What Cocktail Can I Make?
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Welcome to What Cocktail Can I Make. Here you can search for cocktail recipes based on the ingredients you have. Find delicious cocktail recipes by ingredient through our cocktail generator.
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Howdy, and welcome to What Cocktail Can I Make, a website set up to search for cocktails based on what ingredients you have on hand.
Searching for cocktail recipes based on the ingredients you have is easy, just tick off what cocktail ingredients you have then click “Search For Cocktails!” Then our cocktail engine will tell you what drinks you can make with what you have. It’s basically an easily searchable cocktail database! A cocktail builder based on what you have at hand, if you will.
So if you’re feeling thirsty or in need of a stiff drink, just ask yourself “What cocktail can I make?” We’ll be sure to be able to suggest something you can easily whip up. We’ll even let you know the cocktails you can make if you have just one more ingredient in your bar; a great way to expand your repertoire and slowly build up your ingredients list.
We’re always adding more cocktails, so feel free to check back frequently. We’re also always updating our cocktail builder, so check back for new features and discover new cocktails you can make at home.
With that in mind, there’s literally thousands of cocktail recipes out there. If there’s a recipe you love but we don’t have, feel free to contact us. Also, if a recipe is missing a picture (or you think you have a better one!), send it through. Any feedback is more than welcome, even if you want to debate slight variations on long forgotten and changing cocktail recipes!
A note on garnishes: we’ve chosen to have the search ignore most garnishes. While garnishes matter a lot to a good cocktail, they are often interchangeable. We’d rather you discover a great cocktail and garnish with what is available than be strict.
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Just click “Cocktail Recipes” in the main menu or browse by category/cocktail base spirit. We’ve put some of our more popular categories below. You can also see our ten most popular cocktail recipes below that, then randomly generated quick browsing cocktail recipes. Find something to make and enjoy.
And if you get stuck, come back here, enter the ingredients you have, and we’ll tell you what cocktail you can make.
Popular Cocktail Recipes
California Surfer Recipe
California Surfer Very easy to make, the California Surfer combines equal parts Coconut Rum, Jägermeister, and Pineapple Juice for a…
Frangelico Sour Recipe
Frangelico Sour If you've tried an Amaretto Sour and enjoyed it, why not try a Frangelico Sour as well? Similar,…
Oaxaca Sour Recipe (Mezcal Sour)
Oaxaca Sour This is a very interesting Mezcal based cocktail. Very similar to a New York Sour, this cocktail uses…
Nutty Martini Recipe
Nutty Martini If you're looking for a fun dessert drink, look no further than the Nutty Martini. Similar to the…
Gin Sling Recipe
Gin Sling A simple and refreshing cocktail, the Gin Sling is a bit of a mix of a Gin and…
Lita Grey Cocktail Recipe
Lita Grey Cocktail Named after the second wife of Charlie Chaplin, but still a relatively modern recipe, the Lita Grey…
Jean Harlow Cocktail Recipe
Jean Harlow Cocktail Named after actress Jean Harlow as this was her favourite drink, this is a simple Rum Martini…
Smokey Arroyo Recipe
Smokey Arroyo This is a fun Mezcal based cocktail that may remind you of a Margarita, with a little bit…
Whiskey Spritz Recipe
Whiskey Spritz This is an easy to make low alcohol cocktail designed to refresh. Since it's low alcohol you can…
Quick Cocktail Recipe Browsing
You’re welcome to use our cocktail generator to find out what cocktails you can make with the ingredients you have on hand or, if you just want to pick something at random, take a look at our small selection of cocktail recipes below. We have hundreds of cocktail recipes to choose from, but sometimes browsing can be tough, so just find something to make and enjoy quickly below.
