What's a bachelorette party without a few fun cocktails to help get the party going?
Whether you're looking for signature cocktail recipes or a twist on classic favorites, we've got you covered.
Classic Cocktails With A Twist
The classics have their place, but a bachelorette party deserves something a little extra. These tantalizing twists on old favorites are bound to be a hit.
Chili margarita
Add a little extra spice to the bachelorette party with this fiery take on a margarita.
What you need:
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2 oz tequila
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¾ oz fresh lime juice
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¾ oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
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½ oz agave syrup
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1-2 slices fresh jalapeño or chili pepper
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Chili salt rim (mix salt and chili powder)
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Lime wedge or chili pepper
Method:
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Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into chili salt.
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In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices with lime juice to release the spice.
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Add tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, and ice to the shaker.
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Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
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Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
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Garnish with a lime wedge or your fresh chili horns.
Tip: Jose Cuervo has a delicious range of ready-made margarita mixes available, such as cherry limeade and strawberry lime.
Cranberry whiskey sour
Whiskey doesn't always have to be a serious drink. Jazz up your bourbon cocktail in the classiest of ways by adding a touch of ruby-red cranberry juice.
What you need:
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2 oz bourbon whiskey
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1 oz fresh lemon juice
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¾ oz cranberry juice
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½ oz simple syrup
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1 egg white
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Fresh cranberries and an orange twist
Method:
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Fill a cocktail shaker with whiskey, lemon juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
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Shake without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
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Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15-20 seconds.
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Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice or serve straight up in a coupe glass.
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Garnish with fresh cranberries or an orange twist.
Espresso martini
It's 2 am and your girls are starting to fade. It's time to perk them up with a jolt of caffeine. The espresso martini will quickly wake up the sleepiest of brides-to-be.
What you need:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
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¾ oz coffee liqueur
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½ oz syrup
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Coffee beans
Method:
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Brew a shot of espresso per cocktail and let it cool down.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and espresso.
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Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until it's frothy.
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Strain into a chilled martini glass.
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Garnish with three coffee beans placed in the center.
Tip: Make a batch of espresso in advance so it's ready when you need it. If that doesn't appeal, there's a premixed espresso martini available from Ketel One.
Strawberry and basil negroni
This refreshing take on the popular gin cocktail is seductively sweet and reduces the bitter taste of the classic version. Plus, basil gives it a surprisingly delicious peppery contrast.
What you need:
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¾ oz Campari
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¾ oz gin
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1¼ oz rose vermouth
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1 tsp strawberry jam
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2 torn basil leaves
Method:
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Add all the ingredients together and stir until the jam completely dissolves.
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Add ice and keep stirring until the drink is thoroughly chilled.
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Strain into a tumbler filled with ice.
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Garnish with a basil leaf and a fresh strawberry.
Tip: To save time, use Tanqueray's negroni cocktail mix.
Fruity And Fresh Cocktails
Fruit juice allows you to get creative with colors and match the theme of the party. Plus, the extra vitamins will help in the morning!
Pomegranate-pear sangrias
Sangria is undoubtedly a summer cocktail. However, if your bachelorette party is held in the fall or winter, try this warming alternative.
What you need:
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1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine
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1 cup pear juice
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¾ cup pomegranate juice
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½ cup brandy
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½ cup pomegranate seeds
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Pear and orange slices
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1 cinnamon stick
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Soda or sparkling water
Method:
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In a large pitcher, combine white wine, pear juice, pomegranate juice, and brandy. Stir well.
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Add pomegranate seeds, pear and orange slices, and cinnamon stick.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
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Before serving, stir and pour into glasses filled with ice.
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Top each glass off with a dash of soda.
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Garnish with extra fruit slices or a cinnamon stick.
Tropical mango piña colada
Perfect for a destination bachelorette party drenched in sunshine, this easy-going daytime drink was made for sipping by the pool.
What you need:
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2 oz coconut rum
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1½ oz coconut cream
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2 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz fresh mango purée
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½ oz Lime juice
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Mango slices and pineapple wedges for garnish
Method:
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Add the coconut cream, pineapple, mango, rum, and lime juice, and ice to a blender.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour into a chilled glass.
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Garnish with a mango slice, pineapple wedge, and edible flowers.
Tip: Add edible flowers as a garnish and a crazy straw or novelty stirrer for an extra tropical vacation vibe.
Blueberry bliss spritz
A light and bubbly option—great for day drinking. The tangy lemon with sweet blueberry provides a refreshing option for a hot day.
What you need:
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz fresh lemon juice
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½ oz simple syrup (or honey syrup for a natural touch)
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¼ cup fresh blueberries
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2-3 oz sparkling water
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Lemon wheel and blueberries for garnish
Method:
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In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries with lemon juice and simple syrup.
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Add vodka and ice, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
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Strain into a glass filled with ice.
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Top with sparkling water for a bubbly finish.
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Garnish with a lemon wheel and extra blueberries.
Classy Champagne Cocktails
Who doesn't love a champagne cocktail? Classy, elegant, and the ideal way to celebrate the bride-to-be.
If champagne will bust the budget, prosecco is a great alternative.
