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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Cranberry Cocktail

I adore the combination of flavors in this recipe. The secret is to thaw the lemonade so it’s still slightly...


Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria

2 reviews

Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I...


Grasshopper Shakes

3 reviews

Minty, chocolaty and cool, this spiked dessert drink makes a wonderful way to toast family and friends at holiday gatherings....


Blueberry Thirst Quencher

3 reviews

I first enjoyed this cocktail at a Derby day party and fell in love. With its beautiful color and zesty...


Minty Pineapple Rum

This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe,...


Maple Brandy Punch

Reminiscent of an old-fashioned brandy punch, this smooth, maple-infused beverage will add pizzazz to holiday dinner parties and other festive...


Tropical Fruit Punch

Kathy Crawford of Franklin, Wisconsin sends this easy tropical cooler. It features a delicious and sparkly balance of pineapple and...


Mulled Merlot

3 reviews

This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Blackberry Beer Cocktail

1 review

This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue...


Strawberry-Basil Cocktail

This cocktail of sun-ripened strawberries and tender basil is so refreshing without being overly sweet. It’s our favorite. —Mary Marlowe...


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Holiday Mimosa

Add a splash of color to your brunch table with this rosy holiday mimosa. It has a fantastic sweet-tart taste....


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Easy Irish Cream

Stir up this fast and easy recipe for a potluck brunch. There's plenty of coffee flavor in every cozy cup.—Anna...


Black-Eyed Susan

4 reviews

The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of...


Peach Champagne

1 review

I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is...


Spring Strawberry Sangria

1 review

Wine-infused berries make a lovely addition to this special-occasion drink. I love serving this during the beginning of spring to...


White Sangria

11 reviews

Fruity, sweet and party-pretty, this light, refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen goes together in minutes. And guests will find...


Pink Sparkling Wine Punch

1 review

A long-standing tradition in our home, this sparkling punch makes spirits bright. Garnished with fresh strawberries and lime, it makes...

Fruity Rum Punch

2 reviews

Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...


Caramel Vanilla Martinis

1 review

We came up with this rich and delicious after-dinner drink, which has a chocolate swirl inside the glass, adding a...


Cranberry Glogg

3 reviews

Winter’s a perfect time to cozy up with a hot drink—and this glogg is our family favorite. It’s heady with...


Santa’s Orange-Kissed Cocktail

1 review

Refreshing but not overly sweet, this drink is a festive choice for Christmas get-togethers. Serve it during cocktail hour, at...


Blue Lagoon Margaritas

15 reviews

This is one super drink that'll have the neighbors asking, "What's that?" Show them and make an extra batch to...


Dill Bloody Marys

4 reviews

With a nice level of pepper, and just enough dill from the pickle, these Bloody Marys are sure to please....

Sangria Wine

1 review

My citrus-spiked wine is always the life of the party, whether I serve it on a hot summer evening or...


Brandy Eggnog

1 review

Store-bought versions just can't compete with my homemade brandy eggnog. Apricot brandy is my secret ingredient!—Shelia Weimer, Bluefield, West Virginia


Cranberry Orange Mimosas

4 reviews

Mimosas are just so elegant for Sunday brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sweetness of champagne and...


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Tea Toddy

1 review

Soothing and comforting, this drink is a great way to wrap up an evening of entertaining. Although it contains alcohol,...


Limoncello Spritzer

1 review

A perfect hint of lemon highlights in this popular, refreshing cooler.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Bourbon Slush

1 review

At our holiday parties, Bourbon Slush is definitely a favorite. Have fun experimenting with different teas when you make it....