37 Homemade Cocktails
If you’re like me, by the end of the day, you’re ready to kick off your shoes and take a few minutes to relax. I also enjoy having a drink or two during those few beautiful, fleeting moments of relaxation. Did you know that adults who drink moderately (1-2 drink daily for women and 3-4 drinks for men) maintain healthier, longer lives than from those who abstain? (source) According to several studies, that is true.
I have asked the best bloggers I know to share their favorite homemade cocktails and mixed drinks, and compiled a mouth-watering list below. There are 37 to choose from — enjoy!
by The Kitchen is My Playground
Perfect for New Years, or any day of the week, these are made with tequila, champagne and triple sec, with a little extra flavor that you’ll love.
by The Kitchen is My Playground
Two kids of tequila, with Grand Marnier, lime juice and triple sec… it’s hard to go wrong with this drink!
by The Kitchen is My Playground
Sounds perfect for a date night!
by A Cedar Spoon
Fresh strawberries and mangoes, not to mention tequila make these refreshing and fruity margaritas!
by A Cedar Spoon
This is a semi-homemade sangria that is quick to put together and looks refreshing!
by Melanie Makes
This would be the perfect drink for St. Patrick’s Day! Made with Irish cream, stout beer and some mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Grapefruit & Elderflower Cocktail
by Happy Hour Projects
Pink grapefruit juice, a homemade simple with a special vodka blend makes a beautiful and sophisticated cocktail!
by Happy Hour Projects
Made with a citrus vodka, homemade basil simple syrup and some lemon juice, this is a citrusy and fresh cocktail to enjoy on a warm evening.
by In the Kitchen with Jenny
Escape to a tropical place in your own home with this fruity, rum-based drink!
by Delightfulemade
A festive and fun martini made from flavored vodka, cream liquor and real strawberries!
by Delightfulemade
Have your cake and drink it too! This delicious martini looks too good to drink!
by Delightfulemade
Two kinds of melons, fresh mint leaves and rum go into this homemade and fresh drink!
by DebCB
A quick and tasty drink that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or a date night with your special someone!
by DebCB
Don’t want to spend $20 on a bottle of Baileys? Make your own!
by Snappy Gourmet
A blend of fresh blackberries, sweet red wine and blackberry vodka!
by Snappy Gourmet
This unique drink is made from lime juice, rum, coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. Yum!
by Ann’s Entitled Life
A combination of three juices are used in this smooth and appropriately named cocktail!
by Ann’s Entitled Life
Smooth, tropical and delicious – a blend of pineapple an orange juice with triple sec and vodka.
by Ann’s Entitled Life
Here is a fun and fruit cocktail to enjoy by the pool!
Mint Chocolate Chip Bailey’s Milkshake
by Family Food and Travel
A sweet and light milkshake drink with Bailey’s and ice cream. Great for St. Patrick’s Day!
by Hezzi-Ds Books and Cooks
Fresh summer cherries, mint leaves, and rum will give this homemade cocktail some amazing flavor!
by Hezzi-Ds Books and Cooks
Salted karamel vodka, freshly brewed coffee and bailey irish cream. Tastes like a dessert!
by Gretas Day
This stout and fresh cocktail is made from pineapple moonshine, fresh mints and club soda.
by This Mama Loves
A minty and fresh martini made from vodka and peppermint schnapps!
by This Mama Loves
Like the delicate and divine dessert, but with booze. It’s pretty much a win-win.
by Newlywed Survival
Why not make your drinks organic too? Here is a sweet screwdriver made from organic vodka and orange juice!
by A Simple Pantry
The drink itself is gorgeous, and with a unique combination of vodka, ginger beer and pomegranate juice, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
by A Simple Pantry
This simple, yet classy cosmo is the perfect drink for a girls’ night!
by A Simple Pantry
This would be great around Thanksgiving, when fresh cranberries are in abundance!
by Offtract
A healthy cocktail with elderflower liquor, mineral water and ginger beer, makes a simple and nutritious drink!
by Offtract
This gorgeous combination would be an elegant drink to serve at a wedding shower or special event!
Make Ahead Freezer Strawberry Margaritas
by Tammilee Tips
Fresh strawberries, tequila and lime juice go into these make-ahead strawberry margaritas. Perfect for a fun girl’s night!
They all look delicious !
I love all these “Healthy” cocktail recipes. I’m just now embarking on a clean eating lifestyle and have already seen the effects in just 4 short days. I’d really love to try some of the above recipes but wanted to make sure that the concoctions were considered “CLEAN”. If so i’ll be one happy lady!!!