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.

Tinto de Verano

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

Wine Spritzer

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

All-Time Classics

Soju Yakult

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

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.

Radler

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

Timeless Icons

Black and Tan

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

Amaro & Tonic

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

Shandy

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

Spaghett

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

Legendary Picks

RumChata Root Beer Float

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

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.

Rebujito

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

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.

Most Loved

Cement Mixer

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

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.