This classic after-dinner drink famously contains no blueberries, but the combination of liqueurs gives it a distinctive blueberry taste. If you don’t have a brandy snifter, a mug will do.

Yield: Serves 1.

Tags: Vegetarian, Low Sodium

Make a jug of this classic breakfast cocktail next time you have company over for brunch. The vodka is optional (you can add it to individual glasses if you have a mix of imbibers and non-drinkers in the house) and you can add extra horseradish and hot sauce if you like your drinks extra spicy.

Yield: Makes 8 cups.

Tags: Quick, Make Ahead, Dairy-Free

Flavoured water offers a great way to enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic drink without turning to sugary juices or pop. This water is infused with cranberries, cucumber, citrus and ginger.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Low Sugar, Dairy-Free

This non-alcoholic pineapple, apple and lemonade beverage is perfect for wedding and baby showers or to sip on warm summer days on your backyard patio.

Yield: Makes 14 cups.

Tags: Quick

This non-alcoholic tomato juice cocktail resembles a classic Bloody Mary, with the addition of pureed vegetables. Serve them at brunch or whenever you need a zesty refresher.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

If your little ones won’t eat their vegetables, you may have better luck getting them to drink them! This smoothie is packed with cucumber, spinach and plenty of fruit for a healthy and refreshing drink.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Quick

This unique summer beverage is made with mint, angostura bitters, ginger ale and yuzu juice. Yuzu is a citrus fruit commonly used in Japanese cooking — if you can’t find yuzu juice, lemon juice will work. To make an alcoholic version of this drink, simply add a splash of vodka.

Yield: Serves 10.

Tags: Quick

This Mexican-style hot chocolate is spiced with cinnamon and cayenne. This mix is a great hostess/host gift to give out over the holidays.

Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup.

Tags: Freezer Friendly, Make Ahead

This warming winter drink brings together the flavours of cranberry raspberry cocktail, orange juice, cinnamon, cloves and, if you’d like, brandy. Warm it in the slow cooker to let the flavour of the spices shine through.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Slow Cooker

This classic tropical cocktail is a mix of blue curaçao, lemonade, coconut milk and vodka. Curaçao is an orange-flavoured liqueur — be sure to get the blue variety to give this drink its signature blue colour.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free