No matter what time of year it is, when you’re throwing a party a signature cocktail always goes over well with guests. Luckily, there is a cocktail recipe perfect for any occasion, theme, or season. Let’s take a look at some of the all-time classic cocktail recipes that have long been sipped and celebrated by party goers. The next time that you are hosting an event, get ready to blow some minds (and some taste buds) with these classic drink recipes:
1. Moscow mule
The Moscow mule is a classic combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. It is traditionally served in a copper mug that serves to conduct the cold temperature. Ingredients for a Moscow mule include:
- 2 ounces vodka
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 6 ounces ginger beer
Follow these directions to prepare:
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into a copper mug
- Add several ice cubes
- Pour in 2 ounces of vodka
- Mix 6 ounces ginger beer
- Serve
2. Whiskey sour
The whiskey sour is a popular drink that is made by mixing whiskey, lemon juice, sugar and sometimes egg whites. There are several variations of this drink but we’re going to provide a recipe for the most traditional version of this classic mixed drink. Ingredients include:
- 2 ounces whiskey
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¾ ounce sugar
- ½ orange wheel (optional)
Directions for a whisky sour are as follows:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker
- Add sugar
- Add whiskey
- Add ice until the shaker is full
- Shake for 30 seconds
- Add orange peel garnish
3. Cosmopolitan
A simple drink made by combining vodka, triple set, and cranberry juice. It is also referred to as a cosmo, and renowned for “girl’s nights” all over the world. Ingredients for a cosmopolitan:
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz cointreau
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
Directions:
- Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker
- Fill with ice
- Shake well
- Serve
4. Gin and tonic
There is no easier drink to master than the G&T. You can choose exactly how strong it is, but it is generally recommended to combine between one part to three parts gin for each part of tonic water in the finished drink. Ingredients are as follows:
- 1 part to 3 parts gin
- 3 parts tonic water
Directions for a G&T are:
- Add gin and tonic to glass
- Add ice
- Stir well
- Serve
5. Bloody Mary
Perhaps the most complicated drinks on this list to master. You will definitely impress your friends with this drink that serves well prior to dinner or at brunch. Ingredients are:
- Vodka
- Tomato juice
- Add spices to taste (i.e., lemon, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, and black pepper)
- A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco
Directions:
- Add dashes of worcestershire sauce to the glass.
- Add tabasco
- Add salt and pepper
- Pour liquids into glass
- Add celery stick or vegetable garnish of choice
- Stir gently and serve