Recipes for alcoholic cocktails and drinks

"The Moscow Mule is my favorite cocktail," says recipe author Cordea Brown. "I decided to make a festive version, and the ginger and cherry flavor combination just screams festive!" This...

Instead of traditional gin, add bourbon infused with fig, pear, and natural vanilla to your Negroni. A whole bouquet of flavors and aromas awaits. The cocktail is strong, with a distinctive...

To prevent your alcoholic lemonade from getting diluted by melting ice while you're sipping it, prepare some alcoholic ice for it: mix beer, lemonade, and small lemon pieces and freeze in a tray...

Even guests far from the sea will want to set sail as soon as you place this impressive "drunken" watermelon ship on the table. A day before the ship is made, a bottle of pirate...

Instead of bitters, this Manhattan version features Aperol, the Italian aperitif, which infuses the drink with refreshing citrus notes. The cocktail is prepared in a punch bowl for a crowd and...

This sparkling rum-based cocktail with refreshing notes of basil and lime is perfect for summer parties. It's made with homemade basil syrup. Keep any leftover syrup in the refrigerator.

Mix white wine, almond liqueur, and fresh fruit for the perfect autumn cocktail, perfectly refreshing on a sunny September day. Sangria can be made with apples or pears, or...

The berry flavor of this Brazilian cachaça-based cocktail with acai juice and mint is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until the shaker fogs up,...

Although sangria is considered a summer drink, warm, sunny days in early autumn can also be a pleasant way to refresh yourself with this light beverage. Sangria prepared using white wine according to this recipe is distinguished by...

This refreshing cocktail with apricot notes is perfect for summer. Bourbon, lemon juice, and apricot brandy are a fresh take on the classic Whiskey Sour. Shake it with...

Transform the wonderful flavor of autumn apple crisp into a delicious adult drink using dark spiced rum. Pair it with caramel sauce, apple juice, and apple butter for a more...

This simple, classic aperitif is as vibrant and sparkling as a sunny Italian day. The combination of Aperol and Prosecco is refreshing and uplifting.

This sophisticated rye whiskey cocktail is enhanced with Chinar artichoke liqueur, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Served over ice and garnished with orange zest, it's sure to impress both...

This refreshing sparkling gin and cucumber drink, topped with lime and ginger ale, is perfect for summer parties. Mix it up in a pitcher for a large group and serve very...

Traditional winter fruits and berries are combined in this festive cocktail, prepared in a huge punch bowl for a large gathering. All the ingredients are simply poured into the bowl, and the result is...

Decorate your holiday party with a unique layered alcoholic jelly in Christmas colors. The main alcoholic ingredient is white rum, but you can use any other colorless spirit...

Create truly dramatic cocktails for a pool party. Add jelly sharks to a blue drink made with rum and Blue Curaçao, and for a touch of spookiness, add...

This cocktail is incredibly quick and easy to make and makes a perfect complement to any holiday meal. For a non-alcoholic option, replace the gin with an extra shot of ginger beer or any...

The Wabbit cocktail is created at Bottle & Bond Kitchen and Bar in Kentucky, one of the distilleries on the popular whiskey tour. Local bartenders decided to take bourbon to a new level of flavor...

The recipe for this drink was shared by Biltong, an American bar with a South African atmosphere and renowned for its creative cocktails. The celery sour features pineapple-infused gin,...

The Bee's Knees is an American cocktail created during Prohibition. It consists of just three ingredients: gin, honey, and lemon juice—a stunning combination! By...

A tequila sour is a refreshing sweet and sour cocktail, enhanced in this recipe with natural pineapple juice and sage. Shake the sage, pineapple, and simple syrup thoroughly in a shaker...

Despite its simple name, this drink's flavor is truly epic. Gin is diluted with freshly squeezed strawberry-apple juice at a 1:2 ratio, and the drink is topped off with regular soda. But its...

The White Russian is sometimes called a milkshake for adults. It's a classic cocktail made with cream, vodka, and coffee liqueur. It has a velvety texture and a pleasant flavor. When preparing...

