Ready for a little DIY action? Making your own cocktails is a great way to get creative in the kitchen and impress your guests. Plus, it can be cheaper and more fun than buying drinks from a bar.

There are lots of different recipes for home made cocktails, but most of them follow the same basic steps. Here’s how to make a basic martini:

1. Choose your spirits. The most common ingredients in cocktails are vodka, gin, whiskey, and rum. …