Happy hour helper: 12 easy two-ingredient cocktails

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Planning a happy hour? This collection of cocktails are made with just two ingredients and are simple yet delicious. They are perfect for enjoying with friends and family during happy hour, and you’ll feel like a pro home bartender.

A grapefruit cocktail on a white surface surrounded by its ingredients.
Greyhound. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Limoncello Lemonade

two lemonades with limoncello in glasses with gold writing on them, next to lemons and a gold jigger.
Limoncello Lemonade. Photo credit: Feast + West.

When life gives you lemons, make an ice-cold glass of Limoncello Lemonade. Pair fresh, homemade lemonade with zesty Italian limoncello for the ultimate sweet-tart sipper.
Get the Recipe: Limoncello Lemonade

Cape Codder

A red cape cod cocktail with ice sits in a gold rimmed glass. Another glass with the same crimson cocktail sits behind on a cutting board. Whole cranberries and whole limes are scattered around both drinks.
Cape Codder. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Cape Codder cocktail — AKA the Vodka Cranberry drink — is a crowd-pleasing, fruity drink for any time of year. This classic two-ingredient drink is delicious on its own, but you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to balance the flavors.
Get the Recipe: Cape Codder

Rum & Coke

limes and cocktails on a white background.
Rum and Coke. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The recipe for this two-ingredient cocktail may be in the name, but there’s a lot more to the Rum & Coke than meets the eye. It’s all about the best ratio and type of rum for this easy, popular drink.
Get the Recipe: Rum & Coke

Peach Bellini

Two peach bellinis sit on woven coasters alongside a bowl of fresh mint, a cork and its cage and a pitcher of peach juice.
Peach Bellini. Photo credit: Feast + West.

A round of Peach Bellinis, the sweetest beverage, is perfect for brunch. Made with prosecco and peach nectar, these fizzy libations let you enjoy this summer fruit year-round.
Get the Recipe: Peach Bellini

Whiskey Ginger

A gray and white dish towel wraps around a half of a lime, a gold spotted glass, a gold spoon and cocktail jigger and a Seagram's Ginger Ale.
Whiskey Ginger. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This spicy Whiskey Ginger Cocktail is the best way to warm up on a wintry night or cool down in the summer. With lime juice, bourbon and ginger ale, it’s got enough sweetness, tartness and spiciness to send the blues away.
Get the Recipe: Whiskey Ginger

Gin & Tonic

Two gin cocktails sit side by side on a white surface. A whole lime, fresh herb sprigs and gold cocktail jigger sit surrounding the glasses.
Gin and Tonic. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The ever-quaffable Gin & Tonic is a classic way to enjoy this botanical spirit. Since there are just two ingredients (plus a spritz of lime if you like), it’s important to get the ratio of this refreshing cocktail just right.
Get the Recipe: Gin & Tonic

Black Russian

two black Russian cocktails with a red kitchen towel.
Black Russian. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The Black Russian cocktail is a dessert drink bursting with coffee flavor. Essentially a White Russian without cream, this vodka and coffee liqueur drink is both delicious and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Black Russian

Pineapple Mimosa

a pineapple, pineapple slices and a champagne stopper next to pineapple cocktails.
Pineapple Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Pineapple Mimosas will be the star of Sunday brunch! Tropical and full of sunshine, everyone will love these tiki-inspired champagne drinks with a tropical twist.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Mimosa

Tootsie Roll

two tootsie roll cocktails on a white background with a bowl of tootsie roll candies.
Tootsie Roll. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with just root beer and coffee liqueur, the Tootsie Roll cocktail tastes exactly like its namesake candy. It is refreshing and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Get the Recipe: Tootsie Roll

Greyhound

A grapefruit cocktail on a white surface surrounded by its ingredients.
Greyhound. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with tart grapefruit, the refreshing Greyhound Cocktail can pack a sweet-and-sour punch. Try this two-ingredient drink with fresh citrus juice and your choice of either vodka or gin.
Get the Recipe: Greyhound

Mint Julep

a mint julep with a bunch of fresh mint.
Mint Julep. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Famous for its starring role at the Kentucky Derby, the mint julep is a classic bourbon cocktail filled with fresh flavor and is perfect for afternoon sipping.
Get the Recipe: Mint Julep

Jack & Coke

a bottle of Jack Daniel's rests next to two cola cocktails.
Jack and Coke. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Need a quick cocktail? Whip up a simple Jack & Coke, one of the best two-ingredient cocktails! To make the best version of this two-ingredient drink, it’s all about the ratio.
Get the Recipe: Jack & Coke

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