Cocktail Recipes & Inspiration
Welcome to the Just Bartending Recipes Collection — your source for handcrafted drink ideas, seasonal cocktail inspiration, and crowd-pleasing mocktails.
Our professional bartenders serve events all across Central Pennsylvania, and these are some of our favorite recipes to help you recreate that same bar-quality experience at home or to plan your event menu.
Showing 8 Recipes
Medium
Classic
Old Fashioned
A timeless whiskey cocktail with muddled sugar, bitters, and orange peel.
- 5 min
- 5 ingredients
Easy
Signature
Espresso Martini
A perfect blend of coffee and vodka for the ultimate pick-me-up cocktail.
- 3 min
- 5 ingredients
Tropical
Easy
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban cocktail with white rum, mint, lime, and soda water.
- 4 min
- 6 ingredients
Easy
Classic
Negroni
An Italian aperitif with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- 2 min
- 5 ingredients
Classic
Easy
Margarita
The perfect balance of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- 3 min
- 5 ingredients
Classic
Medium
Whiskey Sour
A perfect balance of whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup with egg white foam.
- 5 ingredients
- 5 ingredients
Classic
Easy
Moscow Mule
A refreshing mix of vodka, ginger beer, and lime served in a copper mug.
- 2 min
- 5 ingredients
Easy
Tropical
Piña Colada
A creamy tropical cocktail with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
- 3 min
- 5 ingredients
Our Recipes
Gin Rickey
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 tsp Grenadine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Top up with Soda Water
- Garnish Lime
Half-fill a tall glass with ice. Mix the gin and Grenadine together and pour over the ice. Add the lime or lemon juice and top off with soda water. Decorate the glass with lime and/or lemon slices.
Almeria
- 2 oz Dark rum
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 1 Egg white
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Kool First Aid
- 2 oz light 151 proof rum
- 1/2 tsp Tropical Kool-Aid
Add Kool Aid to a double shot glass, and top with rum. Slam and shoot.
Our Philosophy
Simple Ingredients. Perfect Execution.
A great drink doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs balance, freshness, and a little creativity. Each of our recipes is designed to be:
- Easy to make with ingredients you can find locally
- Scalable for parties, weddings, or corporate events
- Customizable for your own flavor preferences
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or building your next event menu with us, these recipes show the care and craftsmanship that define every Just Bartending experience.
Signature Wedding Cocktails
The “Blissfully Married” Margarita
Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced — a modern take on a wedding favorite.
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz triple sec
- ½ oz agave syrup
- Pink Himalayan salt for rim
Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a salted glass, and garnish with a lime wheel.
✨ Pro tip: Add a splash of strawberry purée to match your wedding colors!
The “First Kiss” Spritz
- 2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz club soda
- Lemon twist
Directions: Build over ice in a wine glass, top with soda, and stir gently.
Corporate Event Classics
The Executive Old Fashioned
Timeless sophistication that suits any professional event.
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel twist
Directions: Muddle sugar and bitters, add bourbon, ice, and stir until chilled. Garnish with an orange twist.
The Brand Builder Mule
Refreshing, versatile, and perfect for large-crowd events.
- 1½ oz vodka
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Lime wedge & mint sprig
Directions: Build in a copper mug over ice and stir.
Private Party Favorites
The Backyard Breeze
Light, fruity, and made for summer evenings.
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz coconut water
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of grenadine
Directions: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with pineapple leaf or cherry.
The Celebration Sangria
A vibrant pitcher drink that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
- Sliced oranges, lemons, berries
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, stir, and chill for 2+ hours. Serve over ice.
Signature Mocktails
The Central PA Sunset
A colorful, non-alcoholic showstopper for guests of all ages.
- 3 oz orange juice
- 1 oz grenadine
- Splash of lemon-lime soda
- Orange slice
Directions: Pour orange juice into glass with ice, slowly drizzle grenadine for gradient effect, and top with soda.
The Garden Fizz
Herbal, fresh, and elegant.
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 oz sparkling water
- Fresh mint
Directions: Shake cucumber juice, lime, and honey with ice; strain into glass and top with sparkling water.
Seasonal Inspiration
- Spring: Lavender Lemon Collins or Strawberry Basil Mule
- Summer: Blueberry Mojito or Spiked Lemonade Slush
- Fall: Apple Cider Old Fashioned or Pumpkin Spice White Russian
- Winter: Cranberry Mule or Maple Bourbon Sour
These recipes are just a taste of what our team can create for your event. Each season, we refresh our cocktail lineup to match local ingredients and trends in Central PA’s vibrant event scene.
Let Us Craft Your Signature Drink
Looking for something unique? Our bartenders specialize in custom signature cocktails for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. We’ll design a drink that fits your theme, colors, and flavor preferences — then serve it flawlessly at your event.