Some say the Mimosa is the easiest alcoholic drink to make, as it simply combines just 2 ingredients – orange juice and sparkling wine. However, the list of easy summer cocktails on this page is a great place to find more easy drinks to make. Most cocktails are fairly easy to assemble once you've done it once or twice. It also helps to have a few basic tools, such as a cocktail shaker, strainer, muddler, and bar spoon.