{"id":4606,"date":"2023-03-16T12:15:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T11:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=4606"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:53:10","slug":"cheap-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/cheap-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Cocktail Recipes for Those on a Budget\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it comes that elusive list of New Year\u2019s resolutions. If you\u2019re anything like us, then right under \u2018go to gym more\u2019 will be \u2018budget better\u2019. Well, my penny-pinching friends, do we have a treat for you today! We\u2019ve put together a list of 16 of the best <\/span>cheap cocktails<\/span> for any budget. It\u2019s packed with so many tasty classics that you\u2019ll have a hard time believing that they\u2019re all <\/span>budget cocktails<\/span>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Vodka Cranberry<\/a> (Cape Cod)<\/h2>\n

\"Bright<\/p>\n

Kicking us off on the road to tasty and <\/span>cheap cocktails <\/span>is a 3-ingredient vodka classic. The <\/span>Vodka Cranberry<\/span>, or Cape Codder if you happen to be from Cape Cod, is a simple blend of vodka and cranberry juice with a dash of OJ. It\u2019s tart and refreshing with a hint of orange sunshine sweetness. Serve it in a highball with lots of ice and savour the flavours of this delicious <\/span>budget cocktail<\/span>. \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Cuba Libre<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Our next <\/span>budget cocktail<\/span> is the cheapest way to take your taste buds on a Cuban adventure. It\u2019s <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> rum<\/span><\/a> and Coke classic<\/span>,<\/span> and it\u2019s been refreshing tired salsa dancers since the 1900s. We\u2019re always amazed when such a simple cocktail can taste so darn good. The spicy sweetness of the rum twirls in time to the effervescent cola bite, while lime adds the final flourish. \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Black Russian<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Clear<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the hunt for <\/span>budget cocktail recipes,<\/span> then you must try the <\/span>Black Russian<\/span>. With just a couple of rocks, a splash of coffee liqueur, and a glug of vodka, the Black Russian is born. It\u2019s rich and sweet with a vodka bite that will have you coming back sip after sip. If you have some cream, you can add a splash and convert it to a <\/span>White Russian<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Malibu Sunset<\/h2>\n

\"Malibu<\/p>\n

Tropical, colourful, and effortlessly cool, this Malibu Sunset delivers beach-bar vibes on a budget. Sweet coconut, sunny citrus, and a swirl of grenadine make it as fun to pour as it is to sip.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n