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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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…
Lita Grey Cocktail Recipe
Lita Grey Cocktail Named after the second wife of Charlie Chaplin, but still a relatively modern recipe, the Lita Grey…
Gin Sling Recipe
Gin Sling A simple and refreshing cocktail, the Gin Sling is a bit of a mix of a Gin and…
Jean Harlow Cocktail Recipe
Jean Harlow Cocktail Named after actress Jean Harlow as this was her favourite drink, this is a simple Rum Martini…
Whiskey Spritz Recipe
Whiskey Spritz This is an easy to make low alcohol cocktail designed to refresh. Since it's low alcohol you can…
Smokey Arroyo Recipe
Smokey Arroyo This is a fun Mezcal based cocktail that may remind you of a Margarita, with a little bit…
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
Reverse Martini Recipe – Reverse Martini A Reverse Martini is just a normal Gin Martini made… in reverse? Kind of…Instead of being mostly Gin with a small amount of Vermouth to smooth things out, a Reverse Martini uses 60 mL of Dry Vermouth with 30 mL of Gin. It's not quite completely opposite, but it does create a very… Continue Reading
California Surfer Recipe – California Surfer Very easy to make, the California Surfer combines equal parts Coconut Rum, Jägermeister, and Pineapple Juice for a great cocktail with plenty of kick. There's a tropical aspect to this cocktail due to the Coconut and Pineapple with an unusual aspect due to the Jägermeister that's sure to surprise.Why it's called the California… 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
Scotch Sour Recipe – Scotch Sour Essentially just Scotch Whiskey and Lemon Juice, the Scotch Sour is a simplified Whiskey Sour that uses Scotch Whiskey instead of Bourbon. It also just uses Lemon Juice and forgoes the other ingredients for a pretty simple drink designed to improve a Scotch and add additional flavour notes. This recipes usually calls for… Continue Reading
Gin Buck Recipe – Gin Buck The Gin Buck is part Moscow Mule and part Gin and Tonic. It's also very easy to make and tastes great! Seriously this cocktail is only two ingredients: Gin and Ginger Beer. That's all it takes! We suppose simply naming this cocktail "Gin and Ginger Beer" didn't sound quite as fun as "Gin… Continue ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
Improved Whiskey Cocktail Recipe – Improved Whiskey Cocktail If you like an Old Fashioned but want something a little bit more, the Improved Whiskey Cocktail is for you. How is it "improved?" Well, you're essentially making an Old Fashioned with a few more ingredients thrown in. This creates a cocktail with tons of flavour that's a whole lot of fun.Nothing… Continue Reading
Ward Eight Recipe – Ward Eight Cocktail This Rye based cocktail combines sweet and sour with citrus fruit and grenadine.At more than 100 years old, this is well and truly a classic. that can't be missed, however, thanks to its age, there are a few variations on the recipe you may come across, so feel free to play with… 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 Frangelico Sour Recipe – Frangelico Sour If you've tried an Amaretto Sour and enjoyed it, why not try a Frangelico Sour as well? Similar, but with more intense flavours, the Frangelico Sour kicks it up a notch. Or perhaps you found this cocktail because you banged Frangelico into our cocktail finder and you're curious to see what you can… Continue Reading
Algonquin Cocktail Recipe – Algonquin Cocktail A Whiskey Martini with the addition of pineapple juice creates this unusual cocktail that's refreshing while also having a decent kick. This is a classic cocktail that you may have missed due to the unusual recipe, especially the Pineapple Juice.This drink is one of the many variations of a Martini with a fruit… Continue ReadingGin Cocktails
Singapore Sling Recipe – Singapore Sling Originating in Singapore, the Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail with tropical and refreshing elements that you're sure to enjoy. The Singapore Sling is relatively Gin forward but has plenty of fruit elements and herbal elements from the Benedictine. This cocktail was developed in the early 1900's at the famous Raffles Hotel and… Continue Reading
