Around the World in 10 Drinks – Global Cocktails to Try at Your Next Party
A great party often feels like a mini-vacation, and what better way to transport your guests across the globe than with cocktails inspired by international flavors? From the refreshing simplicity of a Japanese Highball to the vibrant zest of a Brazilian Caipirinha, global cocktails offer a taste of different cultures and an opportunity to elevate your themed events.
Here’s a guide to 10 international cocktails that will impress your guests and take your next gathering to exciting new places.
1. Brazilian Caipirinha
Where It’s From: Brazil
What It Is: Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is a sweet and tangy blend of cachaça (a sugarcane spirit), lime, and sugar.
How to Make It:
Muddle 2 lime wedges with 2 tsp sugar in a glass.
Add ice and 2 oz cachaça. Stir well.
Perfect For: A tropical-themed party or summer gathering.
2. Japanese Highball
Where It’s From: Japan
What It Is: A minimalist cocktail that showcases Japanese whisky’s refined flavors, paired with soda water for a crisp, refreshing drink.
How to Make It:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add 2 oz Japanese whisky and top with soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with a lemon twist.
Perfect For: Elegant soirées and modern minimalist themes.
3. Italian Negroni
Where It’s From: Italy
What It Is: A bittersweet classic made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, the Negroni is a symbol of Italian aperitivo culture.
How to Make It:
Combine 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth over ice. Stir and garnish with an orange slice.
Perfect For: Sophisticated dinner parties or art-inspired gatherings.
4. French 75
Where It’s From: France
What It Is: A sparkling cocktail named after a French field gun, the French 75 is made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne.
How to Make It:
Combine 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
Strain into a flute and top with champagne.
Perfect For: Celebratory events like weddings or New Year’s Eve parties.
5. Mexican Paloma
Where It’s From: Mexico
What It Is: A refreshing tequila-based drink with grapefruit soda, lime, and a salted rim.
How to Make It:
Rim a glass with salt. Fill with ice and add 2 oz tequila and 0.5 oz lime juice.
Top with grapefruit soda and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Perfect For: Casual gatherings, taco nights, or summer fiestas.
6. Cuban Mojito
Where It’s From: Cuba
What It Is: A light and minty cocktail with rum, lime, sugar, and soda water, the Mojito is a refreshing classic.
How to Make It:
Muddle fresh mint leaves with 1 tsp sugar and 1 oz lime juice.
Add 2 oz white rum, ice, and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Perfect For: Poolside parties or Havana-inspired events.
7. Peruvian Pisco Sour
Where It’s From: Peru
What It Is: A frothy, tangy drink made with pisco (a grape brandy), lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters.
How to Make It:
Shake 2 oz pisco, 1 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white without ice. Add ice and shake again.
Strain into a glass and garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
Perfect For: Adventurous foodies and cocktail connoisseurs.
8. American Manhattan
Where It’s From: United States
What It Is: A timeless whiskey cocktail that hails from NYC, featuring bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
How to Make It:
Stir 2 oz whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of bitters with ice.
Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a cherry.
Perfect For: Classic cocktail enthusiasts and urban-themed parties.
9. Singapore Sling
Where It’s From: Singapore
What It Is: A tropical, fruity cocktail with gin, cherry liqueur, lime, and pineapple juice, invented at the Raffles Hotel in the early 20th century.
How to Make It:
Combine 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz cherry liqueur, 1 oz lime juice, and 4 oz pineapple juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a tall glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Perfect For: Exotic and colorful themed parties.
10. Russian Moscow Mule
Where It’s From: Russia
What It Is: A simple, spicy, and refreshing drink with vodka, lime, and ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug.
How to Make It:
Fill a copper mug with ice. Add 2 oz vodka and 0.5 oz lime juice.
Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
Perfect For: Laid-back gatherings or cold-weather events.
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Cheers to Cocktails Without Borders
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