Stunning Drinks with Only 3 Ingredients

Sometimes, less is more—especially when it comes to cocktails and mocktails. You don’t need a fully stocked bar or dozens of fancy mixers to make a drink that’s both delicious and Instagram-worthy. With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up drinks that look elegant, taste amazing, and impress friends or family.

Here are some easy ideas to get you started. Each recipe is quick to make, minimal on cleanup, and visually stunning.

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1. Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• ½ cup raspberry puree or fresh raspberries
• 1 cup lemonade
• ½ cup sparkling water

Instructions:

1. In a glass, add raspberry puree.

2. Pour in lemonade and stir gently.

3. Top with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.

4. Garnish with a few fresh raspberries or a lemon wheel.

Tip: Use a clear glass to show off the vibrant pink color and fizzy bubbles.

2. Classic Whiskey Ginger

• 2 oz whiskey
• ½ cup ginger ale
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Pour whiskey over ice.

3. Top with ginger ale and stir lightly.

Tip: Garnish with a lime wedge for a splash of color and extra aroma.

3. Vodka Cranberry Spritz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• ½ cup cranberry juice
• ½ cup soda water

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.

2. Add vodka and cranberry juice.

3. Top with soda water for a light, sparkling finish.

4. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a lime twist.

Tip: The deep red hue is beautiful in a clear highball glass—perfect for parties.

4. Honey Peach Iced Tea

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed iced tea
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup peach puree or peach juice

Instructions:

1. Mix iced tea with honey until dissolved.

2. Stir in peach puree.

3. Serve over ice.

Tip: Use a tall glass and add a peach slice on the rim for a pretty presentation.

5. Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

• Fresh mint leaves (about 6–8)
• 1 lime, juiced
• ½ cup soda water

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves in the bottom of a glass.

2. Add lime juice and soda water.

3. Stir lightly and add ice.

Tip: Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint for a refreshing green aesthetic.

6. Strawberry Coconut Cooler

Ingredients:

• ½ cup strawberry puree
• ½ cup coconut water
• ½ cup sparkling water

Instructions:

1. Mix strawberry puree with coconut water.

2. Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.

3. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.

Tip: Serve in a tall clear glass to showcase the soft pink color and bubbles.

7. Orange Cream Soda Float

Ingredients:

• ½ cup orange soda
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour orange soda into a glass.

2. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

3. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Tip: A retro float glass makes it extra fun—watch the ice cream slowly float as it melts.

8. Blueberry Lemon Fizz

Ingredients:

• ½ cup blueberry puree or fresh blueberries
• ½ cup lemonade
• ½ cup soda water

Instructions:

1. Mix blueberries with lemonade in a glass.

2. Top with soda water for fizz.

3. Garnish with fresh blueberries or a lemon twist.

Tip: The deep purple-blue color is striking—use a clear glass to show it off.

Tips for Making Pretty 3-Ingredient Drinks

1. Use clear glasses: They show off the colors, layers, and bubbles beautifully.

2. Garnish creatively: Fresh fruit, herbs, or citrus twists instantly elevate simple drinks.

3. Play with layers: Add ice after some ingredients for visual separation, or pour slowly to create layered effects.

4. Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fruit, purees, and juice make a huge difference in taste and aesthetics.

5. Think bubbles: Sparkling water, soda, or tonic adds elegance and texture without adding extra ingredients.

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