Drinks

27 brilliantly easy cocktails to make at home or a party

There is no better way to set the mood than with an assortment of homemade cocktails. We've gathered together a selection of our best recipes, from the classic Cosmopolitan to the Aperol Spritz.

Entertaining friends on the weekend or over the festive season? There is no better way to set the mood than with an assortment of homemade cocktails.

Whether you like to keep it traditional with a classic Cosmopolitan, Aperol Spritz or Espresso Martini, or mix it up with something a little more tropical, we’ve got you covered.

You’ll find recipes for our zesty green tea and lychee cocktails with mint and cucumber, plus a fruity kiwi fruit beverage. See what tickles your fancy.

Cheers to that!

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Rosé sangria
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Rosé sangria

Rosé sangria

This rosé sangria recipe is delightfully sweet and refreshing – perfect for enjoying long, balmy summer evenings.

BLOODY MARY

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Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

This classic cocktail with tomato juice, vodka, worchestershire and Tabasco sauces is little bit spicy, a little bit savoury and a whole lot delicious

Cocktail recipes

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Passionfruit and pineapple spritzer

Passionfruit and pineapple spritzer

Cool down with these delicious passionfruit and pineapple spritzers – perfect for a warm Summer day!

Frozen Mango&Orange blossom  =I margarita

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Frozen mango & orange blossom margarita

Frozen mango & orange blossom margarita

Celebrate summer with this classic cocktail with a tropical twist.

Lime and mint punch
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Lime and mint punch

Lime and mint punch

Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.

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Espresso martini cocktail

Espresso martini cocktail

Two of your favourite things in one boozy cup – the ideal after dinner pick-me-up.

limoncello

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Limoncello

Limoncello

pomegranate caipiroska

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Pomegranate caprioska

Pomegranate caprioska

manhattan

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Manhattan

Manhattan

apple cranberry cosmopolitan

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Apple cranberry cosmopolitan

Apple cranberry cosmopolitan

Toblerone cocktail

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Toblerone cocktail

Toblerone cocktail

A boozy, chocolate elixir that is made even more decadent with the addition of fresh cream and honey.

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Apple Pimm’s

Apple Pimm’s

Enjoy a classic apple Pimm’s cocktail this festive season with this delicious recipe! Fresh and fruity!

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Rhubarb and elderflower mojito

Rhubarb and elderflower mojito

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Classic mojito recipe

Classic mojito recipe

This bright and delicious recipe for a classic mojito cocktail is one you’ll come back to over and over.

barbados

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Barbados

Barbados

A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.

Lillet spring gin cocktail

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Lillet spring gin cocktail recipe

Lillet spring gin cocktail recipe.

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Aperol spritz cocktail recipe

Aperol spritz cocktail recipe.

COCONUT and MON GRASS rum cocktails

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Coconut and lemongrass rum cocktails recipe

Coconut and lemongrass rum cocktails recipe.

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Apple Pimm’s cocktail recipe

Apple Pimm’s cocktail recipe.

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Pickled watermelon shrub cocktail recipe

Pickled watermelon shrub cocktail recipe.

white summer sangria
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White summer sangria recipe

White summer sangria recipe.

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Espresso martini cocktail cocktail

Espresso martini cocktail cocktail.

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Peach and spiced rum iced tea recipe

Peach and spiced rum iced tea recipe.

CLASSIC COSMOPOLITAN Cocktail

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Classic cosmopolitan cocktail recipe

Classic cosmopolitan cocktail recipe.

GREEN TEA and  LYCHEE COCKTAILS with mint and cucumber

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Green tea and lychee cocktails with mint and cucumber recipe

Green tea and lychee cocktails with mint and cucumber recipe.

lychee cocktails

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Lychee cocktails recipe

Lychee cocktails recipe.

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Deborah Hutton’s margarita recipe

Deborah Hutton’s margarita recipe.

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Della Hyde’s Tingle Pringle cocktail recipe

Della Hyde’s Pringle Tingle cocktail recipe.

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