Love margaritas? Make it even more summer-friendly with this refreshing recipe.
35 cocktail recipes because it's 5 o'clock somewhere
Whether you’re planning a party or just a quiet tipple at home, upgrade your cocktail hour with these easy recipes. If you’ve got a half-opened bottle of rum on your drinks trolley, try our pina colada, mojito and margarita recipes. If gin is more your style, shake things up with a G&T or negroni. For whisky lovers, find out how to mix up the perfect old fashioned or Manhattan below. No bartending skills required.
Mojito
“This classic mojito recipe has the sugar dialled down as I don’t like very sweet cocktails. But there’s just enough sweetness to balance the flavours.” - Danielle Alvarez.
Paloma cocktail
This grapefruit tequila sip is taken to the next level with spicy and tart Tajin.
Nothing says summer quite like a spicy margarita cocktail
A spicy and sour mezcal marg? We're gonna need a triple-sec to process this. Credit: Ben Dearnley
Passionfruit spritz cocktail
“A boozy punch for a hot summer’s day, with loads of floral sweetness and acidity courtesy of the passionfruit.” – Tom Gorringe
Chocolate and orange margarita cocktail
Chocolate and orange make perfect partners in this cocktail creation from Darren Robertson and Magdalena Roze.
Pina colada cocktail
Take a trip to a tropical island all year round with this creamy coconut cocktail. Made with white rum and fresh pineapple, it's a summer party classic that never gets old.
Passionfruit margarita
The classic cocktail is ready to bring the good vibes with an extra pop of passionfruit zing.
Rhubarb, pomegranate and kombucha punch
Rhubarb in a punch? You bet! This is one drink unlike any you've made before, but will no doubt make again and again.
Australiana Spritz cocktail
Delicious, pretty to look at, and designed for our Australian summers. Recipe by celebrity drinks consultant and co-founder of Bondi bar and restaurant Rocker, Cam Northway.
Kick off the weekend with an Aperol Spritz slushie
A guaranteed crowd pleaser this summer.
Mojito smug jug
If a hair of the dog cocktail is the only way to make it through the morning, avoid a sugar crash and try this Mojito recipe which is also low in kilojoules. The recipe is also perfect for Christmas parties and is even safe for little ones to get their hands on.
Jamie Oliver's boozy Brazilian lemonade is perfect for a night of dancing
Get ready for some booty shaking. These Latin cooling cocktails set the pace for a night of dancing.
Grilled pineapple mojitos
Michael Demagistris' of East Bar and Dining creates summer-in -a cocktail, with this delicious grilled, pineapple mojito.
Orange and lime margarita
Shaken or stirred, this zesty margarita is perfect for cocktail parties and summer fiestas.