Getting started

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Create your bar

Start by building your bar. This is where you keep all the alcohol, garnishes and mixers you have to hand. Use our MyBar feature to add everything you have, or use the quick start below.

Find what cocktails you can make

Explore what cocktails are available to you based on what you have. See what you can substitute and what you need to buy.

Register so you don’t lose anything!

Registering ensures your bar is saved and you can get the most out of Make Me A Cocktail moving forwards.

Share your cocktails with your friends

Make Me A Cocktail is better with others, share your cocktails with friends to make the most of this platform.

Add a cocktail into your Tried and Want to try lists

As a registered user you have two pre-created lists for your 'Tried, and 'Want to try' cocktails. Try adding a cocktail or two into these lists to see how they work.

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Bartender's top tip

Ice plays a crucial role in cocktails, not just for chilling but also for dilution, which can help meld flavors together smoothly. Use large, clear ice cubes or spheres for spirits-forward drinks like Old Fashioneds, as they melt slower and dilute the drink less. For more refreshing, highball-style drinks, ensure your ice is fresh and plentiful to keep the drink cold and vibrant.

Essential Ingredients

Whether you're a budding mixologist or a casual enthusiast, these basics will allow you to craft a variety of popular cocktails. Note that our selections range from spirits and mixers to fresh ingredients and bitters.

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Mixer

Lime juice
Lime juice
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice
Lemon Juice
Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Ginger Ale
Grenadine
Grenadine
Sugar Syrup
Sugar Syrup
Angostura Bitters
Angostura Bitters

Spirit

White rum
White rum
Gin
Gin
Tequila
Tequila
Cachaça
Cachaça
Bourbon
Bourbon
Vodka
Vodka

Kitchen cupboard

Lemon
Lemon
Milk
Milk
Banana
Banana
Lime
Lime
Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco Sauce
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Marmalade
Marmalade
Butter
Butter

Wine and champagne

Champagne / prosecco
Champagne / prosecco
Port
Port
Red Wine
Red Wine
Red vermouth
Red vermouth
Sherry (Sweet)
Sherry (Sweet)
White vermouth
White vermouth

Liqueurs

Coffee liqueur
Coffee liqueur
Cointreau
Cointreau
Triple Sec
Triple Sec
Raspberry liqueuer
Raspberry liqueuer
Frangelico
Frangelico