Five Awesome Party Drinks to Wow Your Guests

Having a good time and partying doesn’t need to happen on a certain day, event, or an official holiday. This can be any day that you feel you want to just kick back and celebrate life in general. This is why you always need to know the five awesome drinks an amazing party host should serve his / her guests. 

There are a number of drinks that you can prepare and serve at your party to wow your guests. These drinks can range from the simplest ones to the fancier and more complicated ones. But here are five awesome drinks you can serve to wow your guests.

Martini

One of the most famous and classic drinks an awesome party should have is the Martini. I don’t know about you but if James Bond is so fond of it, why shouldn’t everybody else, right? This type of drink exudes elegance and sexiness to it. And it is no surprise that it has become one of the best known mixed alcoholic drinks for many years.

Its Origin

The exact origin of the Martini is unfortunately unknown and unclear, however, there had been several theories of where it all began. The most famous theory is that it originated or evolved from a drink called the Martinez which is a popular drink back in the 1860s and was served at a hotel in San Francisco.

This drink is said to have been named after the town nearby which is Martinez, California. The town’s people claimed that a local bartender invented the drink, hence it was named Martinez. Over the years, there had been many drinks similar to the modern-day version of Martini but the very first documented dry martini was linked to a bartender in New York back in 1911.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ ounces of gin
• ½ ounce of dry vermouth
• 1 to 3 pieces of olives or a few pieces of lemon twist (for garnish)
• A dash of orange (optional)

How to prepare it:

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes, then mix in vermouth and gin together.
3. Stir the mixture for 30 seconds.
4. Strain and pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. As an option, add a dash of orange.
6. To finish, garnish it with olives or a lemon twist.

Mojito

Another fun party drink is the Mojito. Just hearing the name itself brings out a lively vibe to it and this drink does not disappoint. This drink is also a favorite go-to cocktail to quench your thirst during those hot summer days.

Its Origin

Like the Martini, the Mojito is also one of the most famous cocktail drinks to date. Similarly, its exact origin also remains in question. However, it is a fact that Mojito hailed from Havana in Cuba. Like the famous Martini, there had been several known theories about the origin of the Mojito.

Surprisingly, it was believed that the Mojito was originally concocted to serve as a medical drink to treat tropical illnesses. This practice was used by the local Indians in South America during the early centuries. However, another theory suggests that the Mojito got its name from Mojo which is a Cuban seasoning created from a lime.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 10 pieces of fresh mint leaves
• ½ lime already cut into 4 
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• 1 cup of iced cubes
• 1 ½ ounces of white rum
• ½ cup of club soda

How to prepare it:

1. Start off by slicing the lime.
2. Place the 10 pieces of mint leaves and a piece of lime slice into a sturdy glass.
3. Crush the lime slice and mint leaves together to release flavor.
4. Add two more lime slices and 2 tablespoons of white sugar.
5. Crush these again to release additional flavors.
6. Add 1 cup of iced cubes.
7. Pour in the white rum.
8. Pour in the club soda until the glass is full.
9. Stir the mixture all together.
10. Add a slice of lime as garnish.

Cosmopolitan

An already known drink for many years made all the more famous because of the hit show Sex In The City, that is how many of us would what the Cosmopolitan is like. We can all say it achieved the peak of its popularity the moment it was found in the hands of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw.

Its Origin

Although it became popular in the 90s, the origin of the Cosmopolitan is still in dispute but it is linked to a drink that was closely similar to it which dates back to the 1930s. One known theory is that it was created by a gay community in Provincetown, Massachusetts while a bartender named Neal Murray in Minneapolis claims to have created the said drink. Others like John Caine, a bar owner from San Francisco and Cheryl Cook, a restaurant owner in South Beach, Florida also take a claim to the creation of the Cosmopolitan.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces of Citrus Vodka
• ¼ ounce of triple sec
• ¼ ounce of fresh lime juice
• ¼ ounces of cranberry juice
• Lime wedges for garnish

How to prepare it:

1. Using a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
2. Add in ice cubes and shake well.
3. Strain and pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Add a wedge of lime as garnish.

Negroni

Who said Italianians are only famous for their pasta and coffee? The Negroni is the perfect example that Italians also know how to create a drink that will amaze any guest. It may appear a little gentle and sweet but this drink is said to knock your socks off, so let this be a warning. This drink is not for the faint-hearted.

Its Origin

Although it is unclear where its true origin is, a known account says that the very first Negroni emerged in Florence, Italy. Over time the said cocktail gained popularity and became a success. This when the Negroni family decided to establish the Negroni Distillerie located in Treviso, Italy. They started producing Negroni that was ready-made by 1919.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• ¾ ounce of Campari
• ¾ ounce of gin
• ¾ ounce of sweet vermouth
• 2 ounces of carbonated water
• Lemon wedge for garnish

How to prepare it:

1. Mix Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth in a rocks glass over ice.
2. Pour in the carbonated water until the glass is full.
3. To finish, garnish it with a lemon wedge.

Margarita

Last but definitely not least is another classic drink that is popular especially with the ladies - the Margarita. It easily became a favorite because it not only gives the usual sweet and sour tastes but also has a touch of saltiness to it. Because of its popularity, it was hailed the “Drink of the Month” by Esquire Magazine in December of 1953. In addition, it was also made even more popular because of the song “Margaritaville”, a 1977 song by Jimmy Buffet.

Its Origin

This drink is known across Mexico and America, however, its origin remains unclear up to this day. Although, because of its popularity, many are claiming to have invented the said drink. One of which is a story of a restaurant owner halfway between Baja, California, and Tijuana, Mexico. This event was then linked to a bartender in San Diego who then popularized the drink in 1947. 

Many other stories followed, however, the very first publication of its recipe came out in the 1953 December issue of Esquire Magazine.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• A piece of lime wedge
• 1 pinch of coarse salt
• 1 large piece of ice cube
• 2 ounces of white tequila
• 1 ½ ounces of triple sec
• 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
• A slice of lime

How to prepare it:

1. Start off by moistening the rim of the glass.
2. Sprinkle salt on a plate and lightly dip the rim of the glass into it.
3. Place a large piece of ice cube into the glass and freeze it until you are ready to serve.
4. Using a cocktail shaker with ice, add in the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. 
5. Shake it vigorously until the shaker appears frosted on the outside.
6. Pour in and strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
7. Add a slice of lime for garnish.

Cheers!

Have you chosen which drink you’d be making tonight? You can still have fun and have a blast even while at home. With some cool music, awesome people to hang out with or just chilling on your own, there’s no stopping you from enjoying the moment and living it up. 

Let us know which of these drinks you’ve tried and how it worked out in your comments below!