Best Alcoholic Beverages to Serve at Parties
If you are planning a party, you will no doubt want to serve some alcoholic beverages. In combination with food and entertainment, drinks complete the party. People will have various preferences when it comes to alcohol but there are several drinks that are normally served at parties and are a hit with all partygoers.
- White Russian - This tasty drink is easy to make. Use 2 ounces of vodka and 1ounce of Kahlua. Use light cream to taste. If you find there is too much vodka, you can lessen the amount of vodka.
- Blue Hawaiian - This is a tropical drink make with 1 ounce each of light rum, Blue Curacao liqueur and cream of coconut liqueur, 2 ounces of pineapple and garnish with cherry and pineapple chunks on little umbrella toothpicks. You can also add grenadine to make the drink sweeter.
- Sex on the Beach - Even though this drink sounds a little scandalous, it is basically a screwdriver drink with a twist. This drink requires 1 1/2 ounces of vodka, half ounce peach schnapps, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, 2 ounces of orange juice and garnish with maraschino cherries and an orange slice on a large toothpick. There are many variations of this drink such as using orange or watermelon vodka or using a more high quality vodka.
- Mimosa – Mimosa is made with three and half ounces of champagne, half ounce Triple Sec, 1/2 ounce of orange juice and orange slices for garnishing. You can add sparkling wine if you would like.
- Tequila Sunrise – Tequila Sunrise is a drink that most people have heard of and enjoy. You will need 2 ounces of tequila, 4 ounces orange juice and 3/4 ounce of grenadine and maraschino cherries and lemon or orange slices for garnishing. You can also add slices of star fruit or mango for garnishing. This drink can be fine-tuned but the key is to not use too much grenadine or the drink will be too sweet.
- Whiskey and Coke – This is a classic drink. It is made with 2 ounces whiskey and a 12 ounce can of Coke. It is a simple drink to make and is served at most parties. If you don't have whiskey hanging around the house, you can use bourbon instead.
- Long Island Iced Tea - This is a strong drink that requires several ingredients. In a tall glass, combine 1/2 ounce each of vodka, gin, triple sec, rum and tequila and 2 ounces of sweet and sour mix. For a variation of this drink, added a splash of Coke.
- Bloody Mary – Bloody Mary is the perfect party drink. It requires 1 1/2 ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of tomato juice, 1 teaspoon each of lemon and lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, six drops Tabasco sauce and tomato, lime and lemon slices along with a stalk of celery for garnishing.