Interested in making some quick and simple cocktails at home? Choose your favourite drink by trying one of our easy recipes, which range from punchy classics to fruity fizz.
These straightforward, traditional cocktails ought to be available on every home bar menu. Don’t be shy to shake things up and explore the world of craft cocktails. These simple cocktail recipes are impressive and simple to master.
Here are 20 cocktail recipes and meals that pair well with them:
- Margarita with Mexican cuisine (such as tacos or enchiladas)
- Gin and Tonic with light seafood dishes (such as grilled salmon or shrimp cocktail)
- Old Fashioned with steak or a hearty burger
- Whiskey Sour with grilled chicken or pork chops
- Vodka Martini with a classic Caesar salad or shrimp scampi
- Manhattan with a slow-cooked beef stew or roasted beef tenderloin
- Bloody Mary with brunch dishes such as eggs Benedict or avocado toast
- Daiquiri with Caribbean cuisine (such as jerk chicken or plantains)
- Moscow Mule with grilled or roasted meats (such as lamb chops or beef kabobs)
- Mojito with Latin-inspired dishes (such as ceviche or grilled corn on the cob)
- Piña Colada with tropical fruit salad or grilled seafood (such as scallops or shrimp)
- Aperol Spritz with antipasto platter or grilled vegetables
- White Russian with smoked salmon or bagel with cream cheese
- Negroni with Italian cuisine (such as pasta or risotto)
- Sake Martini with sushi or sashimi
- Long Island Iced Tea with fried chicken or burgers
- Hurricane with Cajun cuisine (such as jambalaya or gumbo)
- Mai Tai with Hawaiian cuisine (such as poke bowls or grilled pineapple)
- French 75 with roasted chicken or quiche
- Espresso Martini with dessert (such as tiramisu or chocolate mousse)
These are just a few suggestions for pairing cocktails with meals. Experiment with different flavours and combinations to find your favourite matches!