Winter cocktail recipes

A traditional whisky cocktail with bitters, soda water and a simple orange garnish. Serve this old fashioned cocktail in a tumbler with plenty of ice

The berry sweetness of sloe gin perks up this fizz cocktail - use Prosecco or Champagne, and edible glitter for extra sparkle

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

Imagine drinking a Christmas cake – this martini is how it would taste. With bourbon and cherry brandy, plus a dried fruit syrup, it’s an indulgent festive drink

Enjoy this take on mulled cider, made with quince in place of apples. The leftover cooked quince can be served with hot custard as a quick sweet treat

Hosting a crowd this Christmas? Throw together this simple pitcher, with Campari, Angostura bitters, orange-flavoured gin and blood orange soda

Try our non-alcoholic twist on sangria at Christmas time, with cranberry and pineapple juice and plenty of fruit. Garnish with mint to serve

Toast the festive season with our eggnog martini flavoured with espresso. Serve in martini glasses with a grating of nutmeg for the ultimate Christmas tipple