There's always a reason to shake up a cocktail. Aside from the classic five o'clock happy hour, you might be hosting a bridal shower, celebrating a milestone birthday party, or even just looking for ways to make date night more fun. Enter: these fun cocktail recipes.

All you need are a handful of ingredients to make these alcoholic drinks at home. Take Ree Drummond's drink of choice—Ranch Water—for example. It simply combines tequila, lime juice, and sparkling water over plenty of crushed ice. Otherwise, try your hand at a for those summer barbecues or any time you're entertaining a crowd. A big bowl of punch or a pitcher of sangria will always be a hit, which is why we've made sure to include several of these recipes.

We have creative ideas that feature each of the main liquor types including , bubbly , vodka cocktails, and drinks made with . If you're looking for something seasonal for a crowd, try the Tom Collins, which has a springy tart lemony flavor. Or if you're in need of refreshing , there are plenty of frozen drinks like boozy strawberry daiquiri that will cool you off in no time.

Anyone who's looking to brush up on bar skills will find instructions for classic cocktails too, including , martinis, , and more. You'll be saying, "Bottoms up!" once you finish this list of the best cocktail recipes.