Celebrate National Bartender Day with 5 Easy-to-Make Drinks

National Bartender Day occurs on the first Friday of December in the United States, celebrating those amazing mixologists behind the bar who make delicious drinks at our favorite bars and restaurants!

At Absolut, we believe a party should welcome everyone, so we say celebrate wherever you are in the world! Not stopping there, let’s raise a glass to bartenders of all skills levels, including home bartenders, who infuse passion, creativity, and flavor into every glass.

So, whether you’re a bartender working at a bar, a home bartending pro, or just starting to explore the world of cocktails, this day is for you!

Why Celebrate Bartenders?

Bartenders are the ones who bring a little magic to your night out. They inspire your next drink choice, turn a simple cocktail into a conversation piece, and make every moment feel like an occasion.

With their knack for flavors and spirits, they mix up the kind of drinks that can take any evening to the next level. National Bartender Day is a great time to give a shoutout to their creativity and hard work in making every bar experience special.

But hey, while professional bartenders have honed their skills, home bartenders are a big part of the cocktail scene too. If you’re throwing a party or just chilling at home, reading the room and knowing what drinks to make your guests (and how!) takes some skill.

5 Drinks Anyone Can Make at Home!

No matter your skill level, we’ve got five easy-to-make drinks that anyone can make at home. These cocktails are delicious and guaranteed to impress at your next party!

Absolut Lemonade

We aren’t kidding when we say we’ve got drinks that anyone can make! The Absolut Lemonade is a simple three-ingredient built drink that’s made directly in the glass. Nope, you don’t need a shaker…or any other bar tools for that matter!

The Absolut Lemonade mixes Absolut Vodka, lemonade and soda water, and is then garnished with a lemon wedge or two. Crisp, bubbly and citrusy – it’s a perfect drink that works any time of year and at any party or gathering.

Check out our Absolut Lemonade drink recipe!

Seabreeze

The Seabreeze is a classic vodka cocktail that, like the Absolut Lemonade, consists of just three ingredients and is made directly in the glass. Woo-hoo!

Tart yet smooth and delicious, the Seabreeze is a timeless cocktail that’s been loved for decades and decades.

Here’s how to mix a Seabreeze:

1. Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
2. Pour 45 ml (1.5 parts) of Absolut Vodka into the glass.
3. Pour in 80 ml (2.5 parts) of sweetened cranberry juice, followed by 45 ml (1.5 parts) of grapefruit juice.
4. Give everything a good stir.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

For this one, we highly recommend that you use a juicer to make your own grapefruit juice, but hey, use what you’ve got – even if that means store-bought juice.

Absolut Mule

When it comes to cocktails, there’s few drinks more popular than a classic Mule!

Effervescent, zesty and spicy, an Absolut Mule mixes Absolut Vodka together with fresh lime juice and ginger beer. What a trio!

A Mule is traditionally made and served in a signature copper mule mug with ice cubes, garnished with a lime wedge and a mint sprig…and that’s a tradition we believe is worth upholding!

Did we mention there’s no shaking or blending? Talk about an easy to make drink that checks all the boxes!

Check out the recipe for an Absolut Mule!

Vodka Martini

Now we’re going to turn up the elegance without sacrificing simplicity!

If you’re hosting a cocktail party or just want to add a touch of sophistication to any evening, you can’t go wrong with a Vodka Martini. This timeless cocktail always makes an impression, yet it’s super easy to make (pssst – don’t worry, we won’t tell your guests!).

Oh! And you guessed it – it’s another drink that doesn’t require any shaking!

Here’s how to make a Vodka Martini:

1. Add ice cubes to a mixing glass.
2. Measure and pour 45 ml (1.5 parts) Absolut Vodka.
3. Add 5 ml (0.25 part) dry vermouth.
4. Stir until perfectly chilled and you achieve the perfect dilution.
5. Pour into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a lemon twist and a green olive placed directly in the glass.

Oh-so-elegant!

Absolut Raspberri Collins

The final drink on our list brings a twist to our list – it’s a shaken cocktail, so you’ll need a cocktail shaker. That’s not all; it also features Absolut Raspberri, our delicious raspberry-flavored vodka, as its base!

If you’re a fan of the classic Collins cocktail, you’ll adore this raspberry rendition. It mixes Absolut Raspberri, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. Yep, it’s another easy to make drink that’s sure to turn heads!

Here’s how to make an Absolut Raspberri Collins.

Happy National Bartender Day wherever you are in the world and cheers to bartenders everywhere, at bars, restaurants and at home!