If there is one thing an adult should know, it is to whip up a great cocktail. And there’s nothing more useful than learning cocktail recipes that you can enjoy any time of the year. This way, you can satisfy your cravings and even please guests who show up unexpectedly. The best part? They’re easy to make. Here, we’ve shared recipes for some of the best all-season cocktails.

1. White Russian
On hearing “White Russian,” the first thing that comes to most people’s mind is Jeff Bridgess’ iconic character The Dude in the 1998 movie “The Big Lebowski.” After all, the drink became widely popular because of the movie. And though the cocktail appears classy, it’s actually pretty easy to make, and just like The Dude, you can enjoy it any time of the year. To make White Russian, pour vodka and Kahlúa (a coffee liqueur) into a rock glass filled with ice and top with heavy cream. That’s all!

2. Old fashioned
It’s said that the Old Fashioned is the first American cocktail, dating back to the 1800s. Despite that, it’s one of the most popular cocktails today and a year-round favorite among cocktail lovers. Since it’s a whiskey cocktail, selecting a good whiskey is vital to make a perfect old fashioned at home. Start by adding sugar, a few dashes of bitters (like Angostura), and water to a rocks glass, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Then add the whiskey, large ice cubes, and garnish with an orange peel.

3. Dry martini
The origin of martini is still being debated, but that never stopped it from becoming a go-to gin cocktail for decades. The original martini was made with sweet gin and Italian sweet vermouth. If a super-sweet cocktail is not your thing, opt for dry vermouth and London dry gin or Plymouth. All you need to do is pour the gin, dry vermouth, and a dash of orange bitter into a mixing glass with ice and give the mixture a nice stir. Then strain into a cocktail glass and serve with a lemon twist garnish.

4. Stinger
Craving something sweet but strong with minty flavor? You just need a stinger! For over a century, this drink has been a popular choice among cocktail lovers and also made an appearance in a James Bond movie. The cocktail comprises only two ingredients: cognac, which is a type of brandy, and white crème de menthe (French for “mint cream”). Add the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Then pour the drink into a rock glass over crushed ice.

5. Moscow mule
Here is yet another all-season cocktail that you must try! The Moscow mule is a vodka-based drink, known for its delicious, refreshing flavor. It’s best enjoyed in its signature copper mug, but if you don’t have it readily available, you can use a highball glass. The drink is extremely easy to prepare. Just fill the mug or glass with ice, then add any high-quality vodka and lime juice. Top the mixture with ginger beer, and garnish with a lime wheel.