Hosting a party can be heavy on your pockets, especially when it comes to whipping up elegant party drinks but worry no more. With us by your side, you won’t have to think twice before throwing a raging house party! It might sound like a brag but hey, we come bearing proofs. Just keep reading and by the end, you’ll know exactly which party drinks to make when on a budget.
6 Party Drinks To Make When On A Budget
- Mimosa Sangria
- Mojito
- Tequila Sunrise
- Margarita Jello Shots
- Rum And Coke
- Gin And Tonic
1. Mimosa Sangria
How about serving your guests a mix of both Mimosas and Sangrias? We know we promised you a list of budget-friendly cocktails, and you’ll see that we’re not backing out. With a mix ingredients of Mimosa and Sangria, you can make a cocktail that offers the best of both worlds! Don’t worry, you don’t need much to make this, and the recipe below agrees with this.
Ingredients (Serves 8 to 10)
- 24 ounces of orange juice
- 4 ounces of Cointreau or any other orange liqueur
- 1 bottle of champagne
- 2 cups of hulled and thinly-sliced strawberries
- 1 cup of quartered and thinly-sliced oranges
- 1 cup of diced pineapple chunks
How To Make Mimosa Sangria
- Take a pitcher and throw in all the fruit slices and chunks to its base.
- Pour in the orange juice, orange liqueur, and champagne and stir until they mix well.
- Finally serve and enjoy the drink!
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2. Mojito
All you need to bring life to a party is some raging music and a refreshing pitcher of Mojito! Thanks to the limited and refreshing ingredients it needs, you won’t feel the tug on your pockets. And the best part is you can even use alternative fruits to give it a twist and to avoid shopping. So if you’ve never made a Mojito (which is very unlikely), here’s a recipe you can follow!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of club soda
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 2 ounces of light rum
- 2 teaspoons of refined sugar
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- Mint sprig for garnish
How To Make Mojito
- In a highball glass, add the mint leaves, sugar, and a splash of soda
- Now muddle the ingredients well.
- Add lime juice into the mixture, pour in the rum, and give it a good stir.
- Throw in a lot of ice cubes to this drink, and top it off with club soda.
- Garnish with the mint sprig and your drink is ready.
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3. Tequila Sunrise
Ever since the 1970s and 80s, the Tequila Sunrise has been in the spotlight, especially when it comes to parties. With the looks of a lady in a red and orange sundress, this cocktail’s appearance rightly aligns with its name! Not just good looks, it also has a great bittersweet taste with a tinge of sourness to it. The best part is that you only need 3 ingredients to make this drink. Here’s how you can make Tequila Sunrise at home and enjoy it with your pals as the sun goes down.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of orange juice
- 2 ounces of tequila
- ½ ounce of Grenadine
- Orange slice or maraschino cherry for garnish
How To Make Tequila Sunrise
- Fill up a highball glass with ice cubes, and pour in the tequila followed by the orange juice and stir.
- Add in the grenadine so that it can sink into this mixture.
- Finally, garnish with an orange slice or maraschino cherry, or both!
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4. Margarita Jello Shots
Since we’re talking about pocket-friendly party drinks, it might feel like a sin to think of serving Margaritas but hey, there’s a way. So what if you can’t serve top-shelf drinks, you can definitely go for the jello version of it. Also, aren’t jello shots one of the best drinks to gulp down at parties? Without further ado, use the recipe below, and start whipping up some yummy Margarita Jello Shots!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of Margarita mix
- 2 ounces of tequila
- 1 ounce of Triple Sec
- 1 packet of unflavored gelatin
- Salt for the rim
- Lime slice for garnish
How To Make Margarita Jello Shots
- Rim your shot glasses with salt and lime, and set them aside
- In a pan, heat the margarita mix, add in the gelatin, and stir till it dissolves.
- Once it’s cool, add tequila and triple sec, stir and pour into prepared shot glasses.
- Now keep them in the refrigerator, and once firm, garnish with a lime slice.
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5. Rum And Coke
If ‘simple’ and ‘budget-friendly’ ever started a company, it would be called Rum and Coke. That’s right, all you need to make this drink are rum and coke. And if you squeeze in a bit of lime juice to this, you’ll get an easy variation of this cocktail – Cuba Libre. What variety you choose to serve is your call to make, but to cover the basics – here’s how you make Rum and Coke.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of Coca-Cola
- 2 ounces of light or dark rum
- Lime wedge for garnish
How To Make Rum And Coke
- In a highball glass filled with ice cubes pour in the rum.
- Now, add the cola to the mix
- Garnish your drink with a lime wedge.
- Voila! your Rum and Coke is all ready.
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6. Gin And Tonic
This one is a favorite among many drinkers and if you too are one of them, then welcome to the G&T club! A chilled glass of Gin and Tonic can be as affordable or expensive as you wish it to be. But since we’re in a bit of a money crunch here, pick any reasonable gin and you’re good to go. Here is how you can make a refreshing glass of Gin and Tonic.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of gin
- 4 to 6 ounces of tonic water
- Lime wedges or slices for garnish
How To Make Gin And Tonic
- Take a highball glass and fill it with lots of ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin followed by the tonic water, and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish the drink with lime slices or a lime wedge.
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Summing Up
With these 6 simple and budget-friendly drinks by your side, you don’t have to worry about hosting a party anymore. So pick that phone, call up your friends, and start making some pretty cocktails to bring life to your party!
FAQs
What Are The 6 Basic Cocktails?
Some of the basic cocktails you need to know are Martini, Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Highball, Flip, and Sidecar.
What Drinks Are Good For Parties?
Some of the best drinks to bring life to your party are Gin and Tonic, Wine, Beer, Rum and Coke, Margaritas, Mojito, Scotch, and Vodka and Soda.
What Are The Cheapest Mixed Drinks?
Some of the cheapest cocktails to try if you’re on a budget are Tequila Sunrise, Rum and Coke, Gin and Tonic, Margarita Jello Shots, and Mimosa Sangria.
What Are Top-Shelf Drinks?
The top quality and expensive bottles of drinks are called top-shelf drinks.
What Are The Most Classy Drinks?
Some of the best drinks to create an impression at a party are Martini, Moscow Mule, Sidecar, Bellini, Gin and Tonic, Old Fashioned, and Vieux Carré.
What Drinks Do Bartenders Respect?
Some of the best cocktails as per bartenders are Esteban, Sidecar, Flip, Daiquiri, Dry Martini, Jungle Bird, Caipirinha, and Stinging Vesper.
What’s The Hardest Drink For A Bartender To Make?
With a total of 71 ingredients, the Commonwealth is one of the hardest drinks for a bartender.
What Is The Most Ordered Drink At A Bar?
Martini, Old Fashioned, Mimosa, and Margarita are some of the most commonly ordered drinks at a bar.
