‘Tis the silly season after all! And is there a better way to celebrate a warm, sunny day and the end of the year than with a delicious cocktail? But who needs to pay $20 when you can make one at home for a fraction of the price (and save time spent waiting at the bar).

Check out the below for cocktail recommendations by the best cocktail testers in the biz… our staff!

Espresso Martini, Festive Flavour cookbook

Recommended by: Sam – Project Manager

A fantastic cocktail to kick off the night! Throw all ingredients into the Thermomix and mix for 20 seconds. What’s not to love?

Mimosa Float, Entertaining with Dani Valent cookbook (you’ll also find the recipe on Recipe Community here)

Recommended by: Rachel – Recipe Developer

A fun, cheffed-up version of the classic mimosa (orange juice and champagne) that gets better and better as time goes on.

Minted Moscow Mule Cocktail, Celebrate Summer with Nico Moretti collection

Recommended by: Jess – Customer Community Lead

Ginger. Mint. Lime. This recipe ticks all the boxes and goes down a treat on a hot summer’s day.

Gin and Cucumber Cooler, Entertaining with Dani Valent cookbook

Recommended by: Marianne – Sales Training Manager

This party starter is a crowd favourite. Make a double batch of the cucumber purèe the day before to double the fun and festivities. Also delicious minus the gin!

Coconut Lime Spritzer, Festive Flavour cookbook

Recommended by: Danielle – Marketing Operations Manager

A light and refreshing cocktail that tastes like summer. Click here for a video on how to easily remove the arils from your pomegranate using your Thermomix.

Non-alcoholic mocktails

Our Coconut Lime Spritzer has a delicious “virgin” variation in the tips. Our Fresh Fruit Punch and Strawberry Fizz from Hip Hip… Hooray! are drinks that children and adults alike can enjoy. And our zesty non-alcoholic Sunrise Margarita is a refreshing blend of citrus and pineapple, guaranteed to wake you up after a big night out or perfect to kick start a busy day