“simple cocktail recipes”
37 cocktails found
Batanga
A Mexican tequila and cola cocktail, traditionally stirred with a knife.
Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era drink revived for the modern age. Honey masks bathtub gin.
Black Russian
The predecessor to the White Russian. Simple and strong.
Cape Codder
Named after Cape Cod, Massachusetts, famous for cranberry bogs.
Chelada
The simpler version of Michelada. Just beer, lime, and salt.
Chilean Pisco Sour
Chile's version uses lemon instead of lime and typically no egg white.
Clarito
Chile's answer to the martini. A simple, elegant pisco cocktail.
Cuba Libre
More than just rum and coke - the lime juice elevates this Cuban classic celebrating freedom.
Cuba Libre Classic
Born during the Spanish-American War. 'Cuba Libre' means 'Free Cuba'.
Cuba Libre (Original)
The original 1900 recipe reportedly celebrating Cuban independence from Spain.
Fernet con Coca
Argentina's unofficial national drink. Consumed mostly in Córdoba.
Garibaldi
Named after Giuseppe Garibaldi. The secret is in the 'fluffy' orange juice.
Gimlet
A simple, tart gin cocktail originally made with Rose's lime cordial to prevent scurvy.
Gin and Tonic
A simple, refreshing highball that highlights the botanicals of gin against the bitter quinine of tonic.
Ginger Fizz
A spicy, refreshing ginger drink. Like a Moscow Mule without vodka.
Gold Rush
T.J. Siegal's modern classic from Milk & Honey. A whiskey sour with honey.
Greyhound
A simple, tart vodka and grapefruit drink. Add salt rim for a Salty Dog.
Kalimotxo
A Basque Country classic mixing red wine with cola. Surprisingly good!
Kentucky Colonel
A simple, elegant bourbon cocktail with herbal notes from Bénédictine.
Kir
A French aperitif named after Félix Kir, Mayor of Dijon.
Mimosa
The quintessential brunch cocktail. Simple and elegant.
Mizuwari
The Japanese art of drinking whisky with water. Simple perfection.
Presbyterian
A lighter alternative to a whiskey ginger. Half ginger ale, half soda.
Ranch Water
West Texas ranch hand's margarita. Simple, refreshing, and popular.
Ron con Coca
Simple rum and cola, enjoyed throughout Latin America.
Roy Rogers
The classic non-alcoholic drink named after the cowboy star.
Salty Dog
A Greyhound with a salted rim. The salt enhances the grapefruit.
Saoco
A simple Cuban beach drink. Rum in a fresh coconut.
Screwdriver
Named for oil workers who stirred their drinks with screwdrivers.
Szarlotka
Named after Polish apple pie. The bison grass vodka creates apple pie flavors with apple juice.
Ti' Punch
Martinique's national drink. 'Ti' is Creole for 'petit' (small). Served without ice traditionally.
Tinto de Verano
Spanish for 'summer red wine'. A simpler alternative to sangria.
Tommy's Margarita Original
Julio Bermejo's simplified margarita from Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco.
Vodka Martini
The vodka version of the classic martini, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Vodka Tonic
The ultimate simple vodka drink. Clean and refreshing.
Whiskey Ginger
A simple, classic two-ingredient highball of whiskey and ginger ale.
Whiskey Highball
The Japanese perfected this simple drink. Clean, refreshing, and highlighting the whisky.