5 Incredible Cocktails You Can Prepare at Home

If you want to impress your guests at your next big shindig or treat yourself, why not try your hand at making your own cocktails at home? Not only is it rewarding, but it also provides a great way to avoid long lines at bars and save a couple hundred bucks.

With the various flavors and ingredients available, the possibilities are endless. Whether you like a sweet cocktail, a sour drink or a milder tangy mixed alcoholic beverage, here are five incredible cocktails you can prepare at home with some easy steps.

The Classic Margarita – A Tart and Tangy Delight

The ‘world’s first cocktail’ and a beloved drink of many worldwide, the margarita is a classic cocktail perfect for any occasion. A tart and tangy drink made from tequila, lime juice and triple sec, the margarita is easy to make and offers the perfect balance of sweet, tart and salty. To make this cocktail, you will need the following:

• 2 oz. tequila
• 1 oz. fresh lime juice
• ½ oz. triple sec
• Salt for rimming the glass

Method :

1. If you want to salt the rim of your glass, run a lime wedge around it and dip it in salt. Set it aside until you’re ready to use it.
2. Combine the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. If you don’t have a shaker, use a mason jar or stir all the ingredients until mixed.
3. Shake well. This may take 10-15 seconds.
4. Place a handful of ice cubes or one large ice cube into your glass and strain the margarita onto it.
5. Taste the margarita to see if you need to adjust anything. If you like yours sweeter, add some agave syrup or simple syrup to your desired level of sweetness.

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Old Fashioned – A Timeless Classic

The Old Fashioned is a timeless cocktail that has been enjoyed for generations. This cocktail is perfect for those who want a strong drink with a hint of sweetness. To make this cocktail, you will need the following:

1. 2 oz. Bourbon or rye whiskey
2. ½ oz. simple syrup or 1 teaspoon of sugar
3. 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
4. 1 teaspoon of water
5. Orange peel for garnish

Method:

To prepare this cocktail, add the sugar and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass, then add the water. Stir until all the sugar is almost dissolved. Grab the mixing glass and fill it with ice. Add in the bourbon and stir until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with one giant ice cube. Grab your orange peel, squeeze it over the glass and drop it in as a garnish.

The Negroni – A Bold and Bitter Cocktail

The Negroni is the perfect cocktail for warm summer nights. Not only is it sophisticated, but it’s an excellent gateway for training your taste buds to enjoy bitter aperitifs.

The Negroni is easy to make, is the perfect summer drink, and has a terrific kick that will leave you feeling buzzed. The prep time for this cocktail is 3 minutes and offers one serving. To make this cocktail, you will need the following:
 

• 1 oz. gin (choose a high-quality gin as it may make or break your negroni)
• 1 oz. Campari
• Ice
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Orange slice or twist for garnishing

Method :

To prepare this cocktail, first, gather all the ingredients. The second step is to measure each one of the ingredients (gin, Campari and vermouth), then pouring them into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir, squeeze the orange slice over the drink and add it as a garnish. Serve and enjoy.

This cocktail is typically stirred and served on the rocks. However, you may enjoy it shaken with a lemon twist.

The Mojito – Refreshingly Minty

A classic Cuban cocktail, the Mojito is an incredible cocktail that, although labor-intensive, is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following:

• 2 oz. white rum
• ½ oz. lime juice
• ½ oz. simple syrup, substitutions include caster sugar
• Mint leaves
• Club soda/soda water

Method:

• To prepare the Mojito, lightly muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup in a tall glass. Add in fresh ice.
• Add the rum and stir well.
• Top it off with club soda. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

The prep time is 10 minutes and has one serving. You can use crushed or whole ice.

Kratom Grapefruit Squash – A Non-Alcoholic Option

One great non-alcoholic drink you can indulge in is a mixture of grapefruit and Kratom. Kratom is an herb used for centuries in Southeast Asia for its medicinal properties. In recent years, it has risen in popularity stateside due to its tangy flavor and healthy qualities.

What you’ll need:

• A glass of grapefruit juice
• A desired amount of Kratom (if it’s your first, start with a low dosage)

The method is straightforward:

• Grab your glass of grapefruit juice.
• Mix in the desired amount of Kratom.
• Mix until combined.

Several kratom variety packs are available online, all with various effects on the body.

Bottom Line

Making cocktails at home is a fun and rewarding activity. You can create unique cocktails that impress your friends and family with the right ingredients and a little practice. So next time you’re in the mood for a delicious cocktail, skip the bar, try these five cocktails and see which one becomes your new favorite. Cheers!