Cocktails are by far the most popular drinks served at any party or event. If you are hosting a get-together, make sure you awe your guests with home-made cocktails served cold and fresh. Here is a list of some of the most popular summer cocktails that you can make at home very easily with minimal ingredients.

1. Margarita
There is nothing more classic than a cold glass of margarita. While this is a very simple recipe, many people get it wrong. Here is a quick and fail-proof recipe for the same. You need two parts tequila, one part Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec liqueur), and one part lime juice. Mix all the ingredients. Salt the rim of your glasses and serve fresh.

2. Cosmopolitan
Who doesn’t love a Cosmopolitan? This drink is also a classic and will be a definite hit every time you serve it. You need 1.5 part citrus vodka, one part Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec liqueur), and half a part each of lime juice and cranberry juice. Blend all these in a mixer and add some crushed ice. Serve the drink in a martini glass. You can garnish the drink with some lemon or orange wedges.

3. Sex on the beach
You would have to make a big pitcher of this drink as it is very much in-demand. This is one of the most popular summer cocktails and can be enjoyed with fresh fruits. You need one part vodka, one part peach schnapps, two part each of cranberry juice and orange juice, and crushed ice. Add all these to a big pitcher and mix well. Give it a taste and add more juice or schnapps if needed. Serve in tall glasses garnished with lemon or orange wedges.

4. Manhattan
Looking for something strong and delicious? Then Manhattan is the cocktail you should stir up. You need just three ingredients to make the drink – two parts rye whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters (cocoa or orange) . Stir the ingredients together in a glass and add some crushed ice. Garnish with some orange wedges.

5. Moscow Mule
This is another of the most popular summer cocktails served at almost all parties. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make this too. Traditionally, the drink is served in a copper jug. You need two parts vodka, four parts ginger beer, and half a part lime juice. Stir all these together and add some crushed ice to the glass. Serve fresh and cold.

All these most popular summer cocktails are heavenly and delicious to drink at any time of the day. You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars visiting bars for these drinks. You can make these quite easily at home for a fraction of the cost.