What are some good mixed drinks to make

Making fancy cocktail recipes always puts us in the mood to have a good time, like putting together edible garnishes and floral beverages. But sometimes we don't feel like having to mix up an elaborate drink (even if it's supposedly healthier than our usual tipple) just to quench our cocktail craving. Believe it or not, mixology doesn't have to be complicated. These 60 deliciously simple cocktail recipes feature both all kinds of flavors that work with every palate.

Some of these drinks look complicated, while some of them look simple, but they're all quick and easy options for any dinner parties or to go with your holiday party appetizers you have coming up. These easy cocktail recipes will take the hard work out of bartending, so you can spend more time enjoying the fruits of your labor — not to mention impressing your guests.

Vegas Bomb Shot

This is a classic easy cocktail recipe that you can have on hand for any party this year. The combo of whiskey, peach schnapps, and Red Bull might not sound like your go-to drink mix but trust us on this. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Ginger Chai Cocktail

Combine chai concentrate and ginger beer for a flavor duo that makes for the perfect autumnal drink. Adding dry ice instead of regular ice gives it a smoky look that we can't get enough of. (via Amanda Wilens)

Chocolate Peppermint Stick Cocktail

If you always stir your hot chocolate with a candy cane, then this is the cocktail for you. Baileys, Creme de Cacao, Peppermint Schnapps, and crushed candy canes come together for a festive drink that Santa and all his reindeer will approve of. (via Salt & Lavender)

Spiked Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Warm yourself down to your toes with this yummy and sweet cocoa. You can leave out the booze if you don't want it to be included — it will still taste amazing. (via Brit + Co)

Citrus Rosé Sangria Cocktail Recipe

Rosé all day please. What's a better cocktail to sip on than something light and fruity? We used oranges, lemons, and limes to create a drink we'll be sipping all summer long. (via Brit + Co)

Zyr Summer Punch Large Batch

We'd drink this punch all day, every day if we could. To bring summer flavors into the fall, mix 15 oz Zyr Vodka, 2.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur, 2.5 oz Grapefruit liqueur, 7.5 oz Lemon Juice, and 5 oz Strawberry Syrup with Rose Prosecco. Garnish with mint and strawberry and you're all set. (Recipe used with permission, via Zyr)

Sparkling Campari Orange Cocktail Recipe

Slightly bitter and slightly sweet, this drink is full of fizzies, which convinces us that it's just as good for winter as it is for summer. The best part is that this drink is refreshingly simple to make. (via Imagelicious)

Classic White Russian

Do The Dude proud and learn how to make a classic White Russian. The fact that it only has three ingredients means it's perfect for your holiday parties because that way you don't have to tote a bunch of ingredients around with you. (via A Dash of Ginger)

The Elyx Spritz

Image via Absolut Elyx

Mix 1.5 oz Absolut Elyx Vodka and 1.5 oz Lillet Rose in a highball glass, then top with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and add a lemon. Stir gently and add a lemon wheel garnish. (Recipe used with permission, via Absolut Elyx)

Whiskey Sour Punch

Mix up this sweet and sour whiskey punch for your party crew. There's more than enough to go around, no matter how many guests ended up showing up. (via Tastefully Eclectic)

Patrón Tequila Watermelon Patio Punch

Slice off the end of a watermelon so that it stands flat. Slice off the opposite end to make a "lid" and hollow it out (saving the flesh and juices). Blend until liquified and strain. Mix 25 oz. Patrón Silver, 4 cups Watermelon juice, 1 cup Fresh lime juice, 1 cup Simple syrup, .5 teaspoons salt, and add to the hollowed out watermelon. You can also add a watermelon tap if you have one, or use the watermelon as a punch bowl. (Recipe used with permission, via Patrón)

Pumpkin Apple Shandy

You’ll want to drink this cocktail made from apple cider and pumpkin beer all year long. With both of these iconic flavors in one drink, you can have the best of both fall worlds. (via Jennifer Meyering)

Frosting Shots

These two-ingredient shots taste just like a celebration. Anyone with a serious sweet tooth will want to get their hands on these. (via Crazy for Crust)

