Cocktail

Cheers to these adults-only, alcohol spiked ice blocks! Try our favourite cocktail inspired recipes including strawberry and champagne, plum and cider or orange and cointreau. A must-try for summer!

Whether you're looking for a cool refreshment at the beach, or the perfect tipple for a summer party, this recipe is it. Keep it alcoholic or swap the bubbles for soda water, depending on your mood.

Start your day off with a delightful tipple with our nectarine kombucha Champagne cocktails. Light, fresh and fizzing, there could be no better way to begin Christmas morning!

This unique combo provides a fun addition to your next party or gathering. Exotic Food Sriracha adds a delicious kick to the Bloody Mary cocktails, and some hot chilli magic to the Sriracha cheese dippers.

If you like kombucha, you will love this tasty non-alcoholic concoction.

Garden and tonic is a light non-alcoholic alternative!

Refreshing spice and aromatic tonic is a great addition to any occasion.

Garden sour is the perfect non-alcoholic drink to unwind with at the end of the day. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

It doesn't get much better than this refreshing iced peach and champagne bellini! A must-try recipe for enjoying with loved ones on a hot summer afternoon

Introducing your summer cocktail go-to! This cooling peach and gin slushie recipe so simple and refreshing, with a silky texture that sits somewhere between a sorbet and a frozen cocktail

Sparkly with a quiet edge of sweet ginger, this ginger Negroni fizz recipe is the traditional Negroni cocktail's timid cousin and just the thing to sip as you while away a golden afternoon. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef and owner Samir Allen shares this recipe for his refreshing rose water and prosecco spritz cocktail. Serve with dried rose petals for an extra special touch

This summery recipe for sparkling wine punch creates a beautifully pink drink spiked with cranberry, lime, mint and bubbly

Everything looks prettier in pink, including your gin and tonic. Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic syrup is the key to making this must-try drink pop

It’s cocktail time, and we are fizzing over this citrus royale recipe. Combining limoncello, Champagne and Soda Press Co's all-natural, organic pink grapefruit syrup - this cocktail is summer in a glass

This raspberry cobbler cocktail was made for sipping on hot nights in your best frock. Small batch, all-natural organic Soda Press Co syrup is the key to this cocktail's summer flavour

There’s nothing like a vermilion glass of tomatoey goodness to cure overindulgence, or just to slug back as a remedy for holiday slothfulness. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

We love a good cocktail and brunch is an opportunity to have one a little earlier than usual. This raspberry mimosa recipe is an easy drink to have up your sleeve when the occasion calls for cocktails!

This refreshing sparkling berry punch recipe was made to be enjoyed in the summer sun! Make an alcohol free version by swapping wine for sparkling grape juice, lemonade or soda water

Tauranga eatery Nomad shares their signature West End blues cocktail recipe. Create your own lavender syrup from scratch and add to soda to bring a beautiful floral twist to your summer drinks

Beat the winter chill with a drink with a kick! This warming Irish coffee is gently spiced with nutmeg and has (of course) a sneaky dash of Irish whiskey

This tart and tangy caipiroska recipe combines pomegranate and lime to create the ultimate pink summer drink. Be sure to serve with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of flavour

Subtly sweet and sour, this classic whiskey sour recipe is a wonderfully light and refreshing drink that's perfect for summery evenings

A lazy summer afternoon isn't complete without a jug of this white sangria with peaches and raspberries shared between friends. Simple, fruity and refreshing, this sangria will be your go-to cocktail

Acquaint yourself with summer's best cocktail thanks to this easy Aperol spritz recipe. Light and refreshing, you'll cool down instantly with this cocktail in hand

Originating in northern Italy, Aperol spritz has become a popular Summer drink, making it an essential recipe to be included in Deborah Hutton's new book, Entertaining Made Easy. It's a great way to start a meal and whet the appetite.

A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.

This zesty yet balanced grapefruit gin and tonic cocktail recipe ideal for enjoying all year round

This cocktail by Kiwi chef Peter Gordon is like a light breeze, with gin and refreshing aloe and cucumber

Named after a former Barcelona goalkeeper, Francisco Urruticoechea, as it was his favourite drink.

Shrubs, or fruit-and-vinegar syrups, are a great way to add acidity and complexity to cocktails. This refreshing libation features tart pickled watermelon shrub, sweet melon liqueur and fizzy club soda. Recipe courtesy of McCormick's.

If you’re a fan of mojito cocktails (who isn’t?), then you’re sure to enjoy this alcohol-free version. You may find you don’t miss the rum after all!

Back when I first tried shandy it was all sand, sun-bleached hair, wooden beads and tasselled beach towels. The tassels have returned and a shandy remains the go-to thirst quencher at the end of a hot summer’s day. It’s also a drink that makes a great accompaniment to Mexican-inspired meals. Photographs by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

The Venice dusk cocktail, brings you one step closer to sipping a cocktail on one of the terraces overlooking picturesque Venice.

Perfect cocktail party drink

This simple Chocolate Martini recipe is an easy cocktail to make.

