How Are Cocktails Made?

A cocktail is a mixed drink that is typically made with a distilled liquor (such as arrack, brandy, cachaca, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey) as its base ingredient, which is then mixed with other ingredients or garnishments. Cocktails can also be made with fruit juices, juice concentrates, or fruit purees. Additionally, beer, wine, or sweetened liqueurs may be used as the foundation or added to the mixture.