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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That’s fine too! We have a huge cocktail database and, although you can search for cocktails by ingredient on the above form, you’re also more than welcome to simply browse all of our cocktails.
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
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
Gin and Tonic Recipe – Gin and Tonic An easy and classic cocktail that a great way to get refreshed while enjoying Gin. Try this with a variety of gins beyond your classic London Dry.A Gin and Tonic may not feel like much of a cocktail, but it's a mixed drink with a couple ingredients, so you can call it… Continue Reading
Negroni Recipe – Negroni What better cocktail to sip on before dinner than a Negroni? A little bitter, a little sweet, and a lot of tasty, the Negroni is a quick and easy cocktail to make and enjoy. Whip up a batch of these with friends and enjoy while dinner is being cooked or simply sitting and relaxing.If… Continue Reading
Stinger Recipe – Stinger The Stinger is a simple combination of Cognac and Creme de Menthe. It's a little unusual but somehow it works, especially as an after dinner or dessert drink to sit back and enjoy with. What's also unusual here is that the Stinger is shaken, rather than stirred. With only two ingredients it doesn't feel… 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 ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
Tootsie Roll Cocktail Recipe – Tootsie Roll This relatively modern cocktail uses Rye, Sherry, and Chocolate Bitters to recreate the taste of the Tootsie Roll candy. It's interesting (and encouraging) that the recipe isn't just loaded up with chocolate flavouring, but just relies on the ingredients interacting to create the desired affect. The chocolate comes through, of course, but this… 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 Reading
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
Blinker Recipe – Blinker The Blinker is another older cocktail coming to us from the 1930's that includes Rye, Grapefruit Juice, and Raspberry Syrup. You'll notice some similarities to the Ward Eight in the taste thanks to the Ward Eight's citrus elements and Grenadine, however the Blinker takes a slightly different turn with similar, but, of course, different… Continue Reading
Remember the Maine Recipe – Remember the Maine Kind of a variation of the Manhattan, kind of a variation of a Sazerac, the Remember the Maine is made up of Rye, Absinthe, Sweet Vermouth, and Cherry Liqueur and is one of many older cocktails featuring these sorts of flavours. The Remember the Maine's recipe first surfaced in the late 1930's.The… Continue ReadingGin Cocktails
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 Gin and Tonic Recipe – Gin and Tonic An easy and classic cocktail that a great way to get refreshed while enjoying Gin. Try this with a variety of gins beyond your classic London Dry.A Gin and Tonic may not feel like much of a cocktail, but it's a mixed drink with a couple ingredients, so you can call it… Continue Reading
New Orleans Fizz Recipe – New Orleans Fizz Sometimes called the Ramos Gin Fizz, this is a classic New Orleans cocktail just like the Sazerac (since it's from the Big Easy), however, it's very different in style. This is a typical fizz drink so it's served in a tall glass and contains egg white. These cocktails look great and taste… Continue Reading
Clover Club Cocktail Recipe – Clover Club Cocktail Dating back to the late 1800's, the Clover Club is a classic that mixes Gin and Raspberry Syrup for a great cocktail you're sure to enjoy. Although this isn't a sour, this cocktail has egg white to add some foam to it.The name of this cocktail comes, obviously, from a club called… 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 ReadingVodka Cocktails
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
Kansas City Ice Water Recipe – Kansas City Ice Water This cocktail combines Gin, Vodka, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, and Lemon Lime Soda for a very refreshing drink that's perfect on a warm day while sitting in the sun. There's a lot going on here, but like a lot of longer drinks, this one is designed to be refreshing while also… 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
Lemon Drop Recipe – Lemon Drop The Lemon Drop is a simple combination of Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup. As the name would suggest, there's a nice citrus element to this drink, but it's not too sharp thanks to ample Simple Syrup and, often, a sugared rim.While it has the vibe of it, the Lemon Drop… 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 ReadingTequila Cocktails
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 Reading
Fright Night in the Grove Recipe – Fright Night in the Grove This recipe is brought to us by Jägermeister and uses Jägermeister (obviously) as well as Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, and some Simple Syrup for good measure. Jägermeister is often hard to use in cocktails, so it's fun to find good and interesting recipes that feature it well. This one is further… Continue Reading
Mexican Mule Recipe – Mexican Mule Part Margarita, part Moscow Mule, all tasty, the Mexican Mule is a cocktail that combines the Tequila and Triple Sec of a Margarita, with the Ginger Beer of a Mule. And of course it has Lime Juice, which is common to both cocktails. Now, don't confuse the Mexican Mule with a Mezcal Mule.… Continue Reading
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 ReadingRum Cocktails
Caribbean Old Fashioned Recipe – Caribbean Old Fashioned A nice twist on a classic cocktail recipe, this cocktail is similar to your standard Old Fashioned but uses Rum instead of Bourbon. The cocktail also uses a little bit of juice from a jar of cherries to add some further unique flavours that go well with the Rum, as well as… Continue Reading
Hurricane Cocktail Recipe – Hurricane Cocktail The Hurricane Cocktail was invented at Pat O'Brien's Bar in New Orleans in the 1940's and remains an iconic tropical cocktail. It has Rum, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, and more. This drink has been around long enough to get int he general Tiki Cocktail lexicon, so it's one to have on the menu if… Continue Reading
Bacardi Special Cocktail Recipe – Bacardi Special The Bacardi Special is a wonderful rum cocktail that also uses a bit of gin to add some extra flavour. The cocktail itself is a variation on the Bacardi Cocktail, which is relatively similar but omits the gin. So if you can make one of these, you can probably make the Bacardi Cocktail… 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
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 ReadingClassic Cocktails
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 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
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 ReadingLow Alcohol Cocktails
Americano Recipe – Americano The Americano is a precursor to the Negroni that's made with Campari and Sweet Vermouth. Just add some Gin and that's basically the Negroni recipe (minus Soda Water). This creates a cocktail that's a fair bit lower in alcohol than many other cocktail recipes since you're not using the typical higher proof base spirits… Continue Reading
Mimosa Recipe – Mimosa A very easy to make Champagne and Orange Juice cocktail, the Mimosa creates a good excuse to have a drink before noon (or any time of day really). The classic brunch cocktail, start the day with plenty of vitamin C and a Mimosa.Like a lot of other quick and easy Sparkling Wine based cocktails,… 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
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
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
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 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
Test Pilot Recipe – Test Pilot The Test Pilot is one of the many Tiki cocktail classics created by Donn Beach, likely sometime in the early 1940's.Like so many Tiki cocktail, the Test Pilot calls for multiple types of rum. However, unlike many Tiki cocktails, the Test pilot is a lot less heavy on fruit juices as it only… 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 Hurricane Cocktail Recipe – Hurricane Cocktail The Hurricane Cocktail was invented at Pat O'Brien's Bar in New Orleans in the 1940's and remains an iconic tropical cocktail. It has Rum, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, and more. This drink has been around long enough to get int he general Tiki Cocktail lexicon, so it's one to have on the menu if… Continue Reading