If you are a cocktail enthusiast, here’s some good news – no need to spend extravagant money on cocktails at bars. You will be surprised to know that often the most popular drinks at the bar are the cheapest and easiest to make. With just little preparations and basic ingredients, you could whip a variety of cocktails in minutes. Here are some easy cocktail recipes for beginners.

Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 3/4 oz sugar syrup

Instructions: Mix all the ingredients into a shaker and add some ice. Shake the cocktail until it’s chilled. You must strain this drink to acquire a clean cocktail.

Negroni

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth

Instructions: In a glass, pour some ice cubes and mix all ingredients. Stir well and enjoy it.

White Russian

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee syrup
• 1 oz cream

Instructions: Fill the glass with ice and then pour the ingredients in it. Mix well and feel the burst of the delicious creamy flavours with each sip.

Gin and Tonic

Ingredients:

• 4 oz tonic water
• 2 oz gin

Instructions: In a tall glass, mix all the ingredients with ice. Stir well and enjoy. You can also add herbs or lemon slices for an extra pop.

Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 oz sweet red vermouth
• Few dashes of angostura bitters

Instructions: In a shaker, mix all ingredients and combine well. Of course, you’ll need to strain the concoction to achieve the perfect blend and consistency of a lovely cocktail.

Martini
Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• Half to 3/4 oz sugar syrup

Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients and shake well. Don’t forget to use a strainer while pouring the drink in a glass.

Jam Sour Monkey

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Monkey Shoulder Scotch
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 2 tsp jam
• 1 dash of orange zest

Instructions: Pour all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until the drink is chilled. Strain and enjoy.

Mimosa

Ingredients:

• Half oz Triple Sec
• 2 oz orange juice
• 3 oz chilled Champagne

Instructions: In a glass, first pour Triple Sec, followed by orange juice and Champagne. Add a slice of any fruit (optional) and drink to your heart’s content.

Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp bourbon or rye whiskey
• 3 tsp sugar syrup
• A few dashes of angostura bitters

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a glass and fill it with ice cubes. Stir well before sipping.

Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 5 oz ginger beer
• Half oz lime juice

Instructions: In a mug, add two to three ice cubes and the rest of the ingredients. Stir well and drink chilled.

Coconut Tequila

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Tequila
• 1 oz cream of coconut
• 1 oz lime juice

Instructions: Coat the rim of the glass with salt or any spice. Mix all ingredients with ice. Combine well to the flavors of the creamy cocktail.