Party Cocktail Recipes
Cheers to That! Easy Cocktail Recipes for Effortless Entertaining.
Looking to elevate your next gathering? Discover the best party cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your guests. From refreshing citrusy summer cocktails to bold tequila favorites, fruity sippers, and elegant classics, there's a perfect drink for every vibe. Whether you're hosting a casual backyard BBQ, a festive holiday party, or a stylish cocktail hour, these easy-to-make recipes will help you mix up crowd-pleasing drinks in no time. Explore our top picks for easy cocktail recipes, festive sparklers, and signature party drinks that make entertaining effortless and unforgettable.
Classic Manhattan
What's not to love about this classic cocktail? We love our Manhattan with a heavy pour of rye, but you can mix it up with different types of whiskies. With our massive selection you can easily customize this classic cocktail to your own tastes.
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Classic Margarita
There's a reason that when you think Mexican food, the first cocktail that comes to mind is the margarita. The citrus and sweet character is a timeless match with spicy, salty, saucy Mexican cuisine. If you're looking to impress, these two tips will help you make the perfect, crowd-pleasing margarita.
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Negroni
A refreshingly easy cocktail recipe of equal parts gin, Campari & vermouth. If you're not familiar with this flavorful Italian classic, it is widely known as an aperitif but most certainly can be enjoyed as a cocktail at any time.
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Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a cocktail staple and has stayed the most consistent since its origin compared to other long standing cocktails. In the early 1800's when the word "cocktail" was defined as a "potent concoction of spirits, bitters, water and sugar," the Old Fashioned was called a bittered sling.
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Vesper
The Vesper is a cocktail famously knows as James Bond's signature cocktail. It is gin forward with citrus and sweet flavors. A tried-and-true classic - this cocktail isn't for the weak. It's strong, mighty and may cause chest hair growth.
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Aperol Spritz
Looking to up your brunch game? Give a refreshing Aperol Spritz a try. You might not want to indulge in a "bottomless Aperol Spritz" marathon (it's tempting) but one or two of these sparklers with a plate of fruit makes for a lovely and fresh treat. Aperol's herbal bitterness is tamed by orange juice and bubbles, making for a complex and deceptively drinkable sipper.
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Charlie Chaplin
This cocktail is an old timey classic, but it required a side trip to the 1980s to land on this prohibition era gem. Try this fruity but refreshing silent film era classic. It will leave you speechless. A springtime apricot & lime-driven zinger.
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French 75
This gin-soaked sparkling cocktail takes its name from an historic 75mm field cannon. You might guess why: this drink packs a big kick. Like, really big. You can hold back on the gin, but we recommend going for the full pour. Substitute the French 75 for your next bubbly toast. Your guests will be surprised and delighted.
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The Chicago Cocktail
The Chicago Cocktail is not your typical Champagne cocktail. Brandy takes the lead in this big-shouldered Prohibition-era favorite. The Chicago is undeniably a particularly potent yet festive cocktail worthy of the holidays and the hard-working residents of the “City of the Big Shoulders”.
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Orange Blossom
Bridge the gap between cold weather and warm weather with the Orange Blossom, a refreshing citrusy cocktail made with orange juice, gin and vermouth. A simple three ingredient pre-prohibition recipe that provides citrusy refreshment combined with a complex aromatic profile.
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Waterloo Sunset
A modern bubbly classic - this fruity, floral, and fizzy delight is the intersection of a French 75, a Kir Royale and an elderflower spritz. It is, seemingly, tailormade for Mother’s Day or any springtime sipping.
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El Diablo
El Diablo cocktail, a bedeviled blend of Tequila, Crème de Cassis, lime and ginger beer. It’s a surprisingly delicious cocktail recipe invented by Vic Bergeron aka Trader Vic. We use Añejo Tequila, Jules Theuriet Cassis and Fever Tree or Cock and Bull ginger beer.
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Tree of a Perfect Pear
A sparkling wine cocktail recipe made with Prosecco, spiced pear liqueur, Cointreau and lemon juice. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail for kicking off the festivities.
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Gold Standard Daiquiri
The Gold Standard sets the bar for excellence. The heavy combo of sugarcane spirits creates a golden hue, and the fresh lime and syrup adds sweet and citrus flavors. A perfect sipper for the warming spring weather. Move over Mai Tai, we have a new rumtastic cocktail in house.
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The Pearl
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, this cocktail brings together smooth tequila, subtle red grapefruit, and a squeeze of fresh lime over ice. It’s the perfect balance of citrusy bite and mellow sweetness—ideal for warm afternoons, sunset happy hours, or whenever you need a crisp, invigorating sip. Simple ingredients, bold flavor.
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Kentucky Colonel
Mint juleps are a Derby Day must. But why not try this complex Bourbon-based alternative for this year’s Run for the Roses? A simple Bourbon and French liqueur concoction that makes for a multilayered tasty tipple. A charming southern gentleman in a glass.
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(Like a) Hurricane
An improved Hurricane recipe that's sweet, tartly passionfruity, rum fueled, high octane, tropical punch that Mardi Gras revelers so greedily and imprudently guzzle down. A New Orleans classic that perfect for any Cajun or Creole celebration.
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La Puerta del Cielo
El Cielo’s heavenly appeal is at the fore, supported by soft, lightly sweet vermouth blanc and the outstanding dryish but superlatively orangey Pierre Ferrand Curacao. No simple syrup or other sweetener was required, just a little lemon juice for balance.
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GoldenEye
Balanced pineapple sweetness and ginger beer make for a refreshing spice in this rum-based cocktail. Protip - let the pineapple soak in the rum before using as a garnish.
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Brown Derby
A truly remarkable, balanced sipper; rich, spicy oak and vanilla scented Bourbon is at the fore but in perfect harmony with the acidic cut and peppery, bitter edge of grapefruit, all rounded out and made velvety with honey syrup.
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