Make Your Own Mixers

Agave nectar, or agave syrup, is a sweetener used in food and drinks. It is becoming more popular to use in cocktails as a "healthy" sweetener.

Gum (or gomme) syrup was used instead of simple syrup in many classic cocktails. While some people refer to simple syrup as gum syrup, but true gum syrup contains an emulsifier known as gum arabic.

Amaretto is one of those liqueurs that are essential in the bar and there are a lot of great commercial brands available, but it's also very easy to make your own.

Bitters are essential in the bar and you can also make your own, personalized using a variety of herbs and spices for enhancing your favorite cocktails.

Ginger ale is a popular soda for finishing off many mixed drinks and liqueurs. While there are many commercial brands available, you may want to make your own and this recipe shows you how to make homemade ginger ale.

Grenadine, like simple syrup and sour mix, are popular cocktail ingredients that are far better when made from scratch and it's really easy to do.

Making your own lemonade is very easy all you need is fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Learn how to make homemade lemonade using this recipe.

Hot Buttered Rum is a favorite warm mixed drink and you can easily make a large quantity of the base mix, store it, and have it on hand to mix up the drink quickly for guests.

Rock and Rye whiskey is simply a combination of rye whiskey and rock sugar candy that have been combined. Oftentimes, Rock and Rye is sold commercially, but it is exceptionally easy to make at home and is a far superior product to commercial packaged options. Using a good rye whiskey is essential, Wild Turkey, Jim Beam and Rittenhouse rye...

Infusing spirits is the process of adding flavor to liquors to create your own custom spirits for mixing or enjoying on their own.

Irish cream is a popular liqueur made of Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream. Find cocktails, brands and more information about this liqueur.

Learn how to make Limoncello, a tasty lemon liqueur, with the help of Chef Roblé.

Lime cordial is a sweetened substitute for lime juice and can be used on its own with soda or in many favorite cocktails, including the Gimlet. With this recipe you can make your own lime cordial at home or in your bar.

Nocino is a walnut liqueur that is popular in Italy. You can easily make your own Nocino using this recipe from About.com Italian Food Guide, Kyle Phillips.

Orgeat syrup is an almond-flavored syrup that is commonly used in cocktails, most notably in the Mai Tai, other tiki and classic cocktails.

This peach liqueur recipe is simple, requiring just a few ingredients, and is ideal for making up when a variety of peaches are available.

Simple syrup is sometimes called sugar syrup and is used as a sweetner in many cocktail recipes. It is easy to make and should be an essential to stock in your home bar.

Recipe for a spa-like, refreshing nectar infusion of cucumber in agave nectar that can be used in cocktails like the Organic Sensation.

A mixer of lemon, lime and sugar commonly used in mixing cocktails.

Whipped cream is a popular topping for both hot and cold mixed drinks and cocktails. Kyle Branche shares a few tips about enhancing freshly made whipped cream with flavors using liqueurs, syrups, and sugars.