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…
Lita Grey Cocktail Recipe
Lita Grey Cocktail Named after the second wife of Charlie Chaplin, but still a relatively modern recipe, the Lita Grey…
Whiskey Spritz Recipe
Whiskey Spritz This is an easy to make low alcohol cocktail designed to refresh. Since it's low alcohol you can…
Jean Harlow Cocktail Recipe
Jean Harlow Cocktail Named after actress Jean Harlow as this was her favourite drink, this is a simple Rum Martini…
Gin Sling Recipe
Gin Sling A simple and refreshing cocktail, the Gin Sling is a bit of a mix of a Gin and…
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
Kentucky Mule Recipe – Kentucky Mule The Kentucky Mule is a variation on the standard Moscow Mule that uses Bourbon instead of Vodka. Other than that, the recipe for this cocktail is basically the same. The Kentucky Mule is just one of many "Mule variations" that are out there, including cocktails like the Mezcal Mule, which, as the name… 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
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
Vesper Recipe – Vesper Invented by James Bond (well Ian Flemming actually), the Vesper is a boozy Martini variation using both Gin and Vodka, with Lillet Blanc instead of Vermouth. The original recipe from Casino Royale calls for Kina Lillet instead of Lillet Blanc, but that doesn't look to be available anymore. James Bond also specifies that grain… Continue Reading
Boulevardier Cocktail Recipe – Boulevardier Cocktail Do you like a Negroni but wish you could have it with Bourbon? The Boulevardier is for you then! It's that simple; a Negroni but made with Bourbon. Very tasty.Maybe you found this cocktail through our cocktail builder search engine looking for cocktails similar to a Negroni because you already had those ingredients… Continue ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
Amaretto Sour Recipe – Amaretto Sour A nice twist on the standard Whiskey Sour, the Amaretto Sour adds more flavour and interest to a classic.Of course Amaretto and Whiskey Sours aren't the only sour style cocktails out there, but they're probably two of the most popular. If you always lean towards a Whiskey Sour though, it's worth changing things… Continue Reading
Zesty Irishman Recipe – Zesty Irishman Similar to the Whiskey Sour, the Zesty Irishman uses Irish Whiskey instead of Bourbon while also adding Drambuie, Triple Sec, and Ginger Ale. This adds an interesting twist on the typical sour make up.You may be able to make this cocktail with a different kind of Whiskey than Irish Whiskey, but it really… 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 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 Boulevardier Cocktail Recipe – Boulevardier Cocktail Do you like a Negroni but wish you could have it with Bourbon? The Boulevardier is for you then! It's that simple; a Negroni but made with Bourbon. Very tasty.Maybe you found this cocktail through our cocktail builder search engine looking for cocktails similar to a Negroni because you already had those ingredients… Continue ReadingGin Cocktails
Gin Sour Recipe – Gin Sour If you want a Whiskey Sour but only have Gin on hand, fear not, you can still make a great cocktail! In fact, you can make a sour with pretty much anything, it's just that the Whiskey is the more popular version. As with a lot of Gin drinks, London Dry Gin is… Continue Reading
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
Million Dollar Cocktail Recipe – Million Dollar Cocktail Almost a classic, the Million Dollar Cocktail dates back to the early 20th Century. It's almost a Martini in that it's Gin and Vermouth, but takes a sharp turn with not only Pineapple Juice (which would still keep it in Martini territory) but also Egg White and Grenadine. Of course just adding… 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
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 ReadingVodka 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
Bocce Ball Recipe – Bocce Ball The Bocce Ball cocktail is a bit of an extension on the Screwdriver, which is just a simple combination of Vodka and Orange Juice. The Bocce Ball, however, adds Amaretto and Soda Water to the mix giving it a bit of a nutty flavour and a different mouth feel. The nut elements of… 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
Moscow Mule Recipe – Moscow Mule An easy classic Vodka based cocktail, the Moscow Mule is essentially Vodka and Ginger Beer creating a cold and refreshing cocktail for Vodka lovers. Pack this with plenty of crushed ice, similar to a Mint Julep in this fashion, but, of course, with different flavours.This cocktail is usually served in a copper mug,… Continue Reading
