Best 20 Cocktail Recipes
Welcome to the world of mixology, where art and science collide to create tantalizing concoctions that tantalize the taste buds and transport you to a realm of flavors. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best cocktail recipes that will turn your home bar into a haven of creativity and indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a novice seeking to master the art of cocktail making, we've curated an enticing selection of recipes that promise to elevate your cocktail game and impress your guests with your bartending prowess.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
COCKTAIL WIENERS
A sweet and savory treat for any get-together that will sure be a crowd pleaser. It's cheap and easy to make in a slow cooker with only three ingredients. I make this for any get-together and it is always a hit! I was a little unsure at first about the grape jelly concoction, but I tried it and have never done it any other way. It is so savory with just enough sweet. I always receive or over hear lots of agreement with the taste of the sauce. It always disappears at parties, and the next day I have cravings for these cocktail wienies. Try it for your next potluck, back yard BBQ, or any event!
Provided by Loves2Experiment
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 2h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir barbeque sauce and grape jelly together in a slow cooker; add cocktail sausages and stir.
- Cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 21.8 g
COSMOPOLITAN COCKTAIL
The cosmopolitan, typically referred to as the 'cosmo,' gained popularity during the 1990s when it was frequently mentioned on the television show Sex and the City. The combination of vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice have made it a timeless classic.
Provided by Home Happy Hour
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
VODKA MARTINI COCKTAIL
Vodka replaces gin in this variation of the classic martini. Shake until ice cold and serve up in a chilled martini glass.
Provided by Home Happy Hour
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 4m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL
I first tried something similar to this in San Antonio and could never find a recipe that really recaptured what I had there. I experimented and finally came up with this. Anyone who has tried it has begged for the recipe. Try it with tortilla chips!
Provided by Sarah Z
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Stir garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and horseradish. Season with salt. Gently stir in avocado. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Serve in one large bowl or ladle into individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 295.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 710.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CLASSIC BELLINI COCKTAIL
The Bellini was created in the late 1930s to early 1940s by Guiseppe Cipriani at the legendary Harry's Bar in Venice, a favorite hangout for expats including Ernest Hemingway, Sinclair Lewis, and Orson Welles. The fruity cocktail owes its name and color to Cipriani's fascination with Giovanni Bellini, a 15th-century Venetian artist. Originally prepared with Prosecco and white peach puree, it's perfectly acceptable to use yellow peach puree or prepared peach nectar and/or peach schnapps. Sip and feel sophisticated!
Provided by ScandoGirl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour peach juice into a champagne flute. Slowly pour sparkling wine over peach juice; let sit until liquids have blended, about 1 minute. Pour raspberry juice over champagne mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE
Very moist and fruity cake, no oil added, quick and easy. Especially delicious when served with whipped cream. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Cyndi
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x9 inch square baking pan.
- Combine the flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
CLASSIC COCKTAIL WIENERS
Super easy to make, our Classic Cocktail Wieners are ready in just 30 minutes. We've substituted raspberry jam for grape jelly and added a little more punch with chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. There's no need to have a big meal planned next; this cocktail wiener recipe is so simple you can enjoy the classic appetizer as a main course too.
Provided by By Angie McGowan
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large saucepan, stir together all ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and wieners are plump.
- Remove wieners from sauce to serving platter; pour sauce into small bowl. Serve with toothpicks or bamboo knotted party picks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g
COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party.
Provided by Lara
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
- In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
SLOW COOKER COCKTAIL SMOKIES
These addictive little appetizers are so easy to make, and great for potlucks as well. This recipe could easily be changed up to suit your taste.
Provided by Malina Bleeding Heart Morris
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine grape jelly and barbeque sauce in a slow cooker. Stir in the miniature smoked sausage links. Cook on High, until heated through, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1278.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES ESTILO MEXICANO)
I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge. Top with additional hot sauce and avocado slices if desired. Enjoy!
