We are often asked about "easy" cocktails to make, and for cocktails that don't take much up-front investment in new bottles. This episode, we do just that and dial down on three ingredient cocktails.

We are often asked about "easy" cocktails to make, and for cocktails that don't take much up-front investment in new bottles. This episode, we do just that and dial down on three ingredient cocktails.

With Fernet Branca measurement is key. When a recipe calls for a bar spoon of it a second bar spoon may make the drink unpalatable to all but the most bitter-loving friends you've got.

With Fernet Branca measurement is key. When a recipe calls for a bar spoon of it a second bar spoon may make the drink unpalatable to all but the most bitter-loving friends you've got.

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. It is also great for making cocktails. (Sorry for the bad audio on this one, we don't know what happened).

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. It is also great for making cocktails. (Sorry for the bad audio on this one, we don't know what happened).

Highball cocktails are mixed drinks made of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Think Gin & Tonic or Whiskey Ginger. Simple yet delicious.

Highball cocktails are mixed drinks made of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Think Gin & Tonic or Whiskey Ginger. Simple yet delicious.

Sazerac Cocktail is a quintessential New Orleans and Mardi Gras cocktail. Its origin is as near to the beginning of American cocktail culture as any other classic you know (even if the recipes first print wasn’t until the early 20th Century).

Sazerac Cocktail is a quintessential New Orleans and Mardi Gras cocktail. Its origin is as near to the beginning of American cocktail culture as any other classic you know (even if the recipes first print wasn’t until the early 20th Century).