Girl's Night co*cktail Recipes (2024)

2 oz gin or citrus vodka (Belvedere Citrus and SKYY Citrus are great choices)1/2 oz lime juice1/2 oz lemon juice1 oz simple syrupA splash of grapefruit juiceA splash of orange juiceA sprig of dill, basil leaf and a lime wheel, for garnish Combine all the ingredients (except the herbs) in a co*cktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass. Garnish with a floating lime wheel and top with dill and basil. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

1 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur1/2 oz lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrup4 raspberriesTop with Chandon Rose Combine all the ingredients (except the Chandon Rose) in a co*cktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a co*cktail glass. Top with Chandon Rose sparkling wine. Garnish with raspberry & mint sprig. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

3 oz orange juice, fresh squeezed and pulp free1/2 oz grenadine3 oz champagne or sparkling wine, chilledOrange wedge squeeze1 cherry, for garnish Fill a champagne flute or champagne coupe ½ full of cold orange juice. Slowly top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine. Top with grenadine (will sink to the bottom). Top with squeeze of fresh orange. Garnish with a cherry. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

2 1/2 oz X-Rated Fusion LiqueurA pinch of cinnamon1 1/2 oz of apple juice Shake and strain in a martini glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. —from X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. Like this recipe? Find more here!

2 oz silver (blanco) tequila (El Tesoro or Patron are good choices)3/4 oz blue curacao1 1/2 oz lime juice1 oz agave nectarA lime wheel, for garnish Combine all the ingredients in a co*cktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass. Top with a floating lime wheel. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

Half a lime, cut into quarters3/4 oz simple syrup1 oz cranberry juice3/4 oz Cointreau1 1/2 oz citrus vodka (i.e. Belvedere Citrus and SKYY Citrus are good choices)1 lime wheel, for garnish To make the simply syrup, combine 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Stir until completely dissolved. You can also heat on stove-top to dissolve faster.In a mixing glass, muddle the lime quarters with the simple syrup and cranberry juice. Add the Cointreau and citrus vodka. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass. Garnish with floating lime wheel. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

11/2 oz reposado tequila (i.e. Hornitos or 1800 are good choices)3/4 oz Grand Marnier1 1/2 oz lime juice, fresh squeezed1 oz agave nectarInvert the half squeezed lime to hold the extra tequila, for garnish Combine all the ingredients in a co*cktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an iced highball glass. Using a half of the lime squeezed into the drink, invert and place on top of a shot glass. Fill the inverted lime half with extra tequila. Cheers and down the hatch! —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

1 1/2 oz rum (use a good rum like "10 Cane" or for more coconut flavor, go for a coconut vodka like Pearl, Ciroc or SKYY)1 oz coconut milk (found in the asian section of the grocery store)1 oz coconut water1 oz simple syrupSprinkle with grated nutmeg, for garnishOptional: Float with a dark rum To make the simply syrup, combine 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Stir until completely dissolved. You can also heat on stove-top to dissolve faster.Then combine all the ingredients in a co*cktail shaker. Top with ice and shake moderately. Strain into iced glass. Top with a float of dark rum (optional) and grated nutmeg. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

1 oz Raspberry Puree (see note)2 oz raspberry vodka2 oz cranberry juicSplash of lemon juice1 raspberry, for garnish Pour the raspberry puree into an empty martini glass. Separately, combine the raspberry vodka, white cranberry juice, and lemon juice in a co*cktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over the raspberry puree. Drop in a whole raspberry for garnish.Note: To make your own raspberry puree, blend a pint of fresh raspberries with 1/2 to 1 oz simple syrup. To make simply syrup, combine 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Stir until completely dissolved. You can also heat on stove-top to dissolve faster. —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

1 1/2 oz SKYY Infusions Dragon Fruit1 oz. Pomegranate Juice1/2 oz Lychee Syrup2 Lychees1 Lime Combine all ingredients expect lychees and lime in a co*cktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with lychees and twist of lime. —from SKYY VODKA. Like this recipe? Find more here!

2 bottles (750 ml each) red wine1 cup Grand Marnier or triple sec, for richer flavor2 cups orange juice1/2 cups simple syrup7-UP, to taste1 orange, cut into wheels1 cup strawberries, hulled and slicedA few dashes of ground cinnamon Combine all the ingredients (except the 7-UP) in a large jar.Keep covered and refrigerate overnight. (If you're running short on time, make it at least a few hours in advance adn keep out at room temperature.)Add the 7-UP just prior to serving, but only as needed. (The longer the sangria sits out, the sweeter it gets, so you may not even need it.) —from Kim Haasarud, REDBOOK's Mommy Mixologist. Like this recipe? Find more here!

Kosher saltCrushed ice1/2 cups fresh blood orange juice2 oz tequila1 oz triple sec or CointreauBlood orange wedges, for garnish Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses and dip in kosher salt. Fill a co*cktail shaker with crushed ice. Add orange juice, tequila, and triple sec. Shake well and strain into glasses. Garnish with wedges, if desired. —from Sarah Reynolds of REDBOOK. Like this recipe? Find more here!