Best Yellow Cocktails | 15 Easy Recipes
Sip the sunshine! From zesty martinis to tropical mango margaritas, explore the best yellow cocktails that burst with vibrant flavor.
Looking for a variety of yellow drinks? This is the list for you! Whether you want yellow cocktails for a themed event, game days, girls’ night or an evening at home, any choice from this list promises to make your taste buds dance with delight. The recipes are simple, and most can be made with ingredients you already have at home.
What Do I Need to Make Yellow Cocktails?
As far as equipment goes, this is a list of items that will be helpful but not required by any means. If you do not have something, improvise and have fun!
- Mixology kit (e.g. cocktail shaker, muddler, strainer, mixing glass, long spoon)
- Blender (optional)
- Cocktails glass of choice such as:
- Highball glass
- Hurricane glass
- Martini glass
- Whatever you have in your kitchen!
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
A few tips:
- Fresh ingredients are best, but fruit juices work as well if you are in a pinch and just want a nice, refreshing drink.
- Speaking of ingredients, when choosing between club soda and soda water, club soda has a slightly saltier taste due to added minerals and carbonation. Either can be used in most cocktails but they do have differences that can alter the flavor profile.
- Many cocktails use simple syrup. If you do not have any, make your own at home! All you need is water, sugar, and flavoring of choice. Check this easy recipe if you want to give it a try. Otherwise, storebought works great.
Yellow Cocktails | Easy Recipes.
#1 Screwdriver
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz orange juice
- Orange slice (garnish)
To a glass filled with ice add vodka and orange juice and stir. Place an orange slice on rim as garnish. Enjoy!
#2 Yellow Hammer Slammer
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz amaretto
- 2 oz orange juice
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- Orange slice for garnish
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a prepared glass. Enjoy!
#3 Passion Fruit Mojito
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ – 1 oz simple syrup (based on your sweetness preference)
- 2 oz light rum
- 2 oz passion fruit pulp or juice
- 1 Sprig of fresh mint
- 4 oz chilled club soda
To a shaker with ice add lime juice, simple syrup, rum and passion fruit. Shake vigorously, then strain into a highball glass topped with ice. Slap the mint and add to your drink. Enjoy!
Sidenote: Do not muddle the ingredients. To release the herb’s oils simply give them a little slap on your hand, or gently rub them between your fingers. Muddling herbs tends to add a bitter taste to the drink.
#4 Lau’s Gin Zing
- ¼ cup brewed mint tea (optional for nice herbal notes)
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz ginger syrup
- 1 oz gin
- ½ oz mint schnapps
- Club soda for topping
- Orange slice
Add ice and all liquid ingredients except club soda, to a shaker. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with an orange twist if desired.
#5 Mimosa
- 3-5 oz chilled champagne
- 2 oz fresh orange juice, passion fruit or mango
- ¼ oz Cointreau
Pour juice and Cointreau into a champagne glass, gently stir and top with champagne.
#6 Piña Colada
- 2 oz cream of coconut (not coconut cream)
- 2 oz toasted coconut rum
- 6 oz fresh pineapple juice
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and/or slice of pineapple for garnish.
Sidenote: if you do not have toasted coconut rum, feel free to use light rum or dark rum. The traditional is Puerto Rican light rum.
To a shaker add ice and liquid ingredients and shake well. Then strain into a tall glass prepared with ice. Top with whipped cream and a cherry, or toasted coconut flakes and garnish with pineapple slice if desired.
For a frozen version, add all ingredients to a blender with ice instead of a shaker and serve. Top as desired. Enjoy!
#7 Lemon Drop
- 1 ½ oz lemon-flavored vodka
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 1 ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz fresh orange juice
- Lemon wedge and twist for garnish
- Sugar for rim
Add liquid ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a sugar-rimmed glass and garnish with lemon twist. Enjoy!
#8 Pineapple Flirtini
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 ½ oz chilled champagne
- ¼ oz pineapple juice
- Pineapple slice for garnish
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and gently stir. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with pineapple. Enjoy!
#9 Mango Daiquiri
https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/mango-daiquiri/
- 1 mango peeled
- 4 oz white rum
- 2.7 oz (1/3 cup) simple syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lime wheels for garnish
Add all ingredients (except lime wheels) to a blender then pour into your favorite glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and enjoy!
#10 Bee’s Knees
https://www.foodandwine.com/bees-knees-cocktail-6412656
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz honey syrup
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake for about 15 seconds then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Enjoy with some Bee’s Knees Cookies!
#11 Flying Dutchman.
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/flying-dutchman/
- 1 ½ oz Bols genever
- ¾ oz Benedictine
- ¾ oz yellow Chartreuse
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Flying Dutchman Recipe.
#12 Sweet Tea Prosecco
https://vanillaandbean.com/sweet-tea-cocktails/
- 1 black tea bag
- 3 oz hot water
- 2-3 tsp honey or simple syrup
- 1 oz vodka or gin
- ½ oz Grand Marnier
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Prosecco
- Lemon for garnish
Steep tea for 10 minutes and chill. Add the rest of the ingredients to a tall glass with ice and top with Prosecco. Garnish with lemon wheel. Enjoy!
#13 Mango Margarita
- 2 oz tequila
- ½ oz cointreau
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ cup of mango (fresh or frozen)
- Salt or tajin for rim
To a blender or food processor, add all ingredients and blend. Then pour into a margarita glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with mango pieces or lime if desired.
#14 Yellow Bird Cocktail
https://www.acouplecooks.com/yellow-bird-cocktail/
- 1 oz triple sec
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz Galliano liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Lime slice and cherry for garnish
Add ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with some lime and a cherry. Enjoy!
Sidenote: Galliano liqueur is an Italian spirit with a bright yellow color. Its distinct smooth flavor is perfect for a variety of cocktails! Feel free to look at more recipes made with it.
#15 Yellow Tomato Bloody Mary
https://www.101cookbooks.com/yellow-tomato-bloody-mary/#recipe
- 2-3 yellow heirloom tomatoes
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- ¼ tsp celery salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp minced serrano
- ½ tsp minced shallots
- 2-3 oz vodka
- Garnish of choice
Core and puree tomatoes, then add to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Prepare tall glasses with ice and pour mixture onto them. Garnish as you wish!
I hope you enjoyed this list of delicious yellow cocktails! With luck you found the perfect yellow hue sweet cocktail you were looking for and more. If you like summer drinks, check out this delicious 5-Min Strawberry Long Island recipe as well as the 10 Best Puerto Rican Drinks to Try!
As always, ¡buen provecho from The Happy Wookiee!
