50 Best Cocktail Songs for IG Reels & Stories

Best Songs for Cocktail Vibes on Instagram Reels and Stories

There’s a strange kind of mood that slips in once the drinks start flowing. Not the overdone lounge soundtrack, not the messy party free-for-all, but something caught in between. A glass clinks, someone’s laughter cuts too sharp, and the right track slides in to smooth the edges. It might not be a literal cocktail anthem, but the vibe fits, and that’s what counts. You’re scrolling through reels and suddenly a song makes the ice in your own glass feel colder, like the moment’s being broadcast louder than it should be.

The truth is cocktails never come with the same playlist twice. One night it leans bright and fizzy, another night it tilts heavier than expected. That strange middle ground is where pop, rock, country, and R&B songs step in, carrying tones that don’t overexplain but still color the scene. You get tracks that sound like they’ve been mixed to spill over dim bar lights and rooftop chatter. Sometimes the song says nothing about cocktails at all, yet it settles into the mood so naturally it feels like it was poured into the glass.

Not every drink is smooth, not every track is either. Some buzz with quick beats that cut through the air, others sprawl out slow, letting the moment breathe longer than you planned. These are the songs that end up soundtracking stories you didn’t think twice about posting. They grab attention before the scroll keeps moving. Here are the best cocktail songs for Instagram reels and stories.

1. 'Blinding Lights' by The Weeknd

2. 'Levitating' by Dua Lipa

3. 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

4. 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers

5. 'Watermelon Sugar' by Harry Styles

6. 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire

7. 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams

8. 'Come Fly With Me' by Frank Sinatra

9. 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA

10. 'Tiny Dancer' by Elton John

11. 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

12. 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina & The Waves

13. 'I Feel It Coming' by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk

14. 'Don't Start Now' by Dua Lipa

15. 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers

16. 'Fly Me To The Moon' by Frank Sinatra

17. 'You Make My Dreams (Come True)' by Daryl Hall & John Oates

18. 'Shape of You' by Ed Sheeran

19. 'Margaritaville' by Jimmy Buffett

20. 'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift

21. 'Valerie' by Amy Winehouse

22. 'Celebration' by Kool & The Gang

23. 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz

24. 'Kiss Me More' by Doja Cat featuring SZA

25. 'Save Your Tears' by The Weeknd

26. 'I Choose You' by Sara Bareilles

27. 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone

28. 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie

29. 'L-O-V-E' by Nat King Cole

30. 'Brown Eyed Girl' by Van Morrison

31. 'Stay' by The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber

32. 'Sunday Morning' by Maroon 5

33. 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles

34. 'Golden' by Harry Styles

35. 'The Less I Know The Better' by Tame Impala

36. 'Hey Ya!' by OutKast

37. 'September' by Kirk Franklin

38. 'Ain't Worth the Whiskey' by Cole Swindell

39. 'All Night Long (All Night)' by Lionel Richie

40. 'Havana' by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug

41. 'Cheerleader' by OMI

42. 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' by Justin Timberlake

43. 'Dancing in the Moonlight' by King Harvest

44. 'Can't Feel My Face' by The Weeknd

45. 'Say So' by Doja Cat

46. 'Good as Hell' by Lizzo

47. 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' by Queen

48. 'Golden' by Jill Scott

49. 'My Girl' by The Temptations

50. 'Line Without a Hook' by Ricky Montgomery