Quick cocktail recipes
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Mojito pitcher
Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too
Classic snowball
Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade and ice, it's the ultimate retro cocktail to celebrate the festive season
Caipirinha
Enjoy a refreshing caipirinha at a summer barbecue or party. This classic cocktail is made with cachaça, lime and sugar. Serve with fresh wedges of lime
French 75 cocktail
Love gin and champagne? Combine the two in this classic cocktail with lemon, which is sure to be a hit at any celebration. Garnish with a strip of lemon zest
Amaretto espresso martini
Add amaretto to a traditional espresso martini to create more depth. Perfect for coffee lovers, kick back and enjoy in classic martini glasses
Cranberry whiskey sour
Give the classic whiskey sour a festive spin using cranberry juice. Garnish with frozen cranberries, if you have them, for an extra-Christmassy touch
Cosmopolitan cocktail
Lipsmackingly sweet and sour, the Cosmopolitan cocktail of vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur and citrus is a good-time in a glass. Perfect for a party
Festive rum & ginger punch
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
Pomegranate martini mocktail
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
Apple spritz
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
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Mix lemon and lime juice with gin, honey, cream, egg white and a few drops of orange blossom water to make this pleasing gin fizz cocktail
Dark & stormy cocktail
Combine dark rum, ginger ale and citrus to make a classic dark & stormy. Once you've mastered the cocktail favourite, try our three twists...
Sweet manhattan cocktail
If you're a whiskey lover, you'll love this sweet manhattan, made with whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Serve with a maraschino cherry and a twist of lemon
Mojito recipe
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.
Elderflower & champagne cocktail
Mix elderflower cordial, gin, lychee juice and lemon bitters with chilled champagne to make this superb cocktail that tastes like summer all year round
Piña colada
A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum and tangy pineapple – serve with an umbrella for kitsch appeal
Bicyclette cocktail
This white wine cocktail is made with the classic bitter, Campari - add wedges of lemon for a refreshing fruity hit
Martini
Our version of the ultimate classic cocktail is stirred, not shaken. Serve your martini with a twist of lemon, or an olive
Apple & elderflower gin cocktail
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
Ginger, apple & vanilla punch
A refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices
New old fashioned cocktails
Savour good whiskey in a classic spicy, sweet and aromatic old fashioned – or try one of three neat twists. Gentle stirring is important so the drink doesn't dilute too quickly
Rose-scented strawberry cocktails
These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare
Coffee cocktails
The perfect finish for a successful dinner party