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…
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…
Frangelico Sour Recipe
Frangelico Sour If you've tried an Amaretto Sour and enjoyed it, why not try a Frangelico Sour as well? Similar,…
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
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 Reading
Baltimore Bracer Recipe – Baltimore Bracer A relatively easy to make Brandy based cocktail with Egg White and Anisette Liqueur. This cocktail is pretty much in a class of its own, so it's hard to compare to other cocktails. A great cocktail for those who want to explore further.The Anisette Liqueur adds some very interesting flavours and sweetness to… 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
Mint Julep Recipe – Mint Julep The official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, this refreshing cocktail is perfect on a spring day, and very easy to make. Just combine mint, Bourbon, and some Simple Syrup with crushed ice and you have a Mint Julep. It's pretty much that easy. And if you only have a few cocktail ingredients, you'll… 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 ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
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
Black Eyed Susan Recipe – Black Eyed Susan Named after the Maryland state flower, the Black Eyed Susan is to Preakness Stakes what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby. A wonderful Bourbon and Vodka cocktail, this is a great cocktail for race day or a racing themed party, or for any reason really.There's a fair amount of juice… 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
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 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
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
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
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
Hanky Panky Cocktail Recipe – Hanky Panky Cocktail A nice extension of a Gin Martini, the Hanky Panky Cocktail adds Fernet and Orange Juice while also swapping up the Dry Vermouth for sweet for a unique drink that was created some time in the early 1900's.If you like a Martini, give this a go as part of the further exploration… 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 ReadingVodka Cocktails
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 Black Eyed Susan Recipe – Black Eyed Susan Named after the Maryland state flower, the Black Eyed Susan is to Preakness Stakes what the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby. A wonderful Bourbon and Vodka cocktail, this is a great cocktail for race day or a racing themed party, or for any reason really.There's a fair amount of juice… 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
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
Porn Star Martini Recipe – Porn Star Martini Sometimes called the Passion Star Martini, the Pornstar Martini strays quite far from what a Martini actually is. Sure it's served in a Martini glass and has Vodka in it, but that's about it. So, forgetting that this cocktail isn't really a Martini, it's still extremely tasty. This drink is designed to… Continue ReadingTequila Cocktails
Brave Bull Recipe – Brave Bull The Brave Bull combine Tequila and Kahlua, so if you're a fan of Black Russians, you may like this interesting twist on the standard. But while the Black Russian is a pretty simple three ingredient cocktail, the Brave Bull is even easier with only two ingredients, making it extremely easy to make.While Tequila… 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
Tequila Sunrise Recipe – Tequila Sunrise A classic Tequila based cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise mixes Tequila with citrus juices for an easy to make and easy to drink cocktail that's sure to refresh. Enjoy this cocktail in the summer, or really any time of year.Not only does this cocktail taste good, but it's nice to look at as well,… 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
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 ReadingRum Cocktails
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
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
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 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
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 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
Cosmopolitan Recipe – Cosmopolitan A classic Vodka, Cranberry, and Orange flavoured cocktail, the Cosmopolitan or "Cosmo" is easy to make and easy to drink. These cocktails are great for any occaision or any time of day, so just enjoy them to relax.While the recipe for the Cosmo has been around for awhile, the drink gained a lot of… 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 Mint Julep Recipe – Mint Julep The official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, this refreshing cocktail is perfect on a spring day, and very easy to make. Just combine mint, Bourbon, and some Simple Syrup with crushed ice and you have a Mint Julep. It's pretty much that easy. And if you only have a few cocktail ingredients, you'll… Continue Reading
Mai Tai Recipe – Mai Tai The Mai Tai is a Tiki classic! Probably one of the most famous cocktails of the Tiki style, it's actually not too tough to make, despite the Tiki style often being known for being complex and over the top. The recipe is based on White and Dark Rum, which are easy to come… Continue ReadingLow Alcohol Cocktails
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
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
Kir Royale Recipe – Kir Royale The Kir Royale is a Champagne based cocktail that mixed Champagne and Creme de Cassis to create a slightly dry, slightly sweet cocktail with the complex flavours of a good Champagne and Blackcurrant elements of the Creme de Cassis. For Champagne cocktails, you're probably more familiar with Aperol Spritz, but if you like… 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 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
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 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 Mai Tai Recipe – Mai Tai The Mai Tai is a Tiki classic! Probably one of the most famous cocktails of the Tiki style, it's actually not too tough to make, despite the Tiki style often being known for being complex and over the top. The recipe is based on White and Dark Rum, which are easy to come… Continue Reading
Tiki 43 Recipe – Tiki 43 If you've never had Licor 43, we suggest you go out and buy a bottle! It's a liqueur that sits on the sweet side with elements of vanilla and some more complex herbal qualities to it. In fact, that's where the name Licor 43 comes from! It's a combination of 43 secret ingredients… Continue Reading