Easy Cocktails
50/50 Martini Recipe – 50/50 Martini The 50/50 Martini is, as the name would suggest, a variation on the Gin Martini. Hell, there are tons of Martini variations out there, and the 50/50 Martini is one of the simpler ones.The standard Gin Martini (the we have on this site at least) is about 50 mL of Gin and 10… Continue Reading
Classic Margarita Recipe – Classic Margarita A classic Tequila cocktail that's super refreshing and surprisingly easy to make. Many have probably had the frozen or blender style, but this drink is best served shaken: we're not making something sweet and watered down from a machine, we're making a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for years.The beauty of this… Continue Reading
Yaka Hula Hickey Dula Cocktail Recipe – Yaka Hula Hickey Dula Cocktail Yep, that's the name. The Yaka Hula Hickey Dula is essentially a Rum and pineapple Martini. Simple and easy to make, you can whip these up faster than you can say Yaka Hula Hickey Dula and impress your friends with a great cocktail that's actually quite simple to make.This drink… Continue Reading
Sidecar Recipe – Sidecar A Cognac based cocktail, the Sidecar combines sweet, sour, and fruit notes to create a wonderful drink. This drink can be a little sweet for some, but not overly so. This is part of the charm of the cocktail and makes it very easy to drink, so watch out! It uses a failry eclectic… Continue Reading
Dirty Martini Recipe – Dirty Martini If you like a classic Vodka Martini, spice it up a little bit with some olives and brine for added flavour. Like a standard Martini, this cocktail is very easy to make and will be sure to be loved by yourself and friends.Our recipes calls for 15 mL of Olive Brine, but feel… Continue ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
Fancy Whiskey Cocktail Recipe – Fancy Whiskey Cocktail It's a Whiskey cocktail, but it's… fancy. This is a pretty basic cocktail with some bits and pieces added to make it a bit fancier. Try this as a way to try whiskey in a different way.The recipe suggests a Blended Scotch Whiskey, but feel free to try it with any Scotch… Continue Reading
Perfect Manhattan Recipe – Perfect Manhattan A Perfect Manhattan refers to a Manhattan with equal parts Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth. It's not "perfect" because it's perfect, but because of the equal measures of the different types of Vermouth. You'll see this in Martinis and other mixed drinks with Vermouth in them.A Manhattan is already a great Rye Whiskey… Continue Reading
Manhattan Recipe – Manhattan Another classic from the pre-prohibition era of cocktails, the Manhattan has been around since the late 1800's. As with other simple Whiskey cocktails, don't worry about those who say you're ruining perfectly good Rye. Use this cocktail as a way to enjoy Rye even more.If you enjoy a Martini, this drink may be a… Continue Reading
Smokey Martini Recipe – Smokey Martini What happens when you make a Gin Martini and replace the Sweet Vermouth with Scotch Whiskey? Well, you get a Smokey Martini! Because the classic Gin Martini is so basic (but good!), people have been riffing on it for as long as it's existed. This has created a number of Martini variations, and… Continue Reading
Whiskey Sour Recipe – Whiskey Sour A classic! While you can make a sour out of almost any spirit, the Whiskey Sour is indeed the standard. The marriage of Bourbon with lemon, and just a hint of sweetness makes one hell of a cocktail. The Whiskey Sour has been around for a long time for a reason.The fun thing… Continue ReadingGin Cocktails
Pink Lady Recipe – Pink Lady The Pink Lady is a fun cocktail that features Gin, Applejack, Lemon Juice, Grenadine, and an Egg White for a great appearance and mouth feel. This brings a number of interesting flavours that play together, especially with the combination of the Gin and Applejack.This Prohibition-era cocktail was seen as a woman's drink during… Continue Reading
