Cocktail Recipes

Toast the weekend with any of these cocktail recipes. From basic and classic cocktail recipes to currently popular cocktail recipes, we’ll cheers to that.

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Planter’s Punch

If you like your Planter's Punch on the sweet side, add a splash of simple syrup to the shaker. A dash or two of bitters is sometimes added to this classic tropical cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Kentucky Mule

Bourbon lovers will love this Kentucky mule recipe. It's the same as a Moscow mule, but replaces the vodka with...


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15 Cozy Fall Vodka Cocktails

When the air starts to cool and the leaves start to turn, it's time to make these luscious fall vodka...


15 Types of Cocktail Glasses that Serious Mixologists Recommend

Mixing up a drink? Serving it in the proper glass not only looks pretty, but it tastes better too! Experts...


Chocolate Martini

The variations on martinis seem endless. But this sweet chocolate martini recipe is both creative and sophisticated in taste and...

Here’s How to Make A Rob Roy Like a Scotch Pro

Ease into the world of Scotch by learning how to make a Rob Roy drink.


11 Summer Whiskey Cocktails to Cool You Off

Just because its hot outside doesn’t mean you have to put your whiskey or bourbon on the back bar. These...

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24 Christmas in July Cocktails

Cool off with these festive Christmas in July cocktails. We have very merry ideas for slushes, martinis, sangrias and other...


The Best Margarita Glasses to Buy in 2022

Whether you're looking for a cactus-stemmed sipper or an insulated margarita tumbler to keep your drink extra cold, we've rounded...


Grapefruit Margarita

When you add a drizzle of grenadine to your finished grapefruit margarita, it sinks to the bottom of the glass,...


Frozen Ginger-Raspberry Margarita

Ginger and lime form a wonderful flavor combination, so I thought I'd try adding them to my raspberry margarita. This...

Amaretto Margarita

With this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. —James Schend,


Caribbean Blue Margarita

For a fun spin on a classic cocktail, substitute Blue Curacao for Triple Sec. The vibrant blue margarita will make...


Classic Margarita

A classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the...


Frozen Blueberry-Mint Margarita

Refreshing and fruity, you need this frozen blueberry margarita in hand this summer. —James Schend, Dairy Freed


Frozen Strawberry-Basil Margarita

Fresh, fruity and oh, so cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. —James Schend,

Melon Margarita

Melon liqueur dramatically changes the flavor and color of a classic margarita and also makes it sweeter. If you'd like...


Frozen Coconut Margarita

Take your cocktail to the tropics with this coconut margarita. It's very refreshing! —James Schend, Dairy Freed


Frozen Sriracha-Mango Margarita

The sweetness of the fruit helps offset the spiciness of the Sriracha, giving this mango margarita a unique and fun...


Birthday Cake Shots

These festive birthday cake shots are a fun way to get a party started. Use chocolate cake-flavored vodka and chocolate...


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Birthday Cake Martini

Celebrate your special day with this sweet and festive birthday cake martini. If it's too strong for your taste, add...


Margarita Floats

On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


Watermelon and Blackberry Sangria

This watermelon sangria is deliciously pink! Living in the zinfandel wine country of Northern California, I use our local fare...


10 Potato Vodkas You’ll Want to Add to Your Next Cocktail

It's slightly sweeter and earthier in flavor than vodkas made with fermented grains, so potato vodka is perfect for mixed...


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The Summery Cocktail for You Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Cheers! Let the stars decide your summer sip with these bright and boozy zodiac cocktails.

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Margarita Snow Cone Syrup

I've tried pretty much every kind of margarita under the sun, but this snow cone version turns my favorite drink...


Pina Colada Syrup

My kids love snow cones in the summer. One day I thought "Why do kids get to have all the...


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Frozen Cherry Margaritas

When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...


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Fuzzy Navel Snow Cone Syrup

It just doesn't get any better than sipping a Fuzzy Navel in the summer. The mix of orange and peach...


Michelada

Like your drinks with a south-of-the-border vibe? Try this kicked-up beer cocktail that’s a zesty mix of Mexican lager, lime...


Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...