Quick and Easy Cocktails – 3 Refreshing Recipes
There’s nothing quite like whipping up a quick and easy cocktail to elevate your evening! These vibrant and refreshing drinks require minimal effort but deliver a burst of flavor and freshness. Whether you're hosting a gathering or unwinding after a long day, these cocktails will impress with their zesty citrus, juicy berries, and warming ginger notes. Let’s mix up some bar-worthy drinks in no time!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler (or the back of a spoon)
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring & Juicing:
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Serving Essentials:
- Glasses:
- Highball glass
Ingredients
- Club soda or tonic water
- Fresh lime lemon, and orange slices
- Fresh mint basil, or rosemary
- Simple syrup 1:1 sugar and water
- Ice cubes
- For Each Cocktail:
- Citrus-Mint Fizz
- 2 oz vodka
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Berry Basil Cooler
- 3 strawberries or raspberries
- 3 basil leaves
- 2 oz rum
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Tonic water
- Ginger Sparkler Non-Alcoholic Option
- 2 oz Seedlip Spice 94 or substitute with white grape juice + a dash of bitters
- Juice of ½ orange
- 2 oz ginger beer
- Tools:
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler or the back of a spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Highball martini, or rocks glasses
Instructions
- Citrus-Mint Fizz
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add a handful of fresh mint leaves and gently muddle to release the aroma.
- Fill the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
- Berry Basil Cooler
- In a glass, muddle strawberries (or raspberries) with basil leaves.
- Add rum and simple syrup, then squeeze in lemon juice.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir well.
- Top with tonic water and garnish with fresh basil and sliced berries.
- Ginger Sparkler (Non-Alcoholic Option)
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add Seedlip Spice 94 (or substitute) and orange juice.
- Pour ginger beer over the top and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice and rosemary sprig.
Notes
Customize Your Cocktails – Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences! Try different fruits, herbs, or even flavored syrups to experiment with flavors.
🍹 Make It a Mocktail – Simply omit the alcohol and replace it with extra soda, juice, or a non-alcoholic spirit for a delicious zero-proof version.
🧊 Chill Your Glasses – For an extra refreshing drink, place your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
🌿 Fresh Ingredients Matter – Use fresh citrus juice and herbs instead of bottled juice for the best taste and aroma.
🎉 Batch for a Crowd – Hosting a party? Scale up the ingredients and prepare a large batch in a pitcher for easy serving.
Enjoy your homemade cocktails with flair and creativity! 🍹✨