12 Cocktails You Can Make Without a Shaker

No shaker, no problem.

If you're going to make cocktails at home on a regular (or even semi-regular) basis, we recommend buying a cocktail shaker, which is absolutely critical for a proper Martini, Sidecar, and many other classic cocktails. But let's suppose you're trying to make a quick drink while you're spending the weekend at a not-so-well-stocked AirBnB, or maybe you haven't gotten around to cleaning that shaker from the last round — in those kinds of scenarios, you can still make a delightful mixed drink, but not necessarily every mixed drink. Popular cocktails like a Negroni or Old Fashioned can easily be made without a shaker; the same goes for brunch mainstays like a Bellini and Screwdriver. Read on for 12 of our favorite boozy drinks that you should have in your shaker-free repertoire.

Scotch and Soda

In order to craft the perfect Scotch and Soda, it's imperative to understand its core spirit. Scotch is a whiskey (or whisky), a category of spirits distilled from grains and is aged in barrels.

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Americano

Three ingredients make for bittersweet magic in this classic, low-alcohol cocktail.

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Aperol Spritz

This drink is bright orange, bittersweet, and beloved all over the world.

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White Negroni

Fans of the classic Negroni will love this twist with Lillet Blanc and Suze liqueur.

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Soft Arms

Riesling and fino sherry are a match made in heaven.

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Mr. J

Port-finished Scotch blends with coffee and chocolate in this fireside-ready cocktail.

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Monarch Cocktail

Pamplemousse liqueur lends mellow citrus flavor that highlights the grapefruit notes in Lillet Rosé in The Monarch cocktail, a martini-style drink from Shannon Tebay.

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Spaghett Cocktail

Want a drink with the spirit of a Negroni but the ease of a beer? Try a Spaghett, an easy-drinking hybrid of the two. This refreshing spiked beer is a popular shift drink in restaurants and bars, and an easy choice on a hot afternoon. You can add a squeeze of lemon if you like, but the light beer and bitter aperitif complement each other nicely on their own.

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Screwdriver

If you've got vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice, you can make this simple brunch cocktail in minutes.

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Tipperary Cocktail

A true classic Irish cocktail that dates back over 100 years.

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Bellini

Everyone should know how to make this bubbly brunch cocktail.

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The Malagueña

Amaro and dark rum make for a strong, bitter sweet cocktail.

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