Low ABV Cocktails

Not every night calls for a stiff drink. Browse our collection of low ABV cocktails and use the slider to dial in your perfect strength. Whether you're pacing yourself, enjoying a long afternoon, or just prefer something lighter, we've got you covered.

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Chambord sour
3 min

Chambord Sour

(1)

A sophisticated sour cocktail featuring French raspberry liqueur with silky egg white foam

Liqueur
Raspberry Liqueur
Vodka
Unflavored Vodka
Negroni
3 min

Negroni

(1)

A classic three-ingredient aperitivo of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stirred over ice and garnished with orange, the Negroni delivers a perfectly balanced bitter-sweet sip that sets the mood before dinner.

Bitter Liqueur
Italian Bitter
Fortified & Aromatized Wine
Sweet Vermouth
Gin
London Dry Gin
Flying hirsch
2 min

Flying Hirsch

(0)

A high-energy cocktail combining herbal Jägermeister with Red Bull, perfect for parties and après-ski events.

Liqueur
Herbal Liqueur
Cuba libre
3 min

Cuba Libre

(0)

A refreshing Cuban highball combining white rum, fresh lime juice, and cola over ice - a symbol of Cuban independence with bright citrus and effervescent charm.

Rum
White Rum
Industry sour
3 min

Industry Sour

(1)

A bold equal-parts cocktail combining Fernet Branca, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup - the ultimate bartender's drink.

Bitter Liqueur
Amaro
Bitters
Aromatic Bitters
Chartreuse
Green Chartreuse
Negroni sbagliato
3 min

Negroni Sbagliato

(1)

A sparkling twist on the classic Negroni, this "mistaken" cocktail combines Campari and sweet vermouth with effervescent Prosecco for a lighter, refreshing aperitif.

Bitter Liqueur
Italian Bitter
Fortified & Aromatized Wine
Sweet Vermouth
Wine & Sparkling
Prosecco
Paloma
3 min

Paloma

(0)

Mexico's most beloved tequila cocktail featuring fresh grapefruit, lime, and a hint of sweetness with a salted rim.

Tequila & Mezcal
Blanco Tequila
Enzoni
3 min

Enzoni

(1)

A modern classic that elegantly bridges the gap between the Negroni and the Gin Sour, using muddled grapes to add fresh, juicy sweetness that balances Campari's bitterness.

Bitter Liqueur
Amaro
Gin
London Dry Gin
Dark n stormy
2 min

Dark 'N' Stormy

(1)

A bold and refreshing Bermudian classic featuring dark rum floated over spicy ginger beer with a lime garnish

Bitters
Aromatic Bitters
Rum
Dark Rum
Tommys margarita
3 min

Tommy's Margarita

(1)

A refined margarita that showcases pure tequila and agave flavors without orange liqueur

Tequila & Mezcal
Blanco Tequila
Pornstar martini
5 min

Porn Star Martini

(1)

A provocatively named modern classic combining vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, and fresh passion fruit puree, served with a Champagne sidecar.

Liqueur
Fruit Liqueur
Vodka
Flavored Vodka
Wine & Sparkling
Prosecco
Bees knees
3 min

Bee's Knees

(0)

A classic Prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup for a perfectly balanced, refreshing drink that's "the bee's knees."

Gin
London Dry Gin

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Chambord
    30 ml
  • Vodka
    30 ml
  • Lemon Juice
    22.5 ml
  • Simple syrup (1:1)
    15 ml
  • Egg White
    1 whole
  • Raspberry
    3

Method

  1. Add Chambord, fresh lemon juice, vodka, simple syrup (if using), and egg white to cocktail shaker without ice
  2. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create initial foam
  3. Add ice to shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds to chill and further develop the foam
  4. Double strain through both Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into chilled coupe glass
  5. Wait 30 seconds for foam to settle and form distinct layer, then garnish with fresh raspberries on cocktail pick

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • London Dry Gin
    30 ml
  • Campari
    30 ml
  • Sweet Vermouth
    30 ml
  • Orange Peel
    1 strip

Method

  1. Chill your old fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling with ice water while preparing the cocktail.
  2. Add 30ml gin, 30ml Campari, and 30ml sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled three-quarters with fresh ice cubes.
  3. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20-30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted. Do not shake.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass over one large ice cube.
  5. Express the orange peel oils over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then drop the peel into the cocktail as garnish.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Jägermeister
    20 ml
  • Redbull
    50 ml

Method

  1. Chill both Jägermeister and Red Bull thoroughly in refrigerator before preparation
  2. Add ice cubes to a long drink glass if using the mixed method
  3. Pour 20ml of chilled Jägermeister over the ice using a jigger
  4. Top with 50ml of ice-cold Red Bull energy drink
  5. Serve immediately without stirring to maintain carbonation

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • White Rum
    50 ml
  • Lime Juice
    10 ml
  • Coca Cola
    120 ml
  • Lime
    1 wheel

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass completely with fresh ice cubes to ensure proper dilution and temperature.
  2. Using a jigger, measure and pour 50ml of white rum over the ice.
  3. Squeeze half a lime to extract 10ml of fresh lime juice and add directly to the glass.
  4. Slowly pour 120ml of cola over the ice to preserve carbonation and prevent excessive foaming.
  5. Gently stir with a bar spoon for 2-3 rotations to combine ingredients without losing fizz.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately with a stirrer or straw.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Fernet Branca
    30 ml
  • Green Chartreuse
    30 ml
  • Lime Juice
    30 ml
  • Angostura Aromatic Bitters
    2 dashes
  • Simple syrup (1:1)
    15 ml
  • Egg White
    15 ml

