The art of making cocktails isn’t just about mixing a bunch of things in a cup. It’s about pairing them with the right mixers, juices, and soft drinks that elevate flavour. If you enjoy refreshing spritzes or bold Apero drinks, Lagos has a standard market for the best mixers, ready for delivery.
This guide will help you discover the essentials for the best cocktails, how to find the best cocktail mixers to order in Lagos, the smart bundles to add to your cart, and easy cocktails to make at home.
Key Takeaways
- Lagos provides a wide range of mixers, juices, and energy drinks essential for making your favourite cocktails at home.
- Popular liqueurs and bitters such as Campari, Aperol, and Angostura add depth and balance to your drinks, creating classic spritzes and aperitifs.
- With some cocktail bundles like a party highball, you can create simple cocktails like a Rum and Coke, Whiskey ginger, and a Vodka cooler.
- Some cocktail bundles like the Campari lovers pack, spritz bundle, and the highball set, and shopping on Lickquor makes it easy to shop and have it delivered to your house.
Essential Mixers for At-Home Cocktails
A balanced cocktail includes a spirit (gin or vodka) and a mixer that is typically sweet and carbonated, which adds a refreshing, elevated taste to the drink.
When stocking your home bar in Lagos, mixers should always be at the top of the list. After all, what’s a good cocktail without a mixer?
Here are some mixers you should always have on standby for the best home drinking experiences:
Tonic Water
Gin and tonic lovers often need any of these types of tonics:
- Cucumber tonic
- Classic Indian tonic
- Slimline tonic
Soda Water
Pure carbonated water always works when making light, refreshing cocktails. It is typically used to make a Campari soda, vodka soda, or whiskey highball.
Ginger Ale & Ginger Beer
Ginger-based mixers often add warmth and spice to cocktails and are a favourite in Nigeria. Ginger ale adds sweetness to a cocktail, while ginger beer is bold and spicy, providing a soothing taste. These mixers are perfect for a Moscow Mule and a Dark ‘n’ Stormy.
Juices (Chivita & Others)
Fruity cocktails require Chivita juice because it is easy to find, consistent, and ideal for blends. Top Chivita flavours are Chivita Pineapple, Chivita Apple, Chivita Orange, and Chivita Red Berries. Chivita pairs well with most spirits like brandy, vodka, rum, and tequila.
Energy Drinks in Nigeria
Energy drinks give a party twist to cocktails, especially when serving a large group of guests. Your best options for an energy drink include:
- Monster
- Red bull
- Climax
- Fearless
They are perfect for vodka cocktails or rum cocktails.
Cola & Lemon-Lime Sodas
Cola and lemon-lime sodas are a classic mixer for everyday cocktails. If you didn’t have any other mixers, these are the easiest to find and can be liked by just about anyone. They are great for cocktails like:
- Cognac and cola
- Whiskey and Sprite
- Rum and Coke
Popular Bitters & Liqueurs (Campari, Aperol)
Beyond the basic mixers, you need flavour boosters that can add depth, colour, balance, and a lot of fun to your cocktails. Here are some examples:
Campari
Campari is a bright-red Italian bitter liqueur that builds cocktails into bold, sophisticated drinks worth your time. The taste features bitter orange, spices, and herbs, and pairs best with gin, prosecco, and soda water. With this mixer, you can make a Negroni, Campari orange, and a Campari spritz.
Aperol
An Aperol is a lighter, sweeter version of Campari, with notes of orange zest, rhubarb, and subtle bitterness. It is best paired with prosecco and soda water. With this lovely mixer, you can create an Aperol spritz, which is the ultimate brunch cocktail.
Angostura Bitters
Angostura Bitters gives a well-rounded flavour to your cocktail. With just a few drops, you can create a rum punch, whiskey sour, or an old-fashioned cocktail. It provides balance and reduces the drink’s complexity.
Easy Cocktail Recipes You Can Make at Home (Lagos-Friendly Ingredients)
You can easily create your own cocktails at home using these recipes. For these recipes, you can use mixers and soft drinks that are easy to order on Lickquor.
