Easy Cocktail Recipes

A classic party drink you can serve any time of the year.

You’ll need a batch of easy-to-make Rhubarb Elixir for this unusual drink

Frozen raspberries are always available, always reliable. Take them out of the freezer about 15 minutes before you make this drink.

In legend, pirates only drank rum. But had Captain Hook had a blender, he might have made one of these and given Peter Pan a break.

Sweet, ripe pears are not always available when you need them, so use canned pears for this drink.

Never use canned peaches in this drink. They don’t have enough flavour to make it as delicious as fresh or premium-quality frozen peaches. Also never peel peaches. The little flecks of skin add texture and “eye appeal.”

Make this drink with the sweetest melon you can find. Smell it before you buy it. Chances are if it smells sweet, it will taste sweet.

This makes a perfect dessert, served with extra cookies on the side.

Frozen cherries work just fine for this drink. Allow them to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before using them. If you use fresh cherries, you’ll need to pit them first.

To ensure a creamy banana daiquiri, use a very ripe banana. Don’t be afraid of a few brown spots. Inside, the fruit will be white and sweet.