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Cocktail Recipes for Every Occasion

Find your next drink by spirit, ingredient, season or preparation. Explore classic cocktails, fall favorites and alcohol-free recipes, with ingredient lists and bartender tips for home entertaining and parties.

“Prep-ahead base” means some preparation can be done in advance. Add bubbles, ice and finishing touches as the recipe directs.

Browse the recipes below.

Cocktail ideas for every season

Browse cocktail recipes by season, with fresh ingredients and drinks for holidays, brunches and backyard gatherings.

Choose drinks that fit the way you’re hosting

For easy home cocktails

Start with a recipe that uses ingredients you already have. Compare the preparation steps as well as the ingredient count: a shaken drink needs different tools and attention from one built in the glass.

Make a shopping plan before you buy

Choose your drinks first, then account for spirits, mixers, citrus, sweeteners, garnishes and ice. Check each recipe’s serving yield before multiplying a batch.

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Cocktail recipe questions

How do I find a cocktail recipe by spirit?

Use the spirit filter to narrow the collection, then compare recipes by ingredients and flavor. Open the individual recipe to see the preparation steps before adding it to your menu.

Which cocktails should I choose for a party?

Choose drinks that suit your guests and your serving setup. Consider preparation time, shared ingredients, available glassware, and whether you will have someone mixing drinks during the event. Include a mocktail for guests who prefer an alcohol-free option.

Can I make cocktails ahead of time?

Some recipes allow parts of the drink to be batched ahead. Follow the individual recipe, keep the base chilled, and add carbonated ingredients close to service. Check whether shaking, stirring, ice, or a fresh garnish is still needed.

How do I scale a cocktail recipe for a group?

Check the recipe’s stated yield and serving size, then scale the measured ingredients for the servings you plan to prepare. Test a small batch first, and account for ingredients added to each glass at service.

Where can I find alcohol-free drink recipes?

Browse the mocktail collection for drinks made with fruit, citrus, herbs, coffee, and sparkling mixers. Cucumber Mint, Pineapple Ginger, and Espresso Martini Mocktail offer different styles to consider.

Need help with the event bar?

Planning a party on Long Island?

Bartend Long Island helps create and serve cocktail and mocktail menus for weddings, private parties and corporate events across Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County and the Hamptons.

Start with a short event inquiry. We’ll follow up with a questionnaire to learn more about your plans.

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