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.
Easy cocktails that are quick to make
Easy cocktails are not one flavor category; they are the drinks that keep the shelf, prep, and cleanup under control. This page is for weeknights, last-minute guests, and any moment when you want a good answer without turning the kitchen into a project. Some of these drinks are long and refreshing, some are spirit-led, and some are simple mixer standards, but they all earn their place by being realistic at home. Start here when the best drink is the one you will actually make.
A quick scan here should turn up drinks like Amaretto Stone Sour, Amaretto Sunrise, and Angel Face.
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 Amaretto, Sour Mix, Orange Juice, Grenadine, and Apricot Brandy. 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 Amaretto Stone Sour, Amaretto Sunrise, and Angel Face.
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 Amaretto, Sour Mix, Orange Juice, Grenadine, and Apricot Brandy. Those repeats usually tell you what the lane is really built around.
Results
24 cocktails
Showing 24 of 189 cocktails. Tighten it if you already know the mood, loosen it if you just want ideas.
Liqueur
Amaretto Stone Sour
Amaretto Stone Sour is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Sour Mix, Orange Juice.
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Liqueur
Amaretto Sunrise
Amaretto Sunrise is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Orange Juice, Grenadine.
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Brandy
Angel Face
Angel Face is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Apricot Brandy, Apple Brandy, Gin.
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Liqueur
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water.
EasyBalancedLight
Signature serve
Apple Berry Smoothie
Apple Berry Smoothie is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Berries, Apple.
EasyEasyLight
Tequila
Apple Grande
Apple Grande is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Tequila, Apple Cider.
EasyStrongLight
Signature serve
Apple Karate
Apple Karate is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Apple Juice, Carrot.
EasyEasyLight
Rum
Apple Pie with A Crust
Apple Pie with A Crust is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Apple Juice, Malibu Rum, Cinnamon.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Apple Slammer
Apple Slammer is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with 7-Up, Apple Schnapps.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
Applecar
Applecar is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Applejack, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Whiskey
Applejack
Applejack is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Jack Daniels, Midori Melon Liqueur, Sour Mix.
EasyStrongBalanced
Liqueur
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Hpnotiq, Pineapple Juice, Banana Liqueur.
EasyStrongBalanced
Wine & Sparkling
Arise My Love
Arise My Love is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Champagne, Green Creme De Menthe.
EasyBalancedLight
Vodka
Arizona Antifreeze
Arizona Antifreeze is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, Sweet And Sour.
EasyStrongBalanced
Wine & Sparkling
Artillery
Artillery is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
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
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
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
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.
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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.
Amaretto Stone Sour
Amaretto Stone Sour is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Sour Mix, Orange Juice.
Amaretto Sunrise
Amaretto Sunrise is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Orange Juice, Grenadine.
Angel Face
Angel Face is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Apricot Brandy, Apple Brandy, Gin.
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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