If you're looking to get a little adventurous with your ordinary alcoholic beverages, then these experimental DIY cocktails will definitely add a kick to any late night gathering.
While bars and dining establishments often feature brand name drinks and cocktails, finding beverages that are tailored and customized to your preferred taste is almost impossible. That's why making drinks at home with exotic and creative ingredients is a fun and entertaining way to put a personal twist on go-to alcoholic beverages. From beverages that incorporate floral flavoring to those that feature unexpected ingredients like yogurt and hot sauce, these DIY cocktails will definitely make staying in a lot more enticing.
Showcasing how a little creativity can instantly revamp a traditional drink, these experimental beverages will certainly be the highlight of any social gathering.
30 Experimental Cocktails
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Cinematic Frozen Drinks
These Fun Beverages Take the Shape of Characters from Disney's Frozen
29
Booze-Infused Fruit Shooters
The DIY Strawberry Margarita Jello Shooters are Fun and Easy
28
Frothy Yogurt Cocktails
This Pearls Before Swine Drink Gets its Frothy Texture From Greek Yogurt
27
Citrus Cocktail Popsicles
These Citrus Basil Mojito Pops are the Perfect Way to Cool Off
26
Candy Cocktail Glasses
These Edible Cocktail Glasses from ‘Bar Candy’ are Sweet
25
Floral Champagne Cocktails
This Hibiscus Ginger Cocktail Combines Herbs and Alcohol
24
Seafood Cocktail Garnishes
This Ultimate Bloody Mary Cocktail has Nine Different Toppings
23
Smoky Beer Cocktails
This Sangrita Recipe Fuses Beer with Citrus and Tomato Flavors
22
Irish Gold Cocktail Recipes
This Irish Gold Drink Strays from the Traditional For St.Patrick's Day
21
Custom-Made Celebratory Cocktails
The DIY Citrus Cordial Sparkler Adds a Certain Sizzle
20
Boozy Patriotic Poptails
This Festive DIY Red, White and Blueberry July 4th Popsicle is Boozy
19
Iconic Comedy-Inspired Cocktails
The Ron Burgundy Cocktail Packs a Delicious Punch
18
Frothy Beer Cocktails
The Hopping Berry Mixes Fruit Notes with the Refreshing Taste of Ale
17
Boozy Sorbet Floats
This Aperol Spritz Float Cocktail is a Sweet Summertime Drink
16
Pizza-Infused Cocktails
The Pizza Cocktail is In Commemoration of October/Pizza Month
15
Savory Whiskey Cocktails
The Liquid Diet Cocktail Comes Packed with Garnishes and a Bacon Straw
14
Herbed Tequila Cocktails
This Harlow and Sage Drink by Death to Sour Mix is a Fresh Summer Fave
13
Cocktail Snow Cones
These Deliciously Sweet Shaved Ice Treats Have an Alcoholic Kick
12
Patriotic Cocktail Garnishes
This Colored Sugar is Great for Rimming Independance Day Drinks
11
Nautical Elderflower Cocktails
Death to Sour Mix's Diving Bell Recipe Serves up Fresh Taste
10
Boozy Mint Floats
This Mojito Float Turns the Popular Mint Cocktail Into a Boozy Ice Cream Treat
9
Popping Candy Cocktails
This Pop Rocks Margarita Recipe Will Have Your Mouth Exploding with Flavor
8
Spicy Fantasy-Themed Cocktails
This Game of Thrones Fruity Cocktail Celebrates the Fantasy Show
7
Watermelon Martinis
Blakely Trettenero of Yum Sugar Creates the Best Summer Cocktail
6
Spicy Watermelon Sangrias
This Sriracha Cocktail Reinterprets Fruity Sangria Recipes
5
Homemade Fruit Coolers
This Plum Fruit Cooler Recipe is Great for Summer Parties
4
Summer Soda Cocktails
Stir and Strain's Boca Shake Recipe Mixes Orange Crush and Licor 43
3
Patriotic Sangria Recipes
Celebrate This Weekend With This Red, White and Blue July 4th Sangria
2
Hot Sauce Cocktails
This Citrus Vodka-Including Spicy Cocktail Calls For Plenty of Sriracha Sauce
1
Worldly Cocktails
Mal Spence's Commonwealth Cocktail Has 71 Ingredients from Around the Globe
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