{"id":5049,"date":"2023-03-16T12:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T16:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=5049"},"modified":"2026-02-05T03:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:12:17","slug":"cheap-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/cheap-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Easy & Cheap Cocktails to Make on Any Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of the year is fast approaching<\/span>,<\/span> 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>. \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\"Refreshing<\/p>\n

Kicking us off on the road to tasty and <\/span>affordable 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 hit of orange sunshine sweetness. Serve it in a highball with lots of ice, and savor the flavors 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, 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

\"Close-up<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the hunt for <\/span>cheap cocktail recipes,<\/span> then you must try the <\/span>Black Russian<\/span><\/a>. 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, colorful, 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