Knock up this tasty cocktail while you're cooking dinner: Whiz the berries and vodka in a blender with a splash of cold water and the lime juice. Once well mixed, divide between 2 glasses and enjoy. read recipe
Pop a sugar cube into each of the 6 old-fashioned champagne glasses. Add a few drops of angostura bitters to each cube, then top with a splash of brandy. If you like, use a zester or speed peeler to peel thin strips of orange peel and add a couple to each... read recipe
This is so simple to make and just one will definitely raise the Christmas spirits! Just remember, it's about injecting a little fun and flavor into the party, so don't get carried away. Pop a bottle of good-quality tequila in the freezer for an hour,... read recipe
This is a wonderfully refreshing Brazilian cocktail using Cachaça. You should be able to pick up a bottle in most supermarkets these days, I've seen it made with vodka as well but if you can, use Cachaça to ensure it's the real deal. Roll the limes on your... read recipe
At Fifteen Cornwall, they have a top cocktail man called Tristan. He used to be a chef, but now he's a cocktail-maker and you can tell from his drinks that he has a really good feel for flavours. He makes a brilliant cocktail using the wonderful liquor that... read recipe
Ginger beer is one of my favorite things in the world, especially blooming good in the summer when it's getting hot. I can't think of anything more sexy than having a big jug of iced ginger beer on the table with a barbecue on a hot day. The classic real... read recipe
This hot chocolate is off the scale. It's so simple to make and is much better than that shop-bought stuff you get, which is often full of rubbish and probably hasn't got much chocolate in it anyway. I don't want you to feel cheated, I want you to have the... read recipe
I first saw this done in Sweden and I knew I'd have to try it out. It's easy. Cut the top off a 1 liter plastic bottle, pop a 700ml bottle of vodka, gin, tequila or whatever you fancy in there. Fill inside the plastic bottle with water then shove leaves, sprigs... read recipe
This is so simple to make and truly delicious. Mix the elderflower cordial and gin together in a small glass or cup. Crush the ice by placing it in a tea towel or plastic food bag, tie, then bash with a rolling pin. Add it to a cocktail glass then pour... read recipe
This is dead simple to make and tastes like Christmas in a glass. It's a lovely celebration of those traditional festive spices like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. If you've got your own favorite spices, then feel free to add those to the pot too. Let everything... read recipe