33 Birthday Cocktails That’ll Help You Celebrate

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33 Birthday Cocktails That’ll Help You Celebrate1/33 Chocolate Cake Martini 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Double Chocolate Martini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is it a beverage or a dessert? Don’t let its looks fool you, this chocolate cake martini is potent, but good!—Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 569 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 2/33 Margarita Float Cocktails 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Floats Recipe photo

It will really take your party to the next level

by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re not so into birthday cake, this creamy ice cream cocktail is the perfect substitution. It will really take your party to the next level. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 margarita: 372 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/33 Passion Fruit Hurricanes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Passion Fruit Hurricanes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

Whip up a batch for your next party!

From the Recipe Creator: This is our Test Kitchen’s version of the famous Hurricane beverage that’s so popular in New Orleans. Whip up a batch for your next party! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 340 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/33 Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love celebrating with these whimsical champagne cocktails. The cotton candy melts away, leaving behind its

pretty pink color

pretty pink color. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cocktail: 125 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/33 Basil Citrus Cocktail 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fruity, fantastic and lighter in calories, this basil cocktail is a great way to offset all that cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 136 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 14g carbohydrate

(7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

(7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/33 Ginger Mint Julep Cocktail Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Mint Julep Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mint juleps aren’t just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for a birthday party or luncheon. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 238 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/33 Salty Dog Sangria 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Salty Dog Sangria Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mix up grapefruit vodka, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, a little wine and simple syrup and what do you get? A perfectly refreshing and beautiful sipper fit for a birthday party or special gathering. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 186 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 8/33 Blueberry Mojito Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Mojitos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blueberry and lime are two of my favorite flavors, so I added blueberries to my favorite mixed drink! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for a week.—Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 drink: 202 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 9/33 Orange Razzletini Cocktails Test Kitchen Approved Orange Razzletini

This strawberry daiquiri recipe is

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is perfect for a party.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/33 Rosemary Strawberry Daiquiri Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This strawberry daiquiri recipe is

a standout with its herbal twist!

a standout with its herbal twist! I used to teach herb classes at our local technical college and everyone enjoyed my segment on herbal cocktails like this one. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 251 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein. 11/33 Rubies on Ice Cocktails 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ginger and pomegranate are made for each other, and the color of this beverage is tantalizing. If

Folks will savor the subtle peach flavor in this elegant beverage

you’re looking for a nonalcoholic option, you can easily leave out the vodka for a delicious and fun drink! —Tara Deshpande, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 12/33 Sparkling Peach Bellinis 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks will savor the subtle peach flavor in this elegant beverage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 74 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein

cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 13/33 Classic Margarita 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic margarita recipe doesn’t need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you’re making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 206 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/33 Blackberry

Sorry, adults only!

Beer Cocktail 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blackberry Beer Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/33 Apple Amaretto Sours Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total

Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An amaretto sour had always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it perfect for enjoying throughout the fall. —Amber Forbes, Roper, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/33 Paloma 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Soon after I learned about this cocktail, I brought

the ingredients to a family birthday party at my parents’

the ingredients to a family birthday party at my parents’. The next time we got together, my dad had the fixings set out and ready to go. —Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/33 Chocolate Martini 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Martini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The variations on martinis seem endless. But this sweet chocolate martini recipe is both creative and

sophisticated in taste and presentation

sophisticated in taste and presentation. It’s a great way to end a birthday party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 378 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 18/33 Pina Colada 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy

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