If you’re tired of serving plain drinks at parties and want to impress your guests with something fancy—without the extra effort—you’ve come to the right place! We have curated a few quick and easy cocktail recipes that you can make with just a few ingredients, require no fancy equipment, and can be made in no time. The best bit? They all taste amazing and will make you the ultimate bar maestro at all house parties!
Easy Cocktail Recipes That You Can’t Miss
1. Nutella & Vodka
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We’re starting strong with a delectable and easy recipe–Nutella & Vodka. For this, all you have to do is add ice, Nutella, and vodka in a glass and give it a good shake; that’s it. And honestly, how can anyone ever go wrong with a chocolate and vodka combo?
2. Gin & Jams
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Instagrammer Brittany Criss gained tons of followers with this recipe, and we can understand why! All you have to do is add jam of your choice, lemon juice, some lemon zest and gin, and give it all a good shake–that’s it!
3. Green Garden Cocktail
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Refreshing and not-too-sweet–blogger @crowded_kitchen’s Green Garden Cocktail is all this and more! It looks fancy, summery, and is perfect for a brunch party or get-together with friends.
4. Nimbu Pani Margarita
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This easy and no-frills cocktail is something no desi can ever say ‘no’ to! All you have to do is add lemon juice to a shaker, along with sugar, salt, chaat masala, mint leaves, blanco tequila, ice, and water, and give it a good mix. That’s it, it has the good ol’ flavour of nimbu pani and the punch of tequila!
5. Cucumber Gin Basil Smash
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If you love gin, then this one is a must-try! Take a few slices of cucumber, fresh basil, a sugar cube, lemon juice and gin in a glass, and muddle it well. Add some ice and shake it well. Double strain the cocktail and enjoy!
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So, which of these drinks are you serving your guests at the next house party? Let us know in the comments.
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/cocktailschool & Instagram/crowded_kitchen
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