20 Easy Under-5 Ingredient Cocktails For Every Alcohol: February, 2024

They say, two is better than one. And you know what, we conform! It's the same thing with your favourite alcohol. One might be able to take you to a happy place but two or more with different juices or coffee will take you to places you've never been before. And it's going to be a ride to savour. 

 

Well, that's what we're doing here. Let's make your favourite spirits taste amazing with these super-easy cocktails using 5 or less ingredients.

 

Easy Rum Cocktails

 

1. Rum Sour 

A refreshing take on the classic Whiskey Sour, Rum Sour can be whipped with four ingredients. Expect a sharp balance of spirit, acidity, sweetness and aroma, that you will savour for the rest of your life. And yes, it's low in calories. 

 

Ingredients 

• Dark Rum
• Orange Juice 
• Lime Juice
• Egg White 

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2. Pina Colada Mimosa

Is it really a celebration, if there are no bottomless mimosas on the cards? This ideal poolside cocktail carries a bubbly, fresh and fruity flavour that makes it just right for those who prefer something mild over bitter alcoholic beverages. Hit all the right spots with a cherry on the top.

 

Ingredients

• Pineapple Juice & Wedges
• Coconut Rum 
• White Wine
• Cherries

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3. Dark 'n' Stormy 

Check out this high-ball cocktail that surfaced from the Caribbean sea and its bustling population of sailors. Just three basic ingredients and your Dark 'n' Stormy is ready to pump up the party. Now bartenders usually prefer Gosling's Black Seal Rum for this rummy cocktail, but any other spicy rum can do the trick. 

 

Ingredients

• Dark Rum
• Ginger Beer
• Lime For Garnish (Optional)

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Easy Gin Cocktails

 

4. Gin and Tonic

Not everybody enjoys gin. And you know what, that's okay! Because those who do, swear by it on all occasions. Coming back to Gin and Tonic, it might seem like some fancy cocktail, but it's surprisingly easy to make and readily available at a bar near you. A pro tip though: The key to making a good gin and tonic cocktail lies in carefully picking a great gin, as well as the right tonic water. 

 

Ingredients 

• Gin
• Tonic Water 
• Lemon for Garnishing (Optional)

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5. Martini 

Martini is one of the most well-known cocktails around the world, thanks to 007! While some prefer vodka in theirs, classic martinis use high-quality gin.

 

Ingredients

• Gin
• Dry Vermouth
• Olives for Garnish

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Pro tip: Once opened, the vermouth should be well-preserved and stored in a refrigerator. Fail to do so, it will turn into vinegar. 

 

 

6. Southside

Ideal for Sunday brunches and pool parties, Southside is a fresh and tropical take on your precious gin. It's super easy to make and available at cafes and brunch places near you. You can also call it Gin Mojito, this cocktail is one of our top recommendations for hotter days. 

 

Ingredients

• Gin
• Sugar Syrup
• Lime
• Mint Leaves

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Easy Vodka Cocktails

 

7. Moscow Mule 

This fizzy cocktail is the ideal blend of sweet and spicy flavours. It makes for a refreshing drink to sip on during summers and a comforting beverage for cold nights (thanks to ginger flavoured beer). When ordering your drink, ask for an affordable, yet high-quality vodka, and beer with a mild ginger flavour for best results. 

 

Ingredients

• Vodka 
• Ginger Beer
• Fresh Lime

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8. Screwdriver

Screwdriver is one of the commonly ordered vodka cocktails we know. For those who fancy delicious beverages, this cocktail will give you a mild high without the bitter taste. You can find multiple versions of this drink but our hearts still belong to the classic - orange juice and clementine one. 

 

Ingredients

• Vodka
• Orange juice
• Clementine
• Angostura bitter

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9. White Russian

Without the "Dude" from Big Labowski (yes, that awesome movie), White Russian might've been lost into oblivion. But this scrummy vodka cocktail you'd defo love. If your favourite bar has this one on their cocktail menu, order it pronto. 

 

Ingredients

• Vodka
• Coffee liqueur
• Single cream

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10. Woo Woo

A vodka cocktail delish enough to woo you and super-easy to make. But if you're heading out for a girls' night out, this delightful drink is highly recommended. 

