Best Cocktails with Only 3 Ingredients
Some of the world's most iconic cocktails use just three ingredients. Here are the best — and how to make them cheaply.
Negroni (Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth)
One of the most celebrated three-ingredient cocktails. Equal parts stirred over ice, garnished with an orange peel. Campari is the key bottle — buy it and you unlock a dozen classic recipes.
Aperol Spritz (Aperol, Prosecco, Soda)
Three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, one part soda. Pour over ice in a large wine glass. A slice of orange finishes it. The Aperol bottle goes a long way.
Moscow Mule (Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime)
50ml vodka, half a lime squeezed, top with ginger beer. Serve in a copper mug if you have one. The lime juice is the third ingredient that ties it together.
Daiquiri (Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup)
The classic daiquiri is 50ml white rum, 25ml fresh lime, 15ml sugar syrup shaken hard and strained. Balance is everything — adjust the sugar to your preference.
Sidecar (Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice)
One of the great classic sours. 40ml Cognac, 20ml Cointreau, 20ml fresh lemon juice. Shake and strain into a coupe. A sugar rim is traditional but optional.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What cocktail uses the fewest ingredients?
- Technically a two-ingredient drink like a Gin & Tonic or Rum & Coke uses fewer, but among proper mixed cocktails the Negroni, Daiquiri, and Aperol Spritz are the gold standard for three-ingredient simplicity.
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