Beverage

A little like the traditional kir royale, this tasty drop is surprisingly simple, and very moreish. Don’t worry about breaking the bank with real Champagne; this drink is delicious with cava or prosecco. Try swapping out the bubbles for lemonade for an alcohol-free option.

This alcoholic milkshake is one for when the night is cold, the door’s shut and you’re settling in for the night. Chocolatey and delicious.

Apple and mint is a pairing that’s just a delight. Make the most of crisp, seasonal apples in this take on the traditional mojito that uses vodka in place of rum.

This delicious drink can be served hot or cold. We used blood orange for a more dramatic look, but normal oranges work just as well. This is perfect for sharing with your neighbour!

Make the most of fresh New Zealand limes in this delicious Daiquri-esque cocktail. Thought to be the oldest known cocktail in Cuba, Canchánchara was served as a healing drink (both medicinal and magical). Often served warm, it was used as a cure for colds. Whether it actually has medicinal powers or not, try it – it tastes amazing!

Arguably the most time-honoured of all cocktails, the secret to a classic martini – as with all great recipes – is to use quality ingredients. Good gin and good vermouth are essential here. After that: olives or lemon? Shaken or stirred? Stuffed olives with blue cheese or pimento? That’s up to you.

There are so many ways to serve this classic cocktail it almost needs sub-variant names. Serve as a shot with an oyster, Al Brown-style; go hard on the spicy sauce for a chilli kick… hey, you can even serve it with bacon!

This hot cider is a true hug in a glass. Make sure you’re using heatproof glassware! Feel free to leave out the star anise if you don't like the flavour; a grating of nutmeg is a tasty alternative.

Blackberries and boysenberries are fantastic in drinks; they are even tastier if you went and foraged for your own!

Hopefully just the name of the drink, not the weather outside, this famous cocktail originated in the Caribbean, land of rum and sailors.

Whisky and prosecco? Absolutely. The prosecco bubbles really help enhance the flavour of the whisky. If you've got a slice of lemon handy, adding a twist of citrus really finishes the whole thing off.