Cocktail finder by ingredients
What cocktails can I make with these ingredients?
List your spirits, mixers, and fresh stuff. Get three drinkable answers — a quick pour, a classic, and one that's worth the extra five minutes.
Starter prompts that work
- "gin, tonic, lime, cucumber"
- "bourbon, bitters, orange, sugar"
- "rum, lime, mint, sugar, soda"
- "tequila, lime, triple sec, salt"
- "vodka, ginger beer, lime"
- "campari, sweet vermouth, gin"
Tips for better results
Spirit, modifier, citrus
Most classic cocktails are spirit + modifier (vermouth, liqueur, bitters) + balance (citrus or sugar). Listing one of each unlocks the canon.
Say what kind of night
'Easy crowd drink', 'spirit-forward', 'low ABV', 'brunch' — these shape the picks more than any list of bottles.
Mention glassware honestly
If you only have rocks glasses, say so — CookBook AI skips the coupes.
Frequently asked questions
What cocktails can I make with what's in my liquor cabinet?
List your spirits, mixers, and any fresh ingredients (citrus, herbs). CookBook AI returns three cocktails: a fast 2-ingredient pour, a balanced classic, and one with a more interesting technique.
Can I make cocktails without simple syrup or fresh citrus?
Yes. Spirit-forward cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni) need almost nothing. Tell CookBook AI what you're missing and it picks recipes that don't need it.
What if I only have one spirit?
Plenty works with one bottle — vodka + soda + lime, gin + tonic + cucumber, bourbon + bitters + sugar. Lead with the spirit and CookBook AI builds around it.
Does it cover non-alcoholic drinks too?
Yes — add 'mocktail' or 'non-alcoholic' to the prompt and the recipes adapt.