Throwing a party is one of the most exciting things you are doing for your friends. There will be great music, delicious snacks, dancing, chatting and…did we forget anything? Oh yes, some refreshing drinks and cocktails. You know what your friends like and you have your own preferences, of course.
But every once in a while, you should try something new. After all, the best bartenders in the world cannot be wrong when they win competitions preparing a list of specific drinks. Now, this does not mean that you need to learn how to mix complex beverages. We made sure to select only simple recipes, with ingredients found at your local liquor store, which anyone can prepare with minimum efforts.
These Are the Best Beverages to Keep the Party Going
When we say a great party with an excellent choice of beverages, we mean the following:
- Mojito
Cool and refreshing, mojito is one of the most popular cocktails for any party. From the beach to exclusive clubs and to your home, a pitcher of mojito is a must-have for thirsty people who spent too much time dancing.
To make the perfect mojito, you will need:
- Fresh mint (or yerba buena if you can find it)
- Lime juice
- White rum
- Soda water
- Sugar
When you squeeze the limes, keep a few of them to slice and decorate the glasses. Also, keep the mojito pitcher in the fridge or add ice cubes to keep it cool as the Arctic breeze.
- Party Punch
Are you a fan of fruity and less alcoholic beverages? Then you’ll definitely love this party punch. You will make it from equal parts of:
- Cranberry juice
- Pineapple juice
- Ginger ale
Use orange slices as decoration in the punch bowl. If you want to spice it up a bit, you can add rum – but only if everyone else wants it!
- Cuba Libre
Some people are afraid of falling asleep at a party. But too much coffee is not a good idea. So here’s a very simple recipe that involves just four ingredients:
- Coca Cola
- White rum
- Lime slices
- Ice cubes
Tasty and refreshing, it will give you the energy boost to keep dancing all night long.
- Red Sangria
Originally invented in Spain, this party beverage is popular all over the world now. And it is quite simple to mix. You will need:
- Dry red wine
- Brandy
- Orange
- Lemon
- Green apple
- Sugar
- Cointreau or Triple Sec
You will need to let the fruit macerate with sugar at room temperature for about half an hour. Then you can add the other ingredients: wine, brandy and Triple Sec. Keep the pitcher in the fridge for about 3-4 hours. When your friends arrive for the party, the red sangria is ready to serve.
- Strawberry Daiquiri
For the ladies who enjoy a sweet cocktail, the strawberry daiquiri is an excellent choice. In just 5 minutes, with the aid of a basic blender, you can prepare a full pitcher. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Frozen strawberries
- Simple syrup
- Lime juice
- White rum
- Ice cubes.
Blend everything together at high speed and keep the pitcher in the fridge in between servings.