5 Classic 3-Ingredient Cocktails You Need to Master
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Knowing how to make a good cocktail is a must for everyone. It's a confidence booster to be able to shake up something for guests to sip without needing to duck into a corner to quickly scroll through ingredients. Every one of these classic drinks come together with only three ingredients and are elevated with a unique spin. Invite all your friends over and get sipping.
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Kir Cocktail
This is a classic drink that all your wine-loving friends will enjoy sipping. Instead of using sparkling wine, go with Crème de cassis, white wine, and a final splash of Smirnoff Ice. Simple yet so good.
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Ginger Screwdriver
Give the classic Screwdriver a delicious spin and add a slice of ginger to the finished drink. And using freshly squeezed orange is a must for this cocktail.
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Greyhound Fizz
Pink grapefruit is tart, which adds the big flavor to a Greyhound. Finish off the drink with a bit of fizz, and you have a cocktail that's so refreshing.
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Cuba Libre
Here's a cocktail that has a touch of sweet and a little spice thanks to the rum base. Complement the flavor with lots of fresh lime wedges.
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Basil Martini Cocktail
If you really want to impress at your next cocktail party, master this simple martini cocktail. It's all about shaking the gin with ice then finishing it with a touch of bubbles. Pouring over a lightly bruised basil leaf infused the drink with flavor.