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    Home » Cocktails

    Red Cocktails That are Easy to Make!

    Published: Apr 18, 2023 · Updated: Jul 3, 2024 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Epic Guide to Red Cocktails You Can Make at Home! Red is a head-turning color that symbolizes passion, power, and prominence. From Valentine’s Day to Christmas, here are our favorite crimson-hued cocktails for your year-round enjoyment.

    Red cocktails in a collage of four pictures

    Red Cocktails

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    Red Cocktails
    Bama Breeze Cocktail
    Cranberry Lime Cocktail
    Martini Seduction
    Pomegranate Breeze Martini
    Carnival Rum Jumper Cocktail
    Strawberry Champagne Cocktail
    Spiced Cranberry Cocktail
    Frozen Watermelon Margarita
    Dirty Shirley Cocktail
    Watermelon Martini
    Melon Crush Martini
    Carnival Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bloody Mary
    Cranberry Mimosa
    Woo Woo Drink
    Bay Breeze Cocktail
    Forty Is the New 20 Alchemy Bar Cocktail
    Copy Cat Pat O’Brien Hurricane Cocktail
    Caribbean Sunset Martini
    Copy Cat Carnival Caribbean Breeze Cocktail
    Mulled Cherry Cider Cocktail
    Copy Cat Chevy’s Sunburn Margarita
    Carnival Fun Ship Cocktail
    The Perfect Storm Cocktail
    Mulled Wine Crockpot Recipe
    Oh, Honey Bee Moscato Wine Cocktail
    Raspberry Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
    Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail
    Make Ahead Freezer Strawberry Margaritas
    Coral Reef Cocktail
    Copy Cat Chili’s Calypso Cooler
    Lava Flow Cocktail
    Red Shots
    Red Snapper Shot
    Cherry Bomb Shot
    Fireball Jello Shots
    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Shot
    Brain Hemorrhage Shot
    Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot
    Great Cocktail Tools
    Recipe Tips
    Great Cocktail Collections

    These red drinks include classic cocktail recipes, eye-catching drinks, and the perfect celebration cocktail!

    From Fourth of July to Valentine's Day and Christmas Cocktails these red cocktails are easy to make! Just stir, shake, and pour your favorite red drinks.

    Red cocktail with lime slices in a tall glass on a green picnic table

    Bama Breeze Cocktail

    Ingredients: Lime, Simple Syrup, Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, Coconut Rum, Cranberry Juice

    The rum-based Bama Breeze comes from the pages of Gumbo Love, Lucy Buffett’s cookbook guide to Gulf Coast cooking and entertaining. You’ll love how seamlessly the tartness of grapefruit vodka and cranberry juice complement coconut rum in this crimson cocktail that is perfect for beachside sipping.

    Lucy Buffett is behind Lulu’s Gulf Shores, a tropical-themed waterside eatery serving up Coastal Alabama favorites.

    Cranberries and lime in a red cocktail in a glass with gold polka dots

    Cranberry Lime Cocktail

    Ingredients: Plain or Cranberry Vodka; Ginger Ale or Cranberry Splash Soda; Cranberries and Lime Slices; Ice

    The Cranberry Lime Cocktail is the ideal blend of citrus, sweet, and tart. We mixed this simple yet satisfying refresher less than two weeks before Christmas 2014.

    Cranberry lovers can use cranberry-flavored vodka for a bolder flavor.

    Martini Seduction Cocktail with a orange wheel in a stemless martini glass

    Martini Seduction

    Ingredients: Absolut Vodka, Monin Pomegranate Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice; Lime and Cherry for Garnish

    This blush-red temptress is another Carnival Cruise cocktail from Alchemy Bar, the cruise liner’s premium cocktail venue. It gets its name from red passion fruit syrup, which also infuses the drink with a pleasant tropical aroma.

    Bright red martini with a lime wedge in a martini glass on a white napkin

    Pomegranate Breeze Martini

    Ingredients: Stoli Orange Vodka, Monin Red Passion Fruit Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Juice

    The candy-red Pomegranate Martini is all dressed up for your next Valentine’s Day or Christmas gathering. This fruity martini is another favorite we’ve discovered aboard a Carnival Cruise.

