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Aperol spritz

Get a taste of summer with our take on this classic Italian cocktail. Mix up this Aperol spritz using just three ingredients: Aperol, prosecco and sod...

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Cranberry whiskey sour

Give the classic whiskey sour a festive spin using cranberry juice. Garnish with frozen cranberries, if you have them, for an extra-Christmassy touch...

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Coco fizz

Spruce up the classic coconut and rum combination with a dash of Prosecco and a squeeze of lime for a festive cocktail you can shake up in seconds...

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Spiced apple strudel & brandy cocktail

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavors of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest...

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Mojito recipe

Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your tas...

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Mulled wine cocktail

The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter wa...

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Make a colourful retro cocktail using our best ever drinks recipes. Get the party started with a vibrant grasshopper or rich, creamy brandy alexander....

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Mulled gin

Infuse apple juice with festive spices to make this Christmassy gin cocktail...

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Salted caramel pecan sour

A modern version of the classic sour cocktail, this is the ultimate Christmas drink. Salted caramel and Icelandic vodka make an irresistible mix...

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Picante

Warm up with this chilli-infused cocktail. If you like a margarita, you’ll love this fiery, tequila-based drink where sweet honey balances the spice...

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Coco fizz

Spruce up the classic coconut and rum combination with a dash of Prosecco and a squeeze of lime for a festive cocktail you can shake up in seconds...

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Apple spritz

Blend Aperol with apple cider and prosecco to make this sophisticated cocktail. Top up with soda water, if you like, and garnish with apple slices to ...

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Sex on the beach cocktail

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices...

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Espresso martini

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup....

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Shirley temple

Combine lime juice, ginger ale and grenadine to make this sweet, refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Finish off the mocktail with a maraschino cherry to g...

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Bloody mary recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your ...

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Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Looking to take your at-home cocktail hour up a notch? We've got you covered. You'll feel like a legitimate mixologist when you make this foolproof co...

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Classic Old Fashioned

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make a classic old fashioned: Stir the simple syrup, water, and bitters in a glass. Add the...

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His-n-Hers Cocktails

This is the perfect new cocktail to accompany your Valentine's Day dinner: two great drinks that taste even better after a kiss!...

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Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (suc...

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Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria With Lillet Rosé Recipe

this sparkling sangria makes use of the French aperitif Lillet Rosé, which comes already flavored with sweet and bitter orange peel and fruit liqueur...

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Negroni Cocktail

This Negroni cocktail will knock your socks off. I believe this drink is Italian and is generally sipped while eating marinated olives. Be sure to use...

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Cosmopolitan Cocktail

The cosmopolitan cocktail, typically referred to as the "cosmo," gained popularity during the 1990s when it was frequently mentioned on the television...

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Moscow Mule Cocktail

This classic Moscow mule recipe uses vodka, ginger beer, ice, and lime to create a refreshing cocktail that has nothing to do with Moscow or mules, bu...

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

This shrimp cocktail recipe is similar to one I first tried in San Antonio. I could never find a recipe that recaptured what I had there. I experiment...

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Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican-style shrimp cocktails are commonly spotted on menus in the Bay Area of California, but they don't seem to have caught on elsewhere — which ...

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Tom Collins Cocktail

This Tom Collins recipe makes the classic gin cocktail that was created in the late 1800s and is said to have been named after a widespread practical ...

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Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

The Blue Hawaiian is a fun, refreshing cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and Curacao liqueur to create its signature blue col...

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Old Fashioned Cocktail

This old fashioned cocktail recipe has a history. The earliest version of it was simply water, sugar, bitters, and booze. Over time, the water became ...

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Dirty Shirley Cocktail

Sweet, juicy, and reminiscent of the Shirley Temple mocktail we enjoyed as kid, but with a kick! ...

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Strawberry-Gin Cocktail

I served this cocktail for the first time at a wedding shower and it was a hit! Since then I make it whenever strawberries are in season. I have subst...

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Vodka Martini Cocktail

A vodka martini is a classic cocktail and easy to make with just vodka, dry vermouth, and ice. Serve in a chilled martini glass and garnish with olive...

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Stormy Cocktail

Popular within the sailing community, the dark 'n' stormy is also the national drink of Bermuda. The simple mixture of dark rum and ginger beer makes ...

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Sidecar Cocktail

The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have created the sidecar cocktail in the early 20th century. The potent combination of cognac and orange-flavored li...

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Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail sauce is a somewhat misleading name, considering it contains no alcohol. Instead, the name refers to the type of glass it is traditionally se...

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Cranberry Martini

I had this vodka cranberry martini recipe at a holiday party, and everyone loved it. The cranberry juice mixes nicely with the liquor. It's a perfectl...

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Bay Breeze Cocktail

The Baybreeze cocktail is a variation of Cape Codder and is made with pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and vodka. It's as refreshing as any adult bev...

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Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

These cocktail meatballs are perfect for a Christmas, New Year's Eve, or any party that you want to impress. They are the first appetizer to go, and e...

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Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

A tequila sunrise cocktail has a sunrise-like appearance making it a welcome option any day! Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry if you like. ...

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Sea Breeze Cocktail

The cocktail is as refreshing as its name. The sea breeze cocktail is a refreshing blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. Plant your b...

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Classic Daiquiri

Enjoy this classic daiquiri frozen or on the rocks....

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Boxed Wine Pitcher Cocktails: Red Wine, Blackberry & Ginger Cocktail

This may be the easiest of this week’s boxed wine pitcher recipes to craft, as it’s based solely on purchased ingredients. If you have a box of li...

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Paper Plane Cocktail

This modern classic is a balanced, refreshing combination of bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and lemon juice....

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Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

A simple cosmopolitan is sweet and tangy, and deserving of a spot on the roster of classic cocktails....

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Espresso martini

The ultimate coffee cocktail, this recipe blends fresh espresso, vodka and coffee liqueur for a sweet, velvety drink that still packs a punch...

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Passion fruit martini

Add both sharpness and sweetness to your next martini with fresh passion fruit and lime juice. Vanilla vodka, if you have it, works well in this recip...

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Christmas spritz

A classic spritz is given a festive makeover: simply mix Aperol, sparkling wine and bitters with ginger beer and garnish with orange, star anise and p...

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