Making great cocktails at home doesn’t require fancy tools. With a few cocktail basics and the right bottles from Bill’s Package Store, you can mix crowd-pleasing drinks anytime.
Stock the Cocktail Basics Essentials
- Core spirits: Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Whiskey
- Mixers: Citrus, simple syrup, tonic water, club soda, cola, bitter
- Ice: Big cubes for slower melt, crushed ice for faster chill
Classic Cocktail Builds
- Sour: Spirit + citrus + sweet
- Highball: Spirit + bubbly mixer
- Old Fashioned: Spirit + sugar + bitters
- Martini/Manhattan: Spirit + fortified wine
Easy Cocktails
- Margarita: 2 oz tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz lime juice
- Old Fashioned: 2 oz bourbon/rye, sugar, 2–3 dashes bitters
- Vodka Soda: 2 oz vodka, club soda, lime
- Rum & Coke: 2 oz rum, cola, lime
Garnish & Enjoy
Simple touches like citrus peels or a cherry make drinks look and taste great.
Keep it simple, taste as you go, and use ingredients you love. Bill’s Package Store has all the spirits you need to mix with confidence. Cheers!At Bill’s Package Store, we offer superior quality, top-shelf brands of your favorite liquors and wines at the lowest prices in Clarksville, TN. Call (931) 647-5566 or visit us at 1651 Fort Campbell Blvd, Clarksville, TN.