Drinking alcoholic drinks has always been part of our activities when socializing, and many can agree that it would indeed be fun. However, not everyone enjoys the bitter taste of alcohol — they would prefer sweet, delicious, and refreshing drinks to share with everyone.
They want a great time with their friends and fit in their circle. There’s no judgment in drinking something you would enjoy, but drinking rum, beer, or even vodka can be too overwhelming sometimes. And tasting delicious cocktails that don’t give a whiff of alcohol is rare.
As luck would have it, there is an endless selection to mix your favorite Cointreau cocktails. But sometimes, mixing alcohol can be complex. Luckily, there are simple recipes for making your drink to enjoy with your friends in the comfort of your home! Try these out and explore more flavors with your friends.
1. Watermelon Margaritas
This drink will make you feel refreshed and will surely satisfy your craving. Watermelon Margaritas are sweet, tart, and, most importantly, can be made in less than ten minutes. You must prepare a pitcher or two if you are not drinking alone.
Prepare your watermelons by cutting them into cubes. It would be more convenient if you bought a seedless watermelon. Blend all your cubed watermelons in your blender until smooth.
To discard the pulp:
- Strain your watermelon puree into a large measuring cup or a bowl.
- Add your Cointreau, tequila, and lime juice to your watermelon juice.
- Let it chill in your fridge for an hour or two.
- Rim your glasses in salt and lime.
This drink is served chilled, so put some ice in those glasses before pouring it into your mix. You can even design your drink with balls of watermelon to make it look more cute and pink!
2. Creamsicle Float Cocktails
Want to impress your friends and colleagues with an extraordinary drink? Try making a Creamsicle Float Cocktail. It may look challenging, given that it has more ingredients than the first two recipes, but it is easy to make like your regular milkshake–mixed with alcohol, of course!
Get your tub of vanilla ice cream and put a scoop on your tall glasses. Prepare your mix in another glass. Mix your orange juice, orange liqueur, orange zest, and gin. Pour your mixture into the ice cream and top each glass with a chilled soda.
Add your orange slices to the rim of your glasses and serve. You can blend it all before decorating and garnishing your drink to give it a more milkshake-like texture. You can also top it off with whipped cream, making the recipe sweeter and creamier.
3. Bushwacker
Want a drink that is hard but tastes delicious? Say no more! You can create this drink in less than 5 minutes. The name of this drink may sound unappetizing, but it will surprise you with how much alcohol this recipe can contain. This drink is closer to the taste of a milkshake, so you will have to slow down when drinking this one.
First, prepare your alcohol base. Line your rum and rum, then put each measured in half ounces in your blender. Add a half ounce of Kahlua, Irish cream, and amaretto liqueur. Put a half ounce of creme de coconut, a cup of ice, and a tablespoon of whipped cream.
Blend it all until you get the taste and consistency you want. Pour it into your glasses, then add whipped cream. Top it with a cherry, sprinkle some grated nutmeg dashes, and serve! Enjoy your drink! Remember to drink it with caution.
4. Pink Mudslide
Can’t get enough sweet and creamy drinks to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try a Pink Mudslide, a dreamy and creamy frozen strawberry cocktail that can be served as is or as a dessert. Wash your strawberries and place them in your blender with an ounce of Irish cream. Blend it until the puree is smooth.
Pour it into your martini glasses, then clean your blender. Put an ounce of coffee liquor, vanilla, plain vodka, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in your blender, then mix. Make sure the mix is as smooth as the strawberry cream texture from earlier. Pour the strawberry cream mix into your glasses, followed by the vodka shake. Top it with ice cream and strawberry to make the perfect cocktail for date nights!
5. Birthday Cake Martini with Sprinkles
Birthday cakes can get overrated on birthdays. Try adding this drink to your celebration. Of course, to start this off, you need to decorate the rim of your glasses with rainbow sprinkles. Prepare your small bowl and stirring spoon to mix a small amount of heavy cream and confectioner’s sugar, then stir until smooth.
Pour it onto a saucer, then spread the frosting into a ring. Make it close to the size of the rim of your glass. As you dip it into the frosting, sprinkle your nonpareils around the edge so they will stick to the frosting.
You can put the glasses in your fridge so they will dry faster and stick better.
While the frosting dries on the rim, prepare your martini. Fill about half of your cocktail shaker with ice, then add vodka, white chocolate liqueur, amaretto, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon of sugar.
Ensure your cocktail shaker is tight, then shake all the mix for about 20 seconds. Strain the cocktail mix on your glasses, and be careful with your hands so you don’t knock off the sprinkles.
6. Frozen Dragon Fruit Margarita
The Frozen Dragon Fruit Margarita is the ultimate summer drink, perfect for the hot season. It will surely remind you of beaches, flip-flops, and hot weather—an ideal way to cool down in the summer!
First, chill your margarita glasses in the freezer. Then, add your frozen dragon fruit, tequila, coconut rum, ice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the blender and mix at high speed until you’ve reached the desired consistency.
Put some sugar on your saucer that is wide enough for the rims of your glasses. Wet each with lime juice, then coat the entire edge with sugar. Pour the mix into your glasses, then add a sliced dragon fruit for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
7. Grasshopper
Do you want a sweet drink out in a bar with your friends to ask the bartender? Say no more!
You can ask your bartender for a Grasshopper. This classic drink has become so famous that it made it to the International Bartender Association’s list of cocktails. You can go to any bar and ask for this drink.
You can also make this at home and show it off with your friends. Place all your ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Make sure to measure your crème de cacao and crème de menthe in 1 ½ ounce. Add 2 ounces of heavy cream to the mix to make it creamy and tone down the minty flavor.
Final Thoughts
Add two handfuls of ice, then shake until cold. Pour your mix into the glass and top it off with shaved chocolate. It’s a perfect minty chocolate drink! There you have it! Explore these recipes the next time you hang out with your friends. Be sure to experiment more with fruits and cream when making your drink. They can create something magical. If you want to learn more recipes for refreshing drinks, visit Recipes.net.