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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Hugo spritz
5 min

Hugo Spritz

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A refreshing Italian aperitif cocktail made with elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda water, fresh mint, and lime.

Liqueur
Wine & Sparkling
Other Sparkling Wine
Strawberry daiquiri
8 min

Strawberry Daiquiri

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A vibrant frozen cocktail blending fresh strawberries, quality white rum, and fresh lime juice for the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and tangy refreshment.

Rum
White Rum
Barracuda
3 min

Barracuda Cocktail

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A vibrant tropical sparkling cocktail featuring gold rum, Galliano, fresh pineapple juice, lime, and Prosecco - an IBA-recognized celebration of Tiki culture with modern refinement.

Liqueur
Vanilla Liqueur
Rum
Gold Rum
Wine & Sparkling
Prosecco
Aperol spritz
2 min

Aperol Spritz

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The Aperol Spritz is the perfect low-effort way to bring a bit of Italian holiday to your day. Sip it slowly and bottle a moment of summer. The bright citrus aroma and gentle sparkle don’t just refresh; they create memories you can return to. Months from now, when winter wraps the world in grey, that same bittersweet scent and taste can unlock the warmth of long afternoons in the sun, carrying you back to those golden hours in a single sip.

Liqueur
Wine & Sparkling
Prosecco
Moscow mule
3 min

Moscow Mule

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A refreshing cocktail made with vodka, fresh lime juice, and spicy ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug over ice.

Bitters
Aromatic Bitters
Vodka
Chambord sour
3 min

Chambord Sour

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

Liqueur
Raspberry Liqueur
Vodka
Unflavored Vodka
Dark n stormy
2 min

Dark 'N' Stormy

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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

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

Tequila & Mezcal
Blanco Tequila
Sex on the beach
3 min

Sex on the Beach

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A vibrant, fruity cocktail with vodka, peach schnapps, and tropical juices that captures the essence of summer beach parties.

Vodka
Vermouth spritz
3 min

Vermouth Spritz

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The ultimate Italian aperitivo cocktail featuring vermouth, prosecco, and soda water in the perfect 3-2-1 ratio.

Fortified & Aromatized Wine
Sweet Vermouth
Death in the afternoon
3 min

Death in the Afternoon

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Ernest Hemingway's legendary cocktail combining absinthe and Champagne for a potent, opalescent aperitif.

Other Base Spirits
Absinthe
Wine & Sparkling
Champagne
Fernet con cola
3 min

Fernet con Cola

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The iconic Argentine cocktail combining the herbal bitterness of Fernet-Branca with sweet cola, creating Argentina's beloved national drink

Bitter Liqueur
Amaro
Liqueur
Herbal Liqueur

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Elderflower Liqueur
    30 ml
  • Prosecco
    120 ml
  • Club Soda
    40 ml
  • Mint Leaves
    8 leaves
  • Lime
    2 slices
  • Mint Sprigs
    1 sprig

Method

  1. Place 8 fresh mint leaves in a large wine glass and add the elderflower liqueur. Gently muddle the mint leaves to release their oils without crushing them aggressively. Let the mixture infuse for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes to the rim.
  3. Slowly pour the chilled prosecco over the ice to preserve carbonation.
  4. Top with chilled club soda, pouring slowly to maintain the bubbles.
  5. Stir very gently with a bar spoon to combine ingredients without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish with lime slices and a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Strawberry
    60 g
  • Frozen Strawberries
    250 g
  • White Rum
    120 ml
  • Lime Juice
    60 ml
  • Simple syrup (1:1)
    45 ml
  • Strawberry
    1 piece
  • Lime
    1 wheel

Method

  1. Hull and halve the fresh strawberries. Chill your serving glasses in the freezer.
  2. Add frozen strawberries, fresh strawberries, white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a high-powered blender.
  3. Blend on low speed for 10 seconds until ingredients are mostly combined.
  4. Increase to medium-high speed and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30-45 seconds.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional simple syrup or tartness with more lime juice as needed.
  6. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with fresh strawberry and lime wheel. Serve immediately.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Gold Rum
    45 ml
  • Galliano
    15 ml
  • Pineapple Juice
    60 ml
  • Lime Juice
    10 ml
  • Prosecco
    45 ml
  • Pineapple
    1 piece
  • Maraschino Cherry
    1 piece

