149 cock tail recipes

Fresh fig appetizers two ways: prosciutto-wrapped quarters with lime and black pepper, or fig halves filled with pecan cream cheese. No-cook, elegant cocktail bites.

Classic Southern mint julep with bourbon, powdered sugar, shaved ice, and fresh mint sprigs. The traditional Kentucky Derby cocktail served ice-cold in a silver mug.

Whiskey sour marinated sirloin steak with bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, and whole peppercorns. A cocktail-inspired marinade for grilling a thick-cut 2-inch steak.

Sesame curried walnuts toasted in sesame oil with curry powder, sesame seeds, and a lemon-hot sauce glaze. An addictive spiced nut snack or cocktail party appetizer.

Iced mint green tea spiked with sake and honey, steeped with fresh mint leaves, and finished with a lemongrass stalk stirrer. A refreshing cocktail-style summer drink with an easy non-alcoholic version.

Ramona's toasted almond is a creamy classic cocktail: coffee liqueur and amaretto poured over ice with milk. A smooth, dessert-like sip that tastes of coffee, almond, and vanilla cream.

Classic mint julep with bourbon, fresh mint, powdered sugar, and shaved ice served in a silver mug. The official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, ready in 5 minutes.

Sissy's pina colada blends coconut cream, pineapple juice, and vodka with a splash of almond syrup, then whirs it with ice into a frosty, tropical frozen cocktail. A nutty twist on the classic blender drink.

Pickled shrimp boiled in crab boil spices, layered with onion and bay leaves, and marinated 24 hours in a tangy vinegar-celery seed dressing. A classic Southern cocktail appetizer.

Potato crisps with sour cream and caviar are crispy mini potato pancakes topped with cool sour cream and salty salmon roe. An elegant 35-minute cocktail appetizer that looks restaurant-worthy.

Roasted rosemary almonds with butter, salt, and a pinch of cayenne. A savory, aromatic snack ready in 20 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Great for cocktail parties and gift giving.

Sunlight Sipper tropical cocktail with pineapple-passion fruit-banana juice, peach schnapps, light rum, and triple sec. A fruity 5-minute mixed drink served over cracked ice in a goblet.

The classic onion tea sandwich: thin sweet onion and mayonnaise on rounds of soft egg bread, with the edges rolled in minced parsley for a pretty green rim. A retro cocktail-party favorite.

Citrus curried cashews toss raw cashews with lemon juice, warm curry powder, and kosher salt, then slow-roast to crisp. A salty-tart, spice-dusted cocktail nut for holiday parties and DIY gifting.

Crab and cream cheese log seasoned to taste with sherry, mustard, or Worcestershire and rolled in fresh parsley. A two-ingredient appetizer that comes together in 15 minutes and looks impressive on any cocktail tray.

Party pleaser meatballs: coconut-studded baked meatballs glazed in a sweet-savory sauce of grape jelly, chutney, red wine, and mustard. The retro cocktail-party appetizer that still disappears first from the buffet.