132 recipes for "cocktail"
Basil Aperol Spritz

Basil Aperol Spritz

Jul 3, 2017 Drinks-alcohol

Aperol is an aperitif with a bitter flavour that's made from infusions of bitter and sweet oranges and herbs. We've added fresh basil to this traditional Venetian favourite for a punchier cocktail.

Death in the Afternoon

Death in the Afternoon

Jan 13, 2010

It is said that adding bubbly was Ernest Hemingway's favourite way to drink anise-flavoured pastis or absinthe. This cocktail is best served as an aperitif – or to the literary crowd.

Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pan Pizza

Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pan Pizza

Jul 8, 2011

Feel free to add your own toppings,  such as leftover crumbled bacon, roasted chicken or deli meats to this pizza. Cut leftovers into appetizer-size fingers and enjoy with cocktails.

Sweet and Savoury Pine Nuts

Sweet and Savoury Pine Nuts

Oct 4, 2002

Often found in various dishes on a New Year's Eve banquet table, pine nuts represent fecundity, traditionally granting diners “a hundred sons.” These nuts also make a terrific cocktail-party snack.

Warm Mixed Olives and Chorizo

Warm Mixed Olives and Chorizo

This warm appetizer blends sweet, smoky and spicy Mediterranean flavours. Use any kind of unpitted green and black olives, which are available at deli counters and supermarkets. Serve with cocktail picks.

Blueberry Martini

Blueberry Martini

This cocktail is like a melted Freezie –adult-style. Infuse the Blueberry Vodka at least 3 days ahead for best flavour. Add a skewer of blueberries and lemon rind for an extra pretty garnish.

Rhubarb Mint Fizz

Rhubarb Mint Fizz

See the world through rose-coloured glasses with this pink gin-spiked sipper. It's sure to become your go-to cocktail of the season. The rhubarb syrup yields enough for about six servings.

Pomegranate Martini Pitcher

Pomegranate Martini Pitcher

Dec 8, 2008

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 pomegranate juice, such as Pom Wonderful.

Mango Bellini

Mango Bellini

Inspired by the classic Italian cocktail made of sparkling wine and peach purée, this bellini features a surprisingly sweet substitution: mango! Puréeing the frozen fruit with mango juice adds silky body to the bubbly.

Golden Chicken Brie and Cranberry Turnovers

Golden Chicken Brie and Cranberry Turnovers

Nov 24, 2006

Take your pick of nine delicious, easy-to-make party delights in our "Fantastic Finger Foods" collection in the January 2007 issue of Canadian Living magazine -- also featuring a helpful cocktail party planner.

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