8 Super Simple & Super Delightful Cocktail Recipes To Become A DIY Bartender At Home

Do you stare with wide eyes full of awe when you see bartenders at your fave pubs & bars pulling off those crazy tricks and making nummy cocktails? Do you wish you could do that too? Well, we can’t say about the tricks but now you can totally make an exquisite cocktail from the comfort of your homes and astonish everybody around. Folks, today we’ve got you a list of easy-to-make cocktail recipes that you can relish from the comfort of your homes without splurging whole lotta money. So, call over your besties and put the bartender in you to work!

1. Manhattan Cocktail

As the name suggests, this one comes straight from Manhattan and was originated in a Manhattan club back in 1870.  It is super easy to make, has only 3 ingredients and tastes absolutely ah-mazing. If a classic cocktail is what you desire, then there is no better pick than this one. So, try and let us know how it goes?

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.acouplecooks.com/manhattan-cocktail/

2. Tom Collins

Tom Collins is another classic cocktail that we’re TOTALLY in love with. This one is super easy to make and is a concoction of gin, sugar syrup, soda water and lemon. You can also add raspberry or elderflower for a twist. This tall highball cocktail is refreshing, bubbly and the perfect accompaniment for a fun get together with your besties, so gather all the ingredients right away!

Here’s The Recipe |  https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tom-collins

3. Mai Tai Cocktail

Mai Tai is an iconic cocktail that is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds! This one is just the perfect balance of sweet, nutty and vanilla-y notes against the sharp citrus. Made with ingredients like rum, orange liqueur and almond syrup, this one will surely add delight to your fun get together. So, invite your friends for brunch or dinner and welcome them with this yummy drink!

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mai-tai

4. Classic Pina Colada

Who said Pina Colada can only be enjoyed while at the beach or on a vacay? How about we put an end to this stereotype and relish this enjoyable cocktail within the comfort of our homes and that too in a pineapple! This one takes only a few minutes to make and is perfect for a chill chit chat sesh with friends. P.S. - Don’t forget to decorate your drink with cutesy tiny umbrellas.

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/281156/pina-colada-in-a-pineapple/

5. Classic Daiquiri

Now, who doesn’t love sipping Classic Daiquiri that brings just the kind of comfort you would want after you’ve had a tiring day. It is made with lime, rum and simple syrup and is super refreshing and oh SO delectable. If you’ve had enough of mojito and you want to try something new and something yum, here's a simple recipe for a classic daiquiri that you can easily make at home.

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.recipegirl.com/classic-daiquiri-cocktail-recipe/

6. Spiked Apple Cider

This hot Spiked Apple Cider recipe hits all the right notes on a chilled winter evening. This tempting warm cocktail is made with rum/bourbon and spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and others that add its signature zing to it. So, try your hands at this easy to make recipe NOW!

Here’s The Recipe |  https://www.acouplecooks.com/spiked-apple-cider/

7. Pomegranate Martini

How cool would be the concoction of pomegranate and martini? Pretty awesome right? This one is like a fruity punch blended smoothly with vodka and is perfect for literally all occasions -
be it a classy dinner party or casual get together - this exquisite cocktail has got you covered. So, when do you plan on devouring it down?

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.acouplecooks.com/pomegranate-martini/

8. LIIT

LIIT needs no introduction, right, people? It is a cocktail that is loved by basically ALL of us. A blend of tequila, rum, vodka, gin and triple sec, LIIT almost surprisingly tastes amazingly good considering how many different flavours are being mixed together in this one. Although it feels it’ll be difficult to make, it truly isn’t. So, try your hands on it and let us know how it goes?

Here’s The Recipe | https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/long_island_iced_tea/

So, peeps, now that you have all the recipes, go channelise the bartender in you and surprise your friends and fam with yummy drinks!