Cocktail recipes

Get a taste of summer with our take on this classic Italian cocktail. Mix up this Aperol spritz using just three ingredients: Aperol, prosecco and soda

Give the classic whiskey sour a festive spin using cranberry juice. Garnish with frozen cranberries, if you have them, for an extra-Christmassy touch

Spruce up the classic coconut and rum combination with a dash of Prosecco and a squeeze of lime for a festive cocktail you can shake up in seconds

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your taste.

The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter warmer

Showcase rhubarb in summer with this vodka. Perfect if you're growing rhubarb in the garden, simply decant this into bottles and it will keep for up to six months

Spice up the classic advocaat cocktail with a dose of warming ginger and a splash of good old-fashioned Babycham. It'll get the Christmas party started

Infuse apple juice with festive spices to make this Christmassy gin cocktail

A modern version of the classic sour cocktail, this is the ultimate Christmas drink. Salted caramel and Icelandic vodka make an irresistible mix

Warm up with this chilli-infused cocktail. If you like a margarita, you’ll love this fiery, tequila-based drink where sweet honey balances the spice

Make the most of clementines at Christmas and make this warming mulled whisky. It's perfect for winter nights when you come in from the cold

Blend Aperol with apple cider and prosecco to make this sophisticated cocktail. Top up with soda water, if you like, and garnish with apple slices to serve

Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum

Make a mule with a tropical twist by adding passion fruit to the classic vodka and ginger beer mixture – it's a crowd-pleaser

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.

Combine lime juice, ginger ale and grenadine to make this sweet, refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Finish off the mocktail with a maraschino cherry to garnish

Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your taste

Try this easy-to-make blackberry vodka liqueur in a cocktail. Drinkable for up to a year, it's a great way to use a pile of freshly picked berries

Pair fruity pink gin with lychee liqueur to make this refreshing spritz cocktail. It's beautifully delicate and floral – ideal for an al fresco gathering.