By Danielle Nieman
Looking for the best and most popular co*cktail recipes in the world? Check out the top ten alchoholic drinks ever invented plus three that are the tastiest.
This post is all about 13 of the best co*cktail recipes.
For a drink recipe to make the list of 13 of the best co*cktails, its creator must be associated with fame, have a best-selling cookbook, a forward written by someone like Martha Stewart, and maybe even own a 5-star restaurant or something.
What? Like that’s hard? Actually, your chances of getting accepted into Harvard are better.
The point is, not just any ole co*cktail recipe can make the cut for 13 of the best alcoholic drinks ever created. You must be a foodie and drink mastermind to have your creation qualify. For the critics out there wondering about this list’s validity, rest assured these best co*cktail recipes are all of top-notch quality.
So, what exactly goes into ranking one of the best co*cktails? According to Diageo Bar Academy, a perfect co*cktail has tension, balancing the elements of alcohol strength, sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, temperature, and texture.
And let us not forget about those funny and fruity co*cktail names that often border on cheesy (and raunchy).
Sex on the beach got its awful name from a Florida bartender named Ted, who was inspired by a Peach Schnapps Promotion. Ted chose to name his alcoholic concoction Sex on the beach because he assumed spring breakers only visited Florida for two reasons, sex, and the beach.
Now that you have some background into what makes the best and most popular co*cktail recipes, you should be fully prepared to appreciate the list of drinks chosen. After much research, opinionated feedback, and testing (the fun part), here’s a list of 13 of the best co*cktail recipes you will ever try. Some of them are classic and fruity but with a trendy new twist.
13 Of The Best co*cktail Recipes
1. A Classic co*cktail
It’s not a gin and juice recipe, but it’s AMAZING, and with Snoop Dogg at the helm and a stamp of approval from Martha Stewart, how could an alcoholic beverage go wrong?!
And, the people have spoken too because Snoop’s cookbook, From Crook to Cook, features this basic dirty co*cktail, and it’s been a best-seller since 2018.
This drink recipe named, So Clean We Dirty Martini has a lot going for it. While I specified this was not a gin and juice recipe, it does include a bit of gin because a true martini always does.
Check out Snoop’s best co*cktail recipe here.
2. A Fruity Punch
This next best co*cktail recipe was featured in Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings cookbook and was named after her low-key food blog, So Delushious. (Yes, that spelling is correct!)
If you weren’t aware she had a food blog, (last post dated 2013) check it out, especially if you appreciate good European food and earlier pics of Chrissy and John traveling the world.
Now, back to the spiked punch! Chrissy enjoys having huge co*cktail punch bowls at parties when she’s serving this particular drink.
Think of this recipe as a cross between spiked sweet tea and a long island iced tea. With fresh lemon juice, sugar, black tea, and a bottle of Smirnoff as its main ingredients, your guests should be happy.
You can find Chrissy’s fruity co*cktail recipe here.
3. A Top Ten co*cktail Recipe
The old-fashioned is a classic and best co*cktail recipe with history and timeless ability to withstand any new drink trend.
Developed more than 200 years ago, this co*cktail calls for a bottle of your finest bourbon. And according to liquor.com, the rule of thumb is, “If you wouldn’t sip it by itself, it has no place at the helm of a Bourbon Old-Fashioned,” so save your subpar liquor for other mixed drinks.
Check out Martha Stewart’s classic Old-fashioned recipe.
4. Possibly The Best Creation
Remember that time George Clooney and Cindy Crawford’s husband, Rande Gerber, developed a Tequila called Casamigos by accident and then turned around and sold it for 1 BILLION DOLLARS? If you didn’t have the back story, that’s pretty much it in a nutshell.
And of course, when famous friends go into the liquor business together, expert co*cktail consultants like Brian Van Flandern create the best co*cktail recipe inspired by their friendship and liquor brand.
This best co*cktail recipe, House of Friends, is a brilliant creation.
5. What Is The Most Commom co*cktail?
Margaritas are pretty common (and delicious!), but what about a skinny margarita co*cktail?
Kristin Cavallari’s Skinny Fizzy Spicy margarita co*cktail does just that. (BTW, it tastes delicious and delivers the perfect spicy kick.)
This co*cktail featured in her cookbook, True Roots, uses Blanco Tequila as its main ingredient. Kristin says this type of tequila is the most unprocessed alcohol, leaving less of a hangover the next day.
If you’re interested in comparing skinny co*cktails, here’s the queen of skinny margaritas, Bethenny Frankel’s original recipe minus the spice.
6. Easy co*cktail Recipe
This particular Aperol Spritz co*cktail recipe went viral after Reese Witherspoon shared her mixologist skills on Instagram.
And none of us should have been surprised to see Witherspoon showing off her skills because she’s the author of a best-selling cookbook, Whiskey In A Teacup, which features delicious southern-style co*cktails.
