Student cocktail recipes

Want to know the secret to a great G&T? It's not just the gin but lots of ice which melts slower than a few cubes thrown in, to stop it diluting too quickly

A sophisticated dinner party cocktail with a crisp cranberry kick

Shake up a classic cocktail with a simple twist. Perfect before or after a meal, serve this gin & tonic with a wedge of grapefruit and plenty of ice

Cold lager, chilli powder, pepper and lime – spice up your lager with this Mexican cocktail, popular throughout Latin America and great for a summer party

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

This autumnal hedgerow cocktail has a blend of botanical notes from the gin, infused with a juniper syrup, which makes for a sweet-sharp tipple

Are you a die-hard fan of a dark and stormy? Twist up a classic cocktail with a dash of freshly brewed espresso to pair with traditional ginger beer

Mix vodka, limoncello, Aperol and orange juice for this punchy citrus party drink - make with Campari if you prefer

These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare

Our tropical, rum-based hurricane cocktail is easy to make and sure to get your party started. Garnish with orange and cocktail cherries for a kitsch touch

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

Serve this fun 'pink lady' gin cocktail to someone special. Make your own grenadine-style syrup for the wow factor

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

Enjoy a springtime twist on a brandy alexander with a white rabbit cocktail. It's a blend of amaretto, cream, lemon curd and vanilla, finished with flowers

Blend white and dark rum with lime juice, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine to make this ghoulish Halloween cocktail. Garnish with cherries and mint

Make a classic gimlet, combining gin and lime syrup, stirred to the perfect dilution with lots of ice. A refreshing cocktail to enjoy with friends

Turn the flavours of cherry bakewell into a cocktail with amaretto and cherry cordial. Finish with a maraschino cherry for the ultimate kitsch beverage

Combine cranberry juice, vodka, raspberries and prosecco to make this ruby-red cocktail. If romance is in the air, it's the perfect tipple for Valentine's Day

An elegant vodka-based drink that'll wow your guests - it's made with creamy advocaat liqueur and homemade fruit syrup

Dry and sweet, this picture-perfect strawberry cocktail is a dream summer drink made with vodka and a dash of absinthe

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

Looking for a spooky cocktail to serve at a Halloween party? With its bright green colour, this minty grasshopper cocktail will certainly look the part...