One of the best ways to kick off weekend celebrations is with a refreshing, fruity, flavour-packed cocktail. And whether you like them based on gin or vodka, swirled with sweet berries or zesty lemons, cocktails make the ultimate accompaniment to good food and company when entertaining. Here, we’ve got all the classics you know and love, from Cosmopolitans to Margaritas. You’ll also find some inventive new recipes, like our peach and rum iced-tea and creamy Toblerone cocktail.
Bloody Mary
The classic hair of the dog cocktail.
Passionfruit and pineapple spritzer
Cool down with these delicious passionfruit and pineapple spritzers – perfect for a warm Summer day!
Peach and spiced rum iced tea
Cool down on a hot Summer day with this refreshing peach and spiced rum iced tea – a delightfully uplifting and tasty beverage for the adults.
Frozen mango & orange blossom margarita
Celebrate summer with this classic cocktail with a tropical twist.
Lime and mint punch
Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.
Rhubarb and elderflower mojito
You can reserve the strained rhubarb to flavour smoothies, or spoon on top of porridge, cereal or yoghurt. Note
How to make a classic mojito
You’ll come back to this one over and over again.
Barbados
A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.
Apple Pimm’s
Enjoy a classic apple Pimm’s cocktail this festive season with this delicious recipe! Fresh and fruity!
Espresso martini cocktail
Two of your favourite things in one boozy cup – the ideal after dinner pick-me-up.
Limoncello
Store limoncello in the refrigerator or freezer. Note
Pomegranate caprioska
You can buy sugar syrup from liquor stores or make your own. Stir 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar with 1 cup (250ml) water in small saucepan, over low heat, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, without stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Store in […]
Classic cosmopolitan cocktail
You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.
Della pringle’s tingle cocktail
This fruity and refreshing cocktail from popular Sydney bar, Della Hyde’s, seasonal menu combines gin, mango and basil to create the ultimate Summer drink.
Apple cranberry cosmopolitan
When making several serves, make up to three quantities of recipe in cocktail shaker at a time. Note
Toblerone cocktail
A boozy, chocolate elixir that is made even more decadent with the addition of fresh cream and honey.
