29 Happy Hour Drinks To Make At Home That Won’t Break the Bank
Drinks are refreshing and soothing but the main problem is their cost. But guess what- these drinks here in this recipe won’t hurt your pocket. And the best part is that they don’t compromise on the taste either.
Whether it’s a party, or you’ve got some visitors, or you simply want to beat the heat, we know that these drinks are gonna just do fine!
Hot Toddy
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Make an old fashioned hot toddy to unwind on chilly nights! It’s super easy to make, needing just black tea, lemon juice, honey, and whiskey.
The combination of hot tea, lemon, and honey alone can truly make you feel better. The added alcohol content? Well, that’s just an enjoyable bonus.
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Kiwi Starfruit
This Starbucks kiwi starfruit refresher recipe tastes just like the original. You only need 6 ingredients and it’ll be ready in 5 minutes! Prepare to amaze your guests at your next summer party with this kiwi starfruit refresher recipe that mirrors the original’s taste.
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Hot Chocolate Mix – Add Baileys
This is one of the best homemade hot chocolate mixes! With only 5 ingredients, this rich and creamy hot cocoa mix from scratch is superior to store-bought. It dissolves into a rich, creamy, delicious drink that makes the store-bought mix forgettable.
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Nigerian Chapman
Try this revamped Nigerian Chapman for a refreshing summer drink! Turn Nigeria’s favorite mocktail into a slushy with yummy citrus flavors to keep you cool.
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee
The Pumpkin Spice Vietnamese Iced Coffee is the best homemade coffee you’ll ever taste! It is deliciously sweet, richly aromatic, and perfectly spiced. Best of all, it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. This beverage can be prepared using a few essential ingredients like milk, homemade pumpkin spice syrup, condensed milk, and coffee.
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Zobo Drink
This can’t be any ordinary drink. If you haven’t tried Zobo drink before, you’re missing out. Zobo drink is a popular African drink made from dry hibiscus leaves.
This deep-red tea is served as a refreshment during parties and special events. This hibiscus iced tea drink is made from sorrel/hibiscus dry leaves, and it’s a refreshing way to hydrate on a summer day!
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Bourbon Cocktail
This bourbon sour cocktail recipe is a delightful blend of sweet, tart, and refreshing flavors. Garnish this classic drink with a cherry and a lemon twist for the perfect sipper!
This classic cocktail is so refreshing and lip-smacking good that it will make any gathering special.
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Charlie Chaplin Cocktail
Made with equal parts sloe gin, apricot brandy, and fresh lime, this refreshing Charlie Chaplin cocktail recipe is a must-try. It’s as vibrant in flavor as it is in color, so it guarantees to please both the palate and the eyes!
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Cherry Vodka Sour
This cherry vodka sour recipe is perfect for the spring and summer months. Two stand-out characteristics that make most cocktails refreshing are the ice cold temperature and the zest of citrus.
This cocktail has both of those things going for it. It’s full of ice and it has a good amount of fresh lemon juice. And the vodka with the fresh cherry flavor is out of this world.
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Classic Daiquiri Cocktail
This classic daiquiri cocktail recipe epitomizes simplicity and elegance, requiring just three ingredients to create a delightfully delicious drink. This smooth, straightforward cocktail is a testament to the adage that less is more. Give it a try; the likelihood is high that it will become a fast favorite.
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Cucumber Mint Martini
This is a cucumber mint martini recipe, all the ingredients together make it slightly sweet, cool – because of the mint and cucumber and so refreshing. It’s a taste to be savored and loved! This cocktail is perfect for summer or when you are throwing a cool party.
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French Martini
This French martini is vibrant, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. All you need is vodka of choice, Chambord, and pineapple juice to make this sophisticated yet easy cocktail.
It’s perfect for happy hour and dinner parties alike! And while they may think its pale orange color is pretty once they see it, they’re not exactly convinced it’s going to be particularly good.
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Eggnog
If you’re already on board with just how great eggnog is, you’ll know just how much its silky smooth deliciousness brings to the holiday season.
It’s perfect for parties, ideal for a comforting winter evening treat, and is set to become a holiday staple in your home.
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Biscoff Milkshake
This Lotus Biscoff milkshake recipe is an absolute dream! Rich peanut butter flavor with the hint of cinnamon and a silky smooth texture, it’s a milkshake that never fails to put a smile on your face.
Plus, it can be made in a matter of minutes! So, fancy a sweet treat that can be whipped up in an instant? This is the recipe for you!
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Long Vodka
You can smell it in the air. Spring is just around the corner, and summer won’t be far behind. You know what that means, it’s time for a Long Vodka! The good news is, no matter where you are, with one sip of this vodka cocktail your mind can be transported to a place filled with warm breezes, crashing waves, and the sounds of nature; it’s paradise with every sip.
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Amaretto and Coke
Amaretto and coke is an age-old alcoholic beverage recipe. Typically, it is served as a long drink (sometimes with the addition of soda) and with some blocks of ice.
You can easily find it in bars and on the menu of many restaurants. However, there is no reason why you shouldn’t make this delicious boozy beverage at home. So, don’t be afraid to put your feet up.
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Gatorade Slushies
Ninja Creami Gatorade Slushies — Who doesn’t love a cold, slushy drink on a hot summer day? But why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary with Ninja Creami Gatorade Slushies? Let’s look at how to prepare these amazing slushies in just a few simple steps so you can enjoy them all summer long! These frozen treats are delicious, easy to make, and flavorful.
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Watermelon Limeade
This watermelon drink recipe is a refreshing, exciting, flavorful, sparkling pomegranate and watermelon juice limeade, the perfect summer drink for kids and a fancy alcohol-free cocktail for grownups too. Say hello to your new favorite on a hot day, and one of my favorite watermelon drink recipes!
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Cucumber Juice
Cucumber juice is the poster child for refreshing summer drinks. Learn how to make this easy drink and make hydration fun and tasty. With just a few ingredients, iced cucumber juice is surprisingly good.
Low in carbohydrates, rich in fiber, and with a mild flavor, fresh cucumber juice is greatly refreshing, rehydrating, and healthful.
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Texas Margarita
A Texas margarita is a fun twist on the traditional margarita recipe! It’s a great cocktail to serve during happy hour, with dinner, or at parties.
This Texas Margarita recipe comes together with tequila, lime juice, orange juice, triple sec, and agave nectar. It’s a refreshing drink, great for hot summer nights or your next party!
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Gin and Coke
Move over, rum and coke! This gin and coke cocktail is botanical, sweet, and bubbly. It’s also known as a Cubata and is perfect for happy hour or dinner parties.
This Gin and Coke recipe is a twist on the classic Rum and Coke. It’s a super quick and easy cocktail to make at home.
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Rum Collins
Here’s how to make the best rum Collins cocktail recipe at home with just 4 ingredients! It’s refreshing, effervescent, and perfectly sweet.
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Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum is a classic Christmas cocktail and the perfect warm drink for a chilly evening at home. Made with butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, warm spices, and aged rum. The cozy feel is perfect for the holiday season.
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Mojito
The Mojito is one of those classic cocktails that’s simply amazing. To make it easy, this is a fabulous Mojito Recipe with Simple Syrup. It’s filled with fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice and club soda to make the perfect mojito.
You can make the perfect Mojito with simple syrup right at home where it’s not too tart or too sweet. The beauty of making your own, is you can make it exactly how you like it.
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Pineapple Screwdriver
Pineapple Screwdriver is a refreshing and fruity vodka cocktail that will keep you cool in the summer heat. A delicious recipe made with pineapple juice and vodka with a variety of options for garnish to dress up this easy cocktail.
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