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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Vanilla Bean Fizz

A homemade vanilla bean syrup from our home economists fabulously flavors Champagne. The bubbly beverage is ideal for holidays throughout...


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Pumpkin Pie Shots

1 review

Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made...


Apple Cider Smash

A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail—very refreshing. It's a great use for those apples you bought from the...


Sparkling Red Wine Sangria

1 review

Sangria is a Spanish drink of wine mixed with spices, cut fruit, and fruit juice, sherry or brandy. It’s best...


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Quick White Sangria

2 reviews

Using white wine makes my version of sangria a little lighter, yet it still has the same wonderful sweetness. Frozen...


Spiced White Sangria

I've been making this recipe for more than 20 years. My husband and I are in the wine and spirits...


Bella Basil Raspberry Tea

Give iced tea a grown-up twist. Fragrant basil lends flavor and the raspberries give it a bright red color. Tou’ll...


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Coquito

1 review

An all-time family favorite, this creamy coquito recipe features cream of coconut blended with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. —Evelyn...

Cranberry Sparkler

The flavors of this refreshing cran-raspberry cocktail are great any time of year. In winter, the cranberry makes it a...


Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail

Don't let the light lemon flavor and the rich, creamy texture fool you. This cool, smooth drink is an adult...


New England Iced Tea

While growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional...


French 75

The original French 75 drink was created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France during WWI. The original version...


Pear-Apple Cocktail

Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...


Banana Nog

2 reviews

During my family's annual cookie exchange, we ran out of our beloved eggnog...much to everyone's horror! So into the kitchen...


Poinsettia

1 review

Mixing festive red cranberry juice, Triple Sec and champagne creates a fun poinsettia drink for Christmas parties, a New Year's...


Black Russian

1 review

Here are no-fuss black Russians that are smooth as silk. Perfect for those who aren't sure what they want. —Taste...


Pumpkin Pie Martinis

6 reviews

My friends start requesting this cocktail in the fall and continue to ask for it throughout the holidays. Every delectable...

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Mimosa

1 review

A standard offering at brunches, mimosas are as pretty as they are tasty. In this recipe, the champagne doesn't overpower...


Cranberry-Lime Sangria

2 reviews

Tart, light and fruity, this party-worthy sangria is a hit any time of the year. —Katy Joosten, Little Chute, Wisconsin


Sidecar

1 review

Welcome summer with this sidecar drink recipe. Treat yourself to this sunny delight on a warm day.—Taste of Home Test...


Pineapple Rum Punch

3 reviews

I created this with my favorite Bahamian juices. I got the inspiration for it from other Bahama punches I have...


Hot Spiced Wine

3 reviews

My friends, family and I enjoy this spiced wine during cold-winter gatherings. This warm drink will be a special treat...


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Maple Blackberry Mojito

1 review

This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used...

Mai Tai

2 reviews

This party favorite has been around for quite some time. It's not overly fruity and features a good blend of...


Champagne Punch

1 review

A blend of four fruit juices pairs well with bubbly champagne in this party-pleasing punch. A strawberry garnish adds a...


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Strawberry Mimosas

2 reviews

Here's a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make refreshing strawberry mimosas friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime...


Bloody Maria

1 review

Tequila, lime and jalapenos give the brunch classic a fresh Mexican twist.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, WIsconsin


Pomegranate Martini

2 reviews

Ring in the holidays with this crimson creation that sparkles with holiday cheer. The pomegranate martini is a smooth delight...


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Cerveza Margaritas

2 reviews

One sip of this refreshing drink and you’ll picture sand, sea and blue skies that stretch for miles. It’s like...