7 Easy Cocktails to Make at Home

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Make a Mojito
Learn how to make a Cosmopolitan
Try an Old Fashioned cocktail recipe
Learn how to make a Tom Collins
Make a Margarita
Learn how to make a Strawberry Daiquiri
Or learn how to make a White Russian
Post-lockdown cocktail making

If you’re missing grabbing a few drinks with your pals, try an online cocktail making class to have some fun whilst also learning a new skill. Lockdown restrictions at the moment mean a 10pm curfew in England, as well as the closing of some bars, pubs and clubs, depending on where you live. You don't need to miss out on delicious and relaxing drinks though - learn to make your own cocktails at home and have a lovely evening from the safety and comfort of your own sofa. And when lockdown ends, our mixology masters across the UK will be ready to treat you to a cocktail making class to remember. If you're in the capital, our London cocktail making classes will be ready to greet you.

Those fancy bartenders make mixing drinks seem tricky. Watching them flaunt around the back of the bar using a cocktail shaker with ease can make the idea of DIY cocktails pretty intimidating. We’re here to let you in on a little secret, cocktail making at home isn’t actually that hard!

Try a cocktail making kit to teach you the ways of mastering the shaker. They come with live virtual classes led by experienced cocktail makers that can simplify the method for us all to enjoy. The cocktail set will come with all the booze and tools you need to make something super tasty.

Cocktail making at home makes for great Zoom date ideas if you want to get drinks but can’t get out of the house due to lockdown. It is so much fun to play with and you get to try new things whilst staying safe at home.

So if you’re missing the outside world and need fun things to do in self isolation, here is a list of seven super easy cocktails to make at home.

Top down view of a glass filled with ice, clear liquid, mint and lemon wedges

Make a Mojito

This delicious combination of citrus and mint is very refreshing and so easy to make. It only takes a few ingredients to create this super tasty drink. Muddle some mint with sugar and lime, add as many shots of rum as you wish, then top off with some soda water. Chuck in some ice and voila, you’re done!

A slice of lime and a sprig of fresh mint is a stunning pop of green against the clear liquid, making a striking and beautiful looking beverage. A mojito is a simple but impressive cocktail to make at home

2 people holding cocktails clink glasses

Learn how to make a Cosmopolitan

Whether you’re a Carrie or a Samantha, we can all enjoy this gorgeous and sophisticated drink. Your cocktail set will come with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime, everything you’ll need to master this classic cocktail. And the online mixology class will instruct you how to shake it up to perfection.

This cocktail flaunts a beautiful bright pink colour and tart taste to liven up your night as well as your tastebuds. It’s a classic that every cocktail lover has to try at least once in their life. Experiment with it at home, it’ll be much cheaper than any bar in London!

Don't fancy staying in? Check out our cocktail classes in London!

A set of materials needs to make a cocktail spread over a wooden table.

Try an Old Fashioned cocktail recipe

If pink just isn’t your colour, maybe try this smooth cocktail for whiskey lovers. It’s one of the best DIY cocktails to try if you’re a mixology novice looking for a different technique that is not too complicated.

Dissolve a sugar cube in some bitters then add your ice, whiskey, and orange peel and you’ve got yourself a timeless cocktail that’s a bit more fun than just a glass of spirit. It’s a fun thing to make at home if you like a strong drink.

A bartender holds out a red coloured cocktail.

Learn how to make a Tom Collins

For the gin fans out there, this cocktail is like a gin and tonic but a few levels fancier. It’s a great starting point if you’re making cocktails at home because of its simplicity and delightful taste. It is similar to a hard lemonade with its fresh citrus notes and fizzy sweetness.

It only takes sugar syrup, lemon juice, soda water, a couple of ice cubes and however much gin you need. These live cocktail making classes will teach you the best way to mix, muddle and shake it all together, so you don’t get gin and soda all over your kitchen.

Make a Margarita

Margarita’s are a favourite and always go down well with all cocktail fans. The combination of ice, triple sec, tequila, lime and salt is a beautiful balancing act of sweet, salty and bitter. The mixologist running your live online class will teach you the best way to get the salt on the rim and to not disturb it when you pour in your liquid.

If you’re having a fiesta and what something a bit different, add in different flavoured liqueurs to change the taste. If you’re in need of unique isolation date ideas, compete with your partner for best mixologist award while the bars are in lockdown.

Learn how to make a Strawberry Daiquiri

If you fancy something a bit fruity, a strawberry Daiquiri is the way to go. It’s a sweet drink with a slushy like consistency, almost like a sorbet. It’s a simple mix of strawberries, rum, lime juice and ice but when combined perfectly, it makes one tasty cocktail.

Strawberry not your thing? No problem! Swap out the fruit for any of your favourites to make yourself the perfect daiquiri. Our personal favourites are raspberry, mango or watermelon substitutes for a tropical touch. The cocktail making kit will come with everything you’ll need to make your own daiquiris at home.

If you’re looking for experimental fun things to make at home, try mixing different flavours and fruits together to make one epic daiquiri.

Or learn how to make a White Russian

Creamy, rich and boozy, this cocktail is like a spiked iced coffee. An often overlooked option, it is a great DIY cocktail because you only need three ingredients to make this luxurious drink - cream, vodka and coffee liqueur. Add ice to make it extra cold and cut through the thick cream.

If you’re more of a chocolate lover, try adding in some chocolate syrup to make your White Russian extra decadent and unbelievably delicious. It takes this cocktail into dessert territory, making it an impressive cocktail to make at home.

These are some of the best cocktails to make at home because they are so simple to make and are still super delicious.

Check out our blog on why you'll love cocktail making at home for more ideas! Cheers!

Post-lockdown cocktail making

Once lockdown ends, we'd love to meet you in person at a cocktail making class at one of our wonderful venues across the UK! Whether you'll be looking for cocktail making classes in London, Edinburgh, Manchester or anywhere else across the country, we'll be there with a cocktail shaker ready to show you some flair bartending tips to get you back into the swing of things. If you've been practising your shaking skills with virtual cocktail making classes during lockdown, you'll be one step ahead when it comes to showing off those mixology moves in person. We'll meet you at the bar!