"If you can get your hands on mini watermelons, go for a bit of kitsch and serve your slushie in the chilled scooped-out halves. Cocktail umbrellas optional!" – Matt Moran
Watermelon and gin slushies
Sip back and relax with these 46 cool drinks
Having a scorcher of a party? Find relief from the heat with a cool beverage. Served ice-cold, of course.
Hibiscus iced tea
This is an edited extract from Rumi: Food
of Middle Eastern Appearance by Joseph
Abboud, published by Murdoch Books,
AUD$39.99, available now. Photography
by Armelle Habib.
This refreshing floral drink is the perfect summer sip.
Lebanese lemonade
This is an edited extract from Rumi: Food
of Middle Eastern Appearance by Joseph
Abboud, published by Murdoch Books,
AUD$39.99, available now. Photography
by Armelle Habib.
"You could add a little vodka or triple sec and some fresh mint and lemon slices for a boozy summer cocktail, if you like.” – Joseph Abboud. You’ll need to start this recipe a day ahead.
Grilled watermelon, ink gin and mint cocktail
Grilled watermelon, ink gin and mint cocktail
Cool down with this refreshing cocktail created by Ben Devlin, resident chef at Australia's hippest new hotel, Halcyon House.
Strawberry and orange spritz
Strawberry and orange spritz
Summer cocktails should be simple, tasty and refreshing. Think long drinks with fresh juices and sodas that balance sweetness and acid.
Pomegranate, vodka and violet granita
Pomegranate, vodka and violet granita
Sydney fashion stylist Pip Edward's shares a frozen pomegranate drink recipe that's part cocktail and part dessert. It's sure to inject a burst of colour to your next soiree.
Orange and basil Pimms
Orange and basil Pimms
Long lazy weekend, a relaxed lunch pending? This is the easy, loveable cocktail to serve today.
Rhubarb spritz
Rhubarb spritz
This rhubarb spritz is the perfect drink to start an alfresco lunch.
Lime aperol spritz
Lime aperol spritz
Do as the Milanese do and and enjoy this aperitivo spritz for a stylish start to your evening.
The siesta
The siesta
Celebrate the Day of the Dead holiday with a cocktail recipe so light and refreshing you'll have it on rotate all through summer.
Pomegranate and orange cocktail mixer
Pomegranate and orange cocktail mix
A delicious cocktail syrup recipe that can also be bottled and sent to friends. The perfect way to drink and be merry this Christmas!
Grilled pineapple mojitos
Grilled pineapple mojitos
Michael Demagistris' of East Bar and Dining creates summer-in -a cocktail, with this delicious grilled, pineapple mojito.
Passionfruit cocktail
Passionfruit cocktail
Gin cocktail
Gin cocktail
Champagne cocktails
Champagne cocktails
In the mood to celebrate? Our easy entertaining ideas mean you can spend more time in the action, rather than the kitchen.
