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    Cocktails Recipes, Mocktail Recipes and Other Drinks

    Learn how to create delicious cocktails, mocktails, flavored milks, hot chocolate and other drinks for all occasions with ease. As always, drink responsibly!

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    Trending Cocktails

    These recipes are some of our favorites. They are simple shots and highballs that can be whipped up and fit for most any occasion.

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      Tequila and Dr Pepper Cocktail
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      Gin and Sprite Cocktail Recipe
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      New York Bomb Shot
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      Rum And Sprite
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    Shots

    These shot recipes range from dessert shots to layered shots to simple shaken shots. Give these a try if you are looking for a fun addition to any get togethers or parties.

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      15+ Whiskey Shots That Pack a Bold, Smooth Kick

    See more shot recipes →

    Whiskey Cocktails

    There are several different varieties of whiskey you can use to make cocktails with. It tends to have a rich flavor that melds well with several different mixers.

    • Whiskey and sprite with a lemon wedge on a wooden table.
      15+ Summer Whiskey Cocktails That Are Surprisingly Refreshing
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      9+ Irish Whiskey Cocktails That Are Smooth, Bold, and Unforgettable
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      9+ Peanut Butter Whiskey That Are Sweet, Salty And Spirited
    • Peanut butter whiskey milkshake with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
      Peanut Butter Whiskey Milkshake

    See more whiskey cocktails →

    Occasional Cocktails

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    Mixed Drinks

    These cocktail recipes are a combination of multiple different liquors and/or liqueurs. They range from easy to mix up to more elaborate drinks with different colors and garnishes.

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      Baileys Over Ice
    • Bushwacker drink in a hurricane glass on a wooden table.
      Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe
    • French mule on a wooden table with mint in the mug.
      French Mule
    • Lager and lime in a highball glass with a lime wedge on a wooden table.
      Lager and Lime

    See more mixed drinks →

    Tequila Cocktails

    Tequila is a popular liquor to mix with various sodas like Tequila and Sprite or Tequila and soda to make a simple two-ingredient highball. But, it can also be used in more elaborate cocktails like Margaritas.

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      16+ Tequila Cocktails That’ll Keep You Cool All Summer Long
    • Classic margarita on a marble counter.
      5+ Classic Tequila Cocktails That Are Always a Crowd Pleaser
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      Coronita Margarita: a frosty bulldog drink
    • Banana margarita on a wooden table.
      Banana Margarita

    See more tequila cocktails →

    Gin Cocktails

    Gin is a robust, botanical flavored liquor. It makes simple two-ingredient highball cocktails like a gin and coke, but also works fantastic in more elaborate cocktails like Martinis.

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      Gin on the Rocks
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      Super Easy Foghorn Drink Recipe
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      Gin-Gin Mule Cocktail
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      Gin Limeade Cocktail Recipe

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    Recently Updated

    Check out these recently updated cocktails to see what is popular right now.

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      Roy Rogers Drink
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      Easy, Classic Shirley Temple Drink

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