Recipes for alcoholic cocktails and drinks

Like the popular Tequila Sunrise, this rum version delights the eye with a beautiful gradation of colors reminiscent of a sunrise. It's made with mango nectar, balanced with citrus...

Treat your friends to these unique shots with tropical flavor and Mexican flair. Tequila Gold is served with a small scoop of mango sorbet and a squeeze of chili and lime. Your fun...

The combination of lavender and pink peppercorns gives a simple vodka and soda a floral, zesty twist—a perfect idea for a spring brunch. The cocktail is made with homemade lavender...

Surprise your friends at a house party with a Tequila Sunrise Jello shot. It's made with store-bought Jello mixes in various colors and infused with tequila. Layer each shot in sequence,...

Aperol, Grand Marnier liqueur, and freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices give this cocktail a concentrated citrus flavor that's nicely balanced by a sprig of spice...

Summer white sangria combines light white wine, Limoncello liqueur, and lemon soda with aromatic cilantro syrup. It makes a unique, refreshing lemonade for adults. Mix the sangria in...

Elderflower liqueur infuses this martini with a pleasant floral aroma, while lemon syrup adds a refreshing note. Garnish each glass with a twist of lemon zest and enjoy over a springtime...

The star of this cocktail is orange marmalade (aka confiture). Got some left at the bottom of the jar? Great! That's just what you need. Add the remaining cocktail ingredients to the same jar and shake, rinsing off...

Gatorade sports drink and Blue Curacao liqueur give the classic Margarita a cheerful, bright blue color and a delicious flavor. Garnish the rims of the glasses with blue decorative sugar and salt, and...

Milk punch with brandy gained popularity in the American colonies when it was considered a cold cure. Although its medicinal properties were questionable, the drink became popular in...

Almost year-round, the bar at Arnaud's Restaurant mixes more French 75s than anywhere else in New Orleans. But during Mardi Gras, their signature purple...

The Carousel, a New Orleans establishment since 1949, boasts not only its distinctive 25-seat carousel bar, but also several of the innovative...

The Hurricane cocktail can be found on the menu of almost every bar in New Orleans, thanks to Pat O'Brien's, where this fruity drink was created in the 1940s. Although the original recipe...

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Broussard's restaurant in New Orleans, the bar staff brought back a cocktail popular in the 1940s. This elegant whiskey sour was named after the famous...

Mardi Gras (the equivalent of the Eastern Slavic Maslenitsa) is the time for "Magi Pie," a time when the southern United States bakes sweet cinnamon pies in honor of the three biblical wise men. These pies are decorated with...

The "Rodeo Queen" cocktail is a tribute of sorts to the inimitable Dolly Parton, as is the entire White Limozeen restaurant in Nashville where it's made. The menu is traditionally Southern, but...

This mint-lime cocktail from Guy Fieri is as refreshing as a classic Mojito, but the addition of fresh raspberries makes it even more summery and exciting. Made with silver tequila...

This fresh vegetable Bloody Mary is a real vitamin bomb. Delicious and very healthy. If desired, you can add a little vodka and drink it like a full-fledged Bloody Mary. The above...

Although this champagne and absinthe cocktail, invented by Ernest Hemingway, shares the same name as his novel, it has no direct connection to the book and is named so because of the author's suggestion that,...

The "Darkness and Storm" cocktail was invented in Bermuda in the early 20th century and became incredibly popular among sailing regatta participants. To make the most authentic cocktail,...

The combination of vanilla vodka, orange, grapefruit, and lingonberry creates a refreshing, unique flavor that lives up to this cocktail's name. To fully appreciate the flavor, the drink should be well-blended...

If you're a fan of naturally cold lemonade on a hot summer day, you'll definitely love this "grown-up" version of party lemonade. This sweet and sour drink is incredibly refreshing, and its...

All ingredients in this refreshing cocktail, including the grapes, should be very chilled to avoid diluting the rich flavor with ice. The sparkler is made with fresh grapes and vodka,...

This recipe offers the perfect formula for an alcoholic cocktail with endless variations. It all depends on what's in your home bar and pantry. Start with a base spirit. Add...

Hibiscus gives this cocktail its bright crimson color and a sweet-tart flavor, similar to cranberry. Dried hibiscus flowers (karkade tea) can be found in tea shops or online. Brew it...

