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Pear & rose punch

Treat party guests to our fabulous pear, apple and rose mocktail. Garnish the punch bowl with redcurrants to make a stunning alcohol-free drink

Author: Miriam Nice

Dark & stormy coffee cocktail

Are you a die-hard fan of a dark and stormy? Twist up a classic cocktail with a dash of freshly brewed espresso to pair with traditional ginger beer

Author: Miriam Nice

Sloe gin cocktail

This autumnal hedgerow cocktail has a blend of botanical notes from the gin, infused with a juniper syrup, which makes for a sweet-sharp tipple

Author: Miriam Nice

Chocolate vodka shots

Blend chocolate creamy liqueurs, vodka, and chocolate hazelnut spread with Kinder Bueno for a decadent cocktail

Author: Miriam Nice

White rabbit cocktail

Enjoy a springtime twist on a brandy alexander with a white rabbit cocktail. It's a blend of amaretto, cream, lemon curd and vanilla, finished with flowers

Author: Miriam Nice

Spiced apple strudel & brandy cocktail

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Author: Miriam Nice

New York sour

Kick back and enjoy a New York sour. With whiskey, red wine, orange bitters and lemon juice, one sip will whisk you away to a Manhattan cocktail bar

Author: Miriam Nice

Breakfast martini

Start your day the decadent way with this breakfast martini cocktail, with marmalade and lemon juice for zest, plus gin, aperitif wine and Grand Marnier

Author: Dustin Macmillan

Elderflower & champagne cocktail

Mix elderflower cordial, gin, lychee juice and lemon bitters with chilled champagne to make this superb cocktail that tastes like summer all year round

Author: Miriam Nice

Apple & ginger mojito

Make a refreshing, fruity apple mojito with warming ginger spice. This autumnal serve is simple and delicious, garnished with apple and a sprig of mint.

Author: Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com

Aperitivo spritz

Love pre-dinner cocktails? Serve the perfect aperitif by blending Aperol or Campari with sparkling water and a generous amount of your favourite champagne

Author: Miriam Nice

New York sour mocktail

Enjoy a taste of summer with this New York sour mocktail. Flavoured with tea, pomegranate, lemon and maple syrup, it's just as showbiz as the alcoholic version

Author: Miriam Nice

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

Snowball cocktail

Spice up the classic advocaat cocktail with a dose of warming ginger and a splash of good old-fashioned Babycham. It'll get the Christmas party started

Author: Good Food team

Clover club

Mix up a clover cocktail - a refreshing summer tipple made with gin, dry vermouth, lemon and raspberries and featuring a fabulous foam topping

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

Pear & vodka cocktail

Celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest in style with this fruity pear and vodka cocktail

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

Pomegranate rosemary spritzer

This deep pink Prosecco cocktail with savoury herbal notes is a really simple way to add sparkle to your dinner party drinks

Author: Chelsie Collins

Bakewell shots

If you're a fan of the tart, what could be better than a bakewell cocktail? Vodka, amaretto, apple juice, egg white and cherry combine for the ultimate tipple

Author: Miriam Nice

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 hit

Author: Henrietta Lovell

Negroni sbagliato

For a vibrant take on the negroni cocktail use prosecco instead of gin, with Campari and vermouth. Serve in a highball glass with an orange slice

Author: Dustin Macmillan

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 and blueberry stirrers that double as a snack

Author: Lulu Grimes

Med red snapper

Using Spanish gin infused with a unique mixture of botanicals, this reinvented classic cocktail has a grown-up bitter backbone and subtle spiciness

Author: Good Food team

Mulled gin

Infuse apple juice with festive spices to make this Christmassy gin cocktail

Author: Miriam Nice

Christmas gin

Create your own bespoke Christmas gin with our easy recipe, full of fruity flavours and aromatic spices. Give as a homemade gift or try a festive G&T

Author: Miriam Nice

Mojito cooler

Use a sweet-sharp shrub in a mojito to make a lower-alcohol cocktail without compromising on taste. It's a perfect drink for Christmas parties

Author: Good Food team

Pink negroni

Go pink with this fabulous cocktail flavoured with pink gin, rose vermouth and Aperol. Garnish with a wedge of pink grapefruit and a basil leaf to serve

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

Apple prosecco punch

Spritz up a basic apple cocktail with a dash of prosecco and a splash of vodka

Author: Miriam Nice

Summer cup mocktail

Get into the summer vibe with this fruity mocktail featuring red berries, lemonade, mint, and cucumber. Cool and refreshing, it's fabulous on hot summer days

Author: Miriam Nice

Saké aperitif

Mix saké with sherry, madeira, elderflower and maple syrups to make this aperitif cocktail. Garnish with a piece of grapefruit zest for the ultimate finish

Author: Rich Woods

Mezcalita verde cocktail

Get a taste of Mexico with this mezcalita verde cocktail. Make a jugo verde with pineapple, jalapeño, lime, cucumber, agave syrup and parsley, then add mezcal - salud!

Author: Edson Diaz-Fuentes

Reverse espresso martini

Everyone loves a martini. Perk up this twist on a classic cocktail with a festive splash of Baileys and a shot of coffee to help you party on

Author: Miriam Nice

Candy corn old fashioned

Blend a traditional old fashioned with a homemade gomme made using candy corn (a Halloween favourite in the US) to make this spooky cocktail

Author: Guy Mazuch

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

Tequila diablo rojo

Mix tequila, ginger beer and lime juice and finish with with crème de cassis and pomegranate seeds for a luscious cocktail that really packs a punch

Author: Vasco Goncalves

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

Elderflower & cucumber G&Ts

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

Author: Cassie Best

El Pastor mescal negroni

Mix mescal, red vermouth and Campari for this colourful and deliciously decadent short cocktail. Garnish with an orange slice and plenty of ice to serve

Author: Vasco Goncalves

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

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

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

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

Crystal colada

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

Author: Miriam Nice

Elderflower & gooseberry vodka

Add a shot of this fruity, fragrant infused vodka to a cocktail or serve simply with lemonade or tonic water

Author: Emily Kydd