Chilled Lime Margarita

What can be better than lime and crushed ice? This lime margarita is not only refreshing, but has a burst of flavors that will leave you feeling mesmerized. The recipe to this mouth-watering drink is simple and can be enjoyed during any social gathering. Note: The margarita base should be prepared 8 hours before serving time. You can make the base a week before your event. You can make simple syrup by heating equal volumes of sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) high quality Triple Sec
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) silver tequila (100% agave)
• 2 1/2 ounces juice from 4 to 5 limes (5 tablespoons)
• 4 ounces simple syrup (1/2 cup)
• 12 ounces ice (about 3 cups)

Preparation

1. In a medium-sized sealable container, add lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup, and mix well.
2. Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
3. When it is time to serve, add ice and tequila mixture into the blender.
4. Keep blending the mixture until perfectly smooth.
5. Enjoy the chilled drink with friends.

Pineapple Margarita

Margaritas are always refreshing and a great drink to complement your snacks. This pineapple margarita recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of this tropical fruit. Try this margarita and serve to friends who are over to hang out at your place. Note: You can make simple syrup by heating equal volumes of sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Cointreau or triple sec
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 ice cubes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from 1 small pineapple)
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh juice from about 2 lemons (3 tablespoons)
• 2 1/4 ounces fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes (4 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup (see note above for the recipe) (3 tablespoons)
• 4 1/2 ounces tequila of your choice (9 tablespoons)

Preparation

1. Add lemon juice, salt, tequila, lime juice, pineapple, simple syrup, and triple sec in a blender.
2. Add 3 ice cubes and blend well.
3. Stop the blender when the mixture is completely smooth.
4. Pour this mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate for 3 hours.
5. When it is time to serve, add crushed ice into each glass and pour the drink on top.

Honey-Lemon Margarita

If you cannot eat your snacks without a delicious drink, try this honey-lime margarita which is totally refreshing and divine. This drink has a sweet and tangy flavor to it, which is why it is perfect to drink with appetizers and snacks.

Ingredients

Honey syrup

• 1/2 ounce hot water
• 1 ounce honey

The Cocktail

• 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce honey syrup
• 1 jalapeno slice, about 1/2 inch thick
• 1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila
• Garnish: jalapeno slice and lemon twist

Preparation

1. Start off by making the honey syrup.
2. In a bowl, stir together hot water and honey to make the syrup.
3. In a shaker, add tequila, jalapeno, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
4. Add ice into the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
5. Pour the drink in a martini glass.
6. Garnish the drink with your choice of ingredients.

Ginger-Lime Cocktail

Do you have a taste for spicy drinks? This ginger-lime cocktail recipe is definitely for those who like spicy drinks. This cocktail also has a tangy flavor from the lemons, and is perfect for pairing up with nachos and dip snacks.

Ingredients

Fresh Ginger Syrup

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh ginger (about 4 inches long), peeled

The Cocktail

• 3/4 ounce fresh ginger syrup
• 2 ounces Bulleit rye whiskey
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)

Garnish

• Lime twist or lime wheel

Preparation

1. First you need to make the ginger syrup by slicing the ginger into smaller chunks and add them to the bottom of a mixing glass.
2. Mix the ginger in such a way that it is broken up properly.
3. Strain ginger juice using a strainer and press onto the chunks to get all the juice in them.
4. In a small glass, pour 1/2 ounce ginger juice and mix in the sugar so that it is dissolved.
5. Make sure that the mixture is thick.
6. Once the ginger syrup is made, it is time to make the cocktail.
7. Take a cocktail shaker and add 3/4 ounce ginger syrup, rye and lime juice.
8. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds so that the mixture is chilled.
9. Pour this drink into a glass and enjoy with your choice of garnish.

Tangy Grapefruit And Beer Drink

Want a drink that leaves you feeling fresh and totally mesmerized? Try this grapefruit and beer drink that has a tangy touch to it. The best part about this drink is that you can add the beer of your choice it.

Ingredients

• Grapefruit twist for garnish
• 3 ounces freshly squeezed juice from 1 to 2 grapefruits (6 tablespoons)
• 12 ounces chilled beer of your choice

Preparation

1. Pour beer into serving glass.
2. Now add grapefruit juice into the glass and mix very gently.
3. Garnish the drink with grapefruit twist and enjoy with any snack.

Lager And Cider Cocktail

Are you fueling up on those canned drinks that have lots of sugar and preservatives? Get rid of those canned drinks for an interesting match and try this delicious lager and cider cocktail for a gathering with friends. This drink recipe is extremely simple and can be made within minutes. So, you don’t have to prepare hours before.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pint hard cider
• 1/2 pint lager

Preparation

1. Tilt a pint glass to a 45 degree angle and slowly pour beer into it.
2. Place the glass upright and let the beer settle.
3. Now pour the cider directly over the beer.
4. Enjoy this amazing drink with friends while you watch your team in action.

Orange-Cherry Cocktail

If you are not in the mood to have your regular go-to drink for the most awaited match of the season, try this orange-cherry cocktail. This recipe is simple and is the best cocktail that you can make at home without having to go for those unhealthy canned drinks.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon bitters (Angostura or orange)
• Ice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Two 12-ounce bottles amber ale
• 4 strips orange peel (removed from the orange with a vegetable peeler)
• 4 maraschino cherries

Preparation

1. Add ice, bourbon, bitters, and sugar in a cocktail shaker and shake well.
2. Strain the liquid into rocks glasses and add half bottle of ale into each of the glasses.
3. Take orange peel and rub it on the rim of each glass.
4. Add these peels to the drink or settle them on the rim.
5. Add cherries into the drink or decorate them on the rim along with the orange peel.

Sunrise Punch

There is nothing more divine than the combination of pineapple, orange, and coconut. Combine these ingredients together with some rum and you have the most heavenly drink.

Ingredients

• 4 cups light rum
• 32 ounces canned or fresh pineapple juice
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 quart fresh orange juice
• 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and frozen
• 1 pineapple, peeled cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
• 1 orange sliced thin
• 1 liter carbonated water

Preparation

1. In a large punch bowl add pineapple juice, orange juice, carbonated water, and coconut milk.
2. Mix the liquids well.
3. Now add frozen strawberries and pineapple cubes into the drink to keep it cool.
4. Add orange slices on top for garnish.
5. Add rum to the punch and enjoy this divine drink.