
Eagerly awaiting the weekend for your date night? Whether you’re planning a full date night at home or want to kick off your evening with a cocktail before you go out, you can impress with your mixologist skills.
No matter which spirit is your favorite, these 5 date night cocktails to make at home all hold the key to an amazing evening.
1. Manhattan: For the Whiskey and Bourbon Lover

The Manhattan cocktail may forever live in infamy as the drink from Sex and the City. It’s easy to see why the ladies on that show drank it everywhere they went, for its lively red color primes you for adventure. Made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and angostura bitters, it gets a garnish of a twisted orange peel and a Maraschino cherry. The ingredients are stirred over ice, then strained into a chilled glass. It’s a class act all the way!
2: Paloma: For the Tequila Lover

Whether you love your tequila in shots or in margaritas, it’s time to try this spirit in a new way. The Paloma is the perfect no-fuss drink to launch your date night at home. It’s great for anyone that doesn’t like to be overly complicated or dramatic. All it requires are 2 ingredients – grape soda and tequila. Stir them together and serve over ice for a fizzy, fun, and exciting night.
3. Tom Collins: For the Gin Lover

A true and distinguished classic, Tom Collins takes gin lovers out of their comfort zone. If you’re always ordering gin and tonic, switch it up and make this iconic cocktail. Made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and club soda, it has a light and refreshing taste that makes it a great drink for summer. You’ll need to fill your shaker halfway full of ice, then add the gin, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake it up and strain it into a Collins glass with ice, then finish with club soda. The best garnishes for this hot summer night thirst-quencher are a cherry and orange slice.
4. Espresso Rumtini: For the Rum Lover

If you love rum but don’t want to mix up rum and Coke all night, try an Espresso Rumtini to keep the energy going. This classy cocktail combines rum, vanilla syrup, espresso, and coffee. It’s a great way to rev up the evening after a satisfying dinner. Put these ingredients into a cocktail glass and make it classier by adding coffee beans and a dusting of chocolate powder on top.
5. Moscow Mule: For the Vodka Lover

Last but certainly not least is the Moscow Mule, a fantastic drink that any vodka lover will adore. Don’t worry if you don’t have ginger beer or those copper mugs. You can make it with vodka, lime juice, and ginger ale. This simple drink is ideal for enjoying on your balcony or in your backyard while you dance under the stars.
Which of these 5 great date night cocktails will you make at home tonight?
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