Method

  1. Chill a champagne flute or coupe glass by placing in freezer for 10 minutes or filling with ice water while preparing the cocktail.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 45ml gold rum, 15ml Galliano, 60ml fresh pineapple juice, and 10ml fresh lime juice.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and properly diluted.
  4. Empty the chilled glass and fine strain the cocktail mixture into it, leaving about 2cm of space at the top for the sparkling wine.
  5. Gently top with 45ml Prosecco, adjusting amount to taste and glass size, then stir very gently with a bar spoon to integrate without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and optionally add a maraschino cherry for color and tropical presentation.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Prosecco
    90 ml
  • Aperol
    60 ml
  • Soda Water
    30 ml
  • Orange Slice
    1 slice

Method

  1. Fill a large wine glass to the brim with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 90ml of Prosecco into the glass first to preserve carbonation.
  3. Add 60ml of Aperol, pouring gently over the Prosecco.
  4. Top with 30ml of soda water for effervescence and lightness.
  5. Garnish with a fresh orange slice placed directly in the glass.
  6. Serve immediately while bubbles are lively and ice is intact.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Vodka
    60 ml
  • Lime Juice
    15 ml
  • Ginger Beer
    120 ml
  • Lime
    1 wedge
  • Angostura Aromatic Bitters
    2 dashes

Method

  1. Chill the copper mug in the freezer for a few minutes (optional but recommended for best experience).
  2. Fill the mug completely with ice cubes, packing them generously to ensure maximum chill.
  3. Measure and pour 40ml vodka and 20ml fresh lime juice directly over the ice.
  4. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters if using (optional but adds complexity).
  5. Slowly top with 110ml ginger beer, pouring gently to preserve carbonation.
  6. Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon to combine ingredients without losing effervescence.
  7. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or dropped into the mug and serve immediately.

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

  • 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
    45 ml
  • Peach Schnapps
    20 ml
  • Cranberry Juice
    45 ml
  • Orange Juice
    45 ml
  • Lemon Wheel
    1 piece
  • Maraschino Cherry
    1 piece

Method

  1. Fill a hurricane glass with ice cubes and set aside to chill.
  2. Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to properly chill and integrate all flavors.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared hurricane glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with an orange wheel and maraschino cherry, securing both with a cocktail pick if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy this tropical escape.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Sweet Red Vermouth
    50 ml
  • Prosecco
    75 ml
  • Soda Water
    25 ml
  • Orange Slice
    1 slice
  • Olive
    2 pinches

Method

  1. Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes
  2. Pour 75ml chilled prosecco first to coat the ice and preserve effervescence
  3. Add 50ml sweet red vermouth, pouring gently over the prosecco
  4. Top with 25ml chilled soda water for extra fizz
  5. Gently stir with bar spoon for 1-2 turns to integrate without deflating bubbles
  6. Garnish with fresh orange slice and thyme sprig, expressing oils over the drink
  7. Serve immediately while carbonation is at its peak

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Absinthe
    30 ml
  • Champagne
    120 ml
  • Simple syrup (1:1), Rich Simple Syrup (2:1)
    5 ml
  • Lemon Peel
    1 twist

Method

  1. Chill your Champagne flute in the freezer for several minutes to ensure the cocktail stays cold.
  2. Pour 30ml of high-quality absinthe into the chilled glass.
  3. If using simple syrup for balance, add 5ml now and gently stir.
  4. Slowly pour 120ml of chilled Brut Champagne into the glass, allowing it to create the signature opalescent milkiness.
  5. Express the lemon peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.

Quick recipe

Ingredients

  • Fernet Branca
    50 ml
  • Coca Cola
    150 ml
  • Ice
    4 cubes
  • Lime
    1 wedge

Method

  1. Fill the highball glass with 4-5 medium ice cubes, ensuring good coverage without overpacking.
  2. Measure and pour 50ml Fernet-Branca directly over the ice cubes.
  3. Hold the glass at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour the chilled Coca-Cola down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create the signature foam.
  4. Gently stir with a bar spoon just enough to combine the ingredients while maintaining the foam layer.
  5. Optional: Add a final splash of Fernet on top (coronado technique) to enhance aroma and settle the foam.
  6. Serve immediately while the foam is at its peak, optionally garnished with a lime wedge.

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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