These Grapefruit Spritz Cocktails are perfect for a festive brunch. Prosecco, grapefruit and aperol combine in this bubbly cocktail.
Cocktail Recipes
Looking to learn some easy cocktail recipe ideas? Start here to find all the best cocktail recipes! This is ultimate guide for great cocktail recipes, simple ingredients, and supplies.
From fancy cocktail recipes like a French 75 to easy recipes like this Gin & Tonic, these are my favorite cocktails to make over and over again.
Cocktail basics:
Simple cocktail recipe ingredients to keep on hand to make a load of drink recipes:
- Soda Water
- Simple Syrup
- Tonic Water
- Ginger Ale
- Pineapple Juice
- Cranberry Juice
- Orange Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Lime Wedges
- Angostura Bitters
- Ice Cubes
Basic items to make cocktail drinks:
- Highball Glass
- Double Old Fashioned Glass
- Cocktail Shaker – this is my favorite insulated version!
- Classic Margarita Glasses
- Classic Martini Glasses
Classic Cocktails:
- Easy Mojito
- Green Bloody Mary– a unique cocktail with a fun twist
- Aperol Spritz – refreshing on hot summer days
- Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe – the ultimate refreshing drink
- Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Vodka Cocktails:
- Dill Pickle Vodka Martini
- Strawberry Moscow Mule Recipe
- Espresso Martini Recipe
- Sous Vide Infused Vodka
Apple Cider Cocktails:
Hot Cocktails:
- Mulled Wine Recipe
- Hot Toddy Recipe + Variations on How to Make One
- Hot Mulled Cider Recipe – try these in the slow cooker!
Gin cocktails:
- Bees Knees Cocktail Recipe
- Aviation Cocktail Recipe
- Blackberry Bramble Cocktail Recipe
- French 75 Cocktail Recipe
Bourbon whiskey cocktails:
Fruity Cocktail Recipes:
These fruity drinks pack a punch.
Find all your fruit drinks with tropical flavors here:
Mulled Wine Recipe
This traditional Mulled Wine recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Also known as gluhwein or hot wine, it can be made in the slow cooker, on the stove or in your instant pot.
Right up there with my other favorite warm drinks like the Hot Toddy and Mulled Cider is Mulled Wine. In the winter months, give me a holiday movie, cozy sweater (with sleeves just a tad too long) and a mug of this and I’m a happy girl for the night.
Harvest Moon Applejack Cocktail
This Harvest Moon Applejack Cocktail recipe is made with apple brandy, almond syrup (orgeat) and lemon juice. It’s a delicious cocktail that’s perfect for Fall.
Apple Cider Cocktail
This Apple Cider Cocktail is made with vodka, apple cider, and muddled apples and lime wedges. Finish it off with a splash of soda water for a bit of fizz.
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
This Apple Cider Moscow Mule puts a Fall twist on the traditional cocktail. Apple cider, lime juice, vodka and ginger beer are all you need for this delicious cocktail.
*** This post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2021 to add new photographs. The original recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
Cherry Moscow Mule
This Cherry Moscow Mule puts a delicious spin on the traditional moscow mule. Fresh cherries, lime juice, vodka and ginger beer are all you need to make this delicious, icy and refreshing cocktail.
