Getting Started

For those of you just starting up mixing drinks, here's a suggestions of few bottles you need to have. These will get you started at a reasonable price. From there, any additional bottle will get you a few more possible drinks!

Absolut Vodka. Vodka mixes very well with just about anything, you'll find a lot of drinks made with vodka and juices for example. Since you'll be mixing it, you don't need to go for the priciest bottle. Don't go with cheap vodka either: on top of giving you a headache, cheaper vodka leaves you with a burning feeling and a bad taste.

White rum. Just like vodka, white rum mixes very well and is used in a lot of drinks. Havana Club and Bacardi are popular choices.

Gin. London Dry Gin is the classic choice for gin. Gordon's Dry Gin is cheap and taste great for mixed drinks. For Martinis, you'll need a higher quality brand like Bombay Saphire and Tanqueray No. Ten

Tequila. This spirit doesn't mix that well except for a few exceptions: it does magic with lime juice and orange liqueur in the Margarita recipe for example. If you're short on budget, keep this bottle for your next run as good quality tequilas are quite expensive. Even for mixed drinks, don't go with the cheaper brands. Go at least with Sauza Silver or Jose Cuervo Clasico Silver, they are a bit rough for shots but great for mixing.

Triple Sec. This orange liqueur is not expensive and is used in a lot of tropical drinks. You can use it as a replacement to Cointreau, Grand Marnier and Curacao.

Mixers. Coke, Sprite, 7UP, Canada Dry, etc.

Juices. Cranberry, orange, fresh lime and lemon juices.

46. Acapulco 7.2/10

    A popular tropical drink. A Daiquiri with an orange twist really.
    By David

47. Gin & Sin 7.0/10

    Tasty and refreshing classic.
    By gcasta

48. Crantini 7.0/10

    The Crantini (or Cranberry Martini) is one of the most popular martini.
    By David

49. Blue Frog 6.7/10

    Simple and refreshing!
    By David

50. Cinderella 6.5/10

    A fruity mocktail with a touch of innocence.
    By Athena

51. Le nuage 6.3/10

    The Cloud
    By ET

52. Bullfrog 6.2/10

    A popular upgraded lemonade
    By David

53. Horny Bull 6.0/10

    A Screwdriver made with Tequila
    By David

54. Orange Punch 6.0/10

    A cool tropical strong drink.
    By RoyJohnson

55. Grenade 5.5/10

    Sweet shot of fruity alcohol. Did I say sweet yet?
    By Tawny

56. Iguana Martini 5.5/10

    Sunny Pascal's favorite strong drink, from the book 'Bitter Drink'.
    By F.G. Haghenbeck

57. Prairie Fire 4.5/10

    When you want a face-smackin' savory taste, but not stoop to actually eating anything.
    By Tawny

58. Southside

    A classic cocktail, rumored to be Al Capone's favorite, whose gang dominated Chicago's South Side.
    By David

59. White Horse

    Never try never know
    By alexyoong123

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