Party drinks recipes
By Tasia Rivero
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
15 fun and fruity party drinks recipes for your next celebration.
Mix up a fruity cocktail at your next birthday party, family get-together or celebration with selections from our best party drink recipes.
Party drinks recipes:
Don't just scoop up the usual bottles of pop from the grocery store next time you're expecting company. Offer your guests a selection of fruity and festive party drinks that are sure to be the crowning jewel of the day. We have plenty of Tested-Till-Perfect beverages to suit any taste, below, including non-alcoholic versions and classic Shirley Temples for the kids.
Recipes
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Raspberry Rum Mojito
Inspired by a traditional Cuban mojito, this unique and festive drink has a mildly fruity flavour with the addition of raspberry rum. -
Bay Breeze Cocktail -
Citrus Martini Cooler
All the ingredients of a classic martini — combined with a delicious mixed citrus flavour — come together in this crowdpleaser. Make... -
Passionate Passion Fruit Cocktails
There's nothing like a sparkling cocktail to set the mood. Garnish each glass with a thin strip of orange rind. -
Strawberry Rum Punch
Fruity and smooth, this drink makes a pretty-in-pink glass. You could also use white or amber rum instead. For a delicious nonalcoholic Strawberry Pun... -
Orange Cream Martini
This dessert martini has all the flavours of a frozen treat. -
Suburban Cocktail
Cranberry Cosmopolitans used to be Adell Shneer's favourite cocktail until she created this version using lime-flavoured gin in place of vodka. Serve ... -
Rhubarb Mint Mojito
Rhubarb syrup makes a flavourful base for this refreshing summer spritzer. If you prefer a nonalcoholic version, just omit the rum. -
Rum Runner
This is a favourite drink found all over the Florida Keys. Today, most bars operate a machine, which makes this frozen beverage easily accessible to t... -
Candy Apple Martini
This ruby red martini tastes just like a candy apple – dangerously so! -
Pomegranate Martini Pitcher
Serve trendy cocktails without having to shake each one. Have soda water handy for guests to add their own splash. Be sure to use 100 per cent pomegra... -
Lychee Martini
The slightly cloudy Lychee Vodka makes the base for this tropical-looking, easy-to-drink martini. When making the base, reserve enough lychees for gar... -
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Martini
Unbelievable as it may sound, this cocktail truly delivers the flavour of the tropical baked goods. -
Canadian Mojito
Rye and blueberries add a Canadian twist to this traditional Cuban cocktail. Garnish each glass with skewered blueberries and mint sprig. -
Kiddie Cocktail (Shirley Temple)
Kids love to 'cheers' at the table with their own special cocktail, and this recipe is a classic kiddie favourite.