Lagos Sunset (Vodka + Chivita Pineapple)
Making this cocktail is easy using these ingredients:
- 50ml vodka
- Chivita Pineapple
- A splash of grenadine
- Ice
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice and add your favourite vodka, and top off with pineapple juice. Slowly add some grenadine for a beautiful sunset layer.
Campari Spritz (Campari + Prosecco)
A Campari spritz is an easy yet wonderful cocktail to incorporate into your menu, especially when hosting a small group of friends. All you need are:
- 60ml Campari
- 90ml prosecco
- Soda water
- Slice of orange
Method:
Add some ice to a glass and pour Campari over it. Add prosecco, top off with soda, and garnish with a slice of orange on the side.
Whiskey-Ginger Highball
Whiskey-ginger highball is a cocktail with a twist. It has a complex flavour profile that stimulates the taste buds. With these ingredients, you can make your own cocktail from home:
- 50ml whiskey
- Ginger ale (or ginger beer for spice)
- Lime wedge
Method:
Pour whiskey over ice, top with ginger ale, and squeeze half a lime into it.
Classic Aperol Spritz
A classic Aperol is created with basic mixers and prosecco. Just measure out:
- 60ml Aperol
- 90ml prosecco
- Splash of soda
- Ice & orange slice
Method:
To a glass, add ice, then pour in Aperol, followed by Prosecco, and finish with soda.
Energy Vodka Cooler
As the name implies, this cocktail is designed to boost energy levels with a little fun on the side. All you need are:
- 50ml vodka
- Any energy drink in Nigeria
- Ice
Method:
Simply pour vodka over ice, top with your preferred energy drink, and stir.
Best Cocktail Mixer Bundles to Add to Cart
If you want affordable and convenient cocktail options, here are some ready-made shopping bundles that work beautifully, and you can try it at home.
The Starter Cocktail Kit
This kit is perfect for beginners or casual drinkers and is the best way to start your journey of creating your own cocktails. This kit includes
- 1 bottle vodka or gin
- Indian tonic water
- Soda water
- Chivita Orange
- Bitters (Angostura or aromatic substitute)
With this kit, you can make a vodka tonic, whiskey bitters, a screwdriver, and a gin and tonic.
Campari Lovers Pack
This bundle features a bitter twist and is ideal for people who like vibrant cocktails. You can make a Campari spritz, Negroni, or Campari soda. Here are all the ingredients you need.
- 1 bottle Campari
- Soda water
- Prosecco (optional but recommended)
- Chivita Orange (for Campari Orange variation)
Spritz & Brunch Bundle
If you’re an Aperol fan, you will love this bundle. This kit provides the essentials for Aperol spritzes, Aperol sodas, or Prosecco cocktails. All you need for these special mixes are:
- 1 bottle Aperol
- 1 bottle prosecco
- Soda water
- Oranges for garnish
Party Highball Set
This particular bundle is great for in-house parties like house parties and birthdays. With this set, you can make a Long Island style highball, vodka energy, rum and coke, and a whiskey ginger. To make your parties lively, all you need is:
- Rum or whiskey
- Ginger ale and ginger beer
- Energy drinks
- Cola
- Lemon-lime soda
Tropical Chivita Cocktail Pack
This pack lets you create fruity cocktails with a Nigerian twist. You can make Lagos Sunset, Rum Punch, Fruity Vodka, and Pineapple Coolers. All you need is:
- Vodka or white rum
- Chivita Pineapple
- Chivita Red Berries
- Lime
- Soda water
Wrapping Up
It doesn’t matter what occasion you are hosting; the right mixers are all you need to make your event memorable. While preparing for that beach trip or upgrading your home bar, add Campari bitters, Chivita juices, and other mixers to your shopping list.
It is even easier to get these mixers if you live in Lagos. Lickquor has the best delivery service: you can order everything from spirits and energy drinks to juices and bar tools and have it delivered straight to your doorstep. With this guide, you can choose a bundle that fits your style and earn the title of the greatest host ever.
