Low-Alcohol Cocktail Recipes

Low-alcohol creations are designed for those who enjoy the artistry of cocktails without the weight of strong spirits. They balance taste, aroma, and texture in a way that is light yet satisfying. These drinks are ideal when you want to keep the evening refined and refreshing. They are often part of the broader family of aperitifs, spritzes, or re-imagined classics in gentler form. With these recipes, elegance and moderation go hand in hand.

Absolute Favourites

Mimosa

A simple and elegant sparkling wine cocktail made with chilled orange juice, perfect for brunch and celebrations.

Wine Spritzer

A simple and refreshing highball made by diluting wine with carbonated water.

Radler

A refreshing and simple German beer cocktail made by mixing beer with sparkling lemonade or citrus soda.

Michelada

A refreshing and savory Mexican beer cocktail made with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and tomato juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.

All-Time Classics

Soju Yakult

A sweet, tangy, and creamy Korean mixed drink combining soju, Yakult, and lemon-lime soda.

Chelada

A crisp and tangy Mexican beer cocktail made with light beer, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim.

Aperol & Soda

A simple, crisp, and refreshing low-alcohol highball featuring the iconic Italian bitter aperitif Aperol and sparkling soda water.

Pimm's Cup

A quintessential British summer cocktail made with Pimm's No. 1, lemonade or ginger ale, and an abundance of fresh fruit and mint.

Timeless Icons

Tinto de Verano

A delightfully simple and refreshing Spanish wine cocktail made with red wine and fizzy lemon soda.

Malibu and Coke

A simple, sweet, and tropical twist on the classic Rum and Coke, using coconut-flavored rum for a distinctively smooth and fruity flavor.

Amaro & Tonic

A simple, refreshing, and pleasantly bitter highball combining Italian herbal liqueur with crisp tonic water.

Black and Tan

A visually striking layered beer drink made by floating a dark stout over a pale ale.

Legendary Picks

Ramazzotti Rosato Mio

A bright and floral Italian spritz featuring Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, prosecco, and tonic water, garnished with fresh basil.

Spaghett

A refreshingly simple and bubbly beer cocktail made with Aperol, lemon juice, and a cold bottle of light lager.

Shandy

A refreshing and light alcoholic beverage made by mixing beer with a soft drink, typically lemonade or citrus soda.

Porto Tonico

A crisp, refreshing, and beautifully simple highball made with white port and tonic water, garnished with citrus and mint.

Most Loved

Sherry Cobbler

A wonderfully refreshing 19th-century classic that combines nutty sherry, sugar, and citrus over crushed ice, lavishly garnished with fruit.

RumChata Root Beer Float

A creamy, sweet, and nostalgic alcoholic twist on the classic root beer float, made with just two simple ingredients.

Rebujito

A wonderfully refreshing and simple Spanish highball made with fino or manzanilla sherry and lemon-lime soda.

Cynar Julep

A bittersweet and herbaceous modern take on the classic julep, featuring the Italian amaro Cynar as its star ingredient.

Crowd Pleasers

Oolong Hai

A simple and refreshing Japanese highball made with shochu and cold oolong tea, popular in izakayas across Japan.

Cheeky Vimto

A famously sweet and fruity British mixed drink made with ruby port and blue WKD, known for its vibrant purple color and easy-drinking nature.

Vermouth Cocktail

A simple, elegant, and historic cocktail that puts vermouth in the spotlight, enhanced by bitters and a hint of citrus.

Cement Mixer

A notorious novelty shot where Irish cream liqueur and lime juice are combined, causing the mixture to curdle and thicken dramatically.

Universal Hits

Mauresque

A classic French apéritif combining the bold anise flavor of pastis with the sweet, nutty notes of orgeat syrup, served long with chilled water.

Smith & Kearns

A simple and creamy coffee liqueur highball topped with the surprising fizz of club soda.

Vermouth Cobbler

A refreshing, low-alcohol classic combining sweet vermouth with citrus and seasonal fruit over crushed ice.

Suze & Tonic

A refreshingly bitter and herbal highball that combines French gentian liqueur with crisp tonic water.