The richness and flavour of honey along with bittersweet aperitivo liqueur jointly balance lemon citrus notes in this majestic vodka-based cocktail.

Creamy, indulgent and downright toasty.

Raspberry is the predominant flavour in this long drink.

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

Bittersweet and complex with underlying cachaça character. Perfect as an aperitivo.

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

A rye whiskey and maraschino sour, originally made to fill a coupe, but in pursuit of responsible measures, I've reduced by a third to nestle in a...

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...

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

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

Elegant, herbal and complex with pleasing sweet and savoury interplay.

Spirituous and delicately bittersweet, with zesty orange and underlying herbal complexity.

A Dry Manhattan is just too dry for most, but this version, with bianco vermouth, is more approachable and is a cleansing alternative Sweet Manhattan.

Spicy, tequila-laced vanilla, pineapple and lime.

Richer than the more upper-class and entitled Kir Royale.

Delivers exactly what the name promises.

This amaretto-forward Spritz follows the classic 3:2:1 proportions with three parts prosecco taming the richness of the two parts amaretto.

Thanks to icewine's rich concentrated flavours, this Martini has a delightful honeyed note, while remaining dry.