Easy cocktails recipes for Diwali party: French 75, Mimosa, Paloma and more to impress your guests

Hosting a Diwali party and home this weekend? Instead of just serving beer and whiskey this time, try your hand at these delicious and easy-to-make cocktails at home that will surely leave your guests impressed.

You don’t need to be a mixologist to leave your guests blown away with these eight cocktail recipes that will be in demand on repeat at your house party this weekend. The French 75 is a light, refreshing, and glamorous drink that combines gin, lemon juice, and Champagne, while the Aperol Spritz is a trendy Italian cocktail with a bright orange hue that makes it as stylish as it tastes. The classic Mojito is a favourite with many for its refreshing and light taste and only requires white rum, mint leaves and lime.

Here are some easy yet chic cocktails that you can make at home with minimal effort but maximum style.

• French 75

A combination gin, lemon juice, and Champagne makes the French 75 perfect for adding a touch of class to any gathering. To make this light, refreshing, and glamorous drink, take 30 ml gin, 1 tablespoon lemon, 1 tablespoon simple syrup of sugar and water, top it up with Champagne (or prosecco) and a lemon twist for garnish.

Easy cocktails recipes for Diwali house party: Aperol Spritz (Image: Canva)

• Aperol Spritz

The Aperol Spritz is a trendy cocktail with a refreshing taste and bright orange hue that makes it as stylish as it tastes. Make this effortlessly chic and super easy drink by filling a large wine glass with ice, adding the Aperol, prosecco, and soda water, and garnishing it with an orange slice.

Easy cocktails recipes for Diwali house party: Paloma (Image: Canva)

• Paloma

The chic and laid-back Paloma is ideal is casual gatherings. This simple tequila-based cocktail combines grapefruit and lime flavours in a fresh and vibrant way. You will need 60 ml tequila, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and Grapefruit soda to top. Rim your glass with a lemon wedge and dip it in salt. Fill the glass with ice, add tequila and lime juice. Top with grapefruit soda and garnish with a lime wedge.

Easy cocktail recipes for Diwali house party: Classic Negroni (Image: Canva)

• Classic Negroni

This bold and timeless cocktail can be made with just three ingredients and is the perfect cocktail for those who like their drinks with a little more depth. Stir 30 ml gin, 30 ml Campari, and 30 ml sweet vermouth with ice in a mixing glass. Strain over rocks of ice and garnish with an orange peel. Its rich, bittersweet flavour make it a sophisticated choice for evening events.

Easy cocktail recipes for Diwali house party: Mojito (Image: Canva)

• Mojito

This classic Cuban cocktail is a favourite with many for its refreshing and light taste. Muddle 6-8 fresh mint leaves and sugar (or simple syrup) in a glass, add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 60 ml white rum, and ice, then top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig. The vibrant minty flavours and simplicity of this drink make it a cool and refreshing cocktail that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Easy cocktail recipes for Diwali house party: Mimosa (Image: Canva)

• Mimosa

This brunch classic combines bubbly and juice into a simple, light cocktail that’s perfect for daytime events. Pour 60 ml freshly squeezed orange juice into a Champagne flute and top it with Champagne or prosecco. Garnish with an orange slice.

Easy cocktail recipes for Diwali house party: Whiskey Sour (Image: Canva)

• Whiskey Sour

For those who don’t like the taste of whiskey, a Whiskey Sour is an excellent and classic alternative. Balance the sweet and tart flavours of this smooth and sophisticated drink by shaking 60 ml bourbon with 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice and half a tablespoon of simple syrup with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry.

Easy cocktail recipes for Diwali house party: Dark and Stormy (Image: Canva)

• Dark and Stormy

This simple rum-based cocktail offers a spicy-sweet flavours that’s perfect for a laid-back evening when you’re just chilling with your friends. The Dark and Stormy has a dramatic presentation with its layered look. Fill a highball glass with ice, pour in around 90 ml of ginger beer and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Then float about 60 ml of the dark rum on top and garnish it with a lime wedge.

So this Diwali party, ditch the beer and make these easy cocktails at home to have your guests swoon at your bartending skills.