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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Drinks

    10 Classiest Cocktails To Serve At Parties

    Published: Mar 16, 2022 · Modified: Jul 13, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    The 10 classiest cocktails to serve at parties this year - because mingling is back on the menu!

    If you're hosting an upscale event and looking for the classiest cocktails to serve, look no further! From a classic gin fizz to a party-starting margarita there's a classy drink in this round up to suit you. Whether you're a master mixologist or a simple stirrer, a cocktail with a sophisticated twist is the perfect way to greet guests.

    As a host, I love to impress guests with the food and drink I serve and give them a real experience, so serving the classiest cocktails and elegant party food is really important to me. Sometimes starting off with a glass of bubbly just isn't the right vibe and a cocktail menu can set the tone of a party, help you tell a story and create a night to remember.

    a toasted almond and apricot gin fizz, one of the classiest cocktails to serve

    Toasted Almond and Apricot Gin Fizz

    Anything with champagne in has to be included in the classiest cocktails lineup, right? This elegant gin fizz is flavoured gin and almond syrup to elevate it and works wonderfully at parties.

    Toasted Almond And Apricot Gin Fizz
    A classic sour cocktail made with apricot gin, almond syrup and egg whites topped up with sparkling wine.
    Check out this recipe
    a toasted almond and apricot gin fizz, one of the classiest cocktails to serve
    Twinkle Cocktail
    The Twinkle

    The Twinkle

    The good old fashioned Twinkle has to be one of the classiest cocktails around, like anything served in a fine stem champagne flute it just screams elegance and with the fragrant notes of elderflower, gin and champagne, it definitely tastes it too.

    Twinkle Cocktail recipe
    A light and fragrant champagne cocktail made with gin, champagne and elderflower
    Check out this recipe
    Gin and Twinkle cocktail
    Gimlet cocktail in a martini glass
    The Gimlet - photo credit www.savoringthegood.com

    The Gimlet

    Refreshing and elegant, the Gimlet is a classy addition to your party and anything served in a martini glass always looks wonderful.

    The Gimlet
    The Gimlet is a classic cocktail with gin, lime juice and simple syrup or Rose’s sweetened lime juice. An easy summer cocktail that can be enjoyed year round.
    Check out this recipe
    A martini glass with a pale green cocktail inside and a chopping board with limes on.
    Limoncello Gin Soda cocktail on a serving tray
    Limoncello Gin Soda With Lime - photo credit www.theforkedspoon.com

    Limoncello Gin Soda With Lime

    I love a classy cocktail you can make ahead of time, and this limoncello gin cocktail can be made in a jug and served (or topped up) from there.

    Limoncello Gin Cocktail
    Limoncello Gin Cocktail Recipe - Refreshing and delicious, this easy four-ingredient cocktail is made with sweet Limoncello, gin, lime juice, and fresh thyme. Easy enough to serve individually or prepared into a large batch.
    Check out this recipe
    a table with several classy cocktails lined up
    New York Sour cocktail in a lowball glass
    New York Sour - photo credit www.sugarandsoul.co

    New York Sour

    Who else loves sour cocktails? This sunrise (or sunset) style classy cocktail is as easy on the eye as it is delicious.

    New York Sour
    This New York Sour recipe is perfect for fans of sour cocktails! It’s made with Sour Mix, whiskey, a twist of orange, and a layer of red wine that floats on top!
    Check out this recipe
    A orange and pink cocktail in a glass with a cherry and orange peel garnish.
    Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail in a coup glass with flower and berry garnish
    Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail - photo credit www.apaigeofpositivity.com

    Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail

    This elegant cocktail recipe combines floral and fruity flavours for a refreshing and delicious drink. It tastes like one of the classiest cocktails from a 5-star restaurant or hotel, and looks the part too.

    Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail
    This Raspberry Hibiscus Cocktail combines floral and fruity flavors for a refreshing spring cocktail. It’s garnished with fruit and thyme.
    Check out this recipe
    Pink cocktail in a fine stemmed glass garnished with fruit and flowers.
    Blood orange margarita with salt rim and fresh lime
    Blood Orange Margarita - photo credit www.modernmomlife.com

    Blood Orange Margarita

    Get the party started by serving up the classiest margaritas! This delicious cocktail is bright, bold, and fun for entertaining guests. Made with freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juices, this margarita will have you hooked from the beginning. Serve a single drink or make a large batch for your next dinner party!

    Blood Orange Margaritas
    The perfect combo of sweet and citrus in one taste.
    Check out this recipe
    A blood orange margarita, one of the classiest cocktails there is! Garnished with fresh slices of blood orange.
    classiest cocktails - a gin aperol sour in a fine stem cocktail glass
    Gin Aperol Sour - photo credit www.alekasgettogether.com

    Gin Aperol Sour

    An Aperol Sour is one of the classiest cocktails you can serve as an aperitif before dinner or during cocktail hour. Guests will love the vibrant colour and it looks divine served in a delicate fine-stemmed cocktail glass.

    The Perfect Gin Aperol Sour Cocktail
    This Aperol Sour is a refreshing summer cocktail your guests will love! Citrusy, slightly bitter with a touch of sweetness, it’s the perfect apéritif to serve with appetizers before dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    A deep orange cocktail in a a fine stemmed cocktail glass with a lemon rind garnish/
    Clover Club cocktail with gin, egg white, raspberry and lemon juice
    Clover Club - photo credit www.sugarandsoul.co

    Clover Club

    This Clover Club Cocktail might look elegant and classy but it's deceptively simple to make. Egg white adds a smooth texture to cocktails, whilst being flavourless itself. It's sure to impress guests and make you look like a master mixologist!

    Clover Club Cocktail
    This Clover Club Cocktail is fruity, frothy, and fun to sip. Made with gin, egg whites, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice!
    Check out this recipe
    Dark and stormy rum cocktail
    Dark and Stormy - photo credit www.savoredsips.com

    Dark and Stormy

    A Dark and Stormy makes for one of the classiest cocktails that is so sippable that your guests won't want to put it down! Rum is a deliciously warm flavour that works for all seasons, and garnished with a wedge of fresh lime finishes it off perfectly.

    Classic Dark n’ Stormy Cocktail
    A Dark & Stormy cocktail has just 3 simple ingredients, but it’s as complex as its name implies. Try this rum cocktail - we know you’ll love it.
    Check out this recipe

    I hope you've found an elegant and sophisticated tipple of choice amongst this list of the classiest cocktails to serve at parties, and I'd love to know what you're serving and hear how it went! If frozen cocktails are your thing, try these frozen cocktail popsicles.

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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      May 02, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Love how pretty and unique these all are, perfect for every occasion!

      Reply
    2. Ashley says

      May 02, 2022 at 1:18 pm

      I love this list! Can't wait to try all of these beautiful cocktails 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sean says

      May 02, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      This is a great post! Reminded me of a few cocktails I hadn't served in a while. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Kimberly says

      May 02, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      I usually just stick with bourbon, but some of these look and sound really tasty!

      Reply
    5. Kalin says

      May 02, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      I love these pictures! These all sound devine and are perfect for a gathering

      Reply
    6. Chef Mireille says

      May 02, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      I can't believe I have never heard of a New York sour especially since I'm from NY. Definitely going to try that one!

      Reply
    7. Jacqui says

      May 03, 2022 at 6:25 am

      All of these are fantastic drink options elevating a social event! I definitely saved the Limoncello Gin Soda with Lime to try, since I am a big gin fan and that one really caught my eye.

      Reply
    8. Bobbie says

      May 03, 2022 at 11:00 am

      These cocktails are all so pretty, I don't know which one to make first!

      Reply
    9. nancy says

      May 04, 2022 at 3:53 am

      great round up recipes - i love limoncello. so will give that a try first!

      Reply

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