Festive drinks recipes
Pop the corks and add a little sparkle to the party season with our selection of Christmas and New Year cocktails.
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Mulled wine cocktail
- Ready in 12 mins
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
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Bitter orange & cardamom martinis
By Good Food
- Ready in 15 mins
A decadent cocktail infused with the aroma of Christmas spice, this is sure to get the party season going
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Ginger champagne cocktail
- Ready in 10 mins
We know Champagne doesn't need any embellishments, but this cocktail is worth a try
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Champagne cocktail
- Ready in 5 mins
Ring in the New Year with a high-impact cocktail that leaves you plenty of time to celebrate
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White Russian cocktails
- Ready in 5 mins
Forget about pudding and serve up this indulgent cocktail instead. Serve with lots of ice in shot glasses or tumblers
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Mulled to the max wine
- Ready in 10 mins
Make this warming drink in a pinch with sugar and spice and all things nice
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Mojito
- Ready in 10 mins
Mojito literally means 'something wet' - try making this minty, lime-packed cocktail at home for a party
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Saudi Champagne
- Ready in 10 mins
Treat your guests to an exotic pre-dinner drink (non-alcoholic, but you could add gin if you fancied)
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Sly's honey mule
- Ready in 15 mins
A good-looking, great-tasting, predominantly rum-based cocktail concocted by master mixologist Julien Gauldoni
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Elit Christmas
- Ready in 20 mins
A festive creation that will make any Christmas party sparkle
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Blood orange Campari cocktails
- Ready in 10 mins
Treat friends or just yourself to this refreshing orange aperitif
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Moscow mules
- Ready in 5 mins
This refreshing blend of vodka and lime really has a kick - just like its namesake
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Spiced wine
- Ready in 25 mins
A big pan of this warming punch is a great way to greet your guests and help them find their voices
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Sparkling mint & lemon juleps
By Good Food
- Ready in 15 mins
A sparkling wine cocktail to start a lovely evening
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Appleberry mulled wine
By Good Food
- Ready in 30 mins
This mulled wine recipe is packed with cinnamon and berry flavours - a real winter warmer
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Limoncello
- Ready in 15 mins
Make up a batch of this boozy lemony drink - it makes a great homemade gift
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Cranberry vodka
- Ready in 10 mins
This festive, bittersweet vodka is best served well chilled in shot glasses
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Gino's spicy aperitivo
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A spicy cocktail to get your party started - you can buy the grappa at most off-licences
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Spiced Arancello
By Good Food
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
If you're a fan of the Italian liqueur, limoncello, try this Christmassy version made with oranges and spices - give some bottles to friends and keep one or two to enjoy yourself
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Monkey old-fashioned cocktail
- Ready in 15 mins
A sophisticated whisky-based cocktail created by master mixologist Xavier Padovani
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Champagne jelly shots
- Ready in 4 hrs 15 mins
Kids' jelly is all grown up with these speedy little canapé shots
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Sloe mulled wine
By Good Food
- Ready in 50 mins
A twist on mulled wine - why not serve it alongside your mince pies this year?
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