Drinks

ELLE Gourmet covers the wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks shaping modern drinking culture — from producers and regions worldwide to the trends influencing how Canada drinks today.

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Classic Bramble Cocktail

What could be more refreshing than this tart and refreshing blackberry cocktail?

Plum Blossom Shrub mocktail

Plum Blossom Shrub Mocktail

This non-alcoholic shrub has a sweet amaretto note and just a touch of bitterness.

Pitcher of strawberry watermelon smoothie poured into glasses with a fresh watermelon wedge.

4-Ingredient Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

The easiest summer smoothie you'll make all season.

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Mandy’s Ultimate Green Smoothie

A refreshing green smoothie packed with fruit, leafy greens and creamy avocado.

French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Arbane Cocktail Bar's elegant twist uses house-made lime cordial for a softer, more balanced take on the classic.

A margarita with salt rim on a purple velvet background.

The remarkable rags-to-riches rise of the Billionaire Margarita

Is it a worthwhile indulgence, or does it stray too far from the true essence of the classic cocktail?

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Ultimate Caesar Cocktail Recipe

Donna Dooher's 'Bungalow Island' Caesar has the right balance of tomato-y brightness and piquant flavours.

A Caesar cocktail sitting on a rock outdoors

Gin Caesar Slushies

These grown-up slushies feature an easy homemade Caesar mix.

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The Colombia Cocktail

Fresh citrus juice and blue curaçao are layered to imitate the design of Colombia's bright flag.

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The best new ready-to-drink cocktails for summer 2026

Toasting to the good times has never been so easy.

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The best new Canadian artisanal canned cocktails for summer

Today's ready-to-drink beverages feature premium spirits, fresh flavours and bartender-inspired recipes

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Classic margarita pitcher recipe

Make your summer entertaining effortless.

Women in Wine And Spirits Nova Scotia

The Ultimate Guide to Nova Scotia’s Good Cheer Trail

The East Coast's wine and spirits scene is becoming world-class.

Pomegranate Sour cocktail

Non-Alcoholic Pomegranate Sour

Pomegranate's natural tartness is perfectly balanced with a homemade cinnamon vanilla syrup.

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The Rose Cocktail: A classic French aperitif from 1920s Paris

Dry white vermouth, kirsch and cherry brandy come together in this star from the Les Années Folles.

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Stars and Stripes Cocktail

A blueberry vodka summer cocktail.

lemonade in tall glass

Basilico al Limone Gin Cocktail

Aromatic flavours of basil and elderflower balance lemons in this gin lemonade.

A Sidecar cocktail in a couple glass with an orange rind twist next to it

Classic Sidecar Cocktail

A 1920s cocktail that is making a comeback.

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Paper Plane Cocktail

Think of it as a cross between a whiskey sour and a Boulevardier.

A recipe for a non-alcoholic spritz

Aperol-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Spritz

You don’t need alcohol to enjoy the bittersweet, citrus-forward appeal of an Aperol spritz.

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