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Creating no-muss, no-fuss mixed drinks is super easy, and there’s almost no way to mess up when using the proper measurements. These are also great cocktails to impress your guests and build your confidence for taking on more sophisticated recipes down the road. Best of all, they all taste incredible!
Mixology is a fun art to learn, and you don’t have to be a professional bartender to follow mixed drink recipes.
It’s the perfect time to enjoy refreshing mixed drinks with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply winding down after a long day, having an array of easy-to-make mixed drinks at your disposal can transform any gathering into a memorable occasion.
In this article, you’ll discover a selection of straightforward mixed drink recipes that require minimal ingredients and preparation. These simple concoctions showcase the best flavors of the season, suited for all taste preferences. So get ready to embrace your inner mixologist and impress your guests with your newfound skills in crafting delightful beverages.
From easy drinks to make to those that require a little more finesse, we’ve got you covered in this list of easy drinks to make.
Are you ready for some amazing mixed drink ideas? Let’s learn how to make these 36 easy mixed drinks!
When you want super fruity mixed drinks with a grown-up taste, try the Hawaiian Shooter.
This cocktail has all the wonderful fruit flavors, including Midori Melon Liqueur, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
However, the Southern Comfort gives it a decidedly grown-up flavor.
You can strain this cocktail through a strainer and drink it straight up. However, the Hawaiian Shooter is also wonderful served in a tall glass with ice cubes.
Cranberry juice or peach schnapps is also good in this mixed drink.
Garnish with lemon slices, orange slices, cherries, or strawberries.
A margarita is a classic Mexican cocktail, and our favorite way to enjoy this sweet and salty mixed drink is on the rocks.
This recipe for a fresh lime margarita calls for only all-natural ingredients, and this recipe is quite different from the margarita many of us are accustomed to drinking in restaurants.
To make this margarita, all you need is fresh lime juice, high-quality tequila, orange liqueur such as Triple Sec, and simple syrup.
You can drink your margarita with salt on the rim or leave it off.
The cocktail known as the Old Fashioned dates back to the early part of the 19th century, and this sweet version is a beloved cocktail in the state of Wisconsin.
This Old Fashioned recipe calls for cherry juice, a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, seltzer water (or grapefruit soda), and good brandy.
The classic Old Fashioned is usually garnished with Maraschino cherries and an orange slice, but feel free to try things like green olives if you want.
The beloved French 75 cocktail was created by a bartender at Harry’s New York Bar, a popular bar in Paris, France.
The French 75 has been around since World War II and the original cocktail had such a powerful kick that it was named after a French 75 mm artillery gun.
This mixed drink has botanical flavors, and it’s bubbly and tangy.
Fresh lemon juice adds the wonderful zing, and champagne gives it a bubbly vibe.
One of your first cocktails may have been the Screwdriver because it has just two easy-to-find ingredients: vodka and orange juice.
The best tip we can give you for making the perfect Screwdriver is to use good vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice. It really does make all the difference in the world.
Garnish your Screwdriver with orange slices and it’s perfect.
The story of the Sidecar cocktail goes like this. Apparently, in 1918, an American Army captain was serving in World War I and was stationed in Paris, France.
This soldier allegedly rode around town in a motorcycle sidecar and this cocktail was named after him.
Like many other classic cocktails, the Sidecar was invented at the famous Paris bar Harry’s New York Bar.
Use a classic cognac such as Cointreau or XO to make the classic Sidecar.
When it comes to classic cocktails, the Martini is the king (or queen).
A classic Dry Martini is what most people have experienced, but this recipe is for a Dirty Martini.
Liquor experts believe the Dirty Martini originated in New York in 1901 when a bartender named John O’Connor was inspired by the classic Dry Martini’s olive garnish.
For a Dirty Martini, all you need to do is swirl the olive in the Martini and add a dash of olive juice.
The cocktail known as a White Russian is basically a Black Russian with cream added. A White Russian is one of the first layered cocktails.
Neither the Black Russian nor the White Russian has roots based in Russia, but they get their names because they call for vodka, the official liquor of Russia.
The Moscow Mule was developed originally in the 1940s but it has become popular again in recent years.
Traditionally, the Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug.
The legend has it that the bartender who created this cocktail had a girlfriend who owned a copper factor, but it’s impossible to know if this story is true.
Another story says that the Moscow Mule was created as a marketing scheme to sell more copper mugs.
The Moscow Mule has only three ingredients: vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer.
To really make your mojito stand out, you need to middle your mint by placing it into the bottom of a glass or cocktail shaker and using a cocktail muddler to press it. This makes the mint super aromatic and flavorful.
For making a mojito, you need fresh mint leaves, white rum (or coconut rum), fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda.
If you want festive mixed drink ideas to celebrate, consider trying a classic Champagne Cocktail.
To make a Champagne Cocktail, you need champagne, a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, brandy or cognac, and a Maraschino cherry for garnish (or a lemon twist).
The Champagne Cocktail gets even more sparkle from the sugar cube that’s dropped into the bottom of the glass right before you serve it, so don’t skip it!
Another popular Mexican cocktail, the Paloma is sophisticated and delightfully refreshing.
The Paloma cocktail is a great cocktail to serve with Mexican food as an alternative to a margarita.
This mixed drink is super easy to make. All you need is a good quality Blanco tequila, ruby grapefruit juice, agave syrup (or sugar syrup), fresh lime juice, and club soda.
A Bloody Mary cocktail doesn’t have to be loaded up with tons of garnish, but it sure is fun to create a loaded Bloody Mary.
To create the basic Bloody Mary cocktail, you need tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, and vodka.
For fun, you can also use pickle-infused vodka.
Garnish your Bloody Mary with just a celery stick or lime wedge.
Or you can get super creative with a Bloody Mary bar that includes tons of ingredients, including bacon, olives, cooked shrimp, and even eggs or cheese.
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
