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 Death in the Afternoon, Derby, and Diesel.
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 Absinthe, Champagne, Gin, Peach Bitters, and Mint. 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 Death in the Afternoon, Derby, and Diesel.
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 Absinthe, Champagne, Gin, Peach Bitters, and Mint. 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
Death in the Afternoon
Death in the Afternoon is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Absinthe, Champagne.
EasyBalancedLight
Gin
Derby
Derby is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Peach Bitters, Mint.
MediumStrongLight
Signature serve
Diesel
Diesel is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Lager, Cider, Blackcurrant Cordial.
MediumStrongLight
Liqueur
Dirty Nipple
Dirty Nipple is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Kahlua, Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Gin
Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.
MediumStrongLight
Gin
Dry Martini
Dry Martini is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive.
MediumSpirit-forwardLight
Whiskey
Dry Rob Roy
Dry Rob Roy is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Scotch, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Peel.
MediumStrongLight
Signature serve
Egg Cream
Egg Cream is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Chocolate Syrup, Milk, Soda Water.
EasyGentleSweet
Rum
Elderflower Caipirinha
Elderflower Caipirinha is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Cachaca, Lime, Elderflower Cordial.
MediumStrongLight
Tequila
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Mezcal, Chocolate Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur.
MediumStrongBalanced
Vodka
Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Vodka, Kahlua, Sugar Syrup.
EasySpirit-forwardSweet
Vodka
Fahrenheit 5000
Fahrenheit 5000 is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Firewater, Absolut Peppar, Tabasco Sauce.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Flander's Flake-Out
Flander's Flake-Out is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sambuca, Sarsaparilla.
EasyStrongLight
Gin
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Foxy Lady
Foxy Lady is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Signature serve
Frappé
Frappé is a medium non alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Milk, Sugar.
MediumEasyDessert-like
Liqueur
Freddy Kruger
Freddy Kruger is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with JäGermeister, Sambuca, Vodka.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
French Connection
French Connection is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Cognac, Amaretto.
EasyStrongLight
Vodka
French Martini
French Martini is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice.
MediumSpirit-forwardBalanced
Signature serve
Fruit Flip-Flop
Fruit Flip-Flop is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Yoghurt, Fruit Juice.
EasyEasyLight
Liqueur
Fuzzy Asshole
Fuzzy Asshole is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Peach Schnapps.
MediumStrongBalanced
Liqueur
GG
GG is a medium optional alcohol cocktail for house party with Galliano, Ginger Ale, Ice.
MediumEasyLight
Gin
Gin And Tonic
Gin And Tonic is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Tonic Water, Lime.
MediumStrongLight
Gin
Gin and Soda
Gin and Soda is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Soda Water, Lime.
MediumBalancedLight
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.
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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