French 75 Recipe – French 75 The French 75 is a classic cocktail that combines Gin and Champagne for a big kick both and flavour and booze. This cocktail is a great celebration drink or one to enjoy at a dinner party with friends. And, of course, it's easy to make.The French 75 dates back to the early 1900's,… Continue Reading
Chartreuse Martini Recipe – Chartreuse Martini What happens when you add a bit of Chartreuse to a standard Martini recipe? You get a Chartreuse Martini! This cocktail is basically your standard Gin Martini recipe with green Chartreuse added. That's it…There's really not much more to this cocktail recipe other than that little variation, but boy does it make a… Continue Reading
Pegu Club Cocktail Recipe – Pegu Club Cocktail Going back to the early 20th Century, the Pegu Club Cocktail is an easy Gin based cocktail with lime and Orange Liqueur. The addition of Bitters adds just a little bit more flavour and interest. The Pegu Club could be found in Myanmar (then called Burma) in the early 1900's, which is… Continue Reading
Gordon’s Cup Recipe – Gordon’s Cup The Gordon's Cup is made up of Gin, Lime, Cucumber, and Simple Syrup. It's a light and refreshing drink that's perfect for brunch or the early afternoon. Gin and Cucumber is a not so surprising combination. It's not used extremely frequently but, when it is, it's a great one!The Gordon's Cup was first… Continue ReadingVodka Cocktails
Woo Woo Recipe – Woo Woo Similar to a Sex on the Beach, the Woo Woo ditches the Orange Juice for a bit of Lime Juice but keeps the refreshing taste of Vodka, Peach Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice. Enjoy this drink any time of year, but particularly in the summer months.This cocktail is also sometimes called the Teeny Weeny… Continue Reading
Nutty Martini Recipe – Nutty Martini If you're looking for a fun dessert drink, look no further than the Nutty Martini. Similar to the standard Vodka Martini, this cocktail ditches the Vermouth and goes with Frangelico instead, creating a sweet and nutty drink to enjoy after dinner.Or, if you're just a fan of sweeter drinks, you can have this… Continue Reading
Screwdriver Recipe – Screwdriver One of the simplest cocktails out there, the Screwdriver is just a combination of Vodka and Orange Juice. That's it! The Screwdriver joins the ranks of other two ingredient cocktails that mix Orange Juice with something else. Think wonderful cocktails like the Mimosa, Fuzzy Navel, or the Garibaldi. While these three are easy going… Continue Reading
Black Russian Recipe – Black Russian A Black Russian is a variation on the White Russian that simply omits the milk. With only two ingredients, this cocktail couldn't be easier to make, and boy does it have a kick! Enjoy these with caution as they have plenty of booze.Although the White Russian is a great cocktail, the Black Russian… Continue Reading
White Russian Recipe – White Russian A classic Vodka based cocktail, the White Russian is a simple cocktial that combines Vodka, Kahlúa, and milk. Not exactly a cocktail for a hot day, this is a nice Winter warmer with a big kick. For fans of the Coen Brothers film, The Big Lebowski, you're probably already familiar with this one.… Continue ReadingTequila Cocktails
Guadalajara Cocktail Recipe – The Guadalajara Cocktail The Guadalajara Cocktail is a fairly Tequila forward cocktail with added bitterness from Fernet. It's not too bitter though! The cocktail is nicely balanced by sweetening it with Agave Syrup and even a tiny bit of spice from Mole Bitters.While the Fernet is a slightly unusual ingredient for a Tequila based cocktail,… Continue Reading
Horny Bull Recipe – Horny Bull Essentially just a Screwdriver made with Tequila instead of Vodka, the Horny Bull is an easy to make cocktail that combines Orange Juice and Tequila. That's it! This is possibly the easiest Mexican inspired cocktail out there. Even easier than the Margarita, which only has three ingredients. For lovers of easy to make… Continue Reading
