12 Easy Fancy Cocktail Recipes

French 75

The French 75 is a timeless cocktail that brings together gin and champagne for a bubbly delight.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a champagne flute.
3. Top with champagne.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz

A refreshing mix of cucumber and mint brightens this classic gin fizz.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 3 cucumber slices
• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Club soda
• Cucumber wheel (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker.
2. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, and fill with ice.
3. Shake and strain into a Collins glass over ice.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with a cucumber wheel.

Raspberry Basil Smash

This fruity and herbal cocktail is perfect for a vibrant evening.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 5 fresh raspberries
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• Basil sprig (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Muddle raspberries and basil leaves in a shaker.
2. Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and fill with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a basil sprig.

Elderflower Spritz

A floral blend of elderflower and prosecco makes this cocktail an elegant choice.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz elderflower liqueur
• 3 oz prosecco
• 1 oz soda water
• Lemon wheel (for garnish)
• Edible flowers (optional, for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add elderflower liqueur and prosecco.
3. Top with soda water and gently stir.
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and edible flowers.

Pomegranate Martini

This fruity and festive cocktail is ideal for adding a splash of color to any celebration.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Combine vodka, pomegranate juice, and Cointreau in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.

Spicy Paloma

A zesty twist on the classic Paloma with a hint of heat.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 2 oz grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Jalapeño slice (for garnish)
• Grapefruit wedge (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
3. Garnish with a jalapeño slice and a grapefruit wedge.

Lavender Collins

The soothing scent of lavender meets the refreshing taste of a Tom Collins in this cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• Club soda
• Lavender sprig (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Mix gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a lavender sprig.

Blueberry Mojito

This fruity interpretation of the classic mojito is a burst of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 10 fresh blueberries
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Blueberry skewer (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Muddle blueberries and mint leaves in a shaker.
2. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, and fill with ice.
3. Shake and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with a blueberry skewer.

Ginger Pear Martini

A sophisticated blend of ginger and pear flavors make this martini a standout.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz pear vodka
• 1 oz ginger liqueur
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• Pear slice (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Combine pear vodka, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with a pear slice.

Watermelon Basil Margarita

A refreshing margarita with a sweet twist of watermelon and basil.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 3 chunks of watermelon
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• Watermelon wedge (for garnish)

Cooking method:

1. Muddle watermelon and basil leaves in a shaker.
2. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, and fill with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.