In the past, I’ve done a lot of punch bowls for parties (here + here + here), but there’s something about mixing drinks together that is a really fun party activity. For this reason, I normally plan a couple of quick cocktails we can make throughout the night. These are perfect for your non-drinking friends too because you can easily modify them into mocktails!
If you’re letting guests mix their own drinks, set a couple shot glasses out for them to use to measure the liquor. The biggest mistake that people make when mixing cocktails at home is using way (wayyyy) too much liquor, making it undrinkable for most people. One shot will do it!
Here are two easy drinks I made for our recent housewarming party.
Gin
Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit Wedges
Rosemary sprigs
Mix 1 ounce gin with grapefruit juice and garnish with a grapefruit wedge and rosemary sprig. To modify this drink into a mocktail, substitute tonic water or ginger beer for the gin.
Super simple and refreshing!
Whiskey
Lemonade
Honey sticks
Lemon slices
Mix 1 ounce whiskey with lemonade and garnish with a lemon slice and honey stick. Cut the honey stick open at the bottom, so that as you stir, honey will sweeten the drink!
To modify this drink into a mocktail, replace the whiskey with tonic water, ginger beer, or tea.
Sweet and tart!
Credits// Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Sarah Rhodes and Janae Hardy.
18 Comments
The perfect Friday afternoon post! Those whiskey sours with the honey sticks are so frickin’ adorable, and I absolutely love incorporating fresh herbs into my cocktails. I’m pinning these puppies to my cocktail board!
Cat
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These look amazing! I am hosting a holiday dinner party this year (and already planning the details…I have a problem) and these are definitely going into the ideas mix. Thanks!
xo
Johanna
http://www.ourjoyfulhome.com
They both look delicious and super easy to make! Thanks for sharing…happy Friday!
Lovely! I want to come to your next party! 😉
Jo
http://www.womaninreallife.com/
I am looking to host a cocktail and cheese night and I know where I coming for the cocktail inspo! Lovely recipes x
http://www.dancingthroughsunday.com.au Bec x
These look so yum and colorful..love the ombre effect..
xo
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I’m not the biggest fan of grapefruit, but I love whiskey lemonades! I’ve never tried it with a honey stick before, so I might have to pick some up soon. 🙂 My husband and I might have to try these this weekend.
Pretty cocktails are also easier to drink. HA! These are two really great ideas. I especially love the honey sticks. Genius!
OOohh I want those black and white stripe napkins! Where can I pick me up some of those?:D
these sounds really really delicious!
xo, cheyenne
These drinks look amazing! Love the ombre lemonade, so cute and looks delish!
Thanks for sharing!
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These look SO tasty! I’m trying to find easy cocktail ideas for a party and these look perfect – thank you. 🙂
These look delicious! I love the colour
Looks really good!
one of each please 😉
They look amazing 🙂
Gotta try these – they don’t sound that over-“sweet”.
love these!
xxoo,
nikki
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These look beautiful and sound delicious! I’ll have to add them to my list of fun party drinks. 🙂