This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winona chapter.
In honor of World Bartender day, I’m going to reveal my favorite drinks to make at home. When I drink alcohol, I prefer something sweet that doesn’t taste like mouthwash. I’m not a heavy drinker by any means, but there’s nothing better than a drink after a long day. It also helps that these drinks are easy for a beginner at-home bartender like myself.
1. Amaretto Sour
- This is by far my favorite drink to make. It reminds me of a kiddie cocktail while still getting me tipsy enough after one drink. Most recipes use lemon juice for this drink, but I prefer Squirt. You can substitute any lemon-lime soda of your choice.
- Recipe:
- 1 can of Squirt, 1- 2 oz Amaretto, and a splash of sweet n sour mix
- Pour about a shot or so of amaretto in your chosen beverage container with some ice
- Add the Squirt then your desired amount of sweet n sour mix
- Make sure you try your drink to make sure it’s not too strong and adjust to your preference.
2. Vodka Strawberry Lemonade
- This recipe is pretty self-explanatory. It’s great on a hot summer day, and the ingredients are pretty cheap.
- Recipe:
- Lemonade of your choice (I use Minute Maid), a splash of grenadine, 1 oz Vodka
- Pour your 1 oz of Vodka into a cup with ice. A little bit will go a long way, so wait to add any more until you’ve tasted the end product.
- Add your lemonade, filling the cup about ¾ full
- Top off your grenadine and mix your drink
- Taste to get your desired preference. I know the first time I made this I added way too much vodka
These are just some simple drinks that I can make on the fly with stuff I have on hand. Feel free to try them out on a day where you really need a tasty drink as long as you’re 21 and over.