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…
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
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
Gin Martini Recipe – Gin Martini One of the most well known cocktails for a reason. A classic Gin (or Vodka) Martini is a great basis for a lot of different drinks, or simply a good way to taste different Gins.The Martini has a lot of variations, and while you may enjoy the variations more, it's a good idea… 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
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
Caipiroska Recipe – Caipiroska A great easy going party drink, this Vodka based cocktail is simple, sweet, and tasty. This cocktail is just Vodka with Limes and sugar. That's it!Vodka can be a bit boring on its own, so this easy cocktail seeks to dress it up a little bit, but not too much. You might not even… Continue ReadingWhiskey Cocktails
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 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
Godfather Cocktail Recipe – Godfather Cocktail A great cocktail for lovers of Scotch Whiskey, the Godfather opens up a good Scotch with a bit of Amaretto. Before you say it, no, this won't ruin an otherwise good Scotch. It's simply just a different way to enjoy a spirit that you already like.Since Scotch can have such a wide variety… 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 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 ReadingGin 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
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
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
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
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
Hazelnut Cherry Fizz Recipe – Hazelnut Cherry Fizz The combination of cherry and hazelnut make this drink a winner. As a fizz, this is a longer drink that's plenty refreshing regardless of the weather. And don't worry, it still has plenty of kick, making it even more fun.A lot of fizzes call for egg white to get the desired foam… Continue Reading
Espresso Martini Recipe – Espresso Martini The fun Vodka Martini variation that mixes Vodka, Kahlua, and Coffee. This cocktail has plenty of kick to it both in terms of alcohol as well as coffee. So be careful here; too many of these and you can be over doing it on the caffeine! Of course you're welcome to use Decaf… 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
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 Fresh Berry Delicious Recipe – Fresh Berry Delicious A berry forward cocktail with Strawberries, Honey, Rasberry Vodka, and more makes this concoction a winner. There's a fair few ingredients in here, so we wouldn't call this an "easy" cocktail. However, if you have them all, mixing them together isn't too tough. If you don't have them all, perhaps see what… 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
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
Tequila Piña del Oro Recipe – Tequila Piña del Oro Piña del Oro is Spanish for Golden Pineapple and, with a mixture of Tequila Reposado and Pineapple, it lives up to the name. There's almost a Tiki element to the the tropical aspects of this cocktail, as well as the somewhat strange addition of Sage Syrup. Although this isn't a Tiki… Continue Reading
El Pepino Cocktail Recipe – El Pepino El Pepino is a Tequila based cocktail that will probably remind you of a Margarita except with a few key differences. Like the Margarita, you're combining Tequila with Triple Sec and Lime Juice (albeit in slightly different ratios); these are tried and true flavours that go extremely well with Tequila, but El Pepino… 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 ReadingRum Cocktails
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
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
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
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
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 ReadingClassic Cocktails
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 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
Gimlet Recipe – Gimlet An easy to make classic cocktail, the Gimlet is essentially Gin and Lime Juice, with a little bit of sweetness. These cocktails are very enjoyable and even more refreshing. Perfect before or after dinner, the Gimlet is a great way to enjoy and explore Gin.If you like a Classic Daiquiri, you'll see some similar… Continue Reading
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
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 ReadingLow Alcohol Cocktails
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 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
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
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
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 ReadingTiki Cocktails
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
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
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
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 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