14 Disco era cocktails you can make in minutes!
Step into the glitzy world of the disco era with our curated selection of cocktails that will have you boogying all night long. Perfect for theme parties or when you want to add a touch of nostalgia to your evening, these drinks are as vibrant and exciting as the era they pay homage to. Experience the flamboyance and the fun with every sip!
Sip Back in Time with Disco Era Cocktails
When the lights dim and the glittering disco ball starts spinning, there's nothing quite like a disco era cocktail in hand to transport you back to the days of funk and flair. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a casual drink enthusiast, these cocktails offer a taste of the past with their bold flavors and colorful presentations.
Why You'll Love These Drinks: For those who appreciate a blend of sweet, sour, and sparkle, disco era cocktails are the perfect mix. They're not just drinks; they're conversation starters and mood setters.
When to Serve: Ideal for retro-themed parties, milestone celebrations, or simply when you're in the mood to groove to some classic tunes while enjoying a well-crafted beverage.
Remember, the key to a great cocktail experience is not just in the ingredients, but in the ambiance it creates. So, turn up the Bee Gees, slip on some platform shoes, and let's toast to the disco days!
Pina Colada
The Piña Colada is a sweet, creamy, and fruity cocktail with a smooth texture. The flavors of pineapple and coconut blend harmoniously, creating a tropical taste sensation. The rum adds a subtle warmth and depth to the drink.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 3 oz(90ml)
- Cream of coconut: 1 oz(30ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Crushed ice: 1 cup
- Fresh pineapple wedge: 1
- Garnish: Maraschino Cherry:1
Recipe
- Prepare the ingredients: Measure out the white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and fresh lime juice.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, lime juice, and crushed ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into a hurricane or highball glass.
- Garnish: Place a pineapple wedge on the rim of the glass and add a maraschino cherry on top of the pineapple wedge.
White Russian
The White Russian is a creamy, sweet, and slightly strong cocktail. The combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream creates a rich and indulgent flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 50ml
- Coffee liqueur: 20ml
- Heavy cream: 30ml
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour 50ml of vodka and 20ml of coffee liqueur over the ice.
- Gently pour 30ml of heavy cream on top, allowing it to float on the surface of the drink.
- Optionally, you can give the drink a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai has a balanced, sweet, and tangy taste with a hint of almond from the orgeat syrup. The combination of light and dark rums gives it a rich and complex flavor, while the lime juice adds a refreshing citrus note.
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Ingredients
- Light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dark rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orgeat syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Mint sprig: 1
- Garnish: Lime wheel and cherry
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the light rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and cherry.
Harvey Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger has a sweet and fruity taste, with a hint of herbal bitterness from the Galliano. The orange juice adds a refreshing citrus flavor, while the vodka provides a smooth and subtle kick.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange juice: 4 oz(120ml)
- Galliano: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: As needed
- Orange slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Pour in the vodka and orange juice
- Stir gently to combine
- Float the Galliano on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Amaretto Sour
The Amaretto Sour is a sweet, tangy, and slightly nutty cocktail. The sweetness of the Amaretto is balanced by the sourness of the lemon juice, creating a refreshing and flavorful drink.
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Ingredients
- Amaretto: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Egg white: 1
- Angostura bitters: 1 dash
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Orange slice: 1
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white
- Perform a dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10-15 seconds
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters on top
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice
Godfather
The Godfather cocktail has a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet taste with a hint of nuttiness from the amaretto. It is a strong and warming drink, perfect for sipping slowly.
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Ingredients
- Scotch whisky: 2 oz(60ml)
- Amaretto: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ice: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add 2 oz of Scotch whisky and 1 oz of amaretto to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Enjoy your Godfather cocktail!
Cranberry Cooler
The Cranberry Cooler has a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, with a refreshing and crisp taste. The combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda creates a fruity and zesty sensation, while the vodka adds a subtle kick.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Cranberry juice: 3 oz(90ml)
- Orange juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon lime soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Orange slice: 1
- Lime wedge: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add 1.5 oz of vodka to the glass.
- Pour in 3 oz of cranberry juice.
- Add 1 oz of orange juice.
- Top with 1 oz of lemon-lime soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a lime wedge.
Life Saver
The Life Saver cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. It has a tangy citrus taste from the orange and pineapple juices, balanced by the sweetness of the grenadine and the slight bitterness of the amaretto. The overall flavor is refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for a lively night out.
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Ingredients
- Amaretto: 1 oz(30ml)
- Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Garnish: 1 Orange Slice
- 1 maraschino cherry:
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add the amaretto, orange juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker
- Shake well until chilled and combined
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice
- Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a spoon, allowing it to sink to the bottom of the glass
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Midori Sour
The Midori cocktail has a sweet and fruity taste, with a hint of melon flavor. It is light and refreshing, making it perfect for warm weather or as a palate cleanser.
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Ingredients
- Midori: 1 oz(30ml)
- Vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: 1cup
- Melon ball or cherry: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add Midori, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass
- Garnish with a melon ball or cherry
Pink Squirrel
The Pink Squirrel has a sweet, creamy, and nutty flavor profile. It is rich and indulgent, with a velvety texture and a hint of fruity notes from the crème de noyaux.
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Ingredients
- Crème de noyaux: 1 oz(30ml)
- White crème de cacao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Heavy cream: 1 oz(30ml)
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Glass: 1
Recipe
- Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the crème de noyaux, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 20 seconds, or until well chilled and frothy.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Spiked Lemonade
Spiked Lemonade has a tangy, sweet, and slightly tart taste. The lemonade provides a refreshing citrus flavor, while the alcohol adds a subtle kick. It is a well-balanced, thirst-quenching cocktail that is perfect for warm weather.
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Ingredients
- Lemonade: 8 oz(240ml)
- Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Sugar (optional for rim): 1 tsp
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Garnish: Mint sprig
Recipe
- Prepare the glass:
- If desired, moisten the rim of a tall glass with a lemon wedge and dip it in sugar to create a sugar rim
- In a shaker, combine the following ingredients:
- 8 oz lemonade
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 cup ice
- Shake well to mix and chill the ingredients
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig
Wallbanger
The Harvey Wallbanger has a sweet, citrusy, and slightly herbal taste. The combination of vodka, orange juice, and Galliano creates a refreshing and well-balanced flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange juice: 4 oz(120ml)
- Galliano: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: As needed
- Orange slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Add 1.5 oz of vodka
- Pour in 4 oz of orange juice
- Stir the mixture gently
- Float 0.5 oz of Galliano on top
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Blue Hawaiian
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail has a sweet, fruity, and tropical taste with a hint of citrus. The combination of pineapple, coconut, and blue curaçao creates a refreshing and exotic flavor profile.
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Ingredients
- Light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Blue curaçao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cream of coconut: 1 oz(30ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Crushed ice: 1 cup
- Pineapple slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- In a blender, combine the light rum, blue curaçao, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice.
- Add the crushed ice and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
Blue Kamikaze
The Blue Kamikaze offers a tantalizing blend of sweet and sour with a fruity undertone, thanks to the blue curaçao. It's a strong drink with a citrus kick that is both refreshing and bold.
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Ingredients
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Blue curaçao: 1 oz(30ml)
- Vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the lime juice, blue curaçao, and vodka to the shaker.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a chilled shot glass or cocktail glass.
- Serve immediately.
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