While celebrating or simply entertaining, you can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail. There’s just something about that good old Margarita or the elite Sangria that guests seem to love. These drinks may sound fancy, but they are easy to prepare once you know the recipes. Also, when you make these at home, you don’t have to spend lavishly as you do at resto-bars. So try out these classic cocktails recipes for entertaining your guests.

1. Manhattan
If you have a cocktail mixer tucked away in your cabinet, bring it out to make this classic drink of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. To prepare it, add some ice to your cocktail mixer and then combine it with two parts whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, and a dash of bitters. To make it a little more entertaining, pop two Real Maraschino Cherries into the glasses. Also, add only a dash of bitters as you don’t want them to overpower the drink.

2. Negroni
To make a perfect glass of Negroni, simply mix equal proportions of the three main ingredients. These are gin, sweet vermouth, a fortified wine, and Campari, an Italian drink that tastes of fruit and herbs. If you want to make four drinks, combine five ounces of each of these in a large pitcher. Ensure that you measure each before you pour. Remember that, in this case, proportions matter! When you serve this in different glasses, add an orange peel for an additional delight.

3. Margarita
The taste of the Margarita can be described as a refreshing fusion of tequila, lime, and orange. So it’s perfect for one of those unexpected warm evenings. To prepare a Margarita at home, first, add a quarter cup of tequila to a pitcher. Then add half a cup of lime juice, preferably freshly made, and half a cup of Triple Sec, an orange-flavored liqueur. These will give the drink a nice tart and sweet flavor. Finally, add half a cup of water, and you’re done. This recipe will make four servings. Don’t forget to serve them in tall cocktail glasses for an extra wow factor.

4. Red Sangria
A Red Sangria is a red wine-based lush, fruity drink that is the fanciest of them all. To prepare it, empty a whole bottle of Rioja or another high-quality red wine into a large jar. Add to this two spoonfuls of sugar and an ounce of brandy. Take a large spoon and stir it until the sugar dissolves. After this comes the exciting fruity part. Slice half a medium-sized apple and orange into pieces and add them to the jar. Finally, add one cup of soda for a much-needed fizz. Then refrigerate this for an hour before your party so that the fruits are immersed in the Sangria. Serve this delightful drink in tall glasses along with ice.