Easy Cocktails to Make at Home for Any Occasion

Cocktails are the ultimate in luxury drinks. You can blend almost any flavours together to make something interesting. A night out enjoying cocktails is usually a fantastic, although not necessarily memorable, experience. Unfortunately, it can also be an expensive evening.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can have just a good a night at home, especially when you’re trying some of our easy cocktails to make at home.

 Naturally, there are plenty of easy cocktail recipes worth trying, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’ve already got some experience making cocktails then you might be interested in: Italian cocktails’ top 5: which are they and how to make them.

 If you don’t have the experience, read on and discover the easy cocktails to make at home.

Which cocktail is best for beginners

Most cocktails are surprisingly easy to make. All you need to do is pick one of the following easy cocktail recipes and tweak the ingredients to your tastes.

Aperol Spritz

This is a classic Italian cocktail. It’s best to use genuine Italian liqueur as this will ensure the fullest flavour. It is known as a summer cocktail, but you can still try it during the festive season, if you want.As far as easy cocktails go, this is one of the easiest. Put prosecco, Aperol, and soda in a glass. The ratio is 3:2:1, stir the drink to mix it and add a slice of orange to the edge of the glass.

That’s it: if only all cocktails were this easy. Now enjoy.

Americano

This is another of our favourite easy cocktail recipes and another classic Italian one. It’s been around since the 1860s. Simply mix equal contents of Campari and Vermouth in a glass with just a little soda water. Ice is optional but makes it more refreshing.

Tequila Sunrise

You’ve heard the name and you’ve probably had the drink before. Now it’s time to discover it’s considered one of the easiest cocktail recipes to make. All you need is orange juice and tequila. The ratio is 3:2. Add a small amount of grenadine syrup and garnish with a cherry and an orange slice. It couldn’t get much simpler.

The Black Russian

The Black Russian is often mentioned in the movies; it’s worth knowing how to make it, especially as it’s considered one of the best easy cocktails available.

All you need is vodka and coffee liqueur, the ratio is 2:1. Pour both into a glass with a little ice, stir, and enjoy straightaway. You’re certain to want another.

Easy cocktail recipes for more advanced creators

You’re likely to find creating cocktails so much fun that you’ll want to do more, even if that means hosting more parties. Try one of the following, although ultimately you’re likely to try creating your own recipes.

The Grapefruit Whisky Smash

This is a delightful twist on a traditional drink. It’s predominantly bourbon. Add fresh grapefruit cut into wedges, some mint leaves, and a mint sprig. We recommend it’s poured into a glass of crushed ice.

Affogato

Affogato is actually an Italian dessert. However, in true Italian style a cocktail has been created based on the dessert. It’s predominantly Baileys and ice cream. Five scoops of ice cream to 30ml of Baileys should do the trick. Add 70-80 ml of espresso: making sure it’s cold, then blend the mixture. If you want to make it a little stronger add a little bourbon. 

Summing Up

There are plenty of easy cocktail recipes worth trying. It’s a hobby that once you get started on you’ll never stop. The fact that it’s fun and a great excuse for inviting people around is simply a bonus.