New Year's Eve cocktail recipes

A refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices

Add some glamour to an al fresco lunch by serving these cocktails to start

Make our refreshing non-alcoholic fruit punch for your next gathering. This easy drink has plenty of zesty citrus flavours

Hot pear cider, apple and cranberry juice plus sloe gin with cinnamon - you can't get a better winter cocktail than this

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 big pan of this warming punch is a great way to greet your guests and help them find their voices

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

These ginger and cranberry infused cocktails are sure to be a Christmas hit

Try our recipe for a classic white russian cocktail using just three ingredients – vodka, cream and a punchy coffee liqueur.

Keep your party guests content with this creamy, fruity drink with Malibu, coconut milk, pineapple and mango juice

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.

A classy cocktail served in an elegant flute - this simple combination of peach purée and Prosecco makes a great start to any celebration

A simple chilled Prosecco cocktail made with fresh juice and rosewater

Impress your Christmas party guests with this festive cocktail - with vodka, orange syrup, crème de cacao and grated chocolate

This clever cocktail packs all the classic flavours of spiced, fruity mincemeat into a perfect Christmas party cocktail

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

If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

The ultimate festive upgrade to the classic gin and juice; with the addition of sweet cinnamon and bubbly champagne

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

This coffee and cream layered cocktail makes a decadent after-dinner drink served with chocolates

Hibiscus flowers in syrup add a final flourish to this pink prosecco and vodka cocktail - ideal to sip at a Eurovision party

Serve your gin with cardamom and top with fresh rose petals for a touch of the exotic. This twist on a G&T is ideal before or after a meal and looks fabulous