Easy cocktails at home- Sip, Enjoy, Repeat!!
When it’s hot, the bars are closed and we wanna have a good time, what’s better than having cocktails and chilling?! When it comes to Daru, we should know how to make the most of it! And anyway, what better way to impress a girl than by making a cocktail from scratch?!
6 Easy cocktails at home
Here are super easy and classic recipes that are a must-know when it comes to the world of cocktails. It’s quite astonishing how liquor when combined with simple ingredients, can make such a unique and flavourful combination.
And believe me, once you start making them, you won’t stop! Let’s get started and empty some bottles! Here are 6 easy and delicious cocktail recipes.
1) The Classic of Cocktails – Mojito pitcher
Why be shy when it comes to cocktails? Gather your friends and make a pitcher of mojito and enjoy it! Mojito is one of the most popular summer cocktails. This flavor-packed cocktail is the easiest to make with simple ingredients that are easily available at home.
Ingredients for Mojito Pitcher:
- 6 limes
- 4tbsp granulated sugar
- 4-5 mint sprigs
- 350ml white rum
- 600ml water
- ice
Recipe for Mojito Pitcher:
- Cut limes into 6 pieces and add them into a 2-liter jar with sugar.
- Muddle these together using end of a rolling pin or a muddler to get the juices out.
- Now crush the mint leaves ever so gently using your hands and add them to the jar.
- Then fill the jar 3/4th with ice cubes and add the white rum followed by sparkling water.
- Stir, serve and enjoy!
2) Long Island Iced Tea (LIIT)
The king of cocktails is here! This long island iced tea is probably one of the most potent and alcoholic cocktails out there, so take great care. But be rest assured, as the combination of this liquor with coke will never let you down (but surely leave you high!).
Ingredients for LIIT:
You will need equal parts(25ml) of liquor and lime juice.
- light rum
- vodka
- gin
- tequila
- lime juice
- Coke.
Recipe for LIIT:
- let’s start by mixing all the alcohol together along with the lime juice in a container with ice.
- Stir it till the outside feels cold.
- lastly, add Coke, Stir, and enjoy!
3) An all-time favorite, Moscow Mule
Moscow mules are definitely refreshing on hot summer days. They’re also holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger flavor. They strike that elusive balance between spicy, and sweet. It’s an all-time favorite and I’d sip one any day.
4) Most humble of cocktails, Gin and Tonic
In the mood to try something new? Try this delicious, versatile, and perfect year-round rain or shine cocktail. There are many reasons to love this light and airy cocktail. It’s no fuzz recipe, and also packs in a hell lot of punch in it!
Ingredients for Gin-tonic:
- 60ml gin
- 100ml Indian tonic water;
- Cucumber slice (garnish)
Recipe for Gin-tonic:
- Let’s start by mixing Gin and tonic water (as if it’s not obvious given the no. of ingredients!)
- Then stir it, add the garnish and you’re done!
That’s how easy it is! We don’t call Gin-Tonic humble for no reason!
5) The Go-to cocktail, Rum – Cola
The Rum & Coke is an unbelievably simple yet satisfying cocktail. Here’s everything that you need to know about mixing this popular drink – right in the name. That being said, even the easiest of mixed drinks can be made just a little better (or worse). Therefore, Rum-Cola surely deserves a bit more attention than it often receives.
Ingredients for Rum-Cola:
- 60ml rum
- 120-180ml Coca-Cola
- Lime wedge for garnish
Recipe for Rum – Cola: This won’t take long!
- Pour the rum into a glass.
- Now, top it with cola
- Finally, garnish it with cucumber
There you have it, a simple, most understated cocktails of all time.
P.S- Take care of the measurements as its easy to get a bad rum and coke!
6) The unforgettable Margarita!
How can we forget Ma- Ma- Margarita! The quintessential of the cocktail world is now at your doorstep! The classic recipe includes the use of orange liqueur. Considering it might not be available in all homes, we have found a simple yet delicious; tried and tested recipe. Here it goes!
Ingredients for Margarita:
-
Kosher salt (for serving)
-
½ thick lime wheel (for serving)
-
30ml tequila
-
20ml fresh lime juice
-
20ml simple syrup
Recipe for Margarita:
- The preparation for serving is what gives margarita its extra flavor. So start by taking take a rock bottom glass and rub the rim with lime. Then take salt in a plate and coat the rim with salt. Now fill the glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- First combine tequila, lemon juice, and sugar syrup in a shaker along with ice. Shake it vigorously for 20 secs or until its super cold.
- Then strain the mixture in the glass and garnish it with a lime wheel.
And there you have it! A glass of the classic margarita for a hot summer afternoon made in less than ten minutes!
These cocktails are very popular yet extremely easy! Do give it a try and let us know how it went. Moreover, I have included some basic cocktail recipes in the article. So if you want more such recipes, let us know in the comments below! To sum up, be creative while making cocktails, and don’t hesitate to try new combinations!
Explore, Execute, Sip, Relax, Repeat!