​Canción Habañero Mango Margarita

There's nothing like a delicious mango flavor to put you in a sunny mood. Shake 1.5 oz infused Canción Tequila, .5 oz triple sec, 2 oz lime juice, and .25 oz Finest Call Mango Puree together, then serve the mix over ice with a Tajin rim and an Orange wheel garnish. (Recipe used with permission, via Canción)

Sloe Gin Fizz

Finally find out what exactly sloe gin tastes like by making this four-ingredient cocktail. Add a lemon garnish to the rim of the glass, or add an ultra thin slice right into the drink. (via The Kitchen Magpie)

Kentucky Lemonade

Here’s a cocktail you’ll want to sip all year: sparkling lemonade spiked with bourbon. We're big fans of all things bubbly, so this drink is getting added to our list, STAT. (via The Chunky Chef)

Oaxacan Rusty Nail

For a drink that lives up to its name, try this take on the rusty nail, made with mezcal, Drambuie, and bitters. Don't wory, there's no rust involved. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Patrón Tequila Mockingbird

Combine, 1.5 oz. Patrón Silver, 2 oz. Fresh watermelon juice, .15 oz. Fresh lime juice, 4 Fresh basil leaves, fresh black pepper drops, and simple syrup to taste. Shake the mix with ice, then strain onto fresh ice in a a double old fashioned glass and garnish with a watermelon slice. (Recipe used with permission, via Patrón)

Creamsicle Delight Cocktail

A mixture of whipped-cream vodka, orange juice, and ginger ale, this cocktail tastes just like a popsicle. Don't forget to add a maraschino cherry before serving. (via The Blond Cook)

The Negroni

Whether you're in need of a drink to go with your dinner or with your favorite holiday movie, this is a simple and classy choice that you can sip on all night long. Just don't forget the orange zest. (via Most Hungry)

Empress Gin French 75 Easy Cocktail Recipe

There's a good chance that if a cocktail is in a fun color, we're more likely to drink it. So you'll understand why we immediately bookmarked this gorgeous drink. The fact that it has champagne and lemon juice doesn't hurt either. (via Barley & Sage)

Irish Coffee

Dissolve some brown sugar in whiskey, then add boiling coffee and a layer of frothy cream right on top for the best Irish Coffee around. Another trick you can do is pouring your cream over a cold spoon so that it floats on the rest of the drink. (via Culinary Hill)

Tamarind Margarita

If you're a regular margarita drinker, try this twist on the classic. It features Tamarind syrup, tequila, lime juice, and Taji for an unexpected, complex, and flavorful addition to your happy hour. (via Cilantro Parsley)

Glühwein (Mulled Wine)

If you've always wanted to visit a German Christmas market, this is your chance. This mulled wine is warm and flavorful, and since it only has five ingredients, it's super easy to make for the whole (over 21) fam. (via Live Eat Learn)

Berry Lemonade Margaritas

Citrusy and sweet, these raspberry lemonade margaritas are just the thing to drink when you're dreaming about warmer days *and* when it starts getting hot again. (via Crazy for Crust)

​Canción Lyrical Mint Margarita

Raspberry lemonade, tequila and club soda?! We'll take two please! For a batch of this drink, mix 1 bottle of Canción Blanco Tequila, 1 can of frozen lemonade, 32 oz water, 32 oz seltzer or club soda, 12 oz Raspberry Lemonade juice Fresh Mint. (Recipe used with permission, via Canción)

The Bee’s Knees

Honey lovers, take note — you'll want to memorize this simple cocktail. It features a honey syrup that you'll want to add to everything from here on out. (via Hungry by Nature)

Mason Jar Margaritas

Mix up a batch of these mason jar margaritas, then let guests help themselves at your next get-together. Everyone will be happy! (via Stetted)

New York Sour Cocktail

Bourbon, red wine, lemon juice, and simple syrup are all you need to make this bold cocktail. You probably already have a lot of that at home! (via Dishes Delish)

NOLET's Watermelon Slushy

Cut a watermelon into chunks that are the size of ice cubes, and freeze for two hours on a tray lined with parchment paper. Make a mint lime syrup with 1 cup Sugar, 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice, 1 bunch of Fresh Mint, 3/4 cup Water by heating them in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Blend frozen watermelon chunks and 1/2 cup of the syrup until it's a slushy consistency. Add NOLET's Silver Gin, pour, and garnish with watermelon, mint, and black sesame seeds. (Recipe used with permission, via NOLET's)

