Some events call for a grand cocktail, and some call for the classic ones. Whatever be the occasion, be it planned or impromptu, the cocktails you make can keep the night going. Here is a list of the best cocktails for any occasion that you can make at the comfort of your home with simple yet flavorful ingredients. They are easy to whip up and a definite crowd-pleaser.

1. Sangria
This delicious fruit-based wine punch is typically made with red wine, fresh seasonal fruits, and a smidge of citrus-flavored soda or water. This is a perfect summer drink and sure to be a hit at parties. One of the best things about this refreshing punch is that you can use various wines to make it. There’s no rule you have to follow. You can also swap the traditional red wine with white wine and go all out with the fruits!

2. Cuba libre
If you need a more spirited cocktail for the evening, this is the classic rum and coke combo with lemon. Just add in a hint of lemon juice to bring out the flavors. The addition of lemon acts as the bridge between the sharp sweetness of the cola and rum. It is best if you want a night of hard drinks or a sweet summery relief on a pleasant evening.

3. New Yorker
If you want something simple yet delicious, this is the best cocktail you can throw together. We all know of the classic combo–vodka with cranberry juice! This is just that, with a twist of lemon in the form of a wedge. What you will find particularly interesting is the way the drink comes together. The ratio of vodka to cranberry should be 1:2.5, and you need to build the drink over a bed of ice.

4. Mexican mule
This delicious drink is a tequila-based spin on the classic Moscow mule. And might we add that it is even better than the original! It is cool and full of flavor. If you want a more fancy drink with a dash of tropical flavors, this is the cocktail for you. It has a crisp ginger flavor that spices up the base of tequila. You need to mix in one part of tequila to about two parts of ginger beer and add a generous amount of fresh lime juice. It is built over ice and makes for the perfect summer drink! The combination of the liquor with the citrusy lime and spicy ginger makes it impossible not to take another sip immediately.