Three-Ingredient Cocktail Recipes

When hosting an event with friends and pressed for time, or when you want to craft exceptional drinks with minimal effort, these three-ingredient cocktails are the perfect solution. Our curated selection offers simple yet flavorful options that make it easy to impress guests without the hassle. With these easy-to-make recipes, you’ll be able to host a memorable gathering with ease and style.

 

 

WHISKEY SOUR

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Whiskey

• 3/4 oz Lemon juice

• 1/2 oz Simple syrup

• Optional: cherries or lemon slices

 

Instructions:

1. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

2. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.

3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

4. Garnish with a cherry or a lemon slice, if desired.

GIN & TONIC

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin

• 4 oz Tonic water

• Optional: Lime wedge 

 

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

2. Pour the gin over the ice.

3. Slowly pour over the tonic water to maintain its carbonation and avoid a flat drink.

4. Gently stir to combine.

5. Garnish with a lime wedge or slice.

 

RUM PUNCH

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Light rum

• 4 oz Pineapple juice

• 1/2 oz Grenadine

• Optional: cherries or orange slices

 

Instructions:

1. Add the light rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.

2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 10-15 seconds.

3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

4. Garnish with a cherry or an orange slice, if desired.

TEQUILA SUNRISE

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Tequila

• 4 oz Orange juice

• 1/2 oz Grenadine

• Optional: Orange slices or cherries

 

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice.

2. Pour the tequila over the ice.

3. Add the orange juice and stir gently to mix.

4. Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass; it will settle at the bottom, creating the "sunrise" effect.

5. Garnish with an orange slice or cherry, if desired.

 

MOSCOW MULE

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Vodka

• 4 oz Ginger beer

• 1/2 oz Lime juice

• Optional: lime wedges and mint sprigs

 

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.

2. Pour the vodka over the ice.

3. Add the ginger beer.

4. Squeeze in lime juice and stir gently.

5. Garnish with a lime wedge or mint sprig, if desired.

NEGRONI

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Gin

• 1 oz Sweet vermouth

• 1 oz Campari

• Optional: Orange peels

 

Instructions: 

1. Add the gin, the sweet vermouth, and the Campari to a mixing glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.

2. Stir well for about 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.

3. Strain into a glass with a large ice cube (if mixing in a separate glass).

4. Garnish with an orange peel or slice.