Starring seasonal fruit and aromatic herbs, these spectacular co*cktails will have your thirst quenched in no time. Whether you like wine or spirits, there is a co*cktail (and mocktail) creation for a grown-up celebration.
To make co*cktails like a pro, make sure you have all of the drink elements prepped and ready to go before your guests arrive.
For extra cold drinks, chill your glasses for a few hours before serving.
And don't forget to have lots of nibbles on hand, such as olives, crackers and nuts! Here are our best Christmas finger food recipes, or for something a little more fancy here are out top canapé recipes.
1. Roasted Strawberry Frosé
This summery drink just might be the prettiest co*cktail you'll ever make.
2. Aloha co*cktail
This golden co*cktail was developed by St Cloud Eating House in Melbourne and is a fresh, fun take on a traditional Whiskey Sour.
3. Sangria co*cktail
The summery co*cktail you'll want all year around.
4. 'Sunburnt' Hendricks Gin co*cktail
Get the party started with this refreshing co*cktail.
5. No. 564 co*cktail
This world-class co*cktail was created byLenny Opai at Bondi Icebergs.
6. Best 'pearculiar' gin fizz co*cktail
If you're skeptical about the combo of pear and gin, you're in for a happy surprise! This might be your new favourite co*cktail.
7. Jelly Belly-inspired strawberry margarita
Lolly brand Jelly Belly haveconcocted a scrumptiously sinful strawberry margarita you won't want to stop at one with!
8. Raspberry Prosecco royale
Toast to the new year with this tasty twist on the classic champagne co*cktail.
9. Mint, lime coconut mojito
This has all the traditional Cuban highball makings – rum, sugar, lime and mint – but adds refreshing coconut water.
10. Frozen watermelon, orange and strawberry sunrise co*cktail
This boozy slushie is the perfect way to unwind on a summers day.
11. Gingerbread man-inspired Moscow mule
If you still have some lingering Christmas spirit give this gingerbread co*cktail a go.
12. Summery passionfruit martini
This simple co*cktail is made with a surprising twist.
13. Aussie summer mango spritz
Make this Aussie-style drink and plonk some Australia-shaped ice-cubes for an extra flair.
14. Summer fruit punch
This boozy fruit salad co*cktail makes for the best-ever Christmas punch.
15. Orange and Aperol granita with Prosecco splash
Thisfruity and fizzy Italian-inspired co*cktail is just what you need to ring in the new year.
16. Strawberry and hibiscus champagne
Welcome the warmer weather with this refreshing co*cktail.
Rob Shaw
17. Cointreau pina margarita
This traditional co*cktail with a twist is not to be missed!
18. Tropical frappe
Hosting a summery bash this NYE and looking for a fruity drink to match? This is the co*cktail for you.
19. Champagne Aperol Punch
Serve up a bowl of this Champagne Aperol Punch for your guests this Christmas!
20. Champagne cosmopolitan co*cktail
Keep cool through summer with a glass of this pretty co*cktail, combining a classic Cosmopolitan co*cktail with bubbles.
Rob Shaw
21. Nardini Ginepro cucumber
It takes only 2-steps to make this thirst-quenching co*cktail. Bottom's up!
22. Lychee, mint and passionfruit champagne
Get your weekend off to a good start with this crisp and energising Champagne co*cktail. All you need is 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to spare.
Rob Shaw
23. Peach and Champagne bellini
What better way to celebrate the end of a working week than with a co*cktail, or two?Toast to the holidays with this classic sweet tipple.
Rob Shaw
24. Raspberry and lavender co*cktail
This pretty in pink co*cktail is almost too cute to drink.
25. Tequila sour
A refreshing co*cktail that combines tequila with lemon, egg whites and bitters.
26. Paloma co*cktail
The margarita has already earned its spot as a classic on co*cktail menus and now there’s a new co*cktail to try; the Patrón X Capi Paloma, which is much simpler, refreshing and just as Mexican.
27. Spicy margarita
Crafted with jalapeno-infusedPatrón Silverand your choice of fresh blood orange, mango or beet puree, this drink will shake things up.
28.Tommy's margarita
What's the difference between a margarita and a Tommy's margarita? It all comes down to the agave. A regular marg uses orange liquer whereas a classic Tommy's uses agave nectar.
29.Margarita co*cktail
The classic margarita is refreshing and super easy to make. Served on the rocks, this recipe with fresh ingredients is timeless.
30.Frozen watermelon margarita
Boozy, spicy and fruity - the perfect flavour combo for a refreshing drink to cool down in the summer.
31.Air mail rum co*cktail
For those who love a tutti-frutti co*cktail this one's for you. Showcasing pineapple, lime and rum, you'll be transported to the Maldives.
32.Gingerbread Old Fashioned
On the search for a cheerful co*cktail recipe you can easily recreate? This gingerbread Old Fashioned is perfect to sip over the holidays.
33.Mistletoe Martini
A classic co*cktail to start the holiday season with a festive spin. Garnished with a minty candy cane, these martinis will look gorgeous on your Christmas table.
34. Two Island Gin and Tonic
The pinch of salt in this G&T helpsamp up the citrus notes found in both the gin and yuzu sake.
35.Tequila coffee co*cktail
Tequila lovers rejoice, this one's for you. It's the classic Espresso Martini made with tequila instead. Yum!
36.Strawberry and Cucumber Fizz
Shrubs can last months, even longer if sealed correctly and kept in the fridge. Enjoy mixed with tequila, in water or soda, and in salad dressings. You can use any fruit you have left over – try using your leftover nectarines, peaches, berries, and mangoes this summer to enjoy them for months to come.
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