Micheladas

Like a cross between beer and a Bloody Mary, micheladas are the brunch cocktail you’ve been missing out on. And yes, that is shrimp in the cocktail. (via Imagelicious)

Blood Orange Margarita

Colorful blood orange juice makes these margaritas immediately seem more dramatic, though the recipe itself stays simple so that it's easy for you to make yourself. (via Simmer and Sauce)

NOLET’S Watermelon Cooler

Muddle four basil leaves with 0.5 cups of watermelon in the bottom of a shaker. Add ice, 1.5 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin, 0.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur, and 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice, and shake until chilled. Strain into a balloon glass and garnish with a basil leaf. Recipe used with permission, via NOLET’s)

Spiked Ginger Lemonade

Robust ginger beer mixes with fresh lemon juice and vodka perfectly. The result? These bracingly bold drinks that you can serve in a mule mug. (via Whitney Bond)

Spiced Pear and Bourbon Sparkler

Combine 1 cup pear juice, a 2-inch nub of ginger peeled and sliced, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 5 cloves in a pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and add 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar. Stir until fully mixed, cool, and strain. This is your Spiced Pear Simple Syrup, and it can last in the fridge for up to one week. Pour 1.5 ounces of Bourbon, the syrup, 0.5 ounces of lemon juice, and ice into a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds or until the surface of the cocktail shaker is cool to the touch. Strain over a chilled coupe glass and top with Prosecco. (Recipe used with permission, via Lisa and Erika of Boozy Kooties, Swerve, and FitVine)

Skinny Salty Dog

Grapefruit vodka and seltzer water put a healthier twist on the salty dog, usually made with grapefruit juice and plain vodka. (via The Every Kitchen)

Apple Cider Rum-Tini

The best part about this cocktail (besides the flavor) is how easy it is to make it accessible for everyone to drink. You can swap the rum for extra cider, or split the recipe in half to have two drink options. (via Chef Bai)

Tequila Mule

This easy cocktail recipe only requires three ingredients (tequila, lime juice, and ginger beer) for a flavor combo that is classic for a reason! Serve in a mule mug with extra limes. (via Cozy Cravings)

Easy Triple Citrus Margarita

This is a healthy take on the classic marg, with a fruity twist. It still has the mezcal and tequila that you usually add to your drinks, but features a healthy soda alternative. Plus, it only takes five minutes to put together. (via rachLmansfield)

PATRÓN Watermelon Basil Margarita

Shake 1.5 oz. Patrón Reposado, 1 oz. Fresh watermelon juice or puree, 1 oz. Fresh lime juice, 1 oz. Agave nectar, and 3 Basil leaves in a shaker with ice. Strain onto fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass and garnish with a basil leaf and watermelon wedge. (Recipe used with permission, via Patrón)

Mythology Gin Fizz Recipe

We love the foam on this drink — it's almost like the cappuccino of cocktails. Dry shake 2 oz Mythology Needle Pig Gin, 0.75 simple syrup, 8 drops lavender bitters, 1 egg white, then add ice and shake again once foamy. Double strain into a Collins glass with no ice and top with soda until the foam reaches the top. Sprinkle with lavender. (Recipe used with permission, via Mythology)

Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail

Grab some mezcal, lime juice, and blood orange soda for this cocktail. You're going to need plenty of it, especially if you're making drinks for your friends. Feel free to snack on blood orange slices while you make the cocktail! (via Brit + Co)

Mythology Garden Gnome Cocktail Recipe

We can't wait to sip this Garden Gnome in the garden because, well, where else would we drink it? Shake 1.5 oz Mythology Needle Pig Gin, 0.25 oz dolin genepy, 0.5 simple syrup, 0.75 lime juice, and 1 oz cucumber basil puree, then strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with soda, black pepper, and garnish with a cucumber wheel. (Recipe used with permission, via Mythology)

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This post has been updated from a previous article published on June 2017.

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