By Private parties often serve as the perfect stage for cocktail experiments. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, a festive holiday party, or a simple get-together with friends, having a drink menu can really set the tone. Here are 18 popular drink recipes to elevate your next private gathering:
1. Mojito:
Ingredients:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
Muddle mint leaves and lime in a sturdy glass. Add sugar, ice cubes, and rum. Top with club soda and stir.
2. Margarita:
Ingredients:
- Salt
- Lime wedge
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
Rim a glass with salt using a lime wedge. Combine tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass.
3. Old Fashioned:
Ingredients:
- Sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes bitters
- Orange twist
- 2 ounces bourbon
Muddle the sugar cube and bitters with a splash of water. Add bourbon and ice, then stir. Garnish with an orange twist.
4. Mimosas:
Ingredients:
- Champagne
- Orange juice
Pour equal parts champagne and orange juice into a glass. Stir gently.
5. Bloody Mary:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces tomato juice
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Celery salt
- Pepper
- Hot sauce to taste
- Celery stick and lemon wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish.
6. Pina Colada:
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce coconut cream
- 2 ounces white rum
- Pineapple slice for garnish
Blend ingredients with ice until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish.
7. Cosmopolitan:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- Lime twist for garnish
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
8. Moscow Mule:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients in a mug filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish.
9. Negroni:
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a glass. Add a splash of club soda if desired.
10. Espresso Martini:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh espresso
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
11. Sangria:
Ingredients:
- Red wine
- Assorted fruits (like oranges, lemons, apples)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ounce brandy
- 2 cups ginger ale or club soda
Mix wine, fruits, sugar, and brandy in a pitcher. Refrigerate for a few hours. Before serving, add ginger ale or club soda.
12. Gin and Tonic:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces gin
- 5 ounces tonic water
- Lime or lemon wedge for garnish
Combine gin and tonic in a glass filled with ice. Garnish.
13. Aperol Spritz:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 3 ounces prosecco
- Splash of soda water
- Orange slice for garnish
Combine ingredients in a glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish.
14. Tequila Sunrise:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces tequila
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 1/2 ounce grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Pour tequila and orange juice over ice. Add grenadine, which will sink to the bottom. Do not stir. Garnish.
15. Dark and Stormy:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- Lime wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients in a glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish.
16. Whiskey Sour:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Cherry and lemon wedge for garnish
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish.
17. Caipirinha:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces cachaça
- 1/2 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Muddle lime and sugar in a glass. Fill with ice and add cachaça.
18. Bellini:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces peach purée
- Prosecco
Pour peach purée into a glass and slowly add prosecco while stirring gently.
Each drink recipe offers a unique taste and experience, from the tropical allure of a Pina Colada to the classic charm of an Old Fashioned. Crafting these beverages is not only fun, but it also provides an opportunity to impress your guests with your bartending skills. So, the next time you’re hosting a private party, consider adding a few of these popular drinks to your menu. Cheers!
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