Cocktail Recipes

You do not have to go to a trendy cocktail bar to have a top-notch drink. Start with just three...

Time to relax with a refreshing lemon drop martini! The combination of tart lemon and sweet liqueur will tingle your...

This decadent drink can stand alone as a final course or as a complement to dessert. Our family loves it...

The refreshing Long Island iced tea cocktail packs a punch and tastes great, with sweet and citrusy flavors that are...

A perfect hint of lemon highlights in this popular, refreshing cooler.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Vodka and orange juice come together in delicious harmony in the classic screwdriver recipe. Whether mixing a batch for brunch...

The tequila sunrise is a delightful and refreshing cocktail known for its brightly colored layers of tequila, orange juice and...

A great drink for guys or gals on a hot summer day, this cool combination of two popular drinks, beer...

Learn how to make a white Russian just like The Dude in the Coen brothers' cult-classic 1998 film, "The Big...

In Wisconsin, we do things differently with this classic cocktail. Learn how to make a Badger State brandy old-fashioned to...

This amber champagne cocktail is a bubbly twist on the traditional old-fashioned. Try it with extra dry champagne. —Taste of...

When I was in my early 20s, I went on a Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean. I fell for the...

Kathy Crawford of Franklin, Wisconsin sends this easy tropical cooler. It features a delicious and sparkly balance of pineapple and...

I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when...

With a nice level of pepper, and just enough dill from the pickle, these Bloody Marys are sure to please....

Years ago, my mother made a rosy and refreshing party drink I’ve never forgotten. The sparkle comes from fruit juices,...

An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it...

Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...

Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in...

This old-fashioned recipe features the flavor of cherry brandy instead of whiskey. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste of Home...

Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...

Fruity, sweet and party-pretty, this light, refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen goes together in minutes. And guests will find...

This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of...

Refreshing but not overly sweet, this drink is a festive choice for Christmas get-togethers. Serve it during cocktail hour, at...

Store-bought versions just can't compete with my homemade brandy eggnog. Apricot brandy is my secret ingredient!—Shelia Weimer, Bluefield, West Virginia

This is one super drink that'll have the neighbors asking, "What's that?" Show them and make an extra batch to...

The great mint flavor of mojitos helps balance the spiciness of Cuban food. My recipe calls for apple rum and...

While growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional...