Cocktails Recipes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Sip this refreshing icy cocktail of rum, fresh mint, lime juice, sugar and a splash of club soda in a tall glass.

Mojito Sparkler

From Better Homes and Gardens

Create an elegant holiday drink by dipping martini glasses in chocolate-flavored hard-shell-style ice cream coating. Drizzle a little in the bottom of the glass for good measure.

Chocolate Martini

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this refreshing brunch cocktail at the start of a brunch. It's a tropical take on the classic orange juice and champagne beverage.

Pineapple Mimosas

From Ladies' Home Journal

Dip the wet rims of champagne glasses into colored sugar to make these sparkling wine and fruit drinks.

Christmas Sparklers

From Ladies' Home Journal

Use pear-flavored vodka, lemon juice, and a simple syrup to make this pretty cocktail. The drink is served with fresh pear slices.

Perfect Pear

From Better Homes and Gardens

Infuse the syrup with vanilla, fresh herbs, or lemon-ginger for a delightful syrup to serve with fresh fruit, cake, or beverages.

Simply Sweet Syrup

From The Food Channel

This delicious cocktail features two flavors of the holiday season: ginger and cranberry. It's vivid red color will immediately grab the eye of your party guests.

Ginger Cosmopolitan

From Better Homes and Gardens

The sweet combination of brandy, creme de cocoa, chocolate syrup, and whipping cream resembles dessert. Serve the cocktail in stemware and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Ultra Alexander

From Better Homes and Gardens

Once you make the simple syrup, this drink is a breeze to put together.

Summer Mint Julep

From Ladies' Home Journal

Add lemon juice and a simple syrup to iced tea and then spike it with rum to make this drink.

Earl Gray Glory

From Better Homes and Gardens

Clove-infused vodka spices up this classic Kentucky Derby beverage.

Clove Julep

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a colorful champagne drink with a fruity flavor, add a splash of mango juice to this Christmas cocktail.

Berry Mango

From Ladies' Home Journal

This eye-opening cocktail of orange juice and champagne is a great choice for any holiday brunch.

Mimosa

From Ladies' Home Journal

Pina coladas never tasted so good. We added fresh lemon juice to offset the sweetness for this perfect summer drink.

Pina Colada

From Better Homes and Gardens

A standard refreshment at the Kentucky Derby, this bourbon-based cocktail includes a lively hint of mint.

Mint Julep

From Betty Crocker

Peach nectar makes mimosas even more celebratory! Make them upon request in only 5 minutes.

Peachy Mimosas

From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a secret many bartenders know: Most drinks follow the basic formula of 2 parts base (spirit) with 1 part sweetener (liqueur or sugar) and 1 to 2 parts juice (lemon, lime, or orange). This lime and vodka cocktail follows that rule.

Kamikaze

From Swanson Broth & Stock

Adults will be happy to come in from the cold to enjoy these delicious vodka-spiked drinks. All you need to get them ready is 5 minutes and four ingredients...they're sure to warm you up.

Warm-Up Bull Shots

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ginger adds a peppery bite to this sparkling drink. For a nonalcoholic version, skip the vodka and champagne and use the ginger syrup with sparkling water or sparking cider.

Twinkling Ginger Champagne Punch

From Pace Salsa & Picante

An invigorating combination of Spicy Hot V8® and Pace® Picante Sauce is mixed with vodka, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce for a refreshing drink.

Bloody Mary Ole

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this drink in traditional silver mint julep cups or crystal glasses.

Orange Mint Juleps

From Better Homes and Gardens

Be adventurous and change the standard celery garnish in this brunch cocktail. Opt for green olives on toothpicks, small pickles, or even a strip of beef jerky.

Bloody Marys

From Better Homes and Gardens

Stronger than your average apple martinis, these drinks combine vodka and vermouth, which is tempered with the sweetness of apple juice. Mix up a pitcher to serve when entertaining.

Apple Martinis

From Better Homes and Gardens

Dress up your cocktails with a fruit skewer. Try a maraschino cherry and an orange slice in this bourbon and citrus juice combination.

Whiskey Sour

From The Food Channel

The champagne cocktail -- simple, yet elegant. A delightful special occasion drink.

Champagne Cocktail