Easy Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Tired of hard beers and cheap liquor? Why don’t you try making a cocktail at home?

Cocktails and mixed drinks are actually very easy to make in the kitchen. With just a couple fruits and special liquors, you can get the whole family buzzing!

Here’s our take on easy homemade cocktails:

Sex on the Beach

A sweet drink with a kick, sex on the beach is as interesting as its name. Add vodka, peach schnapps, crème de cassis, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain the drink into a tall glass and garnish with an orange slice or cherries to complete the warm, sunset-esque look. 

Piña Colada

Feel the island breeze with this refreshing cocktail. Grab some light rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, lime juice, and ice and shake it all up in a cocktail shaker for about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice and slip a slice of frozen pineapple on the rim for the ultimate tropical experience.

Daiquiri

If you haven’t already tried to make a daiquiri at home, you should try now! Combine white rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker and shake well until well-chilled. Strain the liquid and garnish with a lime twist for a sweet and sour drink. 

Margarita

Who doesn’t love a good margarita? Enjoy your night in with tequila (silver or reposado should be your go-to), freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Top off the drink with a lime wedge and a handful of kosher salt to rim the glass.

Sidecar

Go French with this boozy classic! Grab a cognac or brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice and mix the ingredients together. For a fancy garnish, you can opt to line the rim of your glass with sugar and a cute orange twist.

Cuba Libre

Get ready for a lively night with a Cuba libre! Squeeze some lime juice into a tall glass and drop a couple slices of lime right after. Fill the glass up with ice and white rum (like Bacardi) and you’ve got yourself a fun time.

White Russian

We’ve gotta thank The Big Lebowski for bringing back this popular, coffee-filled treat. Mix together some vodka, coffee liqueur (Kahlúa works great!), and cream and pour it over a small glass with ice for the perfect adult pick-me-up.