Fairytale of New York (a Christmas Manhattan)

All Hallows' Eve, the 31st of October, is spook night with bizarre costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and bonfires all the...

A simple three-ingredient almond twist on the classic Margarita.

Creamy, indulgent and downright toasty.

Passion fruit and almond give this cognac cocktail tropical fruity notes with a splash of soda opening and adding effervescence.

Vodka may fortify this cocktail, but it's led by the interplay between fino sherry, banana liqueur and sweet 'n' sour.

Raspberry is the predominant flavour in this long drink.

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Traditional lemonade laced with vodka and lengthened with tea to make a light and refreshing drink.

A brandy-forward, cherry and herbal-flavoured late-night sipper. If you're in the mood for an on-the-rocks serve, then try 40ml cognac/brandy, 40ml...

Don't be misled by the name, there's no whiskey in this delicious cacao and ripe banana rum sour.

Elderflower's floral notes are subdued by tequila-laced and refreshing herbal minerality.

There's an interesting play between rum, vermouth and grapefruit which, with the right grapefruit, can be delicious. (Juice ripe pink or red...