10 Delicious Cocktails That Are Easy to Make at Home
We take a look at some delicious cocktails that are easy to make at home.
Alcoholic cocktails are a great way to unwind and relax after a long day, and they’re even better when made at home, where you can control the quality of ingredients and adjust them to your liking. Enjoy them alone, or find a drinking buddy online de-stress with.
Let’s get into them.
Margarita
The Margarita is a classic cocktail that is both simple and delicious. Combining tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice creates a refreshing balance of sweet and sour flavours, making it the perfect drink for a warm summer evening and super easy to make at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Salt for rim (optional)
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the edge of your cocktail glass with salt (optional).
- Fill a shaker with ice, then add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake well and strain into your cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule is a simple and effervescent cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. The ginger beer gives it a spicy kick, while the fresh lime juice adds a touch of tartness that balances out the sweetness of the ginger beer. The Moscow Mule is a delicious cocktail that is easy to make at home and one of our personal favourites at Drinking Mates Live.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail that is both simple and delicious. The combination of whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup creates a tangy and slightly sweet drink that is perfect for sipping on a cosy night.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz whiskey
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry and orange slice for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice (if desired).
Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a simple and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for a hot summer day. The combination of rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup creates a sweet and tangy drink that will quench your thirst.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Gin and Tonic
The Gin and Tonic is a great cocktail to drink at home because it is simple to make and has a refreshing taste that is perfect for sipping on a hot day. The combination of gin and tonic water creates a light and crisp drink that is easy to enjoy. The gin provides a slightly herbal taste, while the tonic water adds a touch of bitterness and carbonation to the overall flavour profile. This classic cocktail is perfect for those who enjoy the taste of gin and are looking for a simple and refreshing drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz tonic water
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the gin and tonic water.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a classic cocktail perfect for a night out. The combination of multiple types of alcohol, lemon juice, and simple syrup creates a sweet and tangy drink that will start the party and kickstart the weekend.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz simple syrup
- Cola
- Ice
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Top with cola and stir.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail perfect for sipping on a cosy night. The combination of whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup creates a rich and slightly sweet drink that is perfect for those who enjoy the taste of whiskey.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- Orange slice
- Maraschino cherry
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the bitters, simple syrup, and whiskey.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail that is perfect for a night out. The combination of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice creates a sweet and tangy drink that is sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Mojito
The Mojito is a classic cocktail perfect for a hot summer day. The combination of rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup creates a refreshing drink that will quench your thirst.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice
- Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle the mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the rum and stir to combine.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.
Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise is a great cocktail to drink at home because it is simple to make and has a bright, visually appealing colour that is perfect for sipping on a sunny day. The combination of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup creates a sweet and fruity drink that is easy to enjoy. The orange juice provides a refreshing taste, while the grenadine syrup adds a touch of sweetness and depth to the overall flavour profile.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- Ice
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the tequila and orange juice.
- Slowly pour in the grenadine.
Is your bar stocked and ready for these cocktails that are easy to make at home?
Now it’s time to head to the grocery store to get all your ingredients and get set for a fun year of drinking at home, which will be much better for the budget with interest rates and inflation so high!
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