Mixed drinks are useful not only for knowing how to make them at home, but also for knowing how to order them at establishments where cocktail menus are not available (such as dive bars). In this article, we’ll highlight some of our favorites, including Cuba Libre, Ranch Water, and Dirty Shirley.
What is the difference between a cocktail and a mixed drink?
The technical difference between a mixed drink and a cocktail is that a mixed drink has only two ingredients (such as vodka and cranberry juice), whereas a cocktail has three or more ingredients. I would like to add to this that while mixed drinks can be mixed directly in the glass, cocktails usually require a cocktail shaker or other tools. Simply put, mixed drinks are easy to make with few ingredients. You can think of it as a very simple cocktail.
This article introduces two-ingredient mixed drinks and easy-to-make drinks based on juice or soda.
Dirty Shirley Cocktail Recipes
Add an alcoholic twist to the classic Shirley Temple drink with just a few ingredients.
harvey wallbanger cocktail
Learn how to mix up a Harvey Wallbanger using vodka, orange juice, and Galliano Lautentico.
sea ​​breeze cocktail
Create a classic Sea Breeze cocktail using vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit juice.
vodka tonic
Vodka Tonic: Made with vodka, tonic water, and lime juice, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to mix up at home.
fuzzy belly button
The Fuzzy Navel is a classic ’80s cocktail made with equal parts orange juice and peach schnapps.
baby breeze cocktail
Learn how to make a Bay Breeze cocktail at home.
alabama slammer
Learn how to make the Alabama Slammer with Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Amaretto Liqueur, and Orange Juice. The perfect drink for summer!
greyhound drink
Learn how to make a two-ingredient Greyhound cocktail at home!
dark and stormy cocktails
A classic dark and stormy cocktail recipe with rum, ginger beer and lime.
ranch water recipe
Think of this as a margarita without the sugar. It’s refreshing and light.
7 and 7 recipes
Learn how to make 7 and 7 drinks with Seagram’s Seven Crowns (blended whiskey drink) and 7 Up (lemon-lime soda).
cuba libre
Learn how to make the classic Cube Libre at home.
classic bloody mary
Make the classic Bloody Mary cocktail at home.
amaretto sour
Learn how to make amaretto sour at home.
whiskey sour
This is a whiskey sour recipe made using a sour mix and without egg whites.
whiskey ginger recipe
Homemade ginger syrup, whiskey and club soda.
cape cod
Learn how to make a Cape Cod cocktail (vodka and cranberry)
spaghetti
Learn how to make a spaghetti cocktail with Miller High Life and Aperol. Garnish this perfect summer recipe with fresh lemon slices.
tequila sunrise
Learn how to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with just 3 ingredients.
driver drink
Learn how to make this famous orange juice and vodka drink.
long island iced tea
Learn how to make Long Island Iced Tea.
paloma cocktail
Learn how to make a Paloma cocktail at home.
bloody caesar drink
Learn how to make Bloody Caesar with vodka, Clamato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and horseradish. Garnish with celery etc.
Karimocho (Karimocho)
Learn how to make this delicious red wine and cola drink.
salty dog
You’ll love this refreshing grapefruit-based mixed drink.
moscow mule
Make a classic Moscow Mule cocktail with just 3 simple ingredients!
gin and tonic
Learn how to make the perfect gin and tonic at home.
Bloody Maria
Bloody Maria is made using tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
FAQ
What are the most popular mixed drinks?
Very popular mixed drinks include vodka soda, Moscow mule, vodka cranberry, and gin and tonic.
What is the difference between a cocktail and a mixed drink?
The technical difference between a mixed drink and a cocktail is that a mixed drink has only two ingredients (such as vodka and cranberry juice), whereas a cocktail has three or more ingredients.
More recipes to try:
- rum cocktail – Pina Colada, Rum Runner, Mai Tai, Painkiller, Daiquiri
- vodka cocktail – Dry Martini, White Russian, Black Russian, Espresso Martini
- gin cocktail – Negroni, Vesper Martini, Gimlet, Army & Navy, Gin Mule
- whiskey cocktail – Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, Vieux Carré, Paper Airplane
- tequila cocktail – Margarita, Paloma, Strawberry Margarita, Mexican Candy Shot
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