Start your next romantic dinner with a flourish and serve these luscious toblerone cocktails. The best part is the preparation time; in mere moments these chocolatey, boozy glass of creamy decadence can be on the table.

This beautiful rose gold cocktail is a signature drink. This adult's only beverage combines fruity wine and liqueur to create a sweet and relaxing drink, perfect for the weekend.

An Italian menu is perfectly rounded off by a traditional espresso, make it special with The Perfect Espresso Martini.

The ultimate refreshing Mexican cocktail

You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.

Margaritas are a refreshing must-have cocktail for Mexican Summer fiestas. They’re a perennial favourite of Deborah's, which is why she included this recipe in her new book, Entertaining Made Easy.

A twist on the classic dirty martini

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their fresh orange negroni recipe.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culp share their sweet and sour cocktail recipe.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their creative highball cocktail. Photography by Lauren Matthews.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share a cocktail recipe for a stylish Christmas soirée. Photography by Lauren Matthews.

Start your evening off with a bang with this seriously seditious cocktail

Long White Vodka has landed, bringing a host of refreshing cocktails to please the thirsty crowd

A classic drink with cooling cucumber and subtle dryness, this Pimms has a few extras including added flavour from aniseedy fennel flowers. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose . Photography by Mike Rooke.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose shares her highball secrets. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa's bloodbath cocktail is full of beetroot and lemon, but it isn't healthy. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa shares her take on a kiwi highball. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Try this refreshing jam cocktail by French mixologist Damien Barte of Napier's wine, cocktail and craft beer bar Monica Loves. Photography by Rachel Dobbs.

Christmas doesn't have to be without luxury. Serve this refreshing ginger cocktail with oysters on a bed of ice.

My little brother is a fishing ninja and a pretty good cook too, so this is my version of how he does his battered fish. I’ve added my oven-baked ‘fast chips’ – which are really thin wedges, but if I call them that, my youngest won’t eat them! Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Morsels of taste for cocktail parties. Brussels sprouts add an earthy flavour to these ham croquettes.

Dress up humble mushrooms with crumbled fetta, rocket and drizzled basil then serve atop crispy italian garlic bread for a stylish appetizer.

It's hard to imagine a better pairing than tender seasoned lamb and mint yoghurt. Served with pitta bread, this becomes the ideal cocktail or finger food for any upcoming party of family gathering.

These tasty morsels are perfect party food, or serve as an appetiser at your next dinner party.

The unbeatable combination of fresh prawns, golden chat potatoes creamy avocado and a homemade cocktail sauce makes this dish the perfect starter for a warm Summer dinner.

Potato skins are tasty additions to any party table. Add salsa for extra crunch.

Release your inner mixologist with this summery daiquiri. White rum is the basic ingredient here, and once you've got the hang of it try mixing it with any soft fruit. Cheers!

Pretend your strolling through the Place de la Concorde with fresh baguettes and creamy brie, complete with leg ham and delicious mustard mayo.

A classic Italian, low-alcohol drink with a fruity, bittersweet taste, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for summer entertaining.

Get the party started with Mexican cocktail margaritas. Pineapple and chilli are a dynamic combo!

A staple of Greek cuisine, dolmades are rich in flavour with pine nuts, sultanas, onions and rice wrapped in vine leaves and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.

Get the party started with a chilled glass of sangria, made from red wine and fruit.

Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.

This yummy starter is great for parties and festive occasions - or even as a snack on the weekend. The minty yoghurt is also good on salads and sandwiches.

James Bond will love this citrus martini, shaken and not stirred.

A variation on the American classic cocktail, this gin-based concoction is fresh and fizzy.

Ready in just five minutes, these colourful cocktails will certainly get the party started!

Perfect barbecue snacks, these coconut prawns on a stick are quick and tasty.

Boasting wine, fruit and spice, this refreshing chilled beverage is brimming with festive season cheer. It also pours well as a summer party pleaser.

These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.

Create the perfect little snack in no time at all with just three ingredients: icing sugar, cinnamon and all the almonds you can eat.

Serve your guests this delicious canape that takes just 15 minutes to make. Just drizzle cranberry sauce over juicy chicken strips and serve on a crisp lettuce leaf.

Need a small snack to offer while entertaining but prefer savoury over sweet? These cheese biscuits are just the thing for you but be careful your guests don't gobble them all up before you get to try one!

What a perfect nibble for dinner guests and cocktail parties. These pear and blue cheese canapes look as good as they taste.

This is a great take on the refreshing lime drink sold by street vendors all over Mexico. A citrusy icy beverage, perfect for any season, but particularly those full of zesty lemons or limes.

When kiwifruit is in season and at its sweetest and cheapest, this refreshing vodka cocktail will do the party host proud.

Makes 6 Note

Rice paper wrappers are found in Asian section of supermarkets. Note

Tuna sushi sandwiches

These icy sensations from Sarah Bowman are perfect to keep in the freezer for unexpected guests