    Rump Jumper cocktail in a hurricane glass garnished with a cherry

    Carnival Rum Jumper Cocktail

    Ingredients: Bacardi Rum, Gosling Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Bitters, Banana Liqueur, Grenadine

    This Carnival Cruise favorite served at the Red Frog Pub, the onboard Caribbean-themed bar, captures the spirit of the tropics in one welcoming hurricane glass. Garnished with a maraschino cherry atop a hazy orange-red beverage, this cocktail looks like a sunset in paradise.

    red champagne cocktail garnished with a strawberry next to pink hearts and strawberries

    Strawberry Champagne Cocktail

    Ingredients: Rosé Champagne, Strawberry Simple Syrup, Sliced Strawberries, Crushed Ice

    Although strawberry isn’t the most common cocktail flavor, this bubbly berry drink uses Monin Strawberry Syrup to infuse blush rosé with sweet strawberry goodness.

    For a touch of elegance, serve these rosy concoctions in champagne flutes and add a half-sliced strawberry to the rim of each glass.

    red cocktail with cranberries and rosemary next to a bowl of cranberries and a glass cocktail shaker

    Spiced Cranberry Cocktail

    Ingredients: Deep Eddy’s Cranberry Vodka, Cranberry Wine, Spiced Cranberry Cocktail, Cranberries, Rosemary Sprig, Ice

    Although this festive recipe uses store-bought spiced cranberry cocktail juice for convenience, you can still use cranberry juice in place of this ingredient. The level of vodka can also be adjusted to taste.

    watermelon margarita in a margarita glass with a lime wheel

    Frozen Watermelon Margarita

    Ingredients: Watermelon, Silver Tequila, Triple Sec orange liqueur, Ice Cubes

    Our frozen watermelon margarita is the perfect handheld for a hot summer day.

    Two red cocktails in tall glasses garnished with maraschino cherries next to a bowl of cherries

    Dirty Shirley Cocktail

    Ingredients: Vodka, Grenadine, Sprite, Ice

    The addition of vodka makes the Dirty Shirley a grown-up version of the Shirley Temple.

    watermelon martini in a martini glass next to a white plate

    Watermelon Martini

    Ingredients: Watermelon Cubes, Belvedere Vodka, Monin Watermelon Syrup, Lime Juice

    This watermelon martini goes down well with a hearty meal at Fahrenheit 555, Carnival Cruise’s premium onboard steakhouse.

    Pink martini in a martini glass with lime wedge

    Melon Crush Martini

    Ingredients: Absolut Vodka, Monin Watermelon Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice, Lime for Garnish

    Sampling cocktail creations is one of our favorite travel activities. We enjoyed this watermelon-cranberry gem while cruising in Mexico on the Carnival Splendor.

    bloody mary cocktail in a large mason jar glass garnished with bacon, olives, and lemon

    Carnival Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bloody Mary

    Ingredients: Veggie-Infused Tito’s Vodka, Tomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Fresh Lime Juice, Salt, Black Pepper

    This larger-than-life savory bloody Mary was developed through a partnership between celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Carnival Cruise Ships.

    green champagne bottle pouring into a champagne flute with cranberry mimosa

    Cranberry Mimosa

    Ingredients: Champagne, Cranberry Juice, Cranberries for Garnish

    This cheery take on a mimosa is all dressed up and ready for Christmas brunch.

    Two red Woo Woo Drinks in tall glasses wtih lime wedges next to a cloth napkin

    Woo Woo Drink

    Ingredients: Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Lime Wedge for Garnish

    Although its origins remain unclear, some accounts say that the Woo Woo drink was served to fans at bars each time the New York Mets scored in a game.

    Two Bay Breeze Cocktails with lime circles next to a few limes

    Bay Breeze Cocktail

    Ingredients: Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lime Wedges

    Pineapple juice transforms the Cape Cod cocktail into a sweet highball drink perfect for brunch or relaxing with friends.

