Bad (as in good) 80's Cocktails


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Just like everything about the 80s, adult beverages during the decade were bright, bold and fun. For your 80s party we highly recommend serving up all of these top 80s drinks, but if you can't do all, at least do one!

Add extra oomph to your fab 80's beverages with brightly colored bendy straws, cheesy garnishes, plastic animals and flashing ice cubes.

Top 80s Drinks

Super Fruity Wine Coolers - but them at at store!

JELLO Shots
These guys are a must and they're super easy to make. Just grab a box of Jello and mix up the usual way, but instead of using all the cool water replace 3/4 of the suggested measurement with vodka!

Pour the mixture into shot glasses to cool and solidify. We never have enough shot glasses for all our Jello shots, so we always visit a local fast food joint before making these to ask for their mini ketchup cups, which work perfectly. Most of the time the place is willing to give it to us for free - just buy a milk shake!

Fuzzy Navels
These 80s drinks are lighter on the alcohol and are really easy to make. Mix up 2 ounces of peach schnapps with orange juice and ice in a tall glass. That's it! We recommend garnishing with one of the above suggestions.

Sex on the Beach
This cocktail is still a popular request nowadays - but was a really big hit in the 80s. Stir in an ounce of vodka with an ounce of peach schnapps and 2 ounces each of orange and cranberry juice in a highball glass filled with ice.

Long Island Iced Tea
Though first mixed up in the 70s, the Long Island Iced Tea became a hit among 80s yuppies. There are a few versions out there, but we like the more popular mix of equal parts vodka, gin, rum and tequila with a splash of sour mix and cola.

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