Turf Club Recipe – Turf Club Cocktail The Turf Club, like the original Gin Martini, has a bit of a mysterious past. No one is quite sure who invented it or how it came to be. If you've enjoyed a Martinez, you'll also see similarities between that and the Turf Club as well. While we've seen different stories around… Continue Reading Gin Buck Recipe – Gin Buck The Gin Buck is part Moscow Mule and part Gin and Tonic. It's also very easy to make and tastes great! Seriously this cocktail is only two ingredients: Gin and Ginger Beer. That's all it takes! We suppose simply naming this cocktail "Gin and Ginger Beer" didn't sound quite as fun as "Gin… Continue Reading
Perfect Martini Recipe – Perfect Martini The Perfect Martini is a Gin Martini variant that has equal parts Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth. The word "perfect" doesn't neccessarily refer to perfection, it refers to the measures of both types of Vermouth. You can also try this drink with Vodka, of course, but it's more fun with Gin.With so many… Continue Reading
Last Word Recipe – Last Word The Last Word is a somewhat forgotten pre-Prohibition era cocktail that combines Gin, Chartreuse, and Maraschino Liqueur for a great throwback taste. This classic cocktail has been modified over the years, but we've tried to stay true to a recipe that's more than 100 years old.This is cocktail is also a lot of… Continue ReadingVodka Cocktails
Blue Lagoon Recipe – Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is made from Vodka, Blue Curaçao, and Lemonade (the non-carbonated variety – "Old Fashioned Lemonade" if that's what you prefer to call it. A lot of the flavour and appearance of this cocktail comes from the Blue Curaçao (it's in the name!). While the Vodka is quite neutral, the Blue… Continue Reading
Sea Breeze Recipe – Sea Breeze A refreshing Vodka cocktail with Cranberry Juice and Grapefruit Juice. Very easy to make and sure to please everyone, the Sea Breeze is a classic with versions dating back to the early 1900's, although the recipe has changed somewhat in time. However, the drink is designed to balance the various elements of alcohol,… 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 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
Vodka Tonic Recipe – Vodka Tonic A competitor to the easy to make and easy to drink Gin and Tonic, the Vodka Tonic is essentially the same drink but with Vodka (and a bit of lime for good measure as Vodka has less flavour than Gin). This cocktail is very crisp and very easy. Enjoy. 60 mL Vodka10 mL… Continue ReadingTequila Cocktails
Italian Margarita Recipe – Italian Margarita If you like a Margarita, why not change things up a little bit with a bit of Amaretto. Try this side by side with the classic to see what you like better.Just because you're adding Amaretto to this cocktail doesn't mean you should be using a cheap Tequila for this cocktail though. You'll… 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 Reading
Paloma Recipe – Paloma Spanish for dove, the Paloma is a nice long Tequila drink with Grapefruit and Lime. You may find elements of a Classic Margarita, and you wouldn't be entirely wrong. That being said, the Grapefruit moves this drink in a different direction that makes it completely its own.This drink can take shades of slight green… Continue Reading
Tequila Martini Recipe – Tequila Martini The classic Gin Martini is a classic for so many reasons: it's simple, it's easy to make, and it tastes great. It also works well as an inspiration for so many other cocktail recipes, and the Tequila Martini is no different. While a lot of riffs on the original Martini make quite a… Continue Reading
Tequila Mockingbird Recipe – Tequila Mockingbird A relatively simple sweet and spicy Tequila based cocktail with Watermelon, Lime Juice, and Agave Spirit make this cocktail an interesting winner.This recipe comes from New York bartender Greg Seider. Being a relatively common pun on the book To Kill a Mockingbird, there's more than a few cocktails that share this name. So… Continue ReadingRum Cocktails
Fog Cutter Recipe – Fog Cutter A Tiki classic with a little less flourish than would be expected, the Fog Cutter has plenty of booze. This cocktail is usually credited to either Trader Vic or Donn Beach, but its creation is up for debate.Like a lot of Tiki drinks, this cocktail calls for a variety of ingredients but, once… Continue Reading
Rum Zoom Recipe – Rum Zoom The Rum Zoom is a simple mixture of Rum and Cream (with some Honey as well) to create a sweet cocktail that's guaranteed to warm you up. Yes, this cocktail is a bit of a Winter warmer (although it's served cold). Some people like warm milk, but it wouldn't really go here. Maybe… Continue Reading
