Some cocktails, like the classic daiquiri just remind you of summer. Others, like the hot toddy, are classic winter drinks. However, there are many cocktails that can be served year round, especially in moderate climates. These four all-season cocktail recipes are easy-to-prepare and can easily be doubled to make more drinks for multiple guests.
Champagne Peach Punch Cocktail
Author: Stacey
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Cocktail shaker
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. peach juice or peach nectar
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
- Champagne flute or short cocktail glass
- 1½ oz. brut Champagne
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice. Add the vodka, peach juice or peach nectar and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Cover the cocktail shaker and shake the contents vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a Champagne flute or into a short cocktail glass half-filled with crushed ice. Top the drink off with the brut Champagne and serve it right away.
Gin Fizz
Author: Stacey
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- 2 oz. dry gin
- ½ tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. extra-fine sugar
- 1 egg white
- Cocktail shaker
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Highball glass or short cocktail glass
- Crushed ice
- Club soda
- Fresh lemon wedge, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the gin, lemon juice, extra-fine sugar, and egg white into a cocktail shaker. Add about 1 cup of crushed ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Cover the cocktail shaker and shake it vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds so the egg is mixed in with the other ingredients.
- Fill a highball or short cocktail glass with crushed ice and strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
- Garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh lime wedge and drop a maraschino cherry into the cocktail right before serving it.
The Manhattan
Author: Stacey
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- Crushed ice, approximately 1 cup
- Cocktail shaker
- 2½ oz. rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth
- Chilled cocktail glass or short glass
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with crushed ice. Add the rye whiskey or bourbon and sweet vermouth.
- Cover the cocktail shaker and shake the ingredients vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass or a short glass half-filled with crushed ice.
- Top the drink with angostura bitters and stir it gently to combine the bitters with the alcohol. Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Cuba Libre
Author: Stacey
Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 whole lime
- Highball glass or short cocktail glass
- Ice cubes, approximately 1 cup
- 2½ oz. light rum
- 4 oz. Coca-Cola
- Bar spoon
- Fresh lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice of a whole lime into a highball glass or short cocktail glass.
- Add the ice cubes, light rum and Coca-Cola to the glass.
- Stir the cocktail with a bar spoon and garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh lime wedge. Serve right away.
Michael is a bar tender and cocktail waiter who has worked at some of the best wedding reception venues Sydney has to offer. While Michael enjoys experimenting with new cocktail recipes, he believes some occasions call for a timeless classic. Michael is currently working on a recipe book of his own take on some classic cocktails.
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I’m clueless at making cocktails, thanks for the recipes! I’d love to try the Champagne Peach Punch Cocktail
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The Champagne Peach Punch Cocktail sounds yummy with or without the vodka lol
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Wonderful recipes! Flavor of all seasons. Thanks for sharing.