{"id":2161,"date":"2022-07-25T11:37:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2025-10-23T06:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:41:11","slug":"cocktail-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/cocktail-making\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Making 101: 9 Tips for Beginners to Perfect Your Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cocktail making<\/span> is an art form; there is no doubt about that. However, even if you are a <\/span>complete <\/span><\/i>beginner, there are a few shortcuts you can take to level up fairly quickly\u2014paint by numbers, if you will.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are in the process of learning <\/span>how to make mixed drinks<\/span>\u00a0at home, we\u2019ve got you sorted! These nine insider tips will set the stage for success right from the start.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Get a few nice ingredients to play with<\/h2>\n

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First things first, when you are <\/span>learning to make mixed beverages,<\/span>\u00a0you do not need to splash out and buy all the ingredients at once. You are 100% allowed to build up your drinks repertoire slowly but surely, adding to it as you go.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For cocktail beginners, we\u2019d recommend starting with high-quality <\/span>vodka<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>great gin<\/span><\/a> as this will allow you to make a variety of classic drinks. As you experiment more, add some <\/span>bourbon<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>rum<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For mixers, we\u2019d suggest having a few effervescent options like club soda, sparkling water and ginger beer, as well as fruit juices like cranberry and orange. Add a simple syrup, fresh lemons, limes and ice, and you’ll be ready to create a variety of tasty drinks already.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Treat yourself to some essential tools\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Next up, it\u2019s time to start building your <\/span>cocktail-making kit<\/span>. Again, you don\u2019t need to get everything all at once\u2014take your time in collecting it if you have to, and throw out a few well-placed hints for birthday gifts among your nearest and dearest.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the six basic pieces of drink mixing equipment<\/span>\u00a0we suggest you start with:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n