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Cocktail Recipes

You don't need to leave your house to enjoy a good craft cocktail. Whether you're looking for an easy recipe for happy hour, a refreshing drink for sunny days by the pool, or the perfect cocktail to serve at a dinner party, I have options for you! Try my favorite 321 margarita to start, or opt for something unique like my raspberry limoncello cocktail. All of these recipes use fresh ingredients in favor of sugary artificial mixes, so you know you're getting the BEST flavor.

  • Raspberry Champagne Float
  • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
    Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
  • A fully assembled Disaronno sour with a frothy top, garnished with a cocktail cherry and lemon twist.
    Disaronno Sour (Amaretto Sour Cocktail)
  • A skinny mojito in a tall glass tumbler, surrounded by a cocktail muddler, lime wedges, and fresh mint.
    Skinny Mojito
  • A margarita in a lowball glass, garnished with tajin and jalapeno slices.
    Skinny Spicy Margarita
  • A Baileys latte made in a clear mug, topped with chocolate shavings.
    Baileys Latte
  • A cucumber mule served in a rocks glass with a cucumber ribbon.
    Fresh Cucumber Mule (Moscow Mule Recipe)
  • Two coconut margaritas with lime wedges and a cocktail shaker.
    Best Ever Coconut Margarita
  • A mojito in a mason jar garnished with lime and mint, surrounded by recipe ingredients.
    Easy Strawberry Mint Mojito
  • Two mimosas in champagne glasses garnished with fresh blackberries.
    Blackberry Mint Mimosa
  • Two margaritas in lowball glasses, one garnished with lime wedges.
    Simple 321 Margarita (with spicy option)
  • Raspberry limoncello vodka cocktail served in a martini glass.
    Raspberry Limoncello Cocktail
  • Two orange mojitos served in highball glasses, garnished with fresh mint sprigs.
    The Mimosa Mojito
  • Irish cream served in shot glasses of multiple sizes, with a bottle of whiskey in the background.
    DIY: Homemade Bailey's Irish Cream
  • Front view of two gin fizz cocktails with lemon wedges, basil leaves, cucumber soda, and elderflower liqueur in the background.
    Cucumber Gin Fizz with Basil & Mint
  • Boozy Eggnog White Hot Chocolate with Rum Whipped Cream - a rich, sweet, creamy, and cozy winter drink - with a little kick! | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Boozy Eggnog White Hot Chocolate with Rum Whipped Cream
  • Happy Hour with @criosbysbw: Red Wine Vodka Spritzer - A cocktail that's perfect for red wine lovers, full of its rich, juicy flavors plus a little bit of sweetness and spritz. #CRIOSinspires | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Happy Hour with Crios Wines: Red Wine Vodka Spritzer
  • e - a fruity twist on a classic cocktail, with a blend of fresh pineapple and pineapple vodka for a fun tropical vibe. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Pineapple Moscow Mule + Giveaway! {Giveaway Closed}
  • Honey-Lemon Gin Rickey | A quintessential drink for warm summer afternoons - tart and refreshing with background notes of honey that lend the perfect bit of floral sweetness. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Honey-Lemon Gin Rickey
  • Goose in Spring - Lavender-infused vodka mingles with lemon, raspberry, and elderflower to create this refreshing spring cocktail. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Goose in Spring {Cocktail}

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 Thanks for stopping by! Here's what you can expect to find on Bright-Eyed Baker: lots of baked goods and other sweets made from scratch, plus the occasional coffee recipe, mixed drink, or kitchen how-to post. My goal is to show you that from-scratch baking - gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise - doesn't have to be intimidating, no matter how busy life gets. Learn more about me.

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    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
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    Easy Iced Spanish Latte
  • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
    DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
  • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
    Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
  • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
    DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
  • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
    Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
  • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
    Easy caramel iced coffee
  • A serving of pear crumble in a shallow bowl, topped with ice cream.
    Easy Pear Crumble
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Recipes for Spring

  • Bundt cake topped with frosting, with a slice removed, on a wooden board.
    Simple and Moist Carrot Bundt Cake (gluten-free option)
  • A bundt cake made with kumquats on a wire rack, partially sliced.
    Kumquat Cake
  • A coconut latte on a small white plate, served with graham cracker cookies.
    Coconut Latte
  • Candied kumquats in a glass jar with a small metal spoon.
    DIY: Candied Kumquats
  • Kiwi pie being sliced in a pie dish.
    Easy Kiwi Lime Pie (with Gluten-Free Option)
  • A mini no bake strawberry cheesecake served in a glass jar with a spoon.
    Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (No Bake)
  • Sliced brownies set over parchment paper on top of a wire cooling rack.
    Mini Egg Brownies
  • Syrup in a glass container with a spoon.
    Honey Syrup

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