Summer drink recipes

Give sangria a twist and make it peachy

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

A decadent iced coffee for a sunny afternoon. Serve in tall glasses for a retro treat

Try our easy recipe for homemade lemonade, using fresh lemon juice and sugar. A simple classic that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day.

James Martin's healthy spritzers are super quick and a refreshing addition to any brunch

Granitas are half way between a drink and a sorbet – the mixture is so refreshing and the texture icy enough to eat with a teaspoon

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

Get the weekend off to a flying start with these quick cocktails

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

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

This twist on a Brazilian caipirinha is a perfect party cocktail. Muddle chunks of lime and granulated sugar together and top with vodka and crushed ice

If you love mojitos and champagne, this will be the cocktail of your dreams. Combine rum, mint, sugar syrup and bitters and top it up with champers

Love pre-dinner cocktails? Serve the perfect aperitif by blending Aperol or Campari with sparkling water and a generous amount of your favourite champagne

Blend lemon sorbet with vodka and champagne to make sgroppino, an Italian cocktail. It's a wonderfully refreshing palate cleanser at the end of a dinner party

Combine green whole leaf tea with grapefruit slices and a sprig of rosemary to make this refreshing tea blend. Sweeten with honey or agave syrup to taste

If you're a fan of the tart, what could be better than a bakewell cocktail? Vodka, amaretto, apple juice, egg white and cherry combine for the ultimate tipple