Ranch Water Recipe – Ranch Water A Texas classic, Ranch Water is just Tequila, Lime, and Sparkling Water combined to create a refreshing yet simple cocktail that's enjoyable on a hot day in the sun. After all, this cocktail was created by Texas ranchers to cool down after a long day in the sun (hence the name). Feel free… Continue Reading
Envy Cocktail Recipe – Envy Cocktail The Envy Cocktail is a simple Tequila based cocktail that leans on the sweet and tangy side thanks to the Blue Curaçao and Pineapple Juice. There's a tropical element to this recipe that takes the cocktail out of the Mexican desert and down to the coast of the Caribbean. So yes, this is… Continue Reading
Oaxaca Old Fashioned Recipe (Mezcal Old Fashioned) – Oaxaca Old Fashioned You can make an Old Fashioned out of pretty much anything. While the traditional Old Fashioned is Bourbon based, the formula for any Old Fashioned is base spirit, some sort of sweetener (like Simple Syrup), and some bitters. Sometimes also called a Mezcal Old Fashioned, The Oaxaca Old Fashioned takes this simple… Continue ReadingRum Cocktails
Beachcomber Cocktail Recipe – Beachcomber Cocktail This Tiki cocktail, the Beachcomber, was surprisingly not invented by Tiki pioneer Don the Beachcomber, but rather Trader Vic, another pioneer of the Tiki style. As Tiki cocktails go, this one is actually pretty simple, with ingredients most people will have on hand.In a way, this is a riff on a Classic Daiquiri,… Continue Reading
Blue Hawaiian Recipe – Blue Hawaiian The Blue Hawaiian is a Tiki riff on a Piña Colada with the addition of Blue Curaçao to give it its distinct colour (and further flavours). Because of its mesmerising appearance, this drink is a lot of fun to make and even more fun to enjoy. And if you're whipping up Piña Coladas,… Continue Reading
Between the Sheets Recipe – Between the Sheets Another pre-Prohibition classic that includes Rum, Cognac, Cointreau, and Lemon Juice, you may see a lot of a Sidecar in this drink, and you wouldn't be wrong. This recipe, however, adds White Rum and some slightly different ingredient ratios to create a very different flavour profile. But if a Sidecar is your… Continue Reading
Hemingway Daiquiri Recipe – Hemingway Daiquiri Sometimes called the Papa Doble or the Hemingway Special, the Hemingway Daiquiri is quite obviously a twist on the Classic Daiquiri named after famous writer Ernest Hemingway. The twist comes from the addition of Grapefruit Juice and Maraschino Liqueur to add further citrus tastes and some cherry sweetness.Although legend has it the Hemingway… Continue Reading
Mezcal Mai Tai Recipe – Mezcal Mai Tai As the name would suggest, the Mezcal Mai Tai is a riff on the standard Tiki cocktail classic, the Mai Tai. The Mezcal in this recipe gives a smokier flavour to the cocktail and some interest to an old favourite.Another (albeit small) change from our recipe is that this recipe calls for… Continue ReadingClassic Cocktails
Aviation Recipe – Aviation The Aviation cocktail looks and feels modern, but it's actually a classic from the early 1900's. That being said, you'll recognising quite a few of these ingredients that frequently appear in other classic cocktails including Gin and Maraschino Liqueur. Things get a little more unusual with the Creme de Violette (more on this later),… Continue Reading
Corpse Reviver No. 2 Recipe – Corpse Reviver No. 2 A pre-Prohibition classic, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a great cocktail with an even better name. Traditionally, mixed drinks such as these were used as hangover cures, hence the name like Corpse Reviver. While some probably still use this cocktail as a hangover cure, most these days drink these at… Continue Reading
Tom Collins Recipe – Tom Collins Essentially lemonade with Gin in it, a Tom Collins is the perfect drink for a summer's day. The Tom Collins has some strength to it, but considering the amount of liquid in the cocktail, you can take your time with it, which is important as it's supposed to be a refreshment, not something… Continue Reading Sidecar Recipe – Sidecar A Cognac based cocktail, the Sidecar combines sweet, sour, and fruit notes to create a wonderful drink. This drink can be a little sweet for some, but not overly so. This is part of the charm of the cocktail and makes it very easy to drink, so watch out! It uses a failry eclectic… Continue Reading
