Summer cocktail recipes

Gin lovers rejoice: learn how to master a perfect gimlet and make your own lime syrup as part of it. Garnish with edible flowers for a final flourish

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

Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds - double up the quantities to please a crowd

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple

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

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Master the art of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, plus three twists. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water are the ingredients for your cocktail cupboard

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

This refreshing fruity drink is perfect for warmer weather, with nectarines, strawberries and orange liqueur - easily doubled for parties

Peach melba comes in cocktail form with this retro vanilla vodka and peach schnapps combo, complete with layered effect

Our easy berry daiquiri is the perfect cocktail to quench your thirst when summer arrives. This cool slushy drink is great for entertaining too

Add a splash of the seaside to a classic G&T with this recipe that uses samphire and a seaweed-infused gin. Perfect on summer days or after a rich meal

A refreshing cocktail - perfect for a summer evening in the garden

Cool down with this frozen spin on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha. The secret is squeezing as much lime into the sugar as you can

A sophisticated dinner party cocktail with a crisp cranberry kick

A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum and tangy pineapple – serve with an umbrella for kitsch appeal

No summer soirée is complete without a refreshing jug of Pimm's and with basil ice cubes, this one's extra special

Mix up this flamboyant French martini with sweet raspberry liqueur. You can also customise the cocktail by using vanilla vodka, or by adding a splash of champagne or prosecco

Cool off this summer with a light, refreshing cocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients

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

This summer sundowner is light, refreshing and seriously summery

Add a boozy kick to your summer party with this peachy cocktail

This cocktail is based on a classic Bees Knees cocktail. Swap the gin for poitín – an Irish spirit – the sweet honey and zingy citrus accentuate the barley flavours in poitín