Quick party cocktail drinks

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When preparing cocktails for a large crowd, speed is the key. In a crowd situation it is better to make a tasty libation quickly with a simple arsenal of liquors and mixers than perfecting a one-of-a-kind boutique cocktail, especially when being stared down by thirsty guests. Many popular and classic cocktails are good choices for quick party cocktail drinks.

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1. Cosmopolitan

   • A cosmopolitan was around long before "Sex and the City." Combine 1 1/2 oz. vodka, a splash of triple sec or orange liqueur, a splash of lime juice and 2 oz. cranberry juice in a shaker full of ice. Shake the drink and strain it into a martini glass with a lemon twist. Add a spin on the traditional cosmo by substituting flavored vodka, such as citrus or mandarin.

   Lemondrop Martini

   • A variation of the shot by the same name, this lemondrop is meant for sipping. Fill a shaker with ice, add 1 1/2 oz. lemon-flavored vodka, 1 oz. lemon juice and 1 oz. simple syrup. Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with sugar. Change the lemon-flavored vodka to mandarin or pomegranate to up the fruitiness.

   Mexican Martini

   • This cocktail is a combination of the south of the border favorite, the margarita, and the sophisticate's staple, the martini. In a shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 oz. tequila, a splash of triple sec, 1 oz. lime juice, 1 oz. simple syrup and a splash of olive juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with salt. Add a few olives for garnish. Add more or less olive juice to taste.

   Martini

   • The martini is one of the fastest and simplest of cocktails, though it has the reputation as one of the most difficult. To make a classic martini, pour 2 oz. gin, or vodka if you like, in an ice-filled shaker and stir with a cocktail spoon. Lightly sprinkle a chilled martini glass with dry vermouth, emptying out its contents, and then strain the drink into the glass. Garnish with olives or a lemon twist. Add olive juice as per individual taste to make your martini dirty.

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