Method

  1. Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling with ice water.
  2. Add 30ml each of Fernet Branca, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
  4. Double strain into the chilled coupe glass using both a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer.
  5. Serve immediately, ungarnished or with an optional lime wheel on the rim.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Campari
    30 ml
  • Sweet Red Vermouth
    30 ml
  • Prosecco
    60 ml
  • Orange Slice
    1 piece

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes, preferably one large cube or a few chunky pieces to minimize dilution.
  2. Pour 30ml Campari directly over the ice, followed by 30ml sweet red vermouth.
  3. Top with 60ml well-chilled Prosecco, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.
  4. Give the drink one or two gentle stirs with a bar spoon to combine ingredients while maintaining carbonation.
  5. Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink, then drop it in, or simply garnish with a fresh orange wheel.
  6. Serve immediately while the Prosecco is still effervescent and well-chilled.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Blanco Tequila
    60 ml
  • Grapefruit Soda
    90 ml
  • Lime Juice
    15 ml
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Grapefruit
    1 wedge

Method

  1. Prepare the glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim, then dip the rim into coarse sea salt spread on a small plate
  2. Add tequila and lime juice to the glass
  3. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes
  4. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine all ingredients
  5. Top with chilled grapefruit soda and stir once more very gently
  6. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and serve immediately

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Green Grapes
    6 pieces
  • London Dry Gin
    30 ml
  • Campari
    30 ml
  • Lemon Juice
    22.5 ml
  • Simple syrup (1:1)
    15 ml
  • Green Grapes
    1 piece

Method

  1. Fill your old fashioned glass with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.
  2. Place 5 seedless grapes in the bottom of your shaker and gently muddle them to release juice and flavor, avoiding pulverizing the skins.
  3. Add 30ml gin, 30ml Campari, 22.5ml fresh lemon juice, and 15ml simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled and the outside of the shaker is frosted.
  5. Discard ice water from glass and fill with fresh ice, preferably a large cube to slow dilution.
  6. Double strain the cocktail through both Hawthorne and fine strainer into the glass to remove grape solids and ice shards.
  7. Garnish with a skewered grape and serve immediately.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Dark Rum
    60 ml
  • Ginger Beer
    120 ml
  • Lime Juice
    15 ml
  • Lime
    1 wheel
  • Angostura Aromatic Bitters
    2 dashes

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass completely with fresh ice cubes.
  2. Pour 120ml of spicy ginger beer into the glass, leaving space at the top for the rum float.
  3. If using lime juice, add 15ml of fresh lime juice directly to the ginger beer. Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters if using.
  4. Slowly pour 60ml of dark rum over the back of a bar spoon held just above the surface of the ginger beer, allowing it to float on top and create the signature layered "stormy" effect.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
  6. Serve immediately with the rum floating for visual effect, or gently stir once before drinking to blend the flavors.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Blanco Tequila
    60 ml
  • Lemon Juice
    30 ml
  • Agave Syrup
    15 ml
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Lime
    1 wheel

Method

  1. Chill rocks glass in freezer for a few minutes. If using salt rim, rub lime wedge around rim and dip into kosher salt.
  2. Using jigger, measure 30ml lime juice, 15ml agave syrup, and 60ml tequila into cocktail shaker in that order to minimize waste if mistakes occur.
  3. Fill shaker one-third with ice (about 5 cubes) and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, ensuring ice travels full volume of shaker.
  4. Strain into prepared glass filled with fresh ice. Double strain if desired for smoother texture.
  5. Garnish with lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Vodka Vanilla
    50 ml
  • Passion Fruit Liqueur
    20 ml
  • Passion fruit
    1.5 whole
  • Vanilla Syrup
    10 ml
  • Lime Juice
    15 ml
  • Champagne
    50 ml
  • Passion fruit
    0.5 whole

Method

  1. Chill your coupe glass in the freezer and prepare a small shot glass for the Champagne sidecar.
  2. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, and vanilla syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled and properly aerated.
  4. Double strain the mixture through both Hawthorne and fine mesh strainers into the chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish by floating half a fresh passion fruit on top of the drink.
  6. Pour 50ml of chilled Champagne into the shot glass and serve alongside the cocktail.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Gin
    60 ml
  • Lemon Juice
    22 ml
  • Honey Syrup (3:1)
    15 ml
  • Lemon Peel
    1 piece

Method

  1. Prepare honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and hot water. Stir until fully dissolved and let cool.
  2. Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling with ice water.
  3. Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  4. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
  5. Fine strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  6. Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

Cocktail Difficulty Levels

We’ve added a difficulty rating to every cocktail so you’ll know what to expect before you start mixing. It’s not about being “hard” or “easy” in the strict sense—it’s about how much preparation, skill, and hunting for ingredients you’ll need.

  • Beginner – Quick builds or simple shakes with common ingredients you’ll likely already have at home. Perfect for beginners or a casual evening.

  • Intermediate – A bit more technique (stirring, shaking, muddling, layering) and a few extra ingredients. You might need to buy one or two bottles or garnishes you don’t already stock.

  • Advanced – Multiple steps, specialty techniques (infusions, syrups, foams), or rare ingredients. These drinks take more effort and planning, but reward you with something truly impressive.

The rating is based on things like the number of ingredients, how rare they are, and the skills needed to bring the cocktail together.

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