Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we're mixing up five unforgettable cocktails that are as easy to memorize as they are to make. Every recipe uses an all-equal-parts formula, making these some of the simplest and most reliable cocktails to keep in your back pocket. Whether you’re looking for a low-ABV recipe, a modern classic, or a tropical tiki drink, there's something here for every home bartender. We'll also explore why these three, four, and five ingredient cocktails work so well and how equal-parts recipes create such balanced drinks. If you've ever wanted some cocktail recipes you can remember without reaching for a recipe book, this is a great place to start. Cheers!
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Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Charlie Chaplin
01:55 Helix Sleep
03:55 Monte Cassino
05:36 Paper Plane
07:12 Shrunken Skull
09:29 Tradewinds
11:57 Conclusion
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THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN RECIPE 0:42
1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Sloe Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) Giffard Abricot du Roussillon
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
Dehydrated lime wheel garnish
THE MONTE CASSINO RECIPE 4:23
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Yellow Chartreuse
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Bénéndictine Liqueur
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
THE PAPER PLANE RECIPE 5:40
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Old Grandad Bonded Bourbon
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Aperol
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
Paper airplane garnish
THE SHRUNKEN SKULL RECIPE 7:24
1 oz. (30 ml) Hamilton 86 Demerara Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz. (30 ml) Anders Erickson Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum) or homemade*
THE TRADEWINDS RECIPE 9:43
1 oz. (30 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Kōloa Kaua’i Dark Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Giffard Abricot du Roussillon
1 oz. (30 ml) cream of coconut**
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
Grated nutmeg, pineapple fronds, & cocktail umbrella garnish
*Pomegranate Grenadine
450g granulated sugar
300g 100% pomegranate juice
20g pomegranate molasses
5ml (~2g) rose water
- In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, pomegranate juice, and pomegranate molasses. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add rose water. Stir to combine.
**Rich Cream of Coconut
425g (~2.25 cups) granulated sugar
400ml (1 can) unsweetened coconut cream
1/4 tsp sea salt
- Combine everything in a saucepan and warm gently (no boiling) until the sugar dissolves.
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THE TOOLS
My Boston shaking tin set: gatherandset.com/products/stainless-steel-boston-shaker-tin-set?_pos=2&_sid=887495923&_ss=r
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
The milkshake stand mixer: amzn.to/3SaXHeD
Angled Nick & Nora Glass: gatherandset.com/products/raye-angled-crystal-nick-nora-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=849ebe62e&_ss=r
Classic Nick & Nora glass: amzn.to/3GreJQD
Pacific Crystal Tiki DOF Tumbler: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-crystal-tiki-dof-tumblers-set-of-2?_pos=1&_psq=tiki+tumbler&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The hurricane glass: amzn.to/3v0l5AH
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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Kevin
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Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
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Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! helixsleep.com/anderserickson to take advantage of their Fourth of July Sale Exclusive Partner Offer and get 27% Off Sitewide!
Today we're mixing up five unforgettable cocktails that are as easy to memorize as they are to make. Every recipe uses an all-equal-parts formula, making these some of the simplest and most reliable cocktails to keep in your back pocket. Whether you’re looking for a low-ABV recipe, a modern classic, or a tropical tiki drink, there's something here for every home bartender. We'll also explore why these three, four, and five ingredient cocktails work so well and how equal-parts recipes create such balanced drinks. If you've ever wanted some cocktail recipes you can remember without reaching for a recipe book, this is a great place to start. Cheers!
Explore House of Bitter Bear bottles 👉 houseofbitterbear.com/collections/ingredients-for-5-easy-to-memorize-cocktail-recipes
Home bar, kitchen, & hosting essentials 👉 gatherandset.com
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Charlie Chaplin
01:55 Helix Sleep
03:55 Monte Cassino
05:36 Paper Plane
07:12 Shrunken Skull
09:29 Tradewinds
11:57 Conclusion
———
THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN RECIPE 0:42
1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Sloe Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) Giffard Abricot du Roussillon
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
Dehydrated lime wheel garnish
THE MONTE CASSINO RECIPE 4:23
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Yellow Chartreuse
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Bénéndictine Liqueur
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
THE PAPER PLANE RECIPE 5:40
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Old Grandad Bonded Bourbon
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Aperol
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
Paper airplane garnish
THE SHRUNKEN SKULL RECIPE 7:24
1 oz. (30 ml) Hamilton 86 Demerara Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz. (30 ml) Anders Erickson Grenadine (gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum) or homemade*
THE TRADEWINDS RECIPE 9:43
1 oz. (30 ml) Don Q Gold Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Kōloa Kaua’i Dark Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) Giffard Abricot du Roussillon
1 oz. (30 ml) cream of coconut**
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
Grated nutmeg, pineapple fronds, & cocktail umbrella garnish
*Pomegranate Grenadine
450g granulated sugar
300g 100% pomegranate juice
20g pomegranate molasses
5ml (~2g) rose water
- In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, pomegranate juice, and pomegranate molasses. Stir over heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add rose water. Stir to combine.
**Rich Cream of Coconut
425g (~2.25 cups) granulated sugar
400ml (1 can) unsweetened coconut cream
1/4 tsp sea salt
- Combine everything in a saucepan and warm gently (no boiling) until the sugar dissolves.
———
THE TOOLS
My Boston shaking tin set: gatherandset.com/products/stainless-steel-boston-shaker-tin-set?_pos=2&_sid=887495923&_ss=r
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
The milkshake stand mixer: amzn.to/3SaXHeD
Angled Nick & Nora Glass: gatherandset.com/products/raye-angled-crystal-nick-nora-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=849ebe62e&_ss=r
Classic Nick & Nora glass: amzn.to/3GreJQD
Pacific Crystal Tiki DOF Tumbler: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-crystal-tiki-dof-tumblers-set-of-2?_pos=1&_psq=tiki+tumbler&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The hurricane glass: amzn.to/3v0l5AH
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Kevin
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
#luxurymattress #helixmattress #mattressquiz #bedmattresssale #helixsleep #helixmattress #mattressquiz #bedmattresssale #helixsleep