Planters Punch Recipe – Planters Punch The Planters Punch is a Rum cocktail that's been around for more than 100 years. Being a punch, it's a long drink that can be enjoyed slowly, but still has a good kick to it. With some fruit juice combined with the Rum, this is a great drink for Spring or Summer.The preferred… 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
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 ReadingClassic Cocktails
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
Tuxedo No. 2 Recipe – Tuxedo No. 2 Here's another Martini style cocktail that takes the basic Gin and Dry Vermouth mixture and really expands on it. Yes, the Tuxedo No. 2 is a bit more complicated than a basic Gin Martini, but it makes the cocktail come very much into its own. Yes, the Tuxedo No. 2 has Gin… Continue Reading
Aperol Spritz Recipe – Aperol Spritz The Aperol Spritz is a classic Prosecco cocktail perfect for a warm day. You can make these up in the glass or increase the recipe to make a batch to share with friends and family. We use a standard recipe with equal parts of every ingredient, but feel free to modify to your… Continue Reading
Vodka Martini Recipe – Vodka Martini Simple and elegant, most know about Martinis, whether using Gin or Vodka. This, of course, is the Vodka Martini.The Martini is classy and can be modified endlessly. Just pop your ingredients in our cocktail maker to see what you can make with what you have, many of which are variations on this classic… Continue Reading
Bee’s Knees Recipe – Bee’s Knees The Bee's Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail that unsurprisingly features Honey as a sweetener. Other than Honey, the Bee's Knees also contains Gin, Lemon Juice, and Orange Juice., making it a relatively simple cocktail! You may see some resemblance to a standard Gin Sour (without the Egg White of course), and you wouldn't… Continue ReadingLow Alcohol Cocktails
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 Reading
Sketches of Spain Recipe – Sketches of Spain The Sketches of Spain cocktail is a (relatively) low alcohol cocktail made with Oloroso Sherry, Sweet Vermouth, Brandy, and a bit of Honey Syrup. We say "relatively low alcohol" for this cocktail because the main ingredient is the Sherry, but there's still plenty of Brandy in there to generally raise the ABV.… 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
Fuzzy Navel Recipe – Fuzzy Navel Peach Schnapps and Orange Juice, yum! This super simple cocktail is just two ingredients and very refreshing. You can make these by the glass or as a batch in a jug to share with friends to enjoy.Peach Schnapps is popular with other cocktails, especially combined with Vodka. If you're curious what else you… Continue Reading
Addington Recipe – Addington The Addington is a relatively not well known classic low alcohol cocktail. We're not going to go as far as to say that it's unknown, because, well, it's here and people know about it. But as classic cocktail recipes go, the Addington isn't one of those recipes that is super popular the Daiquiri.But, like… Continue ReadingTiki Cocktails
Bahama Mama Recipe – Bahama Mama The Bahama Mama is a classic Tiki cocktail that's stood the test of time despite having a slightly unknown history. What we do know is, as the name would suggest, it was invented in the Bahamas, probably in the 1960's.In true Tiki style, the Bahama Mama uses a lot of Rum, three different… Continue Reading
Halekulani Cocktail Recipe – Halekulani Cocktail The Halekulani Cocktail is a Tiki cocktail coming to us from Waikiki in Hawaii. Like so many other Tiki cocktail it has a fair amount of fruit juice with Lime Juice, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice. It's then sweetened with Demerara Syrup. What makes it different though is that its base spirit is… Continue Reading
Scorpion Bowl Recipe – Scorpion Bowl This cocktail is insane! The Scorpion Bowl is intended to be shared, and once you see what goes into it and at what quantities, you'll understand why. The recipe is a mixture of Gin, Rum, Brandy, Orgeat, Simple Syrup, Orange Juice, and Lime Juice. It's quite a few ingredients, but thankfully nothing too… Continue Reading Painkiller Recipe – Painkiller The Painkiller is a lovely combination of Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, and Cream of Coconut. In a lot of ways it's similar to a Piña Colada, but stronger, changed ratios, and an addition of Orange Juice. All that vitamin C and the extra booze will really cure anything that's causing you pain!… 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