12 three-ingredient cocktails
Make the most of your drinks cupboard with our quick and easy cocktails, from classic negronis to pre-batched martinis and smooth white russians
Looking for easy cocktails to make at home? Want to create your own cocktails without the complex ingredients and fuss? We've got you covered with our easy ideas that bring the bars to the comfort of your home, from Italian negronis to Brazilian caipirinhas and a Manhattan to make like a trendy New Yorker. Next, try our best cocktail recipes, best bitter cocktail recipes, best retro cocktail recipes and best American cocktails.
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Easy three-ingredient cocktails
Negroni
Want to know how to make the best negroni? Check out our quick and easy recipe for this punchy Italian cocktail using only three ingredients – gin, Campari and vermouth.
Amaretto sour
This Amaretto sour, topped with egg froth and a maraschino cherry, makes a simple but stylish cocktail to serve at your next drinks party.
White russian
Vodka, coffee liqueur and cream is all it takes to make this smooth, classic cocktail. Serve in an old fashioned glass, to be really authentic.
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Vesper martini
The key to this vesper martini is Lillet Blanc, a wine-based aperitif from France. It's shaken with gin and vodka and served with a twist of lemon to make an elegant cocktail.
Manhattan
Live like a trendy New Yorker in your own home with our classic Manhattan recipe made with whisky, vermouth and Angostura bitters. It's best served in a coupe glass, with an illuminous cocktail cherry to garnish.
Kir royale
This simple concoction of Champagne, blackcurrant liqueur and blackberries make an impressive cocktail fit for a festive gathering or special family treat.
Pre-bottled dirty martini
This easy cocktail is a great one to make in a batch and keep chilled in the fridge for emergencies.
Bicicletta spritz
A sophisticated take on a classic cocktail, this recipe uses dry white wine (a light Italian variety) in place of the usual prosecco, along with Campari and soda water. Garnish with an orange for the best result.
Caipirinha
Mojito fans in particular will love this light, zesty yet punchy cocktail from Brazil. Muddle lime wedges, caster sugar and cachaca together to bring your holiday to your home.
Old fashioned
A seriously sophisticated cocktail, the original old fashioned calls for just three ingredients plus a twist of orange to garnish. It's a punchy, mature and super-classy option to sip on at home.
Sake cider fizz
Spike sparkling cider with sake and yuzu juice for an elegant, easy-drinking cocktail to perk up your weekend.
Rum negroni
Rum makes this drink a little gentler than a classic gin negroni. Combine with vermouth and Campari for an easy, 3-ingredient cocktail to cheer you up.
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