and easy to make!

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Dirty Martini Recipe

Our favorite Dirty Martini recipe and the history of this classic drink! We’re sharing all of the details about making this co*cktail shaken and stirred! Also, check out our dirty martini recipe with tequila!

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Classic Whiskey Sour

Our favorite, classic Whiskey Sour recipe is easy to make, perfectly balanced, and contains only 4 simple ingredients.

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The Best Cosmopolitan Recipe

This is the best Cosmopolitan co*cktail recipe! It’s easy to make and uses only 4 simple ingredients. The vibrant color and flavors make this cosmopolitan drink perfect for parties and year-round sipping.

It’s also one of ourbest vodka co*cktails to make.

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The Best Aperol Spritz

A simple, refreshing, three-ingredient Aperol Spritz recipe that is perfect year-round! This classic co*cktail couldn’t be easier to make and truly is delicious.

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Ranch Water co*cktail

This Ranch Water recipe is a refreshing, 3-ingredient low-calorieco*cktail created in West Texas. It’s a Topo Chico co*cktail, perfect for a hot day and easy to make. Sharing everything you need to know about this ranch water drink!

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Vodka Soda

A Vodka Soda is a super simple co*cktail recipe! We spruce it up by adding floral ice cubes and lime juice.

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French Spritz

Our French Spritz is a great co*cktail for brunch. It’s made with Elderflower and Champagne!

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Whipped White Russian

A quick recipe for a whipped White Russian! Thisclassic co*cktailcombines vodka, Kahlua, and cream. It’s a fantastic co*cktail and simple to make.

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Processo Mimosa Recipe

A refreshingMimosa Recipemade with Italian Prosecco! This mimosa has the perfect crisp, bubbly flavor and it’s great for all occasions. The best part is you only need two ingredients, Prosecco and orange juice!

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Apple Martini

Apple Martini, also known as an appletini, is a simple three-ingredient co*cktail with a crisp, juicy apple flavor. This recipe uses apple vodka, giving it a strong apple flavor as well as apple cider to sweeten it and lemon juice to add acidity to the martini.

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Lemon and Sage Moscow Mule

This Lemon and Sage Moscow Mule is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Using the awesome combo of lemon and sage, this is one delicious and refreshing co*cktail that’s perfect for summer!

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Classic Moscow Mule

Learn how to make a classic, refreshingMoscow Mulewith our three-ingredient recipe. Also, sharing tips on making different versions and ways to spruce it up!

Tips for Making Great co*cktails at Home

You’ll need the right supplies to make co*cktail recipes at home. Here’s what we suggest:

  • co*cktail Shaker – One with a strainer.
    • Muddler – Technically you can use a spoon, but it’s nice to have one like this on hand.

    Ice Cube Trays – This ice cube starter kit is great and comes in all different shapes.

    You’ll also need to have a semi-stocked bar at home. We recommend keeping these spirits and liqueurs on your bar cart at home:

    • Gin
    • Vodka
    • Tequila
    • Whiskey
    • Rum
    • Sweet Vermouth
    • Campari
    • Aperol
    • Elderflower Liqueur
    • Coffee Liqueur
    • Sparkling White Wine

    Other items to keep on hand for making great co*cktails at home:

    • Ginger Syrup
    • Simple Syrup – You can make your own, it’s very easy! Follow our simple syrup guide.
    • Luxardo Cherries
    • Ginger Beer
    • Tonic Water

    Elevate Your co*cktail with These Fun Ice Cubes!

    How to Make Natural Blue Ice Cubes

    Natural Pink Ice Cubes

    Floral Ice Cubes – Freeze edible flowers with water in an ice cube tray.

    Frequently Asked Question

    What are the top 10 co*cktails?

    The top 10 most popular co*cktails are:
    1. Old Fashioned
    2. Manhattan
    3. Martini
    4. Margarita
    5. Negroni
    6. Pina Colada
    7. Mojito
    8. Cosmopolitan
    9. Mai Tai
    10. Whiskey Sour

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    Easy Mojito Recipe with Matcha

    Sparkling Bikini co*cktail

    Strawberry Tequila Sodas

    Gin and Jam co*cktail

    Grapefruit Strawberry Collins

    Hibiscus Gin Sour

    Apple Cider Moscow Mule

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    Great co*cktails – Purple Gin + Tonic

    Great co*cktails can be easy to make, like this purple gin and tonic! Made with Empress gin, tonic water, and fresh lime.

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    Course: co*cktail

    Cuisine: American

    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

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    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes

    Servings: 1 co*cktail

    Calories: 138kcal

    Author: Eden

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Empress gin, this is a purple colored gin
    • 1 ounce lime juice
    • 4 ounces tonic water

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients into a glass filled with ice.

    • Stir and then garnish with a lime wegde.

    Notes

    If you want to make this a lavender gin and tonic, infuse the 2 ounces of gin with dried lavender for 5 minutes. It will give the drink a hint of lavender.

    Add more or less tonic water as you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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