Easy Cocktail Recipes

Available from Italian delicatessens and some supermarkets, Italian syrup comes in a wide variety of flavors, including a range of fruits and nuts. French syrups are similar and also include many different flavors. You can substitute your favorite for the hazelnut used here and vary the quantity depending on how sweet you like your drinks.

This is a version of well known Spanish wine cup that has caught out many an unwary tourist because it seems so innocuous, whereas it is actually very potent. A soft sangria poses no such danger of unexpected inebriation, but is just as refreshing and flavorsome. Make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly chilled before mixing them.

Start making this at least two hours before you want to serve it to allow plenty of time for the mint to infuse in the syrup.

A sophisticated, non-alcoholic punch. Serve hot for a winter party or chilled for a summer celebration.

Definitely for people with sweet tooth, this is a chocoholic’s dream and is popular with adults, as well as children.

If you have a steady hand, this drink can be served with pretty swirls of color up the sides. Youngsters will no doubt be keen to help you with this one!

If you like herbal or fruit teas you will enjoy this spicy, citrusy tea. It’s also good for cold.

A refreshing and almost calorie-free cocktail, perfect for dieting or simply for one of those non-alcohol occasions.

Carrots have a really sweet flavor, especially very young raw carrots. The juice makes a great combination with the peppery watercress.

Thanks to the coffee, this is very adult-tasting smoothie-style cocktail. In warm weather, it makes excellent mid-morning pick-me-up.