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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...

Author: Miriam Nice

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...

Author: Miriam Nice

Blood beetroot cocktails

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

Author: Miriam Nice

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

Author: Alice Lascelles

Rosé sangria

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

Author: Lizzie Harris

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...

Author: Miriam Nice

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...

Author: Cassie Best

Pollen

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Author: Rich Woods

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...

Author: Alice Lascelles

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...

Author: Chelsie Collins

Classic snowball

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Author: Miriam Nice

Mulled Port & lemon

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

Author: Good Food team

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...

Author: Miriam Nice

Easy bloody mary

Mix together tomato juice, amontillado sherry, vodka and sherry vinegar to make a bloody mary cocktail. Season to suit with Tabasco and Worcestershire...

Author: Diana Henry

Singapore sling

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Author: Miriam Nice

Bloody mary recipe

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Author: Good Food team

Fruity mocktail

Make this fruit-flavoured mocktail with grenadine and orange juice to serve as a non-alcoholic drink option at a family party. It's more fun with grape...

Author: Lulu Grimes

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

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

Crystal colada

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

Author: Miriam Nice

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

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Author: Miriam Nice

Pisco sour

Martin Morales' recipe for this classic Peruvian cocktail is deliciously sweet and sour, with grape brandy and lime juice

Author: Martin Morales

Earl Grey martini

This delicious twist on a martini is made with just three ingredients and takes minutes to make. The bergamot oil in the Earl Grey gives a lovely citrus...

Author: Henrietta Lovell

Coco fizz

Spruce up the classic coconut and rum combination with a dash of Prosecco and a squeeze of lime for a festive cocktail you can shake up in seconds

Author: Miriam Nice

Gibson cocktail

Add an umami undertone to a classic drink, with a gibson cocktail. Similar to a martini, it uses a pickled cocktail onion in place of an olive

Author: Dustin Macmillan

Rio

For a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, pair the earthiness of cachaça with a sweet, fruity sherry in this Spanish, Manhattan-esque cocktail

Author: Rich Woods

Vampiro cocktail

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Author: Guy Mazuch

French 75 cocktail

Love gin and champagne? Combine the two in this classic cocktail with lemon, which is sure to be a hit at any celebration. Garnish with a strip of lemon...

Author: Miriam Nice

Mango Pisco sour

Sweet, sour and summery - this fruity Peruvian cocktail is made with fresh mango and root ginger

Author: Miriam Nice

Toffee vodka

Impress party guests with homemade toffee vodka cocktails. They're easy to make and are a great birthday or Christmas gift for cocktail lovers

Author: Miriam Nice

Americano

Try the Americano for a satisfying long cocktail, with Campari and sweet vermouth mixed with soda water and an orange wedge as garnish

Author: Dustin Macmillan

Cuba Libre

A classic Cuban cocktail of rum, cola, lime and ice. Pour into a tall glass for the ultimate refreshing long cocktail

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

Grapefruit spritz

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Author: Good Food team

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

Melon & cucumber punch

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

Author: Miriam Nice