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Classic Mixed Drinks

A collection of classic alcoholic mixed drinks that are perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Margarita
  • 2 oz Tequila Silver or Blanco
  • 1 oz Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz Triple sec Orange liqueur
  • 1 oz Simple syrup Optional, for sweetness
  • 1 slice Lime For garnish
  • 1 pinch Salt For rimming the glass
Mojito
  • 2 oz White rum
  • 1 oz Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp Sugar Granulated
  • 6 leaves Mint Fresh
  • 4 oz Club soda To top
  • 1 slice Lime For garnish
  • 1 sprig Mint For garnish
Whiskey Sour
  • 2 oz Whiskey Bourbon or Rye
  • 3/4 oz Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 slice Lemon For garnish
  • 1 cherry Maraschino cherry For garnish
Cosmopolitan
  • 1.5 oz Vodka Citrus-flavored preferred
  • 1 oz Triple sec Orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz Cranberry juice Unsweetened preferred
  • 1 slice Lime For garnish

Method
 

Margarita
  1. Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime slice around the rim and dipping it into salt.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime slice.
Mojito
  1. In a glass, muddle mint leaves and sugar together.
  2. Add lime juice and rum, and stir to combine.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda.
  4. Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of mint.
Whiskey Sour
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.
Cosmopolitan
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness and garnish according to your preference.

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