Why does this page exist?
Because people often know the kind of drink they want before they know its exact name. This page is built for that earlier decision.
Three-ingredient cocktails that keep things simple
Three ingredients is often where the best drink logic shows itself. These recipes keep the moving parts low enough to remember, shop for, and repeat, but they still feel like real cocktails rather than emergency compromises. That makes this page useful for smaller home bars, first rounds, and anyone who wants structure without clutter. Open it when you want the cleanest possible route from bottle to finished drink.
A quick scan here should turn up drinks like Artillery, Auburn Headbanger, and Autodafé.
Start here when you want a drink that still feels intentional but does not ask much from the shelf or the clock.
Recurring ingredients on this page include Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters, JäGermeister, and Goldschlager. Those repeats usually tell you what the lane is really built around.
Why this page is worth opening
A quick scan here should turn up drinks like Artillery, Auburn Headbanger, and Autodafé.
Start here when you want a drink that still feels intentional but does not ask much from the shelf or the clock.
Recurring ingredients on this page include Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters, JäGermeister, and Goldschlager. Those repeats usually tell you what the lane is really built around.
Results
24 cocktails
Showing 24 of 271 cocktails. Tighten it if you already know the mood, loosen it if you just want ideas.
Wine & Sparkling
Artillery
Artillery is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Auburn Headbanger
Auburn Headbanger is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with JäGermeister, Goldschlager.
MediumStrongLight
Vodka
Autodafé
Autodafé is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Lime Juice, Soda Water.
EasyBalancedLight
Whiskey
Avalanche
Avalanche is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Crown Royal, Kahlua, Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Gin
Aviation
Aviation is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
MediumStrongBalanced
Liqueur
B-52
B-52 is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Kahlua.
EasyStrongBalanced
Liqueur
B-53
B-53 is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Kahlua, Sambuca, Grand Marnier.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Baby Eskimo
Baby Eskimo is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Kahlua, Milk, Vanilla Ice-Cream.
MediumStrongBalanced
Liqueur
Baby Guinness
Baby Guinness is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream.
MediumStrongBalanced
Liqueur
Bailey's Dream Shake
Bailey's Dream Shake is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Baileys Irish Cream, Vanilla Ice-Cream, Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Signature serve
Banana Cantaloupe Smoothie
Banana Cantaloupe Smoothie is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Cantaloupe, Banana.
EasyEasyLight
Rum
Banana Cream Pi
Banana Cream Pi is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Malibu Rum, Banana Liqueur, Pineapple Juice.
EasyStrongBalanced
Signature serve
Banana Strawberry Shake Daiquiri
Banana Strawberry Shake Daiquiri is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Strawberries, Banana, Apple Juice.
EasyEasyLight
Wine & Sparkling
Bellini
Bellini is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Champagne, Peach Schnapps.
EasyBalancedLight
Liqueur
Big Red
Big Red is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Irish Cream, Goldschlager.
EasyStrongBalanced
Signature serve
Black & Tan
Black & Tan is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Ale, Guinness Stout.
MediumStrongLight
Liqueur
Black Russian
Black Russian is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee Liqueur, Vodka.
EasyStrongBalanced
Signature serve
Black and Brown
Black and Brown is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Guinness Stout, Root Beer.
EasyStrongLight
Wine & Sparkling
Blackthorn
Blackthorn is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Sloe Gin, Lemon Peel.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Bob Marley
Bob Marley is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Midori Melon Liqueur, JäGermeister, Goldschlager.
EasyStrongBalanced
Liqueur
Brainteaser
Brainteaser is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Sambuca, Erin Cream, Advocaat.
EasyStrongBalanced
Whiskey
Brandon and Will's Coke Float
Brandon and Will's Coke Float is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Coca-Cola, Bourbon.
MediumStrongBalanced
Tequila
Brave Bull Shooter
Brave Bull Shooter is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, Tabasco Sauce.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Brigadier
Brigadier is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Hot Chocolate, Green Chartreuse, Cherry Heering.
EasyStrongLight
Pour by bottle
Let the bottle call the direction and keep the list tight.
When the base spirit is already settled, these are the faster, cleaner entry points. Think of them as three distinct house styles instead of one crowded shelf.
Gin, cut clean
Botanical, clipped, and a little dressier - the lane for drinks that feel sharp, cold, and properly composed.
Pour into the gin lane
Vodka, cool and easy
Clean, familiar, and unfussy - a smooth route into crowd-pleasers, quick builds, and easy home-bar wins.
Open the vodka edit
Rum, warm and loose
A richer lane that can drift tropical, spiced, or classic depending on whether you want the glass to feel playful or slow-burning.
Take the rum routeIf you only open three
Three drinks worth opening first.
Start with one familiar anchor, one strong signal, and one drink that shows how wide this lane really goes.
Artillery
Artillery is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters.
Auburn Headbanger
Auburn Headbanger is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with JäGermeister, Goldschlager.
Autodafé
Autodafé is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Lime Juice, Soda Water.
Questions people usually ask
Where should I begin?
Start with the first few top-rated cards, then use the filters if you want to move the list toward your own taste or situation.
Is this page still useful if I do not know much about cocktails?
Yes. It is meant to help you choose, not test whether you already know the whole canon.
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