Cocktail Party Recipes

You'll love how the subtle aroma of orange blossom water, used to wet the rim of the glass, and the fragrant honey syrup blend with the tequila and lime in this version...

The Old Fashioned is perhaps the most popular whiskey cocktail. It's nothing fancy: whiskey, a couple dashes of Angostura, a little sugar, and ice. A traditional Old Fashioned is garnished with a cherry and a slice of...

This adult dessert is incredibly easy to make, with just two ingredients and virtually no work. Vanilla syrup perfectly complements the Guinness flavor, and the dessert...

Margarita-flavored pudding is a delicious dessert for adults, perfect to finish off a meal. The cocktail's ingredients—tequila and lime juice—are simply stirred into store-bought...

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...

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,...

Beef tenderloin baked according to this simple recipe from Ree Drummond turns out super juicy and flavorful, but the most delicious part is the crispy peppery crust. To achieve this, the tenderloin is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Despite the bite-sized size of this appetizer, it's packed with flavor. Thin strips of chicken breast are smeared with cream cheese, topped with crushed fresh jalapeño, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many non-alcoholic cocktails, or so-called mocktails, are too simple or too sweet, but this drink from Carla Hall has a complex, multi-layered flavor. And if you like, you can...

"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.

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...