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What one cocktail would you make to please a crowd of girls

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Droi · 22/03/2025 11:26

Hosting my sister’s birthday. I want to make cocktails. The element in my home will be pyjamas and pizza. So quite relaxed. What cocktail can i make that will suit most people (wine, beer will also be available). I like quite tangy, spicy cocktails so don’t think my go tos would be a good choice.

Pornstar Martini?
Cosmo?
Strawberry Daiquiri? (hate it)
Espresso Martinis? (Love)

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Needlenardlenoo · 22/03/2025 16:41

Oh yes kir royale. Yummy! Easy!!

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 22/03/2025 16:41

Margaritas, good ones, not with 'mix' 🤢

Needlenardlenoo · 22/03/2025 16:40

Bellini?

Topbird29 · 22/03/2025 16:39

I'm your typical fussy person! Love screaming orgasms and white russians, cosmopolitans, sex on the beach, pina coldas, French martini, expresseo martini, porn star martini.
But don't like lime or massively strong alcohol taste - so no mojitos or margaritas for me! But then I would just happily have a prosecco.
Prosecco with chambord or kir royale is also nice.
Agree with pp - do a couple of different ones, or get ingredients so people can make their own - and maybe ask people to bring something.

Weegieunicorn · 22/03/2025 16:39

Limincello, prosecco and Lemonade with slices of lemon. Easy and straightforward plus refreshing.

glittereyelash · 22/03/2025 16:39

I'd go with a madras, woo woo, cosmos or maybe sangria! I love pineapple jalepeno mojitos but they wouldn't be for everyone.

Offtobuttonmoontovisitmrspoon · 22/03/2025 16:37

For girls I would serve apple juice.
For grown women I would serve Bellinis.

CarrieOnComplaining · 22/03/2025 16:35

Mojito

FrodisCapering · 22/03/2025 16:31

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BrownPapery · 22/03/2025 16:22

redcord · 22/03/2025 16:15

I would say a Hugo Spritz. It's basically Prosecco and Elderflower liquer, it's long, pretty and fresh. It looks fun and classy in photos.

(I would always choose a margarita, but a Hugo is a great sociable, celebratory party drink).

I agree with all of this.

redcord · 22/03/2025 16:15

I would say a Hugo Spritz. It's basically Prosecco and Elderflower liquer, it's long, pretty and fresh. It looks fun and classy in photos.

(I would always choose a margarita, but a Hugo is a great sociable, celebratory party drink).

MayaPinion · 22/03/2025 16:13

Limoncello spritz and you can add chilli slices for those who indulge.

RobinEllacotStrike · 22/03/2025 16:12

ShaunaSadeki · 22/03/2025 11:31

Margaritas!

Margaritas!!

for sure!

LoraPiano · 22/03/2025 16:03

"Girls" should not be allowed to drink, so probably go for juice, or some other soft drink.

GoodEnoughParents · 22/03/2025 15:57

Bellini

Ilovelowry · 22/03/2025 15:38

If I was coming to your party, I would being a bottle of wine/very good cremant, a bottle of spirits to add to the cocktail party and my own bottle of Tanqueray 10 with which to make martinis or G&T.

However I wouldn't turn down a well made negroni.

So I'd go with the idea of a cocktail bar where everyone can make their own. It's lots of fun and will get everyone chatting.

FrodoBiggins · 22/03/2025 15:36

Spicy margs can easily be a normal margs with a slight adjustment. I love a longer marg on the rocks (low ball glass) with a bit of pineapple juice and a Tajin rim

FeistyFrankie · 22/03/2025 15:33

Tequila Sunrise

It looks glorious, you'll all feel like you're on holiday, it's insanely strong so you'll get smashed in no time and it goes with literally all food options, everywhere.

Who doesn't love a tequila sunrise??

FrodoBiggins · 22/03/2025 15:32

QueenOfWeeds · 22/03/2025 13:41

I’d go with a cosmo from your list. You won’t make everyone happy though, so what’s your sister’s favourite? Maybe do that and if it isn’t a crowd pleaser, tough! It isn’t their birthday.

Alternatively what about a bellini bar? Prosecco and then different fruit purées (Funkin make them for cocktails, or you could do your own or use an Ella’s Kitchen pouch). I’ve done them at a party before and it worked well - everyone can pick their own flavour or have plain Prosecco if they prefer.

I was going to suggest Ella's kitchen! Bloody love Ella.

Great for versatile bellini options, also v nice for a flavoured mojito - especially mango, apple. Maybe avoid the ones with parsnip and rice

Wonder if I've ever been judged by the checkout staff when I pay for my 6 bottles of fizz, white rum, soda water and baby food 😂

reversegear · 22/03/2025 15:30

A Hugo

Mach3 · 22/03/2025 15:30

Just Google seasonal long cocktails, it will probably throw up some nice and interesting drinks.

Mach3 · 22/03/2025 15:29

Steer clear of the short drinks unless you want carnage!

Mach3 · 22/03/2025 15:27

I love an excellent martini, but they are very strong!

As Dorothy Parker said;

I like to have a martini
Two at the very most
After three I'm under the table
After four I'm under the host.

Espresso martinis are after-dinner cocktails anyway.

You need a long, quaffable cocktail, mojito, sea breeze, Tom Collins, Moscoe mule, or a singapore sling.

Something along those lines.

CandiedPrincess · 22/03/2025 15:23

Spicy margs but if that's too niche, a well-made cosmo.

NordicGiant · 22/03/2025 15:18

ScottsBones · 22/03/2025 14:39

Basil & lime martini

Lychee martini

Ooh those both sound lovely. I love basil!!!