National Cocktail Day is right around the corner on March 24th, and it’s the perfect excuse to mix up something new. Whether you’re a seasoned home bartender or just getting started, we’ve put together five cocktails that are sure to bring bold flavors, simple ingredients, and an effortlessly stylish vibe. A bonus? The right cocktail glassware makes every sip even better.
1. Citrus Sunset Spritz
A bright, effervescent cocktail that’s part spritz, part mimosa—perfect for golden-hour sipping.
What You’ll Need:
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2 oz fresh blood orange juice
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1 oz elderflower liqueur
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3 oz prosecco
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Splash of club soda
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Orange twist for garnish
How to Make It: Pour the blood orange juice and elderflower liqueur into a glass with ice. Top with prosecco and a splash of soda. Stir gently and garnish with an orange twist.
Best served: in a stemless wine glass, keeping it fresh and unfussy.
2. Honey & Spice Whiskey Sour
A smooth, subtly spiced take on the classic whiskey sour, with a hint of honey.
What You’ll Need:
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2 oz bourbon
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¾ oz fresh lemon juice
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½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey + warm water)
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Dash of cinnamon
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Egg white (optional, for a silky texture)
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Lemon twist for garnish
How to Make It: Shake all ingredients without ice to mix. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Best served: in a lowball glass for a smooth, sophisticated sip.
3. Coconut Matcha Mojito
A tropical-meets-earthy refresh with coconut, matcha, and fresh mint.
What You’ll Need:
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2 oz white rum
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½ oz coconut cream
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1 tsp matcha powder
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¾ oz fresh lime juice
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½ oz simple syrup
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Fresh mint leaves
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Splash of club soda
How to Make It: Muddle mint with lime juice and simple syrup in a glass. Shake the rum, coconut cream, and matcha with ice. Strain over fresh ice, top with soda, and stir gently.
Best served: in a highball glass to show off the vibrant color.
4. Blackberry Basil Smash
Juicy blackberries, fragrant basil, and a touch of gin make this cocktail a go-to for spring.
What You’ll Need:
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2 oz gin
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½ oz fresh lemon juice
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½ oz simple syrup
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5-6 fresh blackberries
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3-4 fresh basil leaves
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Crushed ice
How to Make It: Muddle blackberries, basil, and lemon juice in a shaker. Add gin and simple syrup, shake well, then strain over crushed ice.
Best served: in a rocks glass for an easy-drinking, flavorful cocktail.
5. Vanilla Espresso Spritz
Your espresso martini just got a bubbly upgrade.
What You’ll Need:
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1 oz vodka
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1 oz fresh espresso
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½ oz coffee liqueur
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½ oz vanilla syrup
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1 oz tonic water
How to Make It: Shake vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and vanilla syrup with ice. Strain into a glass, top with tonic, and give it a light stir.
Best served: in a coupe glass for a touch of elegance.
Celebrate National Cocktail Day in Style
From bold and citrusy to creamy and spiced, these cocktails bring something new to your home bar. Stock up on the right cocktail glassware, gather your ingredients, and get mixing!
