Cocktails Near Me

Responsible drinking

Cocktails Near Me is written for adults of legal drinking age. If you are under the legal age where you live, please do not use this site to learn how to make or buy alcoholic drinks.

Legal drinking age

The legal age depends on where you are. It is 21 in the United States. In Canada it is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec and 19 in the other provinces and territories. It is 18 in the United Kingdom and in Australia. Rules on buying, serving and drinking in public also differ by place, so check the law where you are. See also the question What is the legal drinking age?

Drink responsibly

  • Decide before you start how much you will drink and how you will get home.
  • Never drive, ride or operate machinery after drinking, and do not ride with a driver who has been drinking.
  • Eat while you drink, alternate with water and pace yourself. Measured pours help you keep count.
  • You never have to drink, and you never have to keep up with anyone.
  • Do not serve alcohol to anyone under the legal age or to someone who has had enough.
  • Alcohol can interact with medication and is not advised in pregnancy. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own situation.

More detail is in our Responsible Drinking Guide and the questions How to pace yourself and Never drink and drive.

Non-alcoholic options

Choosing a drink without alcohol is always a good choice, whether you are driving, hosting, taking medication or simply not in the mood. Fresh juice, herbs, tea and soda can be built the same way as a cocktail. Read Non-alcoholic options for ideas, and offer them to your guests as readily as anything else.

Where to find help

If drinking is becoming hard to control for you or someone you care about, talk to a doctor or another healthcare professional. These organisations publish general information and ways to find support:

If someone is very drowsy, cannot be woken, vomits repeatedly or has slow or irregular breathing, call your local emergency number straight away.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Cocktails Near Me is operated by CIQRA OÜ.