Provided by Mexican Sweetheart
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix onion with lime juice in a small bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss shrimp, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture. Gently fold in avocados. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 221.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 2625.8 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
CREAMSICLE® COCKTAIL
In June of 2020 we were still dealing with the Coronavirus ravaging our country and making us pretty much stir-crazy. Luckily in California the lockdown rules were loosening, and my husband and I were able to host some good friends at our home for the weekend. The weather was heating up and while we were spending the day by the pool (pretending we were at an exotic resort) my friend asked if I could make her a foofie drink. I went inside, took an inventory of my ingredients, and the COVID Creamsicle® cocktail was created.
Provided by Jamie Lentzner
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour vodka into a chilled single rocks glass or stemless wine glass and add ice. Add orange sherbet and lemon sorbet. Top with lemon-flavored sparkling water and orange-flavored carbonated water. Use a long-handled or tall drink spoon to quickly stir together until completely blended.
- Top with Prosecco and garnish with lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
MUDSLIDE COCKTAIL
The mudslide cocktail is like a milkshake on the rocks for grown-ups! Irish cream mixed with coffee liqueur and vodka makes for a frothy, creamy cocktail.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with 1 cup ice.
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice; cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared old-fashioned glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 31.2 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
SCREWDRIVER COCKTAIL
This simple mixture of vodka and orange juice reportedly gets its name from original tool used to stir the drink--a screwdriver. You'll get equally good results using a spoon. The screwdriver is a simple but refreshing cocktail made by combining orange juice and vodka over ice.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 3m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine vodka and orange juice in a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
FRENCH 75 COCKTAIL
The French 75 cocktail was originally created at the New York Bar in Paris in 1915. The combination of gin, lemon juice, Champagne, and sugar was said to have a kick like a French 75mm field gin. Serve with straws.
Provided by Home Happy Hour
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup in a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, fill with Champagne, and stir.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 15.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
(SHRIMP) COCKTAIL SAUCE
Make and share this (Shrimp) Cocktail Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients and chill.
- When ready to serve dip shrimp and enjoy.
CHOCOLATE MARTINI COCKTAIL
This liquid dessert combines chocolate-flavored liqueurs with vodka and half-and-half for a boozy and decadent drink.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, vodka, half-and-half, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 43.6 g
ROASTED SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread them in 1 layer. Roast for 8 to10 minutes, just until pink and firm and cooked through. Set aside to cool.
- For the sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve as a dip with the shrimp.
SEA BREEZE COCKTAIL
The cocktail is as refreshing as its name. The sea breeze cocktail is a refreshing blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. Plant your beach umbrella and enjoy this simple drink.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice in a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
TURKEY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH ORANGE CRANBERRY GLAZE
You can make these ahead and freeze them without the glaze, then the day of the party, defrost them and simply reheat in the sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Turkey
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Roll the turkey mixture into balls, about one tablespoon each. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, flipping occasionally. Place browned meatballs on a clean baking sheet. Set aside.
- Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, and chicken broth over medium heat in the skillet used to cook the meatballs. Stir in the jalapeno and Fresno peppers, then return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and glaze is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 647.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL
Who says you can't get a jolt of caffeine with your cocktail? Add a shot of espresso to this chocolatey drink for an added pick-me-up.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
Tips for Making the Best Cocktails
- Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cocktail. Use fresh fruits, herbs, and juices whenever possible.
- Measure your ingredients accurately: This is especially important for cocktails that contain multiple ingredients. Using the wrong measurements can throw off the balance of the drink.
- Use the right tools: Having the right tools will make it easier to make great cocktails. This includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and mixing spoon.
- Experiment with different flavors: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and combinations. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making cocktails.
- Garnish your cocktails: A garnish can add a touch of elegance and flavor to your cocktail. Some popular garnishes include citrus twists, olives, and cherries.
Conclusion
Making great cocktails at home is a fun and rewarding experience. By following these tips, you can create delicious and impressive cocktails that will wow your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, try one of the recipes from this article. You won't be disappointed!
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