Even if you’re not usually a fan of fruity, flouncy “girly drinks”, sometimes it’s fun to enjoy a treat with a little more novelty to it for Girl’s Night out. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, helping someone forget an ex, or even just catching up, making and sipping silly flavoured drinks together is just plain fun.
Girls Night Cocktails
Girls night out is the perfect opportunity to indulge in delicious cocktails and catch up with your favorite people. While going out to a bar or restaurant is always a fun option, creating your own cocktails at home can be just as enjoyable and cost-effective. With a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can whip up a variety of tasty drinks that are sure to impress your friends.
Some popular Ladies Night Out cocktail options include classic drinks like margaritas, martinis, and cosmopolitans. These can easily be made with just a few basic ingredients like tequila, vodka, and fresh citrus juices. For those who prefer sweeter drinks, fruity concoctions like sangria, strawberry daiquiris, and peach bellinis are always a hit.
To add a little extra flair to your Girls Night cocktails, consider experimenting with unique garnishes like fresh herbs, edible flowers, or colorful fruit slices. By creating your own cocktails at home, you can customize the drinks to your preferences and have fun trying out new combinations. So, gather your girls and get ready for a night of delicious drinks and great company right from the comfort of your own home.
Below we’ll tell you some of the most delicious Girls Night Out cocktail recipes that will have you texting your friends to set a date in minutes!
1. Smirnoff sorbet light sweetheart-tini
This delicious fruit drink by Hairspray and High Heels is a classic “girly cocktail” and we’re pretty please about it. You’ll need:
- 1.5 oz of Smirnoff Sorbet Light Raspberry Pomegranate
- 2 oz of lemon-lime soda
- 1.5 oz of cranberry juice
2. Rock candy martini
Who doesn’t love a good candy recipe, especially if it’s a little unconventional? To make this drink by Helene in Between, you’ll need everything listed around the cocktail in the picture!
3. Skinny strawberry green tea mojitos
Do you want the great fruity taste but without the sugary calories? Mom on Time Out has a great recipe for that! You’ll need:
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 8 frozen strawberries
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup of Lipton Diet Green Tea {Honey Ginseng}
- 4 oz of white rum
- A small handful of mint leaves
- 1 Tbsp of super fine sugar
- Club soda
4. The Painkiller
If tropical tasting drinks are your favourite kind then you’ll absolutely love this “painkiller” cocktail recipe by Ann’s Entitled Life. You’ll need:
- 2 oz of white rum
- 1 oz of cream of coconut
- 4 oz of pineapple juice
- 1 oz of orange juice
5. Sparkletini
We’re big fans of any excuse to use pretty coloured sprinkles, if we’re being honest. This “sparkletini” by Venus Trapped in Mars is the perfect celebration cocktail! You’ll need everything listed around the cocktail in the picture.
6. Red Apple Sangria
Sangria is always a popular option, but changing up the flavour makes for a fun night! Cooking on the Front Burners shows you how to make delicious red apple sangria with the following ingredients:
- 2/3 cup of Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 1/2 oz of apple liqueur (not green colored)
- 1 oz of grenadine
- 3 oz of cranberry juice
- 3 oz of pineapple juice
- Sierra Mist
- 2 garnish (try an apple, an orange wedge, a lime wedge, or a maraschino cherry)
7. Chocolate cake martini
If your Ladies’ Night is celebrating a special occasion (or even if it isn’t, really) then there’s nothing better than a chocolate cake martini, like this one from Delightful-e-Made! You’ll get all the deliciousness of a piece of chocolate cake without feeling bloated or smudging your lipstick on a fork. You’ll need:
- 1½ oz of Godiva Chocolate Liquor
- 2 oz of cake flavored vodka (like Smirnoff or Three Olives brands)
- 2 oz of half and half cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Ice
8. Strawberry and blackberry Bellini
If you love a good Bellini at brunch or in the evening then you’ll absolutely adore this strawberry and blackberry version from Hot Eats and Cool Treats. You’ll need:
- 3 cups of fresh strawberries
- 1 cups of fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1- 750 ml bottle of Moscato d’Asti (or your favourite sparkling wine)
9. Cinne-sugar vodka hot chocolate
Perhaps in the winter you and your friends will choose to have a Girl’s Night In instead! While you huddle up against the cold weather, why not enjoy a delicious adult hot chocolate like this one from A Night Owl! You’ll need:
- 8 oz of hot chocolate
- 1 cup of whipping cream
- 2 tbsp of Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar Twist Vodka
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
10. The blue bomb
Do you like the idea of fruity cocktail drinks, but not the idea of having to go to great lengths in order to prepare them for your friends all night? In the Kitchen with Jenny has the perfect simple fruity cocktail recipe for you. You’ll need:
- 1/4 cup blue raspberry flavored vodka
- 3/4 cup cold lemonade
11. Tropical paradise drink
This recipe by In the Kitchen with Jenny is the ultimate tropical fruit flavoured summer drink! It’s perfect for a Girl’s Night Out near the beach where you can see the sun going down. You’ll need:
- 2 oz of Malibu Rum
- 2 oz of Peach Schnapps
- 3 oz of orange juice
- 3 oz of pineapple juice
- 2 tsp of grenadine
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12. The lava flow
Are you favourite drinks for summer the ones made with crushed ice? Keep cool on your Ladies’ Night outings through the warm months with something like this “lava flow” cocktail by ! You’ll need:
- 1 cup of crushed ice
- 1-1/2 oz of Malibu (Coconut) Rum (or 1/4-1/2 tsp of rum extract for a non-alcoholic version)
- 3 oz of piña colada mix
- 3 oz of strawberry drink mix liquid (used to make daiquiris and margaritas)
13. Adult cherry limeade
Cherry limeade is the kind of fruity, sugary drink that kids go wild for, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it as an adult too! Adding a dash of vodka, like I Love My Disorganized Life did transforms it into a “grown up” drink. You’ll need:
- 4 oz of cherry flavored vodka
- 6 maraschino cherries without stems
- 2 maraschino cherries with stems
- 1 lime
- Lemon-lime soda
14. Basil and garlic bloody Mary
Maybe you’re a huge fan of Girls’ Night Out but you’re not actually crazy about all these sweet fruity drinks we’ve been listing. Don’t worry! Frugal Foodie Mama has the spicy-savory recipe you’ve been hoping for. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of infused vodka (you’ll find these instructions in the tutorial)
- 1 cup of plain vodka
- 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
15. Blueberry ginger mojitos
We couldn’t finish this list without just one more fun twist on a classic drink recipe! These blueberry ginger mojitos by Frugal Foodie Mama are fruity and flavourful rather than being really sweet. You’ll need:
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/3 cup of fresh blueberries
- A handful of mint leaves
- 1/2 cup of light rum
- A splash or two of ginger ale
- Simple syrup to taste
Do you know someone who’s hosting a Girl’s Night Out soon? Share this post with them for a little bit of extra fun cocktail inspiration!
