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Cocktails step by step

Easy cocktail recipes at home using BrandBar syrups, liqueurs and spirits — with photos and video. Pick a recipe, buy the ingredients in the catalog, and recreate it in minutes.

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Quick answers for home bartending

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● Medium 4 min

Negroni

Base: Gin

An Italian classic with a perfect balance of bitter and sweet.

Quick answer: 30 ml Trafalgar gin • 30 ml red bitter liqueur

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● Easy 4 min

Americano

Base: Aperitif

A light aperitif with bitter liqueur, vermouth and soda.

Quick answer: 30 ml red bitter liqueur • 30 ml sweet vermouth

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● Easy 3 min

Aperol Spritz

Base: Aperitif

A refreshing Italian spritz — perfect for a summer evening.

Quick answer: 60 ml Aperol • 90 ml prosecco

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● Easy 4 min

Hugo

Base: Aperitif

A floral spritz with elderflower, mint and lime.

Quick answer: 90 ml prosecco • 20 ml elderflower syrup

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● Medium 6 min

Mai Tai

Base: Rum

A tropical tiki classic based on rum and nutty orgeat.

Quick answer: 40 ml light rum • 20 ml dark rum

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● Medium 6 min

Cardamon Sour

Base: Gin

A spiced sour with gin, cardamom and silky foam.

Quick answer: 50 ml gin • 25 ml lemon juice

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● Medium 6 min

Vanilla Apple Sour

Base: Whiskey

An autumn sour with whiskey, apple and BrandBar vanilla syrup.

Quick answer: 50 ml whiskey • 25 ml apple juice

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● Easy 4 min

Herbal Lime Fizz

Base: Gin

A herbal fizz with lime, fresh herbs and soda.

Quick answer: 50 ml gin • 25 ml lime juice

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● Medium 6 min

Plum Noir

Base: Gin

A dark plum cocktail with deep fruity character.

Quick answer: 50 ml gin • 25 ml plum purée

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● Easy 3 min

Dirty Shirley

Base: Vodka

A grown-up Shirley Temple with vodka and grenadine.

Quick answer: 50 ml vodka • 15 ml BrandBar 'Grenadine' syrup

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● Hard 5 min

Hiroshima

Base: Sambuca

A dramatic layered shot with Ibiza sambuca and absinthe.

Quick answer: 20 ml Ibiza sambuca • 20 ml cream liqueur

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● Medium 5 min

Shots

Base: Liqueur

A set of vivid layered shots for the whole crew.

Quick answer: 20 ml coffee liqueur • 20 ml cream liqueur

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● Medium 6 min

Rotwild

Base: Wine

A rich cocktail based on red wine and berries.

Quick answer: 90 ml Portento red wine • 20 ml orange liqueur

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● Easy 15 min

Red Mulled Wine

Base: Wine

Warm mulled wine with spices for a cold evening.

Quick answer: 750 ml Portento red wine • 1 orange

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Frequently asked questions

How to make a cocktail at home?
Choose a base, add syrups or liqueurs, shake or stir, and serve in a glass with ice or a garnish.
Which syrup is best for a classic cocktail?
For a balanced taste, choose grenadine, mint, kiwi, or citrus syrup depending on the drink profile.
Can I buy ingredients for a cocktail set?
Yes. BrandBar offers ready cocktail sets and individual bottles with delivery across Ukraine.