Raspberry champagne
A stunning bachelorette party drink, the raspberries add a vibrant red flourish to the fizz without overpowering it with sweetness.
What you'll need:
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4 oz chilled champagne or prosecco
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½ oz raspberry liqueur
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3-4 fresh raspberries
Method:
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Pour a dash of raspberry liqueur into a chilled champagne flute.
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Top slowly with champagne to preserve the bubbles.
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Drop in fresh raspberries for a fruity flourish.
Unicorn mimosas
For a glitzy and glamorous bachelorette party drink. The edible glitter creates a showstopper that tastes as delicious as it looks.
What you'll need:
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4 oz champagne or prosecco
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2 oz fresh orange juice
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½ oz grenadine
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Edible glitter
Method:
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Dip the rim of a champagne glass in orange juice, then in the glitter.
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Add a dash of grenadine to the bottom of the glass.
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Slowly pour in a little orange juice.
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Slowly top with champagne (pour carefully to keep the bubbles intact).
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Add half a teaspoon of edible glitter for extra sparkle!
Elderflower royal
Get the floral vibes going. This is a bachelorette party drink made for sipping in a beautiful garden.
What you'll need:
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4 oz brut champagne (dry sparkling wine is a good alternative)
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¾ oz elderflower liqueur
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½ oz fresh lemon juice
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Lemon twist or garnish edible flower
Method:
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Pour a little elderflower liqueur into a chilled champagne flute.
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Add a tiny dash of lemon juice.
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Carefully top with champagne and let it mix naturally.
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Garnish with a lemon twist or an edible flower.
Mouthwatering Mocktails
Every bachelorette party needs a decent selection of non-alcoholic options. Whether your guests want a quick break from alcohol or are dry, try these alternatives to boring soda.
Citrus sparkler
Simple yet stunning. This is one of the best non-alcoholic drinks that's irresistibly refreshing.
What you'll need:
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3 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7UP)
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2 oz fresh orange juice
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1 oz fresh lemon juice
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Orange slice and fresh mint sprig for garnish
Method:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour in fresh orange and lemon juice.
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Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
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Garnish with an orange slice and a fresh mint sprig.
Tropical breeze
Bring on the tropical island energy and sip this stunner for a moment of tranquility!
What you'll need:
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4 oz pineapple-coconut juice
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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½ oz honey or syrup
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2 oz sparkling water or club soda
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Mint leaves, a pineapple wedge, and edible flowers for garnish
Method:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour in pineapple-coconut juice, fresh lime juice, and honey/simple syrup.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Top with sparkling water.
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Garnish with edible flowers, mint leaves, and pineapple wedge.
Sunset Glow
You'll need a pick-me-up in the moments before nightfall. This will energize your crew in time for the evening's festivities.
What you'll need:
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3 oz mango juice
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1 oz fresh orange juice
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¾ oz fresh lime juice
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½ oz honey
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2 oz sparkling water or club soda
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Lime slices and orange zest for garnish
Method:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour in mango juice, a splash of orange juice, lime juice, and honey.
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Stir to combine.
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Top with sparkling water.
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Garnish with the lime slices and orange zest.
FAQs
How much alcohol do you need for a bachelorette?
The last thing you want is for the bar to run dry when the party is in mid-swing. No one wants to be rushing to the closest liquor store at midnight, so be sure to prep well in advance.
Here are some tips:
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Plan on one drink per person for every hour you intend to be drinking.
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Top up with an extra 25% to be safe.
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Consider the type of drinks you’ll be serving and the size of the servings.
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Double up on sodas and mixers. People may want to switch to soft drinks for a while, and this can quickly drain your supply.
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Stock up on loads of ice, too. You'll need cubed and crushed ice for your cocktail recipes.
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Premixed cocktails are a great timesaver and save you from buying all the separate ingredients.
Tip: Batch cocktails by making them in advance. For instance, sangria can be made the day before—and tastes even better since it's had time for the flavors to infuse.
How to create themed cocktails for a bachelorette party?
Match bachelorette party cocktails to the theme by using fruit juice colors and garnishes and giving them fun names. Personalize cocktails with the bride’s favorite flavors and use custom stirrers and garnishes for full effect.
What cocktails are best for a large bachelorette party?
Batch cocktails are best for a large bachelorette party. They can be made in advance and be served in pitchers.
Alternatively, premixed cocktails can save lots of time and taste great. For example, Tipsy Wines (Bubbly Rose is our favorite!) and Jungle Shine both have ready-to-go cocktails available.
How to set up a DIY cocktail bar for a bachelorette party?
You can set up a DIY cocktail bar in the following way:
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Choose one or two base spirits (vodka, rum, gin, tequila).
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Include complementing mixers and syrups.
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Provide interesting garnishes, straws, and stirrers.
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Display recipe cards for guests to follow.
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Have plenty of ice, cocktail shakers, and glasses on hand.
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Decorate the bar area with signs and themed accessories.
Final Thoughts
We hope your bachelorette party goes off with a bang. And, with the right cocktail in hand, it's bound to be a success.
Be sure to practice your chosen cocktail recipes before the event—and don't forget to add your own twist! The best cocktails were created out of happy accidents, so don't be afraid to experiment.
