There aren't a ton of cocktails that begin with the letter Q, but there are a few. Get started on your quirky quest for cocktails with these drinks that start with q.
1. Quaalude
This yummy cocktail is sweet and just a bit creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
- Splash of heavy cream
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, coffee liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and cream.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into an rocks glass with additional ice.
2. Quagmire
Looking for something a little sweet and a little boozy? This is one quagmire you won't want to get out of.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Canadian whisky
- ½ ounce Irish cream liqueur
- 1½ ounces coffee-flavored liqueur
- 2 ounces chocolate milk
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the whisky, Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and chocolate milk.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with additional ice.
3. Quaker's Cocktail
A fruity martini-style drink, you'll love the sweet tart flavors in the Quaker's cocktail.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounces rum
- ¾ ounces brandy
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce raspberry syrup
- Ice
- Twist of lemon or lime
Instructions
- Chill a martini or cocktail glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, brandy, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a twist.
4. Quantum Theory
If you're super smart or science-y (or just want to feel that way), you just might love the mad scientist look and taste of a Quantum Theory.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce rum
- ¾ ounce Chartreuse Green
- ¼ ounce triple sec
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces sweet and sour
- Ice
- Lime twist for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini or cocktail glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, Chartreuse, triple sec, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix.
- Add ice and shake to chill. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
5. Quarter Deck
Another martini-style cocktail, the quarterdeck uses cream Sherry, a sweet, dark fortified wine.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce cream Sherry
- 1½ ounces rum
- ½ ounce lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Sherry, rum, and lime juice.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
6. Queen Elizabeth
Want a cocktail fit for a queen? Try the Queen Elizabeth.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces London dry gin
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- 1 teaspoon Benedictine
- Ice
- Twist of orange or orange peel for garnish.
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, vermouth, Benedictine.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with the twist or orange peels.
7. Queen Mum
You'll see this cocktail under a number of names: Queen Mother, Queen Mum, Queen Elizabeth II, but they're all variations on a theme.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dry gin
- 2 ounces Dubonnet
- Ice
- Lemon slice
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Chill a martini or cocktail glass.
- In a cocktail shaker combine the gin and Dubonnet.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with the lemon and the cherry.
8. Queen Soda
Sweet and fit for a queen, the queen soda is easy, fizzy, and sweet.
Ingredients
- Ice
- 2 ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 4 ounces cream soda
Instructions
In a highball glass, combine all ingredients. Stir to mix.
9. Quicksand
Licorice and orange juice make this drink a winner.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pulpy orange juice
- ½ ounce black sambuca
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the juice and sambuca.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a juice glass filled with ice.
10. Quick Decision
When you're not certain what you want to drink, a 'quick decision' just might be the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce bourbon
- ½ ounce dark rum
- 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, rum, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.
- Add ice and stir to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
11. Quick Thrill
Can't decide on a spirit, wine, or a cola? Dump 'em all together for a quick thrill.
Ingredients
- ⅓ ounce dark rum
- 3 ounces dry red wine
- 3 ounces cola, chilled
- Ice
Instructions
- In a red wine glass, combine all ingredients.
- Stir.
Quocktails
If you're looking for cocktails on an alphabetic theme, you'll find a nice variety that start with the letter Q. These cocktails are all quick and easy to make, as well as deliciously satisfying.