    Pink 40 is the new 20 Cocktail with a lime wheel on an Alchemy Bar napkin

    Forty Is the New 20 Alchemy Bar Cocktail

    Ingredients: Skyy Vodka, Pomegranate Liquor, Pomegranate Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Syrup

    Cocktail aficionados who sail aboard Carnival Cruise Ships will love the Alchemy Bar’s solid drink offerings. This charming pomegranate-cranberry cocktail is bright, tart, and dangerously easy to sip.

    Red cocktail in a Hurricane Glass garnished with an orange wedge

    Copy Cat Pat O’Brien Hurricane Cocktail

    Ingredients: Light Rum, Dark Rum, Passion Fruit Juice, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Grenadine, Ice

    We savored this jazzy red cocktail at its birthplace, Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans. It is so fruity and delicious that you’ll hardly notice the four shots of rum.

    Don't miss our Hurricane Popsicles for the perfect summer treat!

    Red martini with a lemon wedge in a martini glass

    Caribbean Sunset Martini

    Ingredients: Absolut Raspberri, Malibu Coconut Rum, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice

    This coconut and raspberry martini, another stellar creation from the Alchemy Bar, has vacation written all over it.

    red cocktail with an orange wheel, cherry and pink umbrella with the ocean behind it

    Copy Cat Carnival Caribbean Breeze Cocktail

    Ingredients: White Rum, Crème de Banana, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Piña Colada Mix, Grenadine

    The mix of white rum, crème de banana, and apricot brandy are a Caribbean party in a cup.

    red cherry cocktail with two maraschino cherries for garnish next to greenery

    Mulled Cherry Cider Cocktail

    Ingredients: Vodka, Maraschino Cherry Juice, Cherry Cider, Mulled Cider, Maraschino Cherries, Ice

    The tartness and sweetness of cherry complement the warm spices of mulled cider in this festive take on the classic screwdriver.

    Red margarita in a margarita glass with salt and a lime wedge

    Copy Cat Chevy’s Sunburn Margarita

    Ingredients: Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour Mix, Cranberry Juice

    This copycat recipe from Chevy’s Fresh Mex features the complementary flavors of cranberry and orange.

    hand holding a red cocktail with orange wheel and pink umbrella by the pool

    Carnival Fun Ship Cocktail

    Ingredients: Amaretto, 151 Rum, Vodka, Apricot Brandy, Fruit Punch, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Cherry or Orange Slice for Garnish

    The boozy and fruity Carnival Fun Ship Cocktail is another one of our Carnival Cruises favorites.

    red martini in a stemless martini glass on a white napkin

    The Perfect Storm Cocktail

    Ingredients: Bacardi Rum, Bacardi Spiced Rum, Monin Strawberry Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice

    You’ll love the Alchemy Bar’s fruity, rum-based take on the classic Dark ’N’ Stormy.

    mulled white with an orange slice, cranberries, and cinnamon stick

    Mulled Wine Crockpot Recipe

    Ingredients: Bottle of Merlot Red Wine, Orange Juice, Fresh Whole Cranberries, White Sugar, Medium Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon Sticks, Brandy; Garnish with Cinnamon Sticks, Orange Slices, and Fresh Cranberries

    This festive slow-cooker mulled wine has warmed many of our winter evenings in Spokane.

    raspberries floating in a red cocktail in a wine glass

    Oh, Honey Bee Moscato Wine Cocktail

    Ingredients: Moscato, Lemon Juice, Raspberries, Thyme Sprigs, Honey

    Made with Moscato, raspberries, honey, and thyme, this summer refresher has the perfect balance of sweet, bright, and herbal.

    Dark red martini in a martini glass with grass in the background

    Raspberry Pomegranate Cosmopolitan

    Ingredients: Smirnoff Sorbet Light - Raspberry Pomegranate, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

    This raspberry and pomegranate twist on Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite libation is made with Smirnoff Sorbet Light, a flavored vodka that adds less than 100 calories to any drink.

    strawberries and basil in a lemonade cocktail with paper straw next to more strawberries and a lemon wedge

    Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail

    Ingredients: Smirnoff Strawberry Sorbet Light - Summer Strawberry Vodka, Diet Lemonade, Fresh Basil

    The Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cocktail is the perfect down-home drink for the summer months.

