Cocktails to make at home
The great classics, a few Christmas favourites and some alcohol-free versions, each with a simple recipe and the bottles to make it.
ChristmasVodka, coffee liqueur and cream. Pudding in a glass — and a firm favourite at Christmas.
ChristmasA splash of Dijon cassis topped with fizz. The easiest party drink there is.
ChristmasThe winter warmer: whisky, honey, lemon and hot water. Good for whatever ails you.
ChristmasCreamy, spiced and very festive. Ready-made nog with a splash of bourbon makes it in seconds.
ChristmasMint chocolate in a glass. Green, creamy and a perfect after-dinner treat on Christmas Day.
ChristmasA sugar cube soaked in bitters, a splash of Cognac and Champagne. Watch it fizz.
ChristmasThe Espresso Martini dressed up for Christmas with a dash of dark chocolate liqueur.
ChristmasA Kir Royale with a Christmas twist: Somerset morello cherries and cherry brandy topped with fizz.
ChristmasOur own twist using Somerset Cider Brandy from just up the road. Warm apple, bright lemon, silky foam.
ChristmasSwap the whiskey for spiced rum and you have a Christmas pudding of an Old Fashioned.
EasyEqual parts, no shaker, nothing to go wrong. Bitter, sweet and strong — the best aperitivo there is.
The modern classic. Use fresh espresso and shake it hard — that's where the crema on top comes from.
Tequila, orange and lime. Get the balance right and it's one of the most refreshing drinks there is.
The original cocktail: whiskey, a little sugar, bitters and patience. A good bourbon does all the work.
EasyThe nation's favourite. Plenty of ice, a good tonic and a garnish that suits your gin.
EasyThree parts Prosecco, two parts bitter-orange aperitivo, a splash of soda. The Italian way to start an evening.
Mint, lime and white rum topped with soda. Summer in a glass, but welcome any time of year.
Gin sour topped with Champagne. Elegant, dangerously easy to drink and perfect for a celebration.
Bourbon, lemon and sugar with a silky egg-white foam. Leave out the egg if you prefer; it's still great.
Forget the frozen version — the real Daiquiri is rum, lime and sugar, shaken and served ice cold.
Rye, sweet vermouth and bitters — rich, spicy and very grown up. Our Somerset morellos make the perfect garnish.
Very cold, very simple. A dry vermouth gives the classic; our bianco vermouths make a softer, rounder Martini.
Pink, tart and very nineties — and still a brilliant drink when it's made properly.
EasyVodka, lime and fiery ginger beer over lots of ice.
EasyMexico's favourite tequila drink: blanco, lime and pink grapefruit soda with a pinch of salt.
Sweet almond balanced with lemon, and a splash of bourbon to give it backbone.
EasyRich rum floated over spicy ginger beer. Traditionally made with dark rum; a good gold rum works well.
A long, fresh gin sour topped with soda. Simple to make and very easy to drink.
EasyA Negroni made with bourbon instead of gin — warmer, richer and perfect for winter evenings.
Cognac, orange and lemon. A 1920s Paris classic and the best thing you can do with a good VS.
New Orleans in a glass: spicy rye with a whisper of absinthe. Strong, aromatic and unforgettable.
Equal parts gin, aromatised wine, orange liqueur and lemon with a breath of absinthe. Bright and zesty.
Shaken hard with fresh espresso, it has all the foam and none of the hangover.
EasyAll the ritual of a G&T, none of the alcohol.
EasyBittersweet, bubbly and bright orange — the aperitivo hour for everyone.
EasyBitter, sweet and botanical, built just like the real thing.
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