What's Ella Drinking:

This is my drinks page. Some will be alcoholic, some will be non-alcoholic, but what they will be is what I like to make for myself, my family and my friends.

I have stated previously that I enjoy a glass of wine while I'm cooking, more so than when I'm actually eating. For me it makes cooking the evening meal a fun, relaxed occasion, especially when you are tired, as most of us get at the end of the day.

My family (as in my extended family) all water down there wines and drink wine out of water glasses, a Croatian thing. But I have one aunt that refuses to do this, she has always had wine out of a wine glass, this I have inherited I believe, from her, if one can inherit a habit.

My choice of wine is always sparkling white wine, it has a festive feel for me. Why wait for parties to enjoy a bit of bubbly. Having said that I don't do it everyday though, quite often I like to pour myself a glass of sparkling water in a wine glass, add some lemon or lime wedges and sip on that. For me putting sparkling water in a wine glass makes it special, sad but true, try it.

Every now and then though, I like to experiment with new cocktails I have found in a magazine or cookbook. They are great during the warmer months as most are quite refreshing, however, one must stop at one. They look amazing also, great for parties and it seems to be a great way to use up mint in our house.

Cocktails

Raspberryoska

Gin and Tonic

Limoncello Mojito

Sgroppino-Special Lemon Sorbet

Pina Colada

Limoncello Blush

Traditional Eggnog

White Sangria

Moscow Mule

Bahama Mama

Pineapple Mojito

Caipiroska

Peach Surprise

Berry Spritz

Basil and Watermelon Mojito

B52

Melon Margarita

Christmas Cranberry Crush

Party on the Beach

Moscato Strawberry Lemonade

East Coast Cooler

Peach Margarita

Strawberry Margarita

Golden Margarita

Lime and Mint Punch

Strawberry Daze

Frosty's Frappe

Cherry Bombe

Spritzer Slushy

Mojito

Homemade Limoncello

Jack Frost

Cosmopolitan

Tropical Night

Watermelon Caipiroska

Berry Beauty

Eggnog-Rompope

Sparkling Rosé Strawberry Punch

Summer Berry Sangria

Campari Crush

Raspberry and Lime Gin and Tonic

Espresso Martini

Illusion

Fuzzy Navel

Long Island Iced Tea

Sex on the Beach

Gin Sling

Italian Lemon Drop

Mulled Wine

Homemade Irish Cream

Champagne Side-car

Rhubarb and Elderflower Mojito

Pomegranate Gin Fizz

​Santa's Boozy Watermelon Slushy

San Salvador

Aperol Spritz

Triple Berry Margarita

Pineapple Margarita

Strawberry Daiquiri

Gimlet

Mai Tai

Humid Wind

Limoncello Vodka Collins

Poison

Frosty's Frozen Daiquiri

Gin-gle Bells Sparkling Punch

Passionfruit Pisco Punch

Cranberry Margarita

Vodka, Watermelon and Lime Slushie

Orangcello

Orangecello Cocktail

White Russian

Apple, Elderflower and Gin Cocktail

North Pole Iceberg

Margarita

Frosé

Raspberry Mojito

Appletini

Envy

Sombrero Spinner

Aranciata Paloma

Melograno and Arancia Paloma

Limonata Paloma

Clementina Paloma

Aranciata Rossa Paloma

Pompelmo Paloma

Mocktails

Blueberry Crush

Pineapple Fruit Punch

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Fruit Infused Mineral Water

Kids Party Punch

Summer Spritzer

Refresco de Ensalada

Raspberry and Orange Iced Tea

Rhubarb Cordial

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Spiders

Emalee's Banana Smoothie

Sparkling Fruit Punch

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Homemade Lemonade

Orange Julius

Berry and Lime Fizz

Mango Pine-Orange Smoothie

Strawberry and Orange Yoghurt Smoothie

Ginger, Lemon and Honey Soother

Blueberry Smoothie

Raspberry Lemonade

Mango Lassi