The Double Double

Ask any Canadian what a double double is and you'll get a description of a sweet, creamy coffee that Canucks "always have time for." Although the double double—coffee with two creams and two sugars—isn't technically on the Tim Hortons menu, it's become synonymous with the brand. We couldn't resist making a nighttime counterpart to the popular coffee order. We initially envisioned an equal-parts drink—two shots whisky and two shots Kahlúa—but we realized it's just not a double double without all that creamy goodness, so we incorporated whisky cream liqueur.

Apricot Almond Bars

Dried apricots lend an appealing tanginess to this layered bar.

Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle

Raspberry puree and syrup add festive colour and flair to this classic Italian dessert. To suit the bowl used in the photograph, we arranged the second layer of raspberries, lady fingers and puree so they did not touch the edge of the bowl.

White Russian Cocktail

Raspberry Martini

For a lighter drink, you can top this with a splash of soda water.

Watermelon Margarita Punch

The ultimate thirst-quencher, watermelon is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.

Pitcher Cosmopolitans

Forget the punch.—this trendy cocktail is even better when there is lots to share, as in this pitcher. Add the ice just before serving so the cocktail doesn’t get watered down.