While Witherspoon doesn’t give the exact measurements in her IG video, here’s an EASY copycat recipe:
- 3 ounces of Prosecco
- 2 ounces of Aperol
- 1 ounce of soda water
- 1 ounce of apple cider
- Optional garnish: apple slices and cinnamon sticks
- Ice
7. Best Alcoholic Drink
This best alcoholic co*cktail recipe, the Painkiller, was created in the 1970s by Daphne Henderson, who at the time was the owner of the world-famous beach bar Soggy Dollar in the British Virgin Islands. Still today, the Painkiller is the bar’s most famous drink.
Upgraded in strength (for that painkiller effect), this co*cktail mirrors the popular Pina Colada but with some slight differences. For one, it’s served on the rocks instead of blended to reduce the risk of diluting the alcohol. God forbid! And secondly, it calls for a bit of orange juice.
The strength of the Painkiller co*cktail depends on your pain level, which then determines how much rum is added.
Check out Daphne’s recipe for her infamous alcoholic co*cktail concoction.
8. What Is The Tastiest Alcoholic Drink?
This mermaid juice co*cktail with its ocean blue hues can be enjoyed by all adults who enjoy a fun and delicious drink with rock-solid alcoholic ingredients. And you can thank Jessie James Decker for this best co*cktail recipe, which is featured in her best-selling cookbook, Just Feed Me: Simply Delicious Recipes From My Heart To Your Plate.
If you follow Jessie on Instagram, then you already know she’s all about enjoying life and living in the moment. With Blue Curacao, White Rum, lemonade, and ginger ale as its main ingredients, what could go wrong? NOT MUCH.
While Jessie’s co*cktail recipe comes with specific measurements, she adds, “I don’t like to measure how much alcohol I put into things. I just like to fill it up till it feels right.”
You can find this Mermaid Juice co*cktail recipe here (measurements included).
9. What Is The Best co*cktail Recipe In The World?
If you’re a big movie buff, you might remember the White Russian co*cktail as Jeff Bridges character, Jeffrey “the Dude” Lebowski’s main slurp of choice in The Big Lebowski film, written and directed by the Coen Brothers.
This co*cktail combines cream, vodka, and a coffee liqueur such as Kahlua.
The White Russian is also Kim Kardashian’s go-to drink since she despises the taste of alcohol and “the cream makes it more palatable.” Who would have guessed Kim K and “the Dude” would have anything in common?!
Check out this worldly co*cktail recipe here.
10. The Tale of A Popular co*cktail
Have you checked out Stanley Tucci’s at-home Negroni co*cktail MasterClass? Pun intended, but the IGTV video he shared is pretty enticing and makes you want to stop, drop what you’re doing, and begin pouring those ingredients into a martini shaker, ASAP.
Tucci’s Negroni recipe calls for gin (or vodka if you prefer), a good Sweet Vermouth, not the Martini brand he adds, and Campari. Tucci finishes off his version of the popular Italian co*cktail with a squeeze from an orange slice.
With two successful cookbooks under his belt (The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table) and a food memoir due out soon, of course, the people are salivating over his Negroni because the man knows what he’s doing! Be sure to follow Tucci on Instagram for more drink tips.
Tucci’s Popular Negroni co*cktail Recipe:
- 2 shots of Gin (or Vodka)
- 1 shot of Sweet Vermouth
- 1 shot of Campari
- 1 orange slice
11. The Best Cosmopolitan
When you see the Barefoot Contessa in the kitchen whipping up Cosmos, you know you’re heading into something good!
After salivating over Ina Garten’s humongous co*cktail tutorial, there was no question it would be added to the list of the best co*cktail recipes.
Is it the quality vodka, the fresh lime juice, or the Cointreau that makes this co*cktail recipe so amazing? Who knows, but it’s delicious and a must-try.
Ina Garten’s Best and Ginormous Cosmopolitan co*cktail Recipe:
- 1 big pitcher
- 2 cups of Vodka
- 1 cup of Cointreau, Triple Sec, or an orange liqueur (your choice).
- 1 cup of cranberry juice co*cktail
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
- Shake it up for 30 seconds in a martini shaker.
- 1 giant martini glass
12. A Classic Moscow Mule Recipe
Giada De Laurentiis’s Moscow mule creation has made the list of the best co*cktail recipes because it’s the freshest and tastiest mule ever!
This co*cktail recipe requires a bit more time, but it’s totally worth it. While making homemade mint-flavored vodka and ginger simple syrup might seem like daunting tasks, Giada makes every step look simple and easy to follow.
Check out her Classic co*cktail Recipe here!
13. Flay’s Popular Bloody Mary
Bobby Flay’s Spicy Citrus Bloody Mary co*cktail recipe is everything!
Not only is it super easy to make, but it combines the perfect amount of spices and citrus, which complement the tomato juice and vodka perfectly.
If the master griller approved and created this best co*cktail recipe, then we can rest assured we’re in good hands while brunching.
You can follow Bobby’s easy co*cktail recipe here.
Final Thoughts On 13 Best co*cktail Recipes
Now that you have the full list of the best co*cktail recipes in the world, it’s time to get busy with taste testing. Leave a comment below to let me know which co*cktail recipe was your favorite, and please remember to ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
P.S. If you’re looking for a margarita that’s not skinny, check out this BOMB-ASS Margarita recipe. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
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