10 Unusual Drinks For A Big Party

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Hosting a big party? An extraordinary drink is one of the easiest and most enticing ways to impress your guests. Maybe you’d want to make a twist on a traditional beverage? Or you’re in a mood to experiment? Anyway, this list has something for you. Read on to find your perfect party cocktail.

10 Non-Conventional Drinks to Enhance any Party

1. Soggy Dollar Painkiller

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz cream of coconut
  • Grated nutmeg for garnish

Mix all the liquids in a shaker with ice. As the mixture is ready, garnish it with grated nutmeg. 

Want to enhance the tasting? Choose this option for beach and pool parties. This Painkiller cocktail tastes different, with waves crashing at the backdrop.

Who Will Like It: Tropical drink lovers will enjoy this creamy, fruity cocktail​.

2. Black Mojito with Charcoal

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Activated charcoal (1/2 tsp)
  • Soda water

Muddle mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup. Add rum and activated charcoal. Shake with ice and top with soda water.

This one is for all the bold folks. Its look, its taste — all screams experimentation. But if you’re up for even more extraordinary stuff, you can swap the rum for something like Delta-9 drink mixes. This way, you can create your perfect drink to unwind and rejuvenate. This THC drink enhancer comes in five astonishing flavors, so you’ll definitely find something for yourself. 

Who Will Like It: Fans of visually striking drinks that pack a refreshing punch​.

3. Reese’s Peanut Butter Martini

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz chocolate liqueur
  • 1 oz peanut butter vodka
  • 1 oz cream
  • Crushed Reese’s Pieces for garnish

Shake the liqueurs and cream with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with crushed candy.

The drink is creamy and sweet. Even though I’m not a fan of super-sweet beverages, this one stole my heart. Why? It has that sweetness, sure, but is significantly enhanced by the coolness of vodka.

Who Will Like It: Dessert lovers and chocolate aficionados will relish this treat​.

4. Chamomile Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz chamomile tea (brewed and cooled)
  • 1 oz honey
  • 1 oz lemon juice

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Once in a glass, garnish the drink with a lemon slice.

This drink is a new take on your traditional evening tea. It’s fresh and delightful, yet cozy and homely — a real mood-booster in a glass.

Who Will Like It: Those who appreciate soothing, herbal flavors will find this cocktail relaxing​.

5. Cotton Candy Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 1/8 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • Cream soda (to taste)
  • Cotton candy for garnish

Mix tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Once ready, top with cream soda. Garnish with cotton candy.

This cocktail can transmit you to your childhood, when you attended traditional country fairs and asked your mum to buy you that pinkish cotton candy. To add even more flare, the drink has a unique Barbie vibe. So, if you’re planning some theme part, it’s your go-to.

Who Will Like It: This drink is perfect for anyone who loves a bit of nostalgia​.

6. Tinto de Verano

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz red wine
  • 2 oz lemon-lime soda
  • Fresh citrus slices for garnish

Mix red wine and soda in a glass filled with ice. Garnish with citrus slices.

This drink is among the top easy options on this list. Just mix the three ingredients, and you’re good to go with a not-less-tasty alternative to a traditional sangria.

Who Will Like It: This refreshing Spanish drink is ideal for wine lovers seeking something light and quick​.

7. Apple Cider Sidecar

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz cognac
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

Shake all ingredients with ice. Once in a glass, garnish with a lemon peel.

This one is ideal for a cozy autumn vibe! Apple, cinnamon, honey flavors — is that your vibe? Then, go for the cocktail without hesitation.

Who Will Like It: Perfect for those who love a seasonal twist on a classic cocktail​.

8. Blood Orange Vodka Soda

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz blood orange juice
  • Club soda
  • Blood orange slice for garnish

Combine vodka and juice right in a glass. Then, add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

Now, we shift to something strong and powerful. You might think that the beverage is just like the well-known vodka soda. But believe me, that blood orange takes the drink to a whole new level — both visually and for the taste.

Who Will Like It: Fans of citrusy and refreshing drinks will love this vibrant choice​.

9. Red Moon Over Manhattan

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz red wine
  • 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
  • Orange peel for garnish

Mix bourbon and vermouth in a glass with ice. Top with red wine and garnish with an orange peel.

If you want something visually stunning yet with a well-known flare, choose Red Moon Over Manhattan. Here, the traditional bourbon blends organically with orange and vermouth sweetness notes. And this one is also a perfect autumn drink, ideally enjoyed near a fireplace.

Who Will Like It: Whiskey drinkers looking for something a little different​.

10. Frozen Piña Colada with Popsicle

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 popsicle (of your choice)

Blend coconut milk and frozen pineapple until smooth. Pour into a glass and insert a popsicle.

This one is your go-to for those who don’t want the summer to stop. Yes, it’s a pinch of summer right in your glass, so enjoy.

Who Will Like It: Ideal for tropical drink enthusiasts and anyone wanting a fun twist on a classic​.

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These unusual drinks will elevate your party and spark conversations. And they are quite varied, too! So, you’ll definitely find something for your party theme.

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