Withcozy fall cocktailslike our classic Hot Toddy, you’ll be prepped for game day and beyond.
These are the best cocktails to quench your thirst and generate party buzz.
Serve it in a chilled coupe glass for extra enjoyment.
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Upside-Down Martini
This is said to be Julia Child’s go-to martini.
It gets its name from reversing the traditional gin and vermouth ratios, for a smoother finish.
Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours
Pisco is a South American grape brandy popular in Peru and Chile.
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Plus, it can be made up to a week in advance!
Just wait to add the ginger ale until you serve it.
Mint Julep
A hallmark Southern cocktail, we always have the ingredients for a mint julep handy.
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With just three ingredients, quality is keyuse fresh limes, good vodka, and non-alcoholic ginger beer.
The rum floats on top of the ginger beer for a fun party trick.
Cherry Bourbon Cheerwine
This cocktail mixes two all-time Southern favoritesbourbon and Cheerwine.
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If youre making a big batch of these, try cherry-lemon-infused bourbon to punch up the flavors even more.
Pitcher Mojitos
Don’t fuss with the cocktail shaker all night when you’re hosting.
Whip up a batch of pitcher mojitos and enjoy the party yourself, too.
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Garnish to draw out acid flavors with orange rind curls or sweetness with maraschino cherries.
Aperol-Bourbon Fizz
A fresh orange peel twist is the prettiest garnish for this festive cocktail.
Watermelon Sangria
This big-batch summer cocktail is our new favorite way to cool off.
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Fresh watermelon juice, rose, and rose Champagne create the gorgeous blush color of this drink.
Enjoy poolside, on the porch, or at the beach.
Vodka Cherry Limeade
When the summer is hot, the drinks should be easy.
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This sweet and tart tasting cocktail looks like a sunset in a glass.
Frozen Margarita
Taco Tuesday just got a lot more fun.
Serve in lime-rubbed, salt-rimmed glasses garnished with a lime slice.
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Keep this recipe on hand when a natural remedy is just what you need.
A lighter version of eggnog, its a creamy, boozy holiday cocktail flavored with vanilla and nutmeg.
Multiply as needed to serve a crowd.
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Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
This incredibly refreshing pitcher drink has fresh mint and summer watermelon.
Ginger beer provides a spicy kick, but for something milder, use ginger ale.
Make the mint simple syrup up to two days in advance for easier prep.
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Basil Bourbon Orange Smash
This citrusy cocktail is oh-so-refreshing regardless the season.
Smashes combine a liquor base with fresh, seasonal fruits, all smashed together over crushed ice.
Instead of the typical simple syrup, blackberry preserves provides the sweetness.
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Mojitarita Cocktail
Can’t decide between a mojito and a margarita?
This so-fresh cocktail combines the best of both.
Sparkling Punch
Every shower needs a pretty punch bowl filled with a crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Garnish with mint sprigs for a preppy pink-and-green presentation.
Its a three-ingredient drink that takes 5 minutes to make.
Mint Julep Slush
What do we do when we love a cocktail recipe?
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Make it into an icy slush so we can drink it on even the hottest summer day.
Spicy ginger is balanced by sweet orange and lemon juice.
Before serving, add orange slices to the punch bowl for garnish.
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Spiked Arnold Palmer
Spice up your party with this spirited version of the classic lemonade-sweet tea combo.
To prep for your party, this hard tea lemonade can be made a day ahead.
Let the punch meld by chilling for 1 to 8 hours before serving.
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Watermelon Margaritas
This watermelon margarita recipe might be the only margarita recipe we ever make again.
The watermelon is the star in this cocktail, so verify to pick a good one.
With time and effort freed up, it’s time to mix and mingle with your guests!
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Mix ingredients and serve immediately to enjoy this drink at its fizziest.
Serve as is orspike with vodka.
Rum Swizzles
Close your eyes and picture Bermuda as you sip this fruity and tropical cocktail.
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The Rum Swizzle is often called “Bermuda’s national drink,” and we can see why.
Perfect to offer friends on a summer afternoon, this batch cocktail serves 8.
Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
Cool as can be, this green drink is slightly sweet and hits the spot.
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Juice from blended and strained cucumber and honeydew melon is mixed with a floral gin and served with ice.
Swap the gin for lime seltzer water for a mocktail version.
The pretty pink hue come from orange liqueur and cranberry juice.
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Serve in mason jars for a casual summer gathering.
The cranberry reduction in these mojitos is a versatile mixer for other seasonal cocktails like a holiday cosmo.
Shake and strain over ice, top with lemon-lime soda, and garnish with fresh mint and lime slices.
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Serve in elegant Champagne or coupe glasses and make a toast to all thats merry and bright.
Mississippi Mudslides
A little bourbon makes these mudslides perfectly rich and flavorful.
For a dramatic and delicious effect, use a small kitchen torch to brown the marshmallows topping.
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This indulgent ice cream drink will cool you down quickly.
Enjoy apple-pie bourbon on the rocks or with sweet tea.
This recipe includes an adaption for Orange-Clove-and-Cranberry-Infused Bourbon for something citrusy and spicy.
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Demerara sugar has toffee and caramel notes while cinnamon, clove, and star anise adds bold fall spice.
This recipe is versatile as a flavorful mocktail by not adding rum.
Blended and strained watermelon creates the fresh juice mixer.
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This blender drink takes 10 minutes and provides a pitcher-sized portion.
Serve on a hot, summer night when something light, sweet, and fizzy is called for.
Find your nearest rocking chair on a front porch, and enjoy.
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Serve on your buffet on card night and enjoy sipping while playing rounds of bridge with friends.
Raspberries, raspberry lemonade, beer, and vodka mix into a light, fruity, and fizzy punch.
Garnish with lemon and lime slices for a citrus twist.
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Add tequila and orange liqueur to turn this cheerful, cherry limeade into a cheeky margarita.
Make these sparkle by topping them off with fizzy water and garnish with lime slices and maraschino cherries.
Texas Ranch Water is simply blanco tequila, lime juice, and Topo Chico mineral water.
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And we can see why, pomegranate compliments a classic margarita beautifully into a sweet-tart festive cocktail.
Use freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruits for a pink-hued drink.
Refreshing and slightly tart, this simple cocktail recipe will be a hit with every partygoer.
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