Step by step
- Choose a family: Old Fashioned, sour, Manhattan-style, highball or spritz.
- Choose one base spirit and one main supporting flavour.
- Use the ratio calculator to set a starting recipe, then mix a single serving.
- Adjust one quantity at a time, write the finished measures and give the drink a name only when you can repeat it.
Common mistake
Several sweet liqueurs can overwhelm a drink. When adding a liqueur, consider reducing syrup rather than simply adding another sweet ingredient.
Try it
Create a whisky and coffee Old Fashioned-style drink using a small measure of coffee liqueur instead of syrup. Compare it with your normal Old Fashioned.
Use the ratio calculator for editable starting points or explore cocktail recipes.