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 Rum Cooler, Rum Screwdriver, and Scooter.
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 Rum, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lemon, Light Rum, and Orange Juice. 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 Rum Cooler, Rum Screwdriver, and Scooter.
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 Rum, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lemon, Light Rum, and Orange Juice. 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.
Rum
Rum Cooler
Rum Cooler is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Rum, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lemon.
EasyBalancedLight
Rum
Rum Screwdriver
Rum Screwdriver is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Light Rum, Orange Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
Scooter
Scooter is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Brandy, Amaretto, Light Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Vodka
Screwdriver
Screwdriver is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Orange Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Vodka
Sea breeze
Sea breeze is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Whiskey
Shot-gun
Shot-gun is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
Sidecar
Sidecar is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
Sidecar Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, Triple Sec, Lemon.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
Slippery Nipple
Slippery Nipple is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Sambuca, Irish Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
Gin
Sloe Gin Cocktail
Sloe Gin Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Sloe Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
Signature serve
Snakebite and Black
Snakebite and Black is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Lager, Cider, Blackcurrant Squash.
EasyStrongLight
Signature serve
Spiking coffee
Spiking coffee is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Cinnamon.
EasyEasyBalanced
Wine & Sparkling
Spritz
Spritz is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Prosecco, Campari, Soda Water.
EasyBalancedLight
Wine & Sparkling
Spritz Veneziano
Spritz Veneziano is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Prosecco, Aperol, Soda Water.
EasyBalancedLight
Brandy
Stinger
Stinger is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, White Creme De Menthe.
EasyStrongLight
Brandy
Stone Sour
Stone Sour is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Sweet And Sour.
EasyStrongLight
Signature serve
Strawberry Shivers
Strawberry Shivers is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Strawberries, Honey, Water.
EasyEasySweet
Signature serve
Sweet Bananas
Sweet Bananas is a easy non alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Milk, Banana, Honey.
EasyEasySweet
Liqueur
Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Godiva Liqueur, Milk.
EasyStrongBalanced
Liqueur
Talos Coffee
Talos Coffee is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Grand Marnier, Coffee.
EasyStrongBalanced
Tequila
Tequila Slammer
Tequila Slammer is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, 7-Up.
EasyStrongLight
Tequila
Tequila Surprise
Tequila Surprise is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, Tabasco Sauce.
EasyStrongLight
Liqueur
The Evil Blue Thing
The Evil Blue Thing is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Creme De Cacao, Blue Curacao, Light Rum.
EasyStrongLight
Whiskey
The Jimmy Conway
The Jimmy Conway is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Irish Whiskey, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice.
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.
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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