397 cocktail recipes

Black Russian bundt cake spiked with vodka and creme de cacao, doctored from a yellow cake mix with chocolate pudding, instant coffee, and cinnamon. Boozy old-school cocktail-inspired dessert.

White Russian truffles made with milk chocolate, heavy cream, and Kahlua rolled in finely grated chocolate. A three-ingredient cocktail-inspired candy with rich coffee flavor.

This Scandinavian inspired Vanilla-Almond Loki Liqueur is a sweet, aromatic homemade spirit with warm vanilla and nutty almond notes. Ideal for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails, this liqueur requires minimal ingredients and a few months of aging to develop its full flavor. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at gatherings.

Godiva Whisper is a blended cocktail with chocolate cream liqueur, cognac, and vanilla ice cream. A decadent after-dinner drink served in a snifter.

Homemade maraschino cherries preserved in sugar syrup with almond extract and lemon juice. A three-day canning project for bright red cocktail cherries without artificial preservatives.

Sparkling orange juice fizz with frozen concentrate, orange liqueur, and chilled club soda. A bubbly brunch cocktail or mocktail ready in 10 minutes.

Classic Singapore Sling cocktail with gin, cherry brandy, fresh lemon juice, and powdered sugar topped with club soda. A simple, refreshing highball drink.

Pickled Zante grapes (Champagne grapes) in a sweet champagne vinegar brine with allspice. Cocktail garnish and cheese-board jewel that keeps for months.

Marinated shrimp kabobs with picante sauce and Italian dressing, threaded with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. A make-ahead cocktail appetizer with three-color visual punch.

Bloody Mary marinade made with V8 juice, vodka, horseradish, and hot sauce for poultry, pork, or fish. The cocktail-inspired marinade tenderizes and seasons in one step with bold tomato heat.

Strawberry balm syrup: crushed fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon balm simmered into a fragrant ruby-red syrup. Pour over ice with sparkling water, drizzle on pancakes, or swirl into cocktails.

The Sundowner cocktail blends cognac, Galliano, and orange liqueur with sweet-sour mix and a dash of grenadine over ice. A smooth, golden sipper that's built for warm evenings on the patio.

Blended brandy and creme de menthe cocktail with vanilla ice cream. The Applegate Island Hummer is a creamy, minty after-dinner drink ready in 2 minutes.

Simple Banana Daiquiri blends fresh banana, rum, banana liqueur, lemon juice, and superfine sugar with ice into a smooth frozen cocktail for two. Lighter than the cream version, ready in 5 minutes.

Cucumber stuffed with Roquefort and hazelnuts is a crisp, no-cook appetizer. Hollowed cucumber halves are packed with sharp blue cheese, cream, caraway, and toasted hazelnuts for cocktail hour.

The Bedroom Calling Shot is a potent four-spirit cocktail mixing tequila, vodka, gin, and rum with cola and whiskey sour mix. One sip and you'll know how it got its name.