Who doesn’t love a good cocktail at a party or to sip while lounging at the beach? The classic cocktails are a great option for entertaining guests. When friends come over or you have guests, you can stir up a delicious drink if you have everything you need. Here are some classic cocktail recipes for entertaining guests:

• Daiquiri
  Although the Daiquiri is often associated with a horrible hangover, this cocktail remains one of the most sublime concoctions in its purest form. The delicate blend of lime juice, sugar, and rum can be hard to balance, but it’s a treat if you get it right. Here’s how to make it:
  Ingredients : 2 ounces of light rum, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 3 quarter ounces Demerara sugar syrup, and lime twist to garnish.
  Instructions : Add all the ingredients to a shaker and shake with ice until chilled. Then, transfer to a coupe and garnish with lime.

• Bloody Mary
  This light cocktail can be had early in the morning with breakfast. It is one of the most popular classic cocktail recipes for entertaining guests and has several variations, ranging from mild to overwhelmingly strong. Unconventional toppings like bacon, shrimp, and even little hamburgers have been used for this cocktail as people love to experiment with it. Let’s take a look at how to make this delicious cocktail:
  Ingredients : 2 ounces vodka, 4 ounces tomato juice, 1 pinch each of ground black pepper, celery salt, and smoked paprika, 2 dashes each of Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of horseradish, and a lime and lemon wedge each
  Instructions : In a small plate, add some celery salt, and then apply some lime juice along the lip of a glass, followed by applying salt along the outer edge of the glass. In a shaker, add lemon and lime juice by squeezing the wedges, add the rest of the ingredients, and shake them with ice. Add some ice to the glass and then strain the drink into it. Garnish the cocktail with green olives, a celery stalk, and a lime wedge.
• Margarita
  The famed classic cocktail is one of the world’s favorite recipes for entertaining, be it any occasion. Here’s how to stir up this classic:
  Ingredients : 2 ounces Blanco tequila, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, half an ounce of orange liqueur, and half an ounce of agave syrup
  Instructions : Pour all the ingredients into a shaker and shake them with ice. Pour the mixture into a glass with ice and garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt.

These classic cocktail recipes are helpful even if you are fond of cooking or have a keen interest in bartending or want to entertain friends or guests. You can also make your own versions of these classics and throw a party without spending big bucks!