Give your favorite gin and tonic a pleasant floral twist by adding hibiscus syrup to the cocktail. You can make the syrup ahead of time, and don't throw away the swollen hibiscus flowers: they can be used to garnish the drink.

Autumn and winter are the perfect time for fragrant and spicy mulled wine. To create the perfect drink, spices are simmered in non-alcoholic apple cider (unfiltered, sugar-free apple juice),...

This cocktail is so delicious that the bartenders at GIN BAR, where the drink was invented, offer it to customers as a non-alcoholic version, without the mezcal. The "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,..."

This drink's recipe was provided by Malibu Farm, a restaurant whose cocktails feature a fruit and vegetable theme. As the name suggests, this Margarita features kale as its base. For...

If the name of this cocktail sounds like a Middle Eastern pepper snack, you're not imagining things. The drink is made with pepper juice, cumin liqueur, nut bitters,...

Add maraschino syrup and a cherry to the traditional French 75 cocktail of gin, lemon juice, and sparkling wine, and its flavor will take on a whole new dimension. This delicate pink cocktail, elegantly crafted...

Natural lemonade made according to this recipe is delicious on its own, but with a splash of bourbon, you get a wonderfully refreshing cocktail for home parties. To prepare...

This friendly party punch will impress your guests. Its flavor is perfectly balanced. Cranberry blends harmoniously with citrus and brandy. The cocktail goes down quickly and easily.

Delight your guests with this unusual dessert for adults. While alcoholic jelly is gaining popularity, it's not always convenient to drink from shot glasses. And with citrus peels, it...

Make a punch for a large group using a blend of apple and pear cider with a dash of bourbon. The flavor is fruity and spicy, perfect for a sunny autumn day. Serve over ice, and for...

Try the superb combination of aromatic Lillet Blanc with vodka and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice and savor its light, refreshing citrusy, spicy notes. This drink is served...

Replace the traditional rum in a Pina Colada with aged reposado tequila, and the cocktail's flavor will take on a whole new dimension. To make it, you'll also need orange-pineapple juice, coconut cream, and...

This light, sparkling blueberry-flavored cocktail is perfect for bachelorette parties and other women's special occasions. It's easy to drink, has a pleasantly sweet aroma, and a rich red color.

Japanese matcha tea will make your Gin & Tonic even more refreshing and invigorating, adding a hint of tartness for a richer flavor, and imparting a pleasant greenish tint. Carefully...

This Scotch-based cocktail is radically different from the classic Negroni, yet still reminiscent of it with its citrusy, spicy notes. Scotch whisky, Aperol, and Amontillado sherry...

Shandy is a classic combination of beer and lemonade. The drink is loved worldwide for its refreshing, light taste. In this version, spicy ginger syrup and freshly squeezed lemon harmoniously complement the notes...

This punch harmoniously blends vodka, beer, and limeade. The flavor is balanced, smooth, and refreshing. The punch is prepared in a large bowl and served with ice and a generous...

This cocktail enhances the rich flavor of amber ale with a good old-fashioned bourbon and Angostura. This recipe serves four. Combine the Old Fashioned base in a pitcher,...

The Bloody Mary cocktail, made with vodka and tomato juice, is filled with a whole range of vibrant flavors, with sweet, tart, spicy, and salty notes that make it the perfect folk remedy for...

If you're throwing a Halloween party, welcome your guests with a glass of "blood." A spoonful of grenadine will add a bloody tint to the already red cherry punch. For an alcoholic...

Lovers of tart bourbon cocktails will love the combination with cranberry and orange juice. Serve very chilled, garnished with cranberries. The perfect finishing touch...

Sweet and sour grapefruit, strong bourbon, and fiery ginger fill this cocktail with an invigorating flavor, while grapefruit beer and grapefruit soda give the fizz its characteristic soy...

The perfect winter cocktail will enchant you with its rich flavor profile. Bourbon, combined with notes of allspice, anise, ginger, fruit, and citrus, warms and lifts the spirits. And...

Those who enjoy a cold beer and a tangy Margarita this summer no longer have to choose between the two. Mix them in one glass! Mexican beer infuses the classic Margarita...

The classic Amaretto Sour is a balanced blend of the heady, almond-flavored sweet Amaretto liqueur and refreshing lemon juice. In this recipe, Molly Yeh complements the beloved drink with...