Thinking of doing something special for your old man this Father’s Day? Why not make it extra special by taking the effort to make some delicious cocktails yourself? If you’re thinking not having bartender skills will keep you from doing this, you’re probably mistaken.
Boozy brunch, cocktail party, or an intimate family dinner, whatever you’re planning for this Father’s Day, you can surprise your dad with some awesome cocktails. After all, a boozy beverage is a great way to make any party or celebration more happening and worth remembering. Here are some lip-smacking cocktails for Father’s Day that you can make to lift your dad’s spirits!
Manhattan
Does your dad love whiskey? Then surprise him with a whiskey cocktail! The best thing about making this classic cocktail is that you don’t need any kind of fancy equipment and neither do you need any bartender skills. That’s because some rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters can do the trick.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of rye whiskey
- 1 ounce of sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 dash of orange bitters
- Cherry or lemon twist to garnish
How To Make A Manhattan
- Take a mixing glass with ice and add the rye whiskey, and sweet vermouth along with both the bitters. Keep stirring it until the cocktail is chilled properly.
- Strain this liquid into a chilled coupe glass.
- To make it look more appealing, you can garnish the cocktail with a cherry or a lemon twist. There you have it, your classic Manhattan is ready!
Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary is one such cocktail that you’ll find at almost all restaurants and is known mostly for its spicy, salty, and savory flavor. So, if you want to spice things up at your dad’s Father’s Day celebration, go ahead and make him a Bloody Mary.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of vodka
- 4 ounces of tomato juice
- 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of salt
- Lemon and lime wedge to garnish
How To Make A Bloody Mary
- Take a pint glass and add the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce and mix well. You can even use a shaker to mix all the ingredients. Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt and pepper to this mix.
- Use another pint glass and pour the liquid back and forth to mix it well. If you’re using a shaker, do the same for around 1 minute to make sure that all ingredients have mixed properly.
- Take another pint glass and add ice to it. After that, pour the liquid over the ice in the pint glass.
- Finally, use the lemon and lime wedges to garnish your drink. Your Bloody Mary cocktail is ready to be devoured!
Classic Mimosa
Planning a tasty brunch this Father’s Day? Well, a classic mimosa can be the perfect cocktail to go with your brunch. And if your dad loves his alcohol, he’ll surely love your mimosa cocktail. No wonder this cocktail has been a favorite for all occasions since the 1920s! The best thing is that all your brunch items like French toast or cheese crackers will go perfectly well with this delicious cocktail.
Ingredients
- 750 ml/25 ounces of champagne
- 2 ounces of orange juice
- 4 ounces of sparkling wine
- Orange slice to garnish
How To Make A Classic Mimosa
- Take a champagne flute and pour the orange juice into it. Make sure that the orange juice is chilled.
- Just the way you would pour a beer, take a glass, tilt it and pour the liquid in it. Then, add some sparkling wine to it.
- Your mimosa wouldn’t be complete without a slice of orange to garnish it. Now, it’s all ready to serve your dad!
Lynchburg Lemonade
If you want to take away all stress and fatigue from your dad’s schedule, go ahead and make a Lynchburg Lemonade this Father’s Day. It’s more than lemonade. How, you ask? Well, this signature cocktail that’s best made with Jack Daniel’s whiskey has a smoky sweetness and refreshing taste that’ll instantly lighten up your dad’s mood. You’ll realize what we’re talking about with the very first sip you take. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
- 1 ounce of triple sec
- 1 ounce of lemon juice
- 4 ounces of lemon-lime soda
- Lemon slice to garnish
How To Make A Lynchburg Lemonade
- Take a Collins glass and pour the whiskey into it. After that, add the triple sec, lemon juice, and finally some ice to it.
- Add some soda to the liquid.
- Stir the liquid and finally garnish it with some lemon slices. Your Lynchburg Lemonade is ready to energize your dad!
Also read: 5 Beer Cocktails You Can Make At Home
Ginger Beer Margarita
For those who have dads totally obsessed with beer, we have a sweet and fizzy beer cocktail for you! You can make the Ginger Beer Margarita cocktail for your dad this Father’s Day and give him a refreshing kick to rejuvenate his mood.
Ingredients
- 36 ounces of Jamaican Ginger Beer
- 10 ounces of Blanco Tequila
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of agave nectar
- Lime slices (to garnish)
How To Make A Ginger Beer Margarita
- Take a bowl and add the agave nectar and lime juice to it. Keep stirring it and see to it that the nectar dissolves in the liquid.
- Next, take a pitcher and pour this liquid into it. Then, add the ginger beer and tequila to it.
- Take a few blocks of ice and add them to the liquid. Keep stirring it until the liquid turns cold.
- Serve the liquid in a highball glass and make it more appetizing by garnishing it with a lime slice.
Bourbon Rosemary Punch
How about mixing some hard liquor and fruit juices to create a tasty punch for your dad? If you want to go the extra mile for your dad this Father’s Day, try making a Bourbon Rosemary Punch. It’s simple to make and a fresh drink to evoke the festive spirit at your home.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of maple syrup
- 3-4 inches of fresh rosemary stalks
- 8 ounces of bourbon
- 24 ounces of apple cider
- 4 ounces of fresh lemon juice
How To Make A Bourbon Rosemary Punch
- Take a pot and add some maple syrup and rosemary to it. Keep it on low heat for around 15-20 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool for some time. After that, strain it and remove the rosemary.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher. Then, add the apple cider, lemon juice, and bourbon to it.
- Whisk this mixture nicely. Take a cocktail glass, add some ice to it and then serve the punch to your dad.
Tom Collins
Tom Collins has been one of the most preferred and delicious cocktails in the beverage industry. And rightly so; this classic cocktail has a refreshing taste that’ll help your dad cool down and make the most of this Father’s Day. This cocktail certainly lives up to its name! Don’t believe us? Try it out this Father’s Day and see for yourself!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of gin
- 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces of club soda
- Lemon or orange slices to garnish
How To Make A Tom Collins
- Take a Collins glass and add some ice to it.
- Pour some gin over it and add the lemon juice and club soda.
- Mix the ingredients well and garnish the drink with a lemon or an orange slice. Your classic Tom Collins cocktail is ready!
Summing Up
So what if you don’t have the pro mixology skills? You can still give your dad a Father’s Day he’d never imagine with these amazing easy-to-do cocktail recipes. These cocktails will give your dad just what he deserves: a refreshing drink to just sit back and relax. These were some of the best cocktails to make this Father’s Day. Try them out and thank us later!
FAQs On Easy Cocktails For Father’s Day That You Can Make
What Are The 5 Most Popular Cocktails?
The following are the 5 most popular cocktails:
- Mojito
- Margarita
- Long Island Iced Tea
- Bloody Mary
- Sangria
What Are The 10 Most Popular Mixed Drinks?
Here are the 10 most popular mixed drinks:
- Mai Tai
- Old Fashioned
- Mojito
- Margarita
- Pina Colada
- Cosmopolitan
- Espresso Martini
- Manhattan
- Daiquiri
- Screwdriver
What Are The 6 Basic Cocktails?
The 6 basic cocktails are as follows:
- Margarita
- Old Fashioned
- Daiquiri
- Mojito
- Whiskey Highball
- Sidecar
