cocktail a cocktail at home doesn't have to be complicated. With a few simple ingredients, a shaker that fits comfortably in your hand, and attractive cocktail glasses on the table, you can create a surprising amount of atmosphere at home. These seven accessible recipes show how easy it can be. Perfect for drinks with friends or a relaxing evening on your own. Serve them in glasses that cocktail the style of your cocktail and you'll instantly bring that extra bit of bar atmosphere into your home.
Essential cocktail accessories for your home
Before you get started, it's useful to have a few basic essentials at home. With the right cocktail accessories, you can make almost any cocktail lot easier and more fun to prepare. Think of a shaker for a good mix, a measuring cup for precise pouring, and of course glasses that suit the type cocktail. With these essentials, you can lay the foundation for your own bar moment at home. Now that you know which essentials are indispensable, you can get started right away with the cocktails below.
1 | Espresso martini
The espresso martini is a modern classic that you can make in just a few minutes. The secret lies in freshly brewed espresso and vigorous shaking to create a creamy foam layer. Use a shaker that seals tightly and pour the cocktail an elegant martini glass. This will keep it nice and cold and give it a chic look.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
45 ml vodka
Freshly brewed espresso
15 ml coffee liqueur
7 ml sugar syrup
Ice
How to make it
Fill a shaker with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake vigorously until the cocktail becomes cocktail . Pour through a strainer into a martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans if desired. Simple and always festive.
2 | Pink cocktail
This cocktail light, fruity, and instantly cheerful thanks to its pink color. Ideal for sunny days or when you just feel like something sparkling. The combination of pink gin and rose is fresh and accessible. Finish with fresh strawberries for an extra festive touch. A muddler is useful for slightly crushing the strawberry and mint so that the aroma and flavor are released more effectively.
Ingredients (for 2 cocktails):
100 ml pink gin
300 ml rose zero sugar
Fresh strawberries
Two sprigs of mint
Ice
How to make it
Slice a strawberry and lightly crush it in the glass. Add ice cubes, pour in the gin, and top with rose . Garnish with mint and some extra strawberry. It doesn't get much fresher than this.
3 | Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is a cocktail character. Spicy, fresh, and savory all at once. It's perfect for a lavish brunch or as a hearty start to the evening. Use a measuring cup to get the balance between lemon, Tabasco, and vodka just right. Serve it in a tall cocktail glass, such as a Mai Tai glass, and top it off with a celery stick.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
60 ml vodka
90 ml tomato juice
15 ml lemon juice
Tabasco
Salt and pepper
Celery
Ice
How to make it
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka, tomato juice, and lemon juice, and stir gently with a long bar spoon. Season to taste with pepper, salt, and a few drops of Tabasco sauce. Garnish with a celery stalk.
4 | Limoncello spritz
This fresh and sunny limoncello spritz cocktail a light variation on the classic Aperol spritz. The combination of limoncello and prosecco creates a light, sparkling flavor that is perfect for warm days. A few thin slices of lemon add that extra bit of freshness. Serve it in beautiful gin and tonic glasses so that the bubbles have plenty of room to expand.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
60 ml limoncello
90 ml prosecco
30 ml sparkling water
Two slices of lemon
Ice
How to make it
Fill a wine glass with ice. Pour in the limoncello, followed by the prosecco. Top up with sparkling water and add two thin slices of lemon. Very refreshing, very simple.
5 | Pear martini
This cocktail smooth, fruity, and surprisingly elegant. Shaking the ingredients creates a beautiful haze that perfectly complements a martini glass. A strainer helps to pour the cocktail and without any bits.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
45 ml vodka
60 ml pear juice
15 ml lime juice
How to make it
Put all the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a thin slice of pear or a little lime zest.
6 | Bitter spritz with bubbles
This spritz has something surprising about it. The freshness of apple juice combined with the soft bitters of Aperol and a hint of cinnamon creates a flavor that immediately feels comforting without being heavy. The prosecco gives the cocktail light fizz, while the sparkling water balances it nicely. Ideal for evenings when you want to serve something special without any fuss.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
Handful of ice cubes
6 cl Aperol
4 cl apple juice
Pinch of cinnamon
Dash of Prosecco
Dash of sparkling water
Orange, cinnamon stick, and star anise for garnish
How to make it
Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Then pour the Aperol, apple juice, and a pinch of cinnamon into a shaker and shake vigorously so that the flavors blend well. Carefully pour the mixture over the ice and add a dash of prosecco for that sparkling touch. Top with a little sparkling water and garnish with orange, a cinnamon stick, and star anise.
7 | Pornstar martini
This spritz has something surprising about it. The freshness of apple juice combined with the soft bitters of Aperol and a hint of cinnamon creates a flavor that immediately feels comforting without being heavy. The prosecco gives the cocktail light fizz, while the sparkling water balances it nicely. Ideal for evenings when you want to serve something special without any fuss.
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
Handful of ice cubes
6 cl Aperol
4 cl apple juice
Pinch of cinnamon
Dash of Prosecco
Dash of sparkling water
Orange, cinnamon stick, and star anise for garnish
How to make it
Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Then pour the Aperol, apple juice, and a pinch of cinnamon into a shaker and shake vigorously so that the flavors blend well. Carefully pour the mixture over the ice and add a dash of prosecco for that sparkling touch. Top with a little sparkling water and garnish with orange, a cinnamon stick, and star anise.
Ready to get started?
With these delicious cocktail recipes, making cocktails at home becomes a real party. Try them out, play with flavors, and discover how fun and easy it can be to shake or stir something beautiful yourself. Choose a cocktail suits your moment and enjoy making it as much as tasting it. Have fun mixing!