Sometimes known as the “Balance,” depending on the type of mixer and use, mixers are usually the non-alcoholic component of a cocktail. Sometimes, the mixer is meant to create the entire flavor of a beverage; other times, to subtly complement the other ingredients, in order to make the perfect blend.

Sweet Mixers:

• Grenadine
• Rose’s Lime Juice
• Maraschino Syrup
• Simple Syrup (MUCH better than sugar: blends better and has a smoother taste.)

Mixers (known to bartenders as the “Balance”):

• Club Soda/Soda Water (they’re exactly the same thing)
• Cola
• Tonic Water
• Ginger Ale
• Orange Juice
• Pineapple Juice
• Tomato Juice (V8 is fine, too)
• Cranberry Juice
• Sprite/Sierra Mist/Whatever brand you prefer