Irish Martini Recipe – Irish Martini A Vodka Martini with a bit of Irish Whiskey thrown in for good measure, the Irish Martini is a nice variation on a classic.As you can see in the recipe below, there's not a lot of Whiskey in there, but considering the relatively neutral taste of the Vodka and the small amount of… 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
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
Tequila Diablo Rojo Recipe – Tequila Diablo Rojo Meaning "Tequila Red Devil" in Spanish, the Tequila Diablo Rojo is a fun Tequila based cocktail that's easy to sip on but has a nice kick to it as well. The Ginger Beer makes this cocktail a longer drink, so it's a good one if you want to enjoy a Tequila cocktail… 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
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 ReadingRum Cocktails
Mojito Recipe – Mojito Rum, mint, lime: it's a great combination. No wonder the Mojito is such a popular cocktail. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for the summer or tropical weather and quite easy to make. Best enjoyed with company, make up a big batch and have some with friends.And to make sure you get the best possible… Continue Reading
Bacardi Cocktail Recipe – Bacardi Cocktail The Bacardi Cocktail is a relatively simple rum based cocktail that was the precursor to the only slightly more complicated Bacardi Special. Both cocktails are wonderful though!In a lot of way, the Bacardi Cocktail is really just a Classic Daiquiri that adds some grenadine to it. And by "a lot of ways," we… Continue Reading
Downhill Racer Recipe – Downhill Racer The combined taste sensation of Amaretto with Golden Rum and a bit of pineapple creates a tropical and fun cocktail that's far from standard. We're putting this slightly in the Daiquiri camp since it's Rum and fruit thanks to the pineapple, but call it what you want. Just don't forget to use a… Continue Reading
Chicago Fizz Recipe – Chicago Fizz The Chicago Fizz is a classic Fizz based on Dark Rum and Ruby Port to create a fun Fizz style cocktail; it's also a classic. There's not much known about the Chicago Fizz recipe other than it was likely created in Chicago a long time ago. Unfortunately it's a lot less common these… Continue Reading
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 ReadingClassic Cocktails
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 Reading
Commodore Cocktail Recipe – Commodore Cocktail Another classic cocktail from the 1930's, the Commodore is Rum with various dashes of fruit and sugar to combine different flavours into a complex drink. Although it's not a sour, the Commodore Cocktail adds an egg white for a little bit of presentation and even more mouth feel. It's something a little different,… 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
Harvey Wallbanger Recipe – Harvey Wallbanger A balanced and fruity Vodka based cocktail, the Harvey Wallbanger is a classic standard that is sure to please. Enjoy with friends on a Summer evening, or even on your own with your feet up.The origin of the name Harvery Wallbanger is still up for debate. The creators of the cocktail claim it… 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
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
Winter Sour Recipe – Winter Sour The Winter Sour is a modern sour cocktail variation that uses Campari as a base and Honey Syrup as a sweetener. Other than that, it's pretty similar to other sour cocktails; it generally follows the formula or spirit, Lemon Juice, sweetener, and Egg White. Another twist here though is that the recipe calls… 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
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
Rum Runner Recipe – Rum Runner A classic Tiki Cocktail, the Rum Runner has two types of Rum and plenty of fruity flavours for a really fun and tropical drink. It has some more unusual liqueurs that you may not have on hand, namely Banana and Blackberry, but if you have them, everything is simple! Or hey, maybe you… Continue Reading
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
Navy Grog Recipe – Navy Grog Navy Grog is a classic Tiki cocktail that kicks things up a notch in complexity with not one, not two, but three types of Rum. It also brings Lime and Grapefruit Juice, Honey, and a bit of Club Soda to take things even further. The recipe we're presenting is pretty close to the… 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 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