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Amaretto Sour Slushy

The base for this make-ahead frozen cocktail goes in the freezer before serving, so it doesn't require much ice to stay cool. Serve at your next bbq!

Author: Jeremy Oertel and Natasha David

Café au lait

For a French twist on your morning cup, try this recipe using equal parts coffee and milk. It's typically made with dark roasted coffee

Author: Samuel Goldsmith

Chocolate Mint Shamrock Shake

Author: Kendra Vizcaino-Lico

Classic Daiquiri

Nothing like the ubiquitous frozen drinks that bear the same name, this classic cocktail is light, refreshing, and the perfect easy cocktail to while away the summer hours.

Raspberry mojito

Blend fresh raspberries with lime, mint, sugar, white rum and sparkling water to make a punchy raspberry mojito that's perfect for summer parties

Author: Miriam Nice

Lychee Martini

Enid P. Saldana of San Juan, Puerto Rico, writes: "I would love to get the recipe for the lychee Martini they serve at Kittichai, in New York City." This summer, enjoy a vodka Martini with a real twist...

White hot chocolate

Blend white chocolate with milk and vanilla extract to make this indulgent hot chocolate. Add nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom for added spiciness, if you like

Author: Anna Glover

Passion fruit martini

This easy passion fruit cocktail is bursting with zingy flavours and is perfect for celebrating with friends. Top with prosecco for a special tipple

Author: Elena Silcock

Fresh Lime Margarita

Dipping the rims of the glasses into a mixture of salt and sugar is a nice touch.

Strawberry lemonade

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.

Author: Samuel Goldsmith

Iced Café de Olla

I love the flavor of orange zest and spices in a café de olla, so I created a concentrated syrup that is ready on demand to flavor any cold brew. Coconuts are grown all along the Pacific coast of Mexico;...

Author: Rick Martinez

Georgia Peach Drink

Try this light and deliciously peachy cocktail: the Georgia Peach drink! It's sweet tart with a stunning two-toned color.

Author: Sonja Overhiser

Champagne Punch with Brandy and Citrus

Eye-opening notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit keep this festive punch from heading into ultra-sweet territory-and fresh mint seconds the motion. "Once the Champagne has been added," says Scott Peacock,...

Author: Scott Peacock

Sour Cherry Syrup

Author: Anton Nocito

White wine spritzer

Enjoy a simple, classic blend of white wine and sparkling water. Wonderfully refreshing, it's the ideal apéritif on a summer's day

Author: Miriam Nice

Best Lemonade Recipe (& 15 Variations!)

Here's how to make the best lemonade recipe you'll taste from real lemons! Using real citrus gives the best flavor. See above for variations like pink lemonade, sparkling, and more!

Author: Sonja Overhiser

Sparkling Citrus Punch

This refreshing punch is as delicious as it is pretty. It is a light, refreshing drink in the summertime and a favorite of ours to serve at gatherings with family and friends.

Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Basil Vodka Gimlets

This fragrant twist on the gimlet cocktail gets its clean green notes not from lime juice but from fresh basil. For extra glamour and aroma, tuck small sprigs of additional basil into each glass.

Classic Champagne Cocktail

Author: Kim Haasarud

Banana daiquiri

Bring sunshine to your cocktail repertoire in the form of a punchy, fun banana daiquiri. Garnish with banana slices, lime wedges or cocktail cherries

Author: Miriam Nice

Root Beer Float

Root Beer Float-the quintessential summer treat! with scoops of vanilla ice cream floating in bubbly foamy root beer.

Author: Elise Bauer

Easy 5 Minute Banana Smoothie

Our banana smoothie is extra creamy and fruity. Depending on how ripe or sweet your banana and orange are, you may need to add a little extra honey, so add based on your taste. There are many additions...

Author: Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Cranberry vodka

This bittersweet fruity vodka is best served well chilled in shot glasses. It can also be made with other berries like blackcurrants or strawberries.

Author: Mary Cadogan

Hot Toddy

Brandy or Scotch also work well in a hot toddy, but the vanilla sweetness of good bourbon was our favorite-this time, at least.

Pisco Sour

Author: Ryan McGrale

Piña Colada

Created in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the 1950s, this is a longstanding classic. While it can be made with a variety of rums-dark, aged, spiced, white, coconut-I like using a combination, but feel free...

Author: Kim Haasarud

The Original Mai Tai

Here's how to make the original Mai Tai recipe! Gather the ingredients for this tropical rum drink that's as complex as it is fruity.

Author: Sonja Overhiser

Amaretto Cranberry Kiss

Author: Meredith Deeds

Blueberry Daiquiris

Author: Lillian Chou

Agua de Limón con Chía (Limeade With Chia Seeds)

This limeade is made using the whole lime, which gives it a slight bitterness, but trust me: it's so good you won't want to make it any other way.

Author: Fany Gerson

Boiled Custard

Boiled Custard is a traditional holiday drink that is enjoyed in the South every Christmas. Cheap and easy to prepare, this is a family favorite!

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Bloody Mary

Author: Eben Freeman

Blueberry Shrub

Author: Denise Gee

Cranberry gin fizz

Treat guests to a festive cranberry gin fizz at your next Christmas party. You can easily make it a mocktail by replacing the gin with a non-alcoholic option

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Classic champagne cocktail

Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom - it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

Author: Miriam Nice

Basil Lemonade

Those abstaining from the cocktails will appreciate this equally refreshing use of basil and lemon, two flavors that pair beautifully.

Watermelon smoothie

Enjoy a watermelon smoothie on a warm summer's day. Blended with banana and apple juice, this drink is packed with vitamin C

Author: Miriam Nice

French 75 Punch

The French 75 is a classic cocktail usually made with cognac, though gin is sometimes substituted, and that's the spirit I call for in this recipe. It typically isn't served as a punch but works quite...

Author: Kara Newman

White Peach Summer Bellini

Author: Scott Beattie

Slow cooker mulled cider

Planning a Christmas party? Let guests help themselves to this festive mulled cider - simply plug the slow cooker in and ladle into heatproof glasses

Author: Anna Glover