Easy cocktail recipes

Make the most of pomegranate in this mocktail – a blend of pomegranate juice, non-alcoholic gin and orange juice. It's a good alcohol-free option at Christmas

Everyone loves a martini. Perk up this twist on a classic cocktail with a festive splash of Irish cream and a shot of coffee to help you party on

Christmas is hectic enough, so this vibrant vegan cocktail couldn’t be simpler to make and is perfect for batch making quickly for a large group

Get the party started with this refreshing punch. Making fruit ice cubes stops the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of the glass – clever!

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

Spritz up your Christmas party cocktail menu with a zesty grapefruit drink, topped off with a dash of Aperol and a splash of Prosecco. Garnish with a twist

Courgette and martini may seem unlikely bedfellows, but blended with lemon and shots of gin and vermouth, this is a delicious take on a cocktail classic

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

This slushy cocktail is best made when strawberries are in season. With just four ingredients you can whip up this frozen strawberry daiquiri in 10 minutes.

Enjoy this night-cap cocktail to round off your evening. Made with stout, whisky and orange liqueur, it's smooth and rich – ideal for cooler evenings

Add a shot of this fruity, fragrant infused vodka to a cocktail or serve simply with lemonade or tonic water

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

Serve this zingy cocktail, with crème de cacao and grenadine, with a twist of pared orange zest for a stylish party drink

Shivi Ramoutar's recipe for this classic Caribbean cocktail combines sweet and sour flavours for a fruity weekend tipple

There's nothing like a quick cocktail to kick start your dinner party

Make this festive margarita to gift to friends, with the help of clementines, tequila and triple sec. Simply package up the cocktail base and instructions

Cool off with this gin-based apple and elderflower cocktail with both fruity and floral notes. Make a batch of this easy summer drink for entertaining

Big jugs of cocktails are great for a party, let guests help themselves to this cranberry and dark rum drink

Spritz up a basic apple cocktail with a dash of prosecco and a splash of vodka

Treat friends and family to our pre-mixed salted caramel version martini, with vodka and Irish cream liqueur. It's the perfect Christmas gift

Plenty of fresh ingredients lift this simple mezcal cocktail to create a sweet, light and wonderfully balanced drink

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

Enjoy a bright, zingy 'bees knees' cocktail, with honey, dry gin and lemon juice. It's great drink for showcasing a flavourful honey. Garnish with lemon zest

Buy frozen or freeze fresh berries ahead of making this strawberry margarita, with a blend of tequila, triple sec, lime juice and strawberries