35 Valentine's Day cocktail recipes

This slushy cocktail is best made when strawberries are in season. With just four ingredients you can whip up this frozen strawberry daiquiri in 10 minutes.

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

Mix vodka, lemon juice and triple sec, shaken with ice to make this refreshing lemon drop cocktail. Dip the rim of the glass in sugar to impress party guests

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

A glass of delicate pink fizz is the perfect addition to any picnic or party - ready in just 2 minutes

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

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

Create a classic sherry cocktail that dates back to the mid 1800s. Refreshing, long and fruity, we've used a blend of sherries for depth of flavour

Mix tequila, ginger beer and lime juice and finish with with crème de cassis and pomegranate seeds for a luscious cocktail that really packs a punch

Mix up a refreshing strawberry mojito to sip in the summer sun. This easy, fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecue season or a relaxed party with friends

Just when you thought this classic rum and mint cocktail couldn't get any better - grapefruit juice adds a sunshine tang