Cocktails
Raise a glass to unforgettable memories! Explore a collection of cocktails crafted to bring cheer, warmth, and a touch of celebration to every gathering.
Raspberry Lemon Drop
What You'll Need
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces red berry-flavored vodka (or reg. Vodka)
- ¼ cup lemon-lime soda
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Ice
Preparation
Muddle raspberries and sugar together, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, soda, and fresh lemon juice with ice.
Final Presentation
Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into martini glasses. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and raspberries for an elegant finishing touch.
Texas Roadhouse Porch Rocker
What You'll Need
- Blackberry syrup = 1.5 ounces
- Vodka = 1.5 ounces
- Sprite Zero
- Ice cubes = 4-5
Can substitute flavored liqueur like Raspberry
Making Your Drink
- Place ice cubes in your glass
- Add 1.5 ounces of vodka
- Pour 1.5 ounces blackberry syrup
- Top with Sprite Zero
- Gently stir and serve
Final Presentation
- Garnish with lemon slices or mint for a stylish touch
- Serve it over ice for extra refreshment
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini
The Perfect Mix
- 3 oz vanilla or cake vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- ¼ oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz grenadine syrup
Mixing Magic
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add vodka, triple sec, lime and pineapple juice
- Shake until frosty
- Strain into martini glasses
Final Presentation
- Pour grenadine slowly for layered effect
- Garnish with pineapple wedges
- Top with maraschino cherries
- Serve immediately
Fuck It Bucket
A party-sized cocktail that's perfect for sharing with friends! This tropical punch combines rum, fruit juices, and fresh fruit for an unforgettable celebration.
What You'll Need
- 750ml rum (light or dark)
- 1L each: lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, orange juice
- 1 cup grenadine
- 2 cups fresh fruit
- Optional: 1 cup coconut cream
Mix It Up
- Pour rum and all liquids into clean bucket
- Stir to combine
- Add grenadine for a layered effect
- Optional: stir in coconut cream
Final Touches & Serving
- Add fresh fruit chunks
- Fill with ice
- Serve with ladle into cups
- Remember to drink responsibly!
Mom's Candy
What You'll Need
- 750ml coconut rum
- 750ml vanilla rum
- 750ml Raspberry Vodka
- 250ml whipped vodka
- 750ml Vodka
- 1L each: lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, orange juice
- ½ cup grenadine
- 6 oz. Blue Curacao
Mix It Up
- Pour rum, vodkas and all liquids into pitcher
- Stir to combine
- Add grenadine and Blue Curacao
Advice to pass down
- I made an educated guess on the amounts for this recipe. Normally I throw together different vodkas, rums, sometimes tequila, and different juices.
- The key ingredient I originally used is no longer available but its Cotton Candy Vodka.
Mom's Mimosas
There are multiple variations for mimosas. Here is mine! I usually buy Prosecco from Costco or Sams - whatever their brand is.
Christmas Mimosa
- Rim glass with sugar and cinnamon
- Use Cranberry juice
- Garnish with frozen cranberries and rosemary
Fall Mimosa
- Rim glass with cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg or all spice blend
- Use Apple juice or apple cider
- Garnish with cinnamon stick and dash of cinnamon
Summer Blast
- Rim glass with colored sugar
- Add Grenadine in bottom
- Mix Prosecco and pineapple juice
- Garnish with cherry
Grinch Mimosa
- Rim glass with colored sugar
- Use orange juice
- Add Blue Curacao drops until green
For the basic version, just use orange juice all year round! You can get creative with different juices - apple cider in fall, cranberry for holidays, and pineapple in summer.
Measurements: Take a glass and fill 75%-95% of Prosecco and finish off with juice. For a true Mom Mimosa, use 90% Prosecco and 10% juice. But if you can't hang adjust how you want 😂
Malibu Sunset
What You'll Need
- 2 oz Malibu rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz grenadine
- Ice, cherries & pineapple for garnish
Mix It Up
Start by filling your glass with ice, then pour in the pineapple juice and Malibu rum. The key is to tip the glass while adding the grenadine - this creates that stunning layered effect!
The Final Touch
Your Malibu Sunset should have a gorgeous gradient from yellow to red. Top it off with maraschino cherries and pineapple chunks for that perfect tropical look!
Rum Punch
A tropical blend of citrus juices and rum that's perfect for both single servings and pitchers! 🍹
The Ingredients
For one cocktail:
- 1.5 oz each of orange, pineapple, and lime juice,
- 2-3 oz Bacardi Superior,
- tablespoon of grenadine
For a pitcher:
- 1 cup each of juices,
- 1.5-2 cups Bacardi Superior,
- 1/4 cup grenadine
Mixing It Up
Combine all ingredients together and stir well with a cocktail stirrer or large spoon. The amount of Bacardi depends on how strong you like it!
Serve & Garnish
Pour over ice and garnish with fresh pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries to make your drink extra beautiful!
Summer Watermelon Cosmopolitan
What You'll Need
- ⅔ cup fresh watermelon juice (½ small watermelon),
- 1 tsp simple syrup,
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice,
- 3 oz vodka, and plenty of ice.
- Don't forget to save a couple watermelon wedges for garnish!
Prep Your Juice
Start by pureeing fresh watermelon chunks in your food processor or blender. Strain the mixture using the back of a spoon to press through, removing any pulp for that perfect smooth juice.
Shake & Serve
Combine your watermelon juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and vodka in a shaker with ice. Shake it well and strain into martini glasses. Your gorgeous pink cocktail is ready to enjoy!
Cotton Candy Margarita
What You'll Need
- 1 cup white tequila
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 can (8 oz) Canada Dry Vanilla Cream Soda
- ⅓ cup orange liqueur
- 1 package pink cotton candy
- Sugar for rimming glasses
Mix It Up
Combine tequila, lime juice, vanilla soda, and orange liqueur in a large cocktail glass. Pour over cotton candy in a pitcher and let it dissolve. Chill for an hour, then rim your glasses with sugar. Fill glasses ¾ full and add fresh cotton candy to each.
The Final Touch
Serve chilled over ice for best results. Garnish with a lemon or lime wheel and a fluffy piece of cotton candy on top. Perfect for parties or when you want to add a magical touch to your cocktail hour! 🍸
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