Top 8 Easy co*cktails to Make at Home [ Recipes + Photos ] | RawBeautySource (2024)

Who likes co*cktails? If you do, this article will be of your interest! Here, I will share with you recipes for 8 awesome co*cktails, which you can make fast and easy at home (with affordable ingredients, which you can find easily)! I have selected both diet-friendly, cheat day-friendly co*cktails, which will impress your friends and family.

Strawberry daiquiri

This first co*cktail is for every strawberry lover out there- strawberry daiquiri. But to make it slightly more ’healthy,’ this recipe this version of the co*cktail does not include any white sugar! But don’t worry, the taste is just as good!

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 5 fresh strawberries
• 4 tablespoons white rum
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or another low carb sweetening syrup.
• 1 teaspoon lime juice juice
• 1 ice cube

How to prepare it?

Put all the ingredients into a kitchen blender and mix well until the strawberries convert into a paste.

This is the moment when you have to try it! If it is too sweet, add some rum and lime, and if it is too sour or bitter- add some more strawberries and syrup.

You can even make this co*cktail in slush form! The only modification you need to make is to use frozen strawberries and add some more ice to the blender.

Serve the co*cktail garnished with strawberry slices and some lime zest. Cheers!

Cuba Libre

This co*cktail is super popular among the coca-cola lovers. As the name suggests, it originates from Cuba and is one of the oldest co*cktails out there! Unfortunately, authentic Cuba Libre is being served in very few bars, because of their business choices (profit over quality). In my opinion, the modifications of the original Cuba Libre recipe do not deserve a place in this blog post. That is why I will share with you the original recipe, which has become my father’s favorite!

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 2 tablespoons WHITE Cuban rum
• 4 tablespoons DARK Cuban rum
• 8 tablespoons Coca-Cola
• 1/2 lime
• 3 ice cubes

How to prepare it?

Take a chilled glass (you can put it in the freezer for 5 minutes) and put the ice cubes inside. Pour the rum, squeeze lime juice in the glass and add Coca-Cola. Put a small piece of lime on the edge of the glass. Enjoy your Cuba Libre!

Cosmonaut

Simple, classy, fresh. In my opinion, those are the words which describe Cosmonaut best. It does not contain any sugar, nor sweet fruit juices and its a great option when you are on a diet. But even if you aren’t, I am sure that this co*cktail will become one of your favorites (especially if you are not keen on sweet beverages).

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 4 tablespoons gin
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon smooth raspberry jam (with no particles and seeds)

How to prepare it?

Shake all ingredients together until they are mixed well, and the raspberry jam is dissolved. Take a chilled glass and pour the beverage inside. Serve with a slice of lime on the edge of the glass. Cheers!

Piña Colada

In case you are a fan of tropical flavors, this co*cktail is for you! It will make you feel like you are in Puerto Rico (where it’s origin is). This co*cktail is pretty sweet, and some people find it a bit heavy, so keep that in mind if you prefer light drinks. However, for the others, Piña Colada will bring tropical, summer vibes, and rich flavors!

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 4 tablespoons WHITE rum
• 2 tablespoons DARK rum
• 6 tablespoons 100% pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons coconut cream (do not confuse the cream with coconut milk!)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

How to prepare?

Add all the ingredients together into a blender or a shaker and mix everything together. Serve in a tall chilled glass with a slice of pineapple. Voilá!

Tequila sunrise

This co*cktail is for tequila lovers. Tequila sunrise! This bright orangy-red beverage has a smooth, light, refreshing taste. However, keep in mind that a few glasses of this co*cktail will give you a strong kick, so don’t drink it too fast! Now, let’s get back to the recipe.

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 4 tablespoons tequila
• 8 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup or pomegranate juice

How to prepare it?

Mix the tequila with orange juice together (it is best to use a shaker). Pour the mixture into a tall chilled glass, filled with ice cubes. Pour the grenadine syrup near the edge of the glass (not in the center).ait for it to sink to the bottom. Garnish with orange peels and a co*cktail cherry.

Rosé spritzer.

Well, this is the easiest co*cktail recipe! Some people don’t even count it as a co*cktail… But it definitely deserves a place in this blog post, as it is low in calories and is perfect for the hot summer days. Usually, when I make this beverage, only 1 glass is not enough… even 2 glasses are not enough! So I will share the recipe for 12 wine glasses.

Ingredients needed for 12 wine glasses:

• 1 bottle of rosé
• 1 liter sparkling water
• Ice

How to prepare it?

Take big whine jug. Pour the rosé inside and add the sparkling water carefully, in order not to decarbonate it. Generously add ice cubes and stir gently. Cheers!

*If you want to make the spritzer even more attractive, put some berry fruits in the wine jug.

Sazerac

Now, this is something strong. Sazerac. For all the hardcore drinkers, who are not fans of light co*cktails. This beverage is very rich in aromas, and its high alcohol content can give you a strong kick! Let’s see:

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 3 tablespoons whiskey
• 3 tablespoons cognac
• 1/2 teaspoon cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon absinthe
• A few drops of liquor of choice (it is best to be with nutty, herbal or spicy aroma)

How to prepare it?

Mix water, sugar and liquor in a shaker. Add whiskey, cognac and a generous amount of ice and let it sit for 2 minutes. Take a chilled glass and rinse it with absinthe. Pour the co*cktail into the glass, but be careful any of the ice cubes not to fall inside. Serve with citrus peel as decoration. Cheers!

Long island iced tea

This co*cktail is perfect for anyone who is an iced tea lover but wants to spice things up a little. On the other hand, this iced tea is a bouquet of alcohols (instead of a bouquet of herbs), so be prepared for some strong effect!

Ingredients needed for 1 glass:

• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 1 tablespoon light or dark rum
• 1 tablespoon tequila
• 1 tablespoon citrus liquor
• 1 lime
• 4 tablespoons Coca- Cola

How to prepare it?

Add all the spirits together in a shaker and mix well. Pour the mixture into a glass with ice cubes and squeeze the lime on top of the ice. Then add Coca- Cola and serve with a lime slice. Enjoy!