10 Light & Tasty Pink Drinks For Ladies' Night
Ladies' night is an event that many women look forward to. It's a time for girls to come together and have some drinks, laugh, play games, and of course, enjoy each other's company.
And what better way to celebrate lady’s night than with a delicious cocktail? This blog post will feature the best pink ladies drinks that are perfect for any party!
1. Watermelon Margarita
This is a light and refreshing classic cocktail that will have your guests feeling good. The watermelon juice gives it an extra sweet taste without adding any sugar to the mix.
The crisp taste of this concoction will have you dreaming about poolside drinks all day long! Plus, who doesn't love margaritas?
Ingredients
- 4 cups Frozen watermelon
- 1/2 cup Tequila
- 1/4 cup Triple-sec
- 1/3 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Crushed ice
Steps to Make
- Cut up your watermelon and freeze it on a baking sheet for at least six hours. If you are making margaritas on the rocks, skip the freezing step.
- Add watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, honey, and ice to a blender. Leave out ice if making it on the rocks.
- Blend until completely smooth.
2. Strawberry Pina Colada
Indulge in this drink if you want a refreshing taste of the tropics. This cocktail recipe includes a blend of strawberries, coconut milk, and pineapple juice, creating an irresistible combo perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 cup Cored and halved fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Chopped fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup Sweetened cream of coconut
- ¼ cup Fresh lime juice
Steps to Make
- Add ice, strawberries, pineapple, and cream of coconut to the blender. Add lime juice and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a martini glass over ice cubes or on the rocks if you prefer it cold. Stir in fresh lemonade for an extra punch of flavor!
3. Cosmopolitan
The most popular order among millennials is a Cosmopolitan. This drink seems to be the best choice for someone who wants an alcoholic beverage without going too heavy on the liquor or getting icky with mixing all sorts of different spirits. Garnish with cherry or fresh fruit slices like strawberries and raspberries for a prettier look!
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Vodka or citron vodka
- 1 oz. Cranberry juice
- ½ oz. Cointreau
- ½ oz. Lemon juice
- 1 Lime wedge
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
Steps to Make
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake and pour over ice cubes or on the rocks if you prefer it cold.
- Stir in fresh lemonade for an extra punch of flavor!
4. Clover Club
The Clover Club is a drink that’s been around for over 100 years. It used to be the favorite of many people back before Prohibition.
Now it has made its way into modern-day parties as one of the most popular drinks among younger crowds thanks to its zingy lemon balanced with sweet raspberry syrup or grenadine syrups mixed in.
This delicious pink cocktail gets an extra special touch from egg white foam, giving this beverage a creamy texture without compromising taste.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Quality gin
- ¾ oz. Raspberry syrup or grenadine syrup
- 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Egg white
- Lemon twist, fresh raspberries (garnish)
Steps to Make
- In a shaker, combine gin, raspberry syrup or grenadine syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice and shake for about 30 seconds to chill the drink.
- Pour into a cocktail glass filled with fresh raspberries and top it off with an egg white foam by gently pouring over the surface of the drink.
5. Bourbon Cola Grenadine
This boozy cherry-coke slushie will make even the most diehard of summer drinkers happy. The cocktail ingredients are only three: bourbon, cola, and grenadine syrup.
Ingredients
Steps to Make
- In a shaker, combine bourbon and grenadine syrup. Add about two cups of crushed ice (or enough to fill the shaker).
- Fill with ginger beer or cola soft drink, then shake for 45 seconds.
- Pour into a tall glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
6. French Martini
A French Martini is a drink that combines the taste of classic vodka and raspberry liqueur with just enough pineapple juice to balance out its intense flavors. With raspberry for garnish, this cocktail will be sure to impress guests at your next party!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Pineapple juice
- ½ oz. Raspberry liqueur
- For the garnish: raspberry (optional)
Steps to Make
- Pour the vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds before straining through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any chunks of fruit pulp. Pour the pink drink into a martini glass and garnish with raspberries.
7. Paloma Cocktail
You won't be able to resist this bright pink drink. The Paloma is a cousin of the margarita, but instead of lime juice, it uses grapefruit for that sweet-tart flavor you crave in your cocktail! It's perfect at happy hour or as an afternoon drink with brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Tequila Blanco
- 2 oz. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz. Maple syrup
- 1 oz. Soda water
- Flaky sea salt and grapefruit wedge for the garnish
Steps to Make
- Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds, and strain into a glass salted rimmed with pink sea salt and garnished with grapefruit wedge. Enjoy!
8. Summer Cobbler
Cold weather is just around the corner, yet we can still enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail. Made with whiskey and blackberries, this drink will whisk you away to warmer places for even longer!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. White whiskey
- 3/4 oz. Orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Blackberry preserves
- 3 Fresh blackberries
- Fresh blackberries and lime peel twist for garnish
Steps to Make
- Add ice to a shaker. Add whiskey, Grand Marnier, or other orange-flavored liqueur and lime juice.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds, and strain into an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice.
9. Pink Squirrel
Get ready for a cocktail that will have you feeling like your mouth is in the most luxurious candy shop. With the delightful mixture of creme de noyaux liqueur and almond essence, the Pink Squirrel cocktail has this velvety taste with melted ice cream flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Creme de noyaux
- 1 oz. White creme de cacao
- 1 oz. Heavy cream
- For the garnish: grated nutmeg, cocktail cherry (optional)
Steps to Make
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Strain the pink drink back into the glass and garnish with grated nutmeg and cherry.
10. Mary Pickford
The Mary Pickford, a 1920s pink lady cocktail, is all about charm. With its pleasantly sweet and sour taste from grenadine and pineapple juice with an endnote that's slightly funky thanks to Maraschino liqueur, you will surely enjoy a delightfully pink beverage sure to please any old-school fan!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. White rum
- 1 ½ oz. Pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon Maraschino liqueur
- 2 teaspoons Grenadine
- For the garnish: Luxado cherry
Steps to Make
- Place the rum, pineapple juice, Maraschino liqueur, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry if desired.
Conclusion
Ladies' night is a great time to come together and celebrate with some delicious cocktails, so we've rounded up the best pink ladies drinks that you can serve at your next event.
Remember that these recipes are just the beginning of what could be an endless list of refreshing mixes. Get creative and experiment!
Which pink cocktail do you like best? Let us know in the comments below.
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