5 Mixed Drinks That are Simple to Make

If you have friends, colleagues, family, or anyone invited to come over, you want to give them the best. No need to fret because we’ve got you the mixed drinks you can make with simple steps and ingredients, to save time and, at the same time, impress your guests.

Bloody Mary

A bloody mary drink can also be paired with your brunch. The measure of the ingredients is only good for one serving.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 tsp. lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. Horseradish
  • 1/8 tsp. Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp. Hot pepper sauce

Directions:

  • Put some celery salt on the rim of a tall glass and add ice.
  • Then add to the shaker 2 oz. Vodka, a cup of tomato juice, 1-1 ½ tsp. of lime juice, 1 tbsp. Lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. horseradish, 1/8 tsp. Pepper, 1/8 tsp celery salt, and 1/8 tsp. Hot pepper sauce.
  • Cover then shake
  • Pour into tall glass after and serve.

White Russian

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Caffeine and alcohol all in one drink. This classic White Russian is best served before or after dinner. For the ingredients, it’s good for just one serving.

A bloody mary drink can also be paired with your brunch. The measure of the ingredients is only good for one serving.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz. vodka
  • 1 ½ oz. Kahlua
  • 3 oz. Heavy whipped cream or milk

Directions:

  • Add ice cubes to the rock glass and pour in the 1 ½ oz. Vodka and 1 ½ oz. Kahlua
  • Top it with 3 oz. Heavy whipped cream or milk

Spirits of France is just the vodka you need to make this classic drink.

Mojito

One of the all-time favorites for pool parties or any summer parties, mojitos are the refreshers that bring the summery cocktails whenever you want to. The ingredients are good for only one serving.

Ingredients:

  • Two tsp. of sugar
  • Two sprigs of mint
  • Two oz. of white rum
  • Lime wedge
  • Club soda

Directions:

  • In a highball glass, squeeze and drop a lime wedge
  • Then add the two tsp. of sugar and stir
  • Press two sprigs of mint and add them to the ice
  • Pour the two oz. of white rum and top with club soda
  • Lastly, garnish it with lime and mint leaves.

Passion Fruit Hurricanes

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You can taste the famous Hurricane beverage in New Orleans with this version of the mixed drink. The following ingredients are served in a pitcher for up to 6 servings.

One of the all-time favorites for pool parties or any summer parties, mojitos are the refreshers that bring the summery cocktails whenever you want to. The ingredients are good for only one serving.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of passion fruit juice
  • One cup plus 2 tbsp. of sugar
  • 3/4 cup of lime juice
  • 3/4 cup of light rum
  • 3/4 cup of dark rum
  • Three tablespoons of grenadine

Directions:

  • Pour into the pitcher all the ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add ice to 6 highball glasses.

Paloma

Another summer cocktail you also serve together with a mojito is the classic Mexican drink called the Paloma. Ingredients are for one serving only.

Ingredients:

  • A dash of salt
  • 1 1/2 ounces of tequila
  • Half an ounce of lime juice
  • Grapefruit soda
  • Sparkling peach citrus soda
  • Lime wedge

Directions:

  • Mix in a highball glass with ice, a dash of salt,
  • 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and half an ounce of lime juice
  • Top it with Grapefruit soda or a sparkling peach citrus soda
  • Garnish the drink with a lime wedge

Conclusion

Some of the mixed drinks only have a few ingredients, and most of them are the ones you’re already using in your kitchen. Yet you can make these drinks the life of the party or any get-togethers you have.

But if you have more time, you can add some of the ingredients to your grocery list if you want to try new drink requests or mixes.

Amanda is the proud owner and head cook of her very own restaurant. She loves nothing more than experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and her food is always a big hit with customers. Amanda takes great pride in her work, and she always puts her heart into everything she does. She's a hard-working woman who has made it on her own, and she's an inspiration to all who know her.