--- title: "17 Cocktails That Only Require Two Ingredients ..." description: "The Paloma; The Screwdriver; The Gimlet; ARCTIC Kiss; Purple Passion; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/cocktails-that-only-require-two-ingredients/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 17 Cocktails That Only Require Two Ingredients ... We all need a good cocktail after a hard day at work or after a long day of driving the kids from place to place. If you need that drink, but don’t have the energy to whip up something fancy, you need a 2 ingredient cocktail. There are lots to choose from, but these are some delicious choices to get you started. Bottoms up! ## 1. The Paloma ![The Paloma](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mh/sn/k748561m563564e014c30184637146_600x600.jpg) If you need something refreshing, this is it! Ingredients: 1 ounce tequila Grapefruit juice Directions: Place the tequila in a glass with ice. Top with grapefruit juice. Source: [buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/easy-two-ingredient-cocktails-anyone-can-make?sub=2387065_1334645) ## 2. The Screwdriver ![The Screwdriver](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q0/ec/cqqwitgk563564f8cd093111115938_500x750.jpg) You’ll feel yourself unwinding with just one sip of this. Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces vodka 1 ½ ounces orange juice Directions: Combine the vodka and orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Source: [mydomaine.com](https://www.mydomaine.com/best-cocktail-glasses-4799190) ## 3. The Gimlet ![The Gimlet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ve/hu/n73bner95635654a2fbf1534420606_500x669.jpg) Take it old school with this tasty drink. Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 1 ounce sweetened lime juice Directions: Pour the gin over ice and top with the lime juice. Source: [buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/easy-two-ingredient-cocktails-anyone-can-make?sub=2387065_1334645) ## 4. ARCTIC Kiss ![ARCTIC Kiss](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v7/uz/met6j6tb563565f3d5536719302510_500x500.jpg) Got something to celebrate? This is the cocktail for you. Ingredients: 2 parts vodka 3 parts champagne Directions: Combine the vodka and champagne in a flute glass and serve. Source: [styleitlikeyoustoleit.com](http://www.styleitlikeyoustoleit.com/tuesday-boozeday-9-vodka-cocktails-with-2-ingredients/) ## 5. Purple Passion ![Purple Passion](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gy/r3/xlm7mamm563566354fe51362041707_600x902.jpg) You’re going to love the color and taste of this great drink. Ingredients: 2 parts vodka 1 part raspberry liqueur Directions: Combine the ingredients and serve over ice. Source: [styleitlikeyoustoleit.com](http://www.styleitlikeyoustoleit.com/tuesday-boozeday-9-vodka-cocktails-with-2-ingredients/) ## 6. Malibu Slush ![Malibu Slush](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/us/ss/v8r3y814563566673e3bc231754423_575x850.jpg) It can feel like summer anytime with this delicious cocktail. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup lychee juice 2 tablespoons Malibu rum Directions: Combine the juice and rum with ice until the mixture gets slushy. Serve. Source: [withablast.net](https://www.withablast.net/malibu-slush-2/) ## 7. Cake Mix ![Cake Mix](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e8/mq/f9mr6n815635668f57192271255696_500x755.jpg) Now you can have your cake and drink it too! Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces vanilla vodka 4 ½ ounces ginger ale Directions: Serve the vodka and ginger ale in a glass with ice. Source: [mixthatdrink.com](https://mixthatdrink.com/cake-mix/) ## 8. Black Russian ![Black Russian](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kq/a3/u6ndo9hr563566aec3641413979178_540x810.jpg) 2 parts vodka 1 part coffee liqueur Directions: Pour both ingredients over ice and serve. Source: [styleitlikeyoustoleit.com](http://www.styleitlikeyoustoleit.com/tuesday-boozeday-9-vodka-cocktails-with-2-ingredients/) ## 9. Seven and Seven ![Seven and Seven](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a4/fz/oj867vns563566c44d706896554702_600x842.jpg) Both of these sevens will tantalize your taste buds. Ingredients: 2 ounces Seagram’s 7 7-Up Directions: Pour the whiskey over ice and top with the 7-Up. Source: [buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/easy-two-ingredient-cocktails-anyone-can-make?sub=2387065_1334645) ## 10. The Kalimotxo ![The Kalimotxo](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q1/zo/qv8xltw7563566dddfbbc938079955_600x901.jpg) If you love sangria, you will adore this cocktail. Ingredients: Coca-Cola Red wine Directions: Pour equal amounts of soda and wine over ice and serve. Source: [mydomaine.com](https://www.mydomaine.com/best-cocktail-glasses-4799190) ## 11. Pineapple Upside down Cake ![Pineapple Upside down Cake](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/st/fm/tbjc9e8l563566f2bf9f2422431332_553x738.jpg) Here’s a drink that tastes just like dessert. Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces cake vodka 3 ounces pineapple juice Directions: Shake the ingredients in a shaker and serve over ice. Source: [emme-magazine.com](http://www.emme-magazine.com/2012/06/13/summer-sips/) ## 12. Campari and Soda ![Campari and Soda](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ya/e4/s97xxl6o563567100a497317352026_600x900.jpg) Here’s something a little bit different, but still really yummy. Ingredients: 2 ounces Campari Club soda Directions: Pour the Campari over ice and top it off with the club soda. Source: [buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/easy-two-ingredient-cocktails-anyone-can-make?sub=2387065_1334645) ## 13. The Cuba Libra ![The Cuba Libra](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ma/g5/w3zk3ggi56356724e6fcb914190348_512x655.jpg) It sounds out of this world, but it is easy to make and really easy to make. Ingredients: 1 ounce rum Coke Directions: Pour the rum over ice and top with the Coke. Source: [buzzfeed.com](https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/easy-two-ingredient-cocktails-anyone-can-make?sub=2387065_1334645) ## 14. The Snakebite ![The Snakebite](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s9/jq/nxmg1iu156356760b3e2c736103341_600x900.jpg) Don’t worry – it isn’t at all painful. Ingredients: 8 ounces cider 8 ounces lager Directions: Pour the cider into a chilled glass and float the lager on top. Source: [mydomaine.com](https://www.mydomaine.com/best-cocktail-glasses-4799190) ## 15. Dark and Stormy _ You’re going to love this! I promise! Ingredients: 2 ounces dark rum 5 ounces [ginger beer](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/best-ginger-beers-to-try-this-spring/) Directions: Pour the rum over ice and fill with ginger beer. Source: epicurious.com_ ## 16. Shandy ![Shandy](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zp/mf/odz8pfju56356793567c7627164658_600x603.jpg) This is the perfect cocktail for the beer lovers among you. Ingredients: Beer Lemonade Directions: Combine equal parts beer and lemonade in a chilled glass. Source: [beer.about.com](https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-a-shandy-353187) ## 17. Rusty Nail ![Rusty Nail](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/py/sr/f2rs7x9t563567aa46d51876014865_600x800.jpg) 1 ½ ounce whiskey ¾ ounce Drambuie Directions: Pour the ingredients in a glass with ice. Stir and serve. 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