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    Home » Recipes » Beverage Recipes

    Cocktail Recipes

    It's always happy hour somewhere! Level up your home cocktail game with this assortment of homemade cocktail recipes.

    Whether you're craving a tropical beverage, a spicy drink, a cocktail with wine, or something with a mocktail variation, these recipes have you covered.

    Cheers! 🥂

    Popular Cocktails

    These drink recipes are some of our most raved-about libations. Perfect for whenever you're feeling parched.

    • Guava cocktails on a tray with fresh citrus fruit in the background.
      Guava Cooler Tequila Cocktail Recipe - Tropical and Refreshing!
    • 2 gin cocktails on a tray with a bottle of gin and garnishes.
      The Grace Lane Graduate: A Gin Cocktail
    • Two glasses of mulled wine surrounded by spices and orange slices.
      Spiced Mulled Wine
    • Overhead view of 2 copper mugs filled with a Cucumber Moscow Mule cocktails with ingredients alongside.
      Cucumber Moscow Mule

    Optionally Boozy Beverages

    So-called "fancy" drinks aren't just for those who imbibe! These cocktail recipes include mocktail variations, making them perfect for those who either choose not to or aren't able to drink alcohol.

    Nonalcoholic, zero-proof options allow anyone to enjoy a nice, refreshing drink that is appropriate for any time of the day.

    • Two passionfruit margaritas with ingredients alongside.
      Passionfruit Margaritas
    • Overhead view of 2 peanut butter banana milkshakes with bacon and cherries.
      Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake with Bacon (without Ice Cream!)
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail

    Vodka and Gin Cocktails

    • Gin cocktails garnished with lime.
      The Herbalist
    • 3 Bloody Mary cocktails garnished with Italian antipasto ingredients.
      Antipasto Bloody Mary
    • The Aztec
      The Aztec
    • Gin cocktails with cucumber and mint garnishes.
      Cucumber Gin Elderflower Smash

    Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rye Beverages

    • Bourbon cocktail garnished with a lemon twist.
      Bourbon Rouge
    • Overhead view of 2 peanut butter banana milkshakes with bacon and cherries.
      Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake with Bacon (without Ice Cream!)
    • DM Old Fashioned
      DM Old Fashioned

    Tequila, Mezcal, and Rum Drinks

    • Guava cocktails on a tray with fresh citrus fruit in the background.
      Guava Cooler Tequila Cocktail Recipe - Tropical and Refreshing!
    • Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.
      Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail
    • Two passionfruit margaritas with ingredients alongside.
      Passionfruit Margaritas
    • Three shot glasses with salted rims.
      Launch Party: Rooster Shots

    More Cocktail Recipes

    • Bloody Mary with garnishes.
      DM Bloody Mary
    • Cola cocktails garnished with lime wedges.
      Chile Libre
    • DM Espresso Martini
      DM Espresso Martini
    • Pineapple-Pear Rum Slush: Channel warm weather all year long with these boozy treats + ideas to help stock your bar like a pro!
      Pineapple-Pear Rum Slush
    • Prosecco with Hibiscus Flowers
      Prosecco with Hibiscus Flowers
    • Frisky Bison AKA Polish Kiss (Żubrówka Cocktail)
      Frisky Bison AKA Polish Kiss (Żubrówka Cocktail)

    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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