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Tasty Cocktails for Every Occasion

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

For those of you out there who are 21+ and just trying to have a good time, having the right cocktail can really start the weekend off right. Here are some of our favorite recipes that are delicious and equally easy to make!

1. Cape Codder – From New England? Why not try this twist on the classic vodka cranberry?

2 oz. Vodka

4 oz. Cranberry Juice

½ oz. lime juice

club soda

 

2. Sea Breeze- This tropical drink will have you dreaming of Spring Break beaches!

2 oz. Vodka

3oz Grapefruit Juice

3 oz. Pineapple juice

Garnish with Lime

 

3. Screwdriver- Over did it on the bubbly last night but still need a drink to pregame the Point? Try this classic cocktail that will start off your Saturday with a bang!

2 oz. Vodka

4 oz. Orange Juice

 

4. Beermosa – A twist on the classic brunch drink, swap the champagne for beer, whether it’s Coors, Bud Light, Magic Hat, or even a flavored beer. 

3 oz. Orange Juice

6 oz. Your favorite beer

 

5. Quick ‘n Easy Rum Punch- Looking for a great drink for the party punch bowl? Look no further! This punch is super easy and yummy!

1.5 oz. Cruzan Dark Rum

2 oz. Cranberry Juice

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

2 oz. Orange Juice

 

6. Tequila Sunrise- This name doesn’t mean drink ‘til the sun comes up but it will be the perfect drink for your Friday or Saturday night!

2 oz. tequila

4 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Grenadine

 

7. The Paloma- This refreshing Mexican drink is light and fruity for a fun girls night out!

2 oz. Tequila

3 oz. Grapefruit Juice

3 oz. Seltzer

1 oz. simple syrup

 

Got some time on your hands?

8. Raspberry & Vodka- Sick and tired of Vodka Crans? Here’s a fun new twist that will become your new favorite!

½ cup of raspberries mashed with sugar

1.5 oz. Smirnoff Vodka

4 oz. Club soda

1 oz. lime juice

 

9. Red Wine Sangria- Wednesday wine night, anyone?

1 Box of Red Wine Franzia or 2 bottles dry red wine

1 cup Brandy

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

3 Oranges sliced

3 Apples sliced

1 Cup Club Soda

 

10. Minty Mojito- This simple Cuban drink will have you dancing the night away!

1 Teaspoon sugar in bottom of glass

Juice of ½ lime

5 sprigs of mint (muddled)

2 oz. White Rum

4 oz. Club Soda

Garnish with Lime

 

11. Fresh Strawberry Margarita- Everything tastes better in a mason jar. Go on. Try it!  

2 oz. Grand Marnier or triple sec

2 oz. Tequila

2 oz. lime juice

2.5 oz. strawberry simple syrup (strawberries and simple syrup blended together)

Garnish with lime and fresh strawberries

Salt and Sugar around the rim

 

The Classics- Thinking about sticking to the classic bar drinks? They’re all simple enough to make and just as delicious!

12. Gin & Tonic

2 oz. Gin

4 oz. Tonic Water

Garnish with a lime

 

13. Whiskey Ginger

2 oz. Your Favorite Whiskey

4 oz. Ginger Ale

Garnish with a lemon twist

 

14. Cuba Libre

2 oz. Rum (Captain Morgan or Bacardi)

4 oz. Coke

Garnish with a lime

 

Enjoy these delicious cocktails responsibly if you’re 21 or older, but if you’re underage any of these drinks can be easily made into a delicious mocktails! Happy Weekend!

Amanda McKelvey is a Co-Campus Correspondent and a senior at Fairfield University. She is a Journalism major with minors in Psychology and Communications. In addition to being a CC she has held internships with Michael Kors, CollegeFashionista.com and the Rockville Centre and Baldwin Heralds. In her free time, Amanda enjoys days on the beaches of Long Island, watching Scandal, Chicago Fire and the Bachelorette, eating anything sweet (chocolate, ice cream, cupcakes—you name it!) and reading a good book. She’s excited to spend her senior year living at Fairfield Beach with her best friends including fellow CC Danielle Tullo! You can follow her on Twitter @theAMANDAshowww or on Instagram @ammckelvey.