 

Ingredients

• Vodka
• Peach Schnapps
• Cranberry juice
• Lime juice

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Easy Tequila Cocktails

 

11. Watermelon Margarita 

This instant crowd-pleaser is a summery bliss that's easy to make, and easier to guzzle down. Traditionally the cocktail is a mix of tequila and chunks of watermelon but feel free to soike watermelon juice instead. It's equally refreshing. 

 

Ingredients

• Tequila
• Lime Juice
• Blended Watermelon

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12. Tequila Sunrise

What's your favourite thing about summer? For us, it's Tequila Sunrise! The colours, flavour and well, tequila, is all we need on brunch dates, pool parties and beach vacays. 

 

Ingredients

• Tequila
• Orange Juice
• Grenadine
• Orange Slices (For Garnish)

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Easy Wine Cocktails

 

13. Bishop 

A classic cocktail that combines two of the most loved spirits - wine and rum! Bishop's history can be traced back to 1935's "Bartending Guide". The refreshing, fruity drink caters to all flavour preferences and comes with a pleasant fruity Sangria-like taste. There are several variations of this wine cocktail that you can tinker with, but most will have these four foundation ingredients. 

 

Ingredients

• Light Rum
• Red Wine
• Lime Juice
• Simple Sugar Syrup (For Taste) 

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14. Wine Spritzer

Wine Spritzer is a signature wine cocktail normally paired with drool-worthy brunch preparations or movie-night munchies. It's bubbly with a high dose of freshness, flavours and all the fruits you want. 

 

Ingredients

• Rose/White wine
• Club Soda
• Fruits (To garnish)

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Pro tip: You can make the cocktail sweeter with rose wine. 

 

 

15. Kalimotxo

Red wine and cola, that's right! And as wrong as it sounds, this wine cocktail is actually quite delightful. In fact, you can make the most of this odd love affair by masking cheap wines. It's a great option when you're hosting a party. *wink-wink*

 

Ingredients

• Red wine
• Cola
• Lemon slice (To garnish)

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Easy Whiskey Cocktails

 

16. Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour is a timeless cocktail that never gets old. It's the base point from where all the sour-tails emerge and we speak for every whiskey enthusiast when we say, any whiskey drink is too good to pass on. This cocktail is super popular around the world. Don't believe us? Well, it has a day of its own - National Whiskey Sour Day... celebrated on 25th August. Told ya!

 

Ingredients

• Whiskey
• Lemon juice
• Simple syrup

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17. Irish Coffee

Raise your glasses because we found a wholesome cocktail for you - Irish Coffee. Stacked with all the necessary ingredients - alcohol, caffeine and sugar, - to have fun, this whiskey cocktail is a result of a delayed flight and cold, sober passengers. True story! 

 

Ingredients

• Irish whiskey
• Black coffee
• Whipped cream

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18. Whiskey Cobbler

If you think you can’t mix whiskey and fruits, wait till you try this delish concoction. One of the most famous variations of Sherry Cobbler, it's close to holy water for whiskey lovers. For a sweeter kick, add your favourite fruits. 

 

Ingredients

• Whiskey
• Simple syrup
• Club soda
• Seasonal fruits

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Easy Beer Cocktails

 

19. Boilermaker

An old-school beer cocktail that surely knows how to get the job done. Its origin can be traced back to the 1900s when factory workers returning home all weary needed a strong drink to end their day. Enter: Boilermaker. Today it's the only cocktail capable of getting you drunk as a skunk. Must try!

 

Ingredients

• Bourbon/rye whiskey
• Beer

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20. Beggar's Banquet

Over the years, beer has become a sophisticated and perfect base for a perfect cocktail. Beggar's Banquet is another cherished addition to the list by Michael Przybyl, the Beverage Manager at Hilton Orlando. It's a sweet-bitter concoction of flavours with a good time.

 

Ingredients

• Lager
• Bourbon
• Maple syrup
• Lemon juice
• Orange wheel (To garnish)

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Get sloshed, in style! Try these delish cocktails at your favourite bars. Think of us when you share them with your best people.

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