Give your Margarita a wonderful tropical twist by adding pineapple juice and passion fruit puree to its basic ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Its aroma...

American horse racing and bourbon-based cocktails are inextricably linked. Each Triple Crown event has its own official cocktail. And if the Kentucky Derby serves...

The Black-Eyed Susan is the official drink of the Preakness horse race in Baltimore, Maryland. The cocktail was created in 1973 and named after the black-eyed Susan flower.

Refreshing, delicious, and bright pink, this Margarita is the perfect treat for summer parties and for those winter days when you want to embrace summer! The cocktail is made in a blender using frozen...

Mint and white grapes give the invigorating Margarita an even more refreshing flavor, and the cocktail takes on an inviting green color. Frozen Margaritas are prepared in a blender. First...

The Margarita is one of the most recognizable and popular cocktails. It's loved for its simple yet invigorating flavor, as well as the opportunity to experiment with the original ingredients, adding something special...

Transform the traditional Margarita into a more fun and vibrant drink by adding orange soda to its signature ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Serve...

This vibrant tiki cocktail is a true feast for the eyes and soul. It will transport you to tropical islands without leaving your home. Make the cocktail in a small watermelon by swiping its flesh...

Mix rum and orange liqueur with lime juice and blended watermelon for an incredibly refreshing cocktail for a hot summer day. You can use any rum, light or dark, and the watermelon...

Icy watermelon wedges on sticks, soaked in a sweet and tart tequila cocktail, are perfect for summer parties. Before enjoying this adult-friendly watermelon, spritz it with lime juice...

Decorate your summer backyard party with this stunning Bloody Mary bar. The theme is watermelon, the fruity symbol of summer. Watermelons of all sizes are transformed into serving bowls, and...

If you're familiar with the pickleback cocktail, where you drink a shot of whiskey followed immediately by a shot of pickle juice, you'll love this lemon-ginger version, which is drunk after...

Although this cocktail's name translates as "whiskey sour," its flavor is much softer and more balanced. It's equal parts sweet and tart, thanks to the sugar syrup and...

This retro cocktail from the late 19th century, invented within the walls of Yale University, remains relevant today, especially since all of its ingredients are readily available, unlike many others...

Enjoy the combination of whiskey and jasmine in this refreshing cocktail. It's made with sweetened jasmine green tea. Add Irish whiskey to taste and serve over plenty of ice.

This light rosé-based cocktail is perfect for summer parties and brunches. Expect a refreshing combination of watermelon, orange, and lime, while the soda adds a touch of bubbly sparkle.

A flip cocktail is a delicious combination of spirits, aromatics, and whipped egg whites. This version is made with gin infused with Earl Grey tea, which has distinctive notes...

In this julep recipe, traditional mint is replaced with equally fragrant tarragon. Combined with fresh strawberries and natural vanilla, it creates a stunningly sweet, refreshing flavor, perfect...

When Margarita meets sangria, you get this delicious fruit punch for a crowd. Sangrita is made with white wine, tequila, and lime. Instead of the usual ice cubes, add...

This vintage tropical cocktail was created by Donn Beachcomber, the famed founder of the tiki bar of the same name, and many versions of the drink have since appeared. It typically includes...

Since this cocktail's name evokes Hollywood fashion, it's often prepared for special occasions. The cocktail always looks equally luxurious—red and sparkling—but its ingredients...

Delight your house party guests with these vibrant rainbow cocktails made with gin, grenadine, pineapple juice, and curaçao liqueur. Serve as shots or pour the contents into...

Give the classic Cosmopolitan a more tropical twist by replacing the cranberry juice with passionfruit juice. The drink will be slightly sweeter and a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for house parties. Serve...

Passionfruit nectar infuses the classic Margarita with a sweet, fruity flavor, making it more tropical and perfect for a hot summer day. For a refreshing twist, wet the rim...

This pineapple keg will be the highlight of any summer or Hawaiian-themed party. Inside, it's filled with a delicious tropical Painkiller cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, orange...