no-shaker

You do not need a full bar cart, ten bottles of liquor, or professional tools to start making good drinks at home. A beginner home bar works best when it is simple: a few useful tools, a small set of bottles, fresh citrus, good ice, and enough glassware to make drinks feel intentional without turning your kitchen into a cocktail lab.

When you want a cocktail without the effort, 2-ingredient drinks are the easiest place to start. These simple cocktails are quick, refreshing, and perfect for lazy evenings, last-minute guests, or any moment when you just want something good in your glass.

A Cuba Libre looks almost too simple to need a recipe — rum, cola, lime, ice. But that little squeeze of fresh lime is exactly what changes it from a basic mixed drink into something colder, brighter and much more worth making.

The Aperol Spritz is one of those effortless cocktails that instantly makes any moment feel a little more special. With its bright orange color, lightly bitter flavor, and bubbly finish, it is perfect for warm afternoons, casual brunches, or easy at-home aperitivo hour. If you want a drink that looks impressive but takes only minutes to make, this easy Aperol Spritz recipe is the one to save.