Greyhound Cocktail Recipe – Greyhound Cocktail The Greyhound Cocktail is an easy classic with just two ingredients: Vodka and Grapefruit Juice. Some like to add a little bit of sugar to it in order to offset how tart it can be from the Grapefruit Juice, but if you want to be traditional, keep it simple. Any way you like… Continue ReadingLow Alcohol Cocktails
Sherry Cobbler Recipe – Sherry Cobbler For Sherry lovers, and pretty much anybody else for that matter, the Sherry Cobbler is a wonderful treat of a cocktail. A lot of people like to simply sip at straight Sherry, but it actually works well in a variety of cocktails, especially a cocktail where the Sherry is actually the base, like… Continue Reading
Bamboo Cocktail Recipe – Bamboo Cocktail The Bamboo Cocktail is a mixture of Fino Sherry and Dry Vermouth, with a little bit of bitters thrown in for good measure. The standout part of this recipe (other than the fact that it tastes great!) is that it's relatively low in alcohol compared to a lot of cocktail recipes. You'll find… Continue Reading
Kir Cocktail Recipe – Kir Cocktail The Kir is a very simple cocktail that just mixes White Wine with Creme de Cassis. This is the base of a number of similar cocktails including the Kir Royal (Champagne and Creme de Cassis) and the Tarantino (Lager and Creme de Cassis). There's also bigger variations on the Creme de Cassis with… Continue Reading
Rose Cocktail Recipe – Rose A simple, modern, cocktail made with Dry Vermouth, Cherry Brandy, and Raspberry Syrup creates a slightly fruity drink that both looks and tastes great.This cocktail was created by distiller and cocktail maker Allan Katz. 60 mL Dry Vermouth30 mL Cherry Brandy1 tsp Raspberry SyrupGarnish with a cherry This is a stirred drink, so add… Continue Reading
Garibaldi Cocktail Recipe – Garibaldi Cocktail The Garibaldi is an easy to make and fairly low alcohol cocktail that's a mixture of just Campari and Orange Juice. That's it! Nothing else. If you're a fan of a cocktail like the Americano, you'll likely like the Garibaldi as well. Boiled down to basics, the Garibaldi is a nice mixture of… Continue ReadingTiki Cocktails
Boardshorts Cocktail Recipe – Board Shorts Cocktail It seems that whenever we say that a Tiki cocktail made with bourbon is unusual, we seem to find another one. And that other one, this time, is the Board Shorts. While not part of the original Tiki canon, the Board Shorts cocktail still has some Tiki vibes to it.Familiar fruit juices… Continue Reading
Sex on the Beach Recipe – Sex on the Beach Vodka and Peach Schnapps, a wonderful combination! A classic cocktail with a tantalising name, this is a great cocktail to have on your menu. Other than the slightly unusual addition of Peach Schnapps, there's not much to say about this cocktail. The flavours are pretty bold, but also smooth and easy.… Continue Reading
Surf Liner Recipe – Surf Liner The Surf Liner is one of those rare Tiki cocktails that isn't exclusively a Rum cocktail. Instead, it's made with Rye! It's relatively unusual for the Tiki genre, but Whiskey based Tiki cocktails do exist. The Halekulani Cocktail, for example, uses Bourbon.However, what gives this cocktail recipe the obvious Tiki vibes is the… Continue Reading
Piña Colada Recipe – Piña Colada Do you like Piña Coladas? OK, now that we've gotten that out of the way, time to make some cocktails. Light rum shaken with cream of coconut and pineapple juice creates a refreshing tropical cocktail that all are sure to enjoy. It's well loved for a reason.You've probably seen this cocktail served in… Continue Reading Surf Liner Cocktail Recipe – Surf Liner The Surf Liner is one of the many amazing Tiki cocktail recipes that pack a punch in flavour. While the recipe has a full 60 mL of rye in it, that can often be relatively tame for Tiki recipes though. Another different that you may have already noted is that the Surf Liner… Continue Reading