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Espresso shrub martini

Enjoy this lower-alcohol espresso martini. It's great for parties and festive gatherings where guests may like a drink with less alcohol but plenty of cheer

Author: Miriam Nice

Claridge's sazerac

Mix whiskey, cognac and absinthe with bitters to make this chic cocktail, adapted from Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book, produced by the National Portrait Gallery in collaboration with Claridge's

Author: Denis broci

Cranberry sours

These fruity cocktails are short and sharp, with frozen cranberries, orange liqueur, Disaronno, lime juice and maple syrup

Author: Jane Hornby

Lemon drizzle shots

If you love lemon, you'll love these lemon drizzle shots with vodka and triple sec. Serve with icing sugar on the glass rim and cubes of lemon sponge

Author: Miriam Nice

Whiskey sour

Dust off that cocktail shaker and mix yourself - or your dinner party guests - a classic whiskey sour. You can make it without egg white, but it won't be as silky

Author: Alice Lascelles

Les fleurs du mal cocktail (the flowers of evil)

Blend rose vodka and absinthe with lemon juice and egg white to make this Halloween-inspired cocktail. It's ideal for a grown-up ghoulish party

Author: Guy Mazuch

Tequila pina del oro

Tequila and pineapple juice combine to make this fruity cocktail made with a fabulous sage syrup. Garnish with a sage leaf to serve to guests

Author: Vasco Goncalves

Gingerbread Bellini

Capture all the flavours of the classic Christmas ginger biscuit in this simple Prosecco cocktail you can make in minutes - ideal for fuss-free festive entertaining

Author: Miriam Nice

Kir royale

Make a classic kir royale cocktail with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and your favourite champagne. Garnish with a blackberry to serve to guests

Author: Miriam Nice

Bloody mary recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your taste

Author: Good Food team

Blood beetroot cocktails

This blood-red lemonade and Prosecco combo is sure to be your new favourite spooky tipple

Author: Miriam Nice

Lychee martini

Take the martini to the next level by combining it with the wonderful flavour of lychee. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with rose petals for the wow factor

Author: Miriam Nice

Crystal colada

A lighter version of the classic cocktail cooler using coconut water and the Brazilian spirit cachaca

Author: Miriam Nice

Mont Blanc tini

Somewhere between an after-dinner drink and an indulgent dessert, this meringue-topped coffee cocktail is special way to end a smart meal with friends

Author: Miriam Nice

Bourbon cocktail

Serve this zingy cocktail, with crème de cacao and grenadine, with a twist of pared orange zest for a stylish party drink

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Irish whiskey old fashioned

Add a twist to an old fashioned and use elderflower cordial in place of the usual orange. It's a sophisticated cocktail to add to a dinner party

Author: Kieran Rocks

Coconut & pineapple cooler

Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues

Author: Miriam Nice

Sherry cobbler

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

Author: Rich Woods

Christmas punch

Treat your guests to a Christmas punch. It's a blend of prosecco, sloe gin, Jägermeister and apple juice, together with festive clementine and ginger

Author: Miriam Nice

Elderflower & cucumber G&Ts

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

Author: Cassie Best

Rosé sangria

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

Author: Lizzie Harris

Coconut & vanilla milk bottle cocktail

This creamy coconut cocktail, with vanilla vodka and warming nutmeg, is a perfect Christmas party tipple - serve in mini milk bottles with a chocolate wafer straw

Author: Chelsie Collins

French martini

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

Author: Alice Lascelles

Raspberry fizz

Serve this fruity cocktail at a garden party or wedding reception. With crushed fresh raspberries, raspberry liqueur and champagne, it's a real taste of summer

Author: Miriam Nice

Pollen

Make this stunning cocktail by combining dill pollen-infused sherry with elderflower cordial and prosecco. Sweeten to taste and serve in a champagne flute

Author: Rich Woods

Classic snowball

Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade and ice, it's the ultimate retro cocktail to celebrate the festive season

Author: Miriam Nice

Goji berry & raspberry cooler

Serve up this fruity mocktail on lazy summer days when you crave a refreshing drink. It's flavoured with goji berries, raspberries, ginger and honey

Author: Sarah Lienard

Mulled Port & lemon

If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

Author: Good Food team

Cucumber, mint & melon punch

A fruity, minty, refreshing punch for a summer party. The mix of juicy honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon chunks make this the ultimate cooler to beat the heat

Author: Cassie Best

Whiskey sour

Dust off that cocktail shaker and mix yourself - or your dinner party guests - a classic whiskey sour. You can make it without egg white, but it won't be as silky

Author: Alice Lascelles

Cassis spritz

Make the most of that crème de cassis lurking at the back of the cupboard. With white wine and Cynar (a bitter herbal liqueur), it's a wonderful summer drink

Author: Miriam Nice

Singapore sling

Mix gin with cherry brandy, Benedictine, Angostura bitters, pineapple and lime juice to make this classic cocktail. Garnish with pineapple and a cherry

Author: Miriam Nice

Bloody mary recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your taste

Author: Good Food team

Sazerac

Indulge in a classic sazerac cocktail, with whiskey, absinthe, bitters and an orange garnish. Try on the rocks if you'd prefer

Author: Miriam Nice

Rhubarb gin

Use seasonal rhubarb to make this G&T-with-a-difference, or top the finished gin with soda water for a refreshing and gloriously pink summertime drink

Author: Diana Henry

Pomegranate Pimm's

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

Author: Sarah Cook

Dark & stormy cocktail

Combine dark rum, ginger ale and citrus to make a classic dark & stormy. Once you've mastered the cocktail favourite, try our three twists...

Author: Alice Lascelles

Rhubarb gin

Use seasonal rhubarb to make this G&T-with-a-difference, or top the finished gin with soda water for a refreshing and gloriously pink summertime drink

Author: Diana Henry

Rhubarb gin

Use seasonal rhubarb to make this G&T-with-a-difference, or top the finished gin with soda water for a refreshing and gloriously pink summertime drink

Author: Diana Henry

Cranberry sea breeze punch

Get the party started with this refreshing punch. Making fruit ice cubes stops the cranberries from sinking to the bottom of the glass - clever!

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Virgin piña colada

For an alcohol-free party option, try our spiced piña colada mocktail (or virgin piña colada), with mock rum syrup, pineapple juice and coconut milk

Author: Miriam Nice

Rhubarb gin

Use seasonal rhubarb to make this G&T-with-a-difference, or top the finished gin with soda water for a refreshing and gloriously pink summertime drink

Author: Diana Henry

Aperol spritz

Get a taste of summer with our take on this classic Italian cocktail of Aperol, prosecco and soda. Try our proportions or adjust the ratio to taste

Author: Good Food team

Amaretto sour

Combine amaretto, lemon, egg white and cherries with ice for a classic amaretto sour. A great cocktail to impress guests at a dinner party

Author: Miriam Nice

Grasshopper cocktail

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...

Author: Miriam Nice

Espresso martini

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.

Author: Miriam Nice

Frozen caipirinha

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

Author: Joyce Rodrigues

Melon & cucumber punch

Perfectly ripe Galia melon, orange liqueur and Pimm's pump this punch with summery flavour

Author: Miriam Nice

Sidecar

Try your hand at recreating a classic 1920s cocktail, the sidecar. It's easy to adapt - simply use cognac, or go with equal parts cognac, triple sec and lemon juice

Author: Miriam Nice

Grapefruit spritz

Spritz up your Christmas party cocktail menu with a zesty grapefruit drink, topped off with a dash of Aperol and a splash of Prosecco. Garnish with a twist

Author: Good Food team