     

    Make Ahead Freezer Strawberry Margaritas

    Ingredients: Fresh or Frozen Strawberries, Crushed Ice, Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, White Sugar

    I inherited this make-ahead margarita recipe from my mom, who proves that maybe moms know best. You’ll love knowing that you’re only a freezer door away from a luscious strawberry margarita.

     

    Coral Reef Cocktail

    Ingredients: Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, Strawberries

    This strawberry and coconut blender cocktail is as smooth as a day in paradise.

     

    Copy Cat Chili’s Calypso Cooler

    Ingredients: Captain Morgan Rum, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Rose’s Lime Juice, Grenadine

    This copycat Chili’s cocktail is as dangerously easy to drink as it is to make.

    red and white lava flow cocktail in a tiki glass with pineapple wedge and cherry garnish

    Lava Flow Cocktail

    Ingredients: Light Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Strawberries, Banana, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut

    This tropical blender drink gets its white and red swirls from Malibu and strawberries. It is one of our favorites to make when 5 O'clock Aloha Fridays hit.

     

    Red Shots

    Two red cocktail shots on white coasters.

    Red Snapper Shot

    Ingredients: Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice

    Disclaimer - no fish were harmed in the making of this cranberry-almond-whiskey shot.

    Red shot surrounded by cherries

    Cherry Bomb Shot

    Ingredients: Grenadine, Cherry Vodka, Red Bull Energy Drink

    This three-ingredient shot is the cherry-flavored sister to the Vegas Bomb Shot.

    Fireball Jello Shot with whipped cream and a red hot candy on a white plate

    Fireball Jello Shots

    Ingredients: Cherry Jell-O, Fireball Whisky, Boiling Water, Cold Water

    Cinnamon-flavored Fireball Whisky is a niche product that we happen to love. In this Jell-O shot, tart cherry and warm cinnamon mix to create a flavor you’ll remember even after the party ends.

    Layered red, brown, and cream shot surrounded by chocolate covered cherries

    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Shot

    Ingredients: Grenadine, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream

    This dessert-themed shot will sweeten your Valentine’s Day - or any day, for that matter.

    cream and red shot in a clear shot glass on a white coaster.

    Brain Hemorrhage Shot

    Ingredients: Peach Schnapps, Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Grenadine

    The Brain Hemorrhage Shot intentionally uses peach schnapps to curdle the cream in Bailey’s, resulting in a creepy yet fun visual.

    layered red cocktail garnished with cherries

    Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot

    Ingredients: Vanilla Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine

    Try this tropical dessert in shot form - you won’t be disappointed. For a full-sized martini, increase the proportions according to the size of your glass.

    Upcoming recipes include sangria, negroni, Singapore Sling, Strawberry Daiquiri, Cranberry Martini, and more!

    Great Cocktail Tools

    2 ounce shot glasses - We love these 2 oz shot glasses especially for layered shots.

    Bar Spoon - Bar spoons help to create layers in the cocktail shot. They fit perfectly into the cocktail shot glass.

    Cocktail Shaker – This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools

    Stemless Martini Glasses - These stemless martini glasses are fantastic.

    Martini Glass - We like the look of the classic martini glass

    Jell-O Shot Cups - We suggest using two-ounce Jell-O shot cups.

    High Ball Glasses

    OXO angled jiggers - these are our go-to measuring tools for cocktails. They work perfectly for pouring in layers for cocktails.

    Margarita Glasses - We like the look of classic margarita glasses but you can use any glass for this great cocktail.

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    Copper Mule Mugs  - Copper Mule Mugs are the classic way to serve Moscow Mules. The copper mugs keep them nice and cold and look amazing. Check out all of our Mule Varieties.

    Old Fashion Glass/Rocks Glass

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    Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

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    Baileys Irish Cream Cocktails - Epic Guide to Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur! How to mix it, what it tastes like, how to store it and so much more.

    Blue Cocktails - Blue cocktails are as eye-catching as they are tasty. Here are our blue cocktail favorites that can be made from home without needing to leave home and open a bar tab.

    Green Cocktails - Bright green cocktails perfect for Halloween parties.

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