{"id":3470,"date":"2022-09-24T12:30:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2025-03-28T09:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:21:42","slug":"best-afternoon-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/best-afternoon-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Afternoon Cocktails for Happy Hour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, here&#8217;s a question that we come across often: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">what&#8217;s a good afternoon cocktai<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">l, and how to make one? If you want the answer, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Reinvent your happy hour with our fantastic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">afternoon cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that you can easily mix up with your friends. From the retro Tequila Sunrise to the sophisticated Mint Julep and the party-loving Margarita, we have all the greatest hits for a popular worldwide tradition: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Afternoon drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with friends and family.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bellini<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2413 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Peach Bellini from above with half a peach and mint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/128.-Bellini_Canva_Rimma_Bondarenko-peach-bellini.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While this peachy cocktail is more popular during brunch, it will go down equally well when hosting friends on a warm afternoon. Easy to make in a batch for fuss-free entertaining, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bellini-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bellini<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is best enjoyed during summer. This simple <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3-ingredient cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is made with peach pur\u00e9e, Prosecco, and bitters. Pretty in pink, bubbly, and delicately sweet, this cocktail is all about flavor and fizz.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mimosa<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1307 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Juice Mimosas in flutes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/129.Mimosa-Cocktail_Canva_estefaniavizcaino-orange-mimosa-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We wouldn&#8217;t be forgiven if we gave you one bubbly classic, but left out the OG. Of course, we&#8217;re talking about the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2-ingredient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mimosa\/\">Mimosa<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and Champagne, this is another brunch classic, but it&#8217;s equally delightful on a hot summer afternoon. Zesty, light, and sparkly, it&#8217;s a taste that never gets old. For the best results, make sure you serve these <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">afternoon drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> icy cold. One of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">easiest summer cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> you&#8217;ll ever make.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bloody Mary<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2321 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bloody Mary Cocktail garnished with celery, capers and olives\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The classic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bloody-mary-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bloody Mary<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is the third brunch cocktail that can be enjoyed before sunset. These epic vodka and tomato juice cocktails are perfect for those in the mood for a savory drink. The best part? All the garnish options! From crispy bacon, cheese-stuffed olives, smoked oysters, and buffalo wings, you\u2019ll have loads to munch on while catching up with your friends.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tequila Sunrise<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1959 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top Shot of A Refreshing Tequila Sunrise Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rock and roll into your afternoon with this legendary 70s cocktail. Mick Jagger gave it his seal of approval back in the retro era, and who are we to argue? It achieved cult status! Made with tequila, fresh orange juice, and grenadine, it has a deserving top spot for best day drinking drinks. So make some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/tequila-sunrise-cocktail\/\">Tequila Sunrise<\/a> to enjoy poolside with friends and a playlist of great 70s hits. It\u2019s a vibe!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2680 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen Pi\u00f1a Colada in a Hurricane glass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Speaking of iconic cocktails, meet one of the 80s famous cocktails: The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/pina-colada-recipe\/\"> Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a>. This tiki-era drink is indulgent and packed with tropical and white rum flavors. To make these <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">afternoon cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you\u2019ll need rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. You can make them frozen (which dilutes the alcohol but is super frosty) or shaken (which is the original with more robust tropical flavors). So, turn your happy hour into tiki-time with this classic rum, pineapple, and coconut cocktail.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mint Julep<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2640 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing Mint Julep Cocktails served in copper cups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Made with simple syrup, mint, and bourbon, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mint-julep\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mint Julep<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019s got quite a few stories. In the 1800s, it was a breakfast drink enjoyed at the height of summer. Yep. A <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">breakfast <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">drink. Imagine! That\u2019s like <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">before <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">brunch. Oatmeal and cocktails, anyone? The Mint Julep also enjoyed a starring role in the novel The Great Gatsby and, most famously, became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. But you don\u2019t have to be a horse-lover, Gatsby fan, or breakfast drinker to appreciate its refreshing taste.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Make them at home today!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Moscow Mule<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1958 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Moscow Mule\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/03_Moscow-Mule_21180-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Speaking of refreshing, chill out for longer with this ice-cold <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/moscow-mule\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moscow Mule<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> cocktail. This spicy ginger drink is a classic combination of vodka, fresh lime, and ginger beer. Its feisty kick is guaranteed to perk up your afternoon crowd, because every sip is as good as the first.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Caipirinha<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4313 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing Caipirinhas with muddled lime\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/126.-Caipirinha-Ingredients-Cocktail_Canva_HandmadePictures-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Did anyone say South America? Yeah, <em>we<\/em> did! Add some Brazilian flair to cocktail hour with a very drinkable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/caipirinha-cocktail-ingredients\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caipirinha<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Made with fresh lime juice, sugar, and rum, it&#8217;s a fiesta in a glass and perfect for a poolside afternoon with friends. Oh! And because these c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lassic summer cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are made straight in the glass, you don&#8217;t need any fancy bar tools to pull it off like a pro! Make this or any of our <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">beginner cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if you&#8217;re just starting your cocktail-making adventures.\u00a0 <\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Lime Margarita<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2636 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front View of Delicious Lime Margaritas in ice bowl\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/07_Lime-Margarita-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is the most ordered cocktail in the US! Bring the party home and mix up a batch of perfectly zesty <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/lime-margarita\/\">Lime Margaritas<\/a>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> These famous <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">afternoon drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will no doubt please the crowd. While there are loads of different versions of the Margarita cocktail, the humble tequila and lime version is the original drink that started the whole craze. So, for the best afternoon ever, serve these in jugful&#8217;s outside in your garden with some spicy Mexican snacks to soak up all the alcohol. Yeah, we\u2019re looking at you, Taco Tuesday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mojito<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3110 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Mojito cocktail on the rocks with a straw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mojito-cocktail-ingredients\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mojito<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is one of those <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">afternoon drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that begs to be enjoyed outside in the sunshine. 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