Best Cocktails for a Party

Collection overview

• Offer one bright and one spirit-forward option.
• Batch still ingredients, add carbonation last.
• Keep a clearly labeled alcohol-free choice.

10 recipes in this collection

Recipes in this collection

• Margarita

  Margarita is a classic tequila-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  tequila | shake | Coupe glass

• Moscow Mule

  Moscow Mule is a classic vodka-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  vodka | build | Copper mug

• Mai Tai

  Mai Tai is a classic rum-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  rum | shake | Rocks glass

• Zombie

  Zombie is a classic rum-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  rum | shake | Tiki glass

• Cosmopolitan

  Cosmopolitan is a classic vodka-based cocktail with a citrus profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  vodka | shake | Coupe glass

• Sex on the Beach

  Sex on the Beach is a classic vodka-based cocktail with a sweet profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  vodka | build | Highball glass

• Singapore Sling

  Singapore Sling is a classic gin-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  gin | shake | Highball glass

• El Diablo

  El Diablo is a classic tequila-based cocktail with a refreshing profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  tequila | build | Highball glass

• Tequila Sunrise

  Tequila Sunrise is a classic tequila-based cocktail with a sweet profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  tequila | build | Highball glass

• Hurricane

  Hurricane is a classic rum-based cocktail with a tropical profile. This Glugtail reference includes the standard ratio, method and serve.

  rum | shake | Hurricane glass

How to choose

Choose recipes with four ingredients or fewer and avoid techniques that require long shaking or fragile garnishes when serving a crowd.

Frequently asked questions

How many cocktail options should a party have?

Two alcoholic options and one alcohol-free option usually provide choice without making service complicated.

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