Bitter cocktail recipes

Shake up a classic cocktail with a simple twist. Perfect before or after a meal, serve this gin & tonic with a wedge of grapefruit and plenty of ice

To make the perfect classic negroni cocktail all you need is balance: use equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari, and choose the best products you have in reach

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

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

Tequila, pink grapefruit and lime juice give our paloma cocktail a real kick. Garnish the rim of your glass with salt and a grapefruit wedge for extra punch

Spritz up your Christmas party cocktail menu with a zesty grapefruit drink, topped off with a dash of Aperol and a splash of Prosecco. Garnish with a twist

Make a classic boulevardier cocktail if you're a fan of negronis. It's similar, but made with bourbon instead of gin for a more harmonious blend

Try the Americano for a satisfying long cocktail, with Campari and sweet vermouth mixed with soda water and an orange wedge as garnish

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

Mix vodka, lemon juice and triple sec, shaken with ice to make this refreshing lemon drop cocktail. Dip the rim of the glass in sugar to impress party guests

Choose red, white or rosé vermouth to make this easy cocktail – ideal for a party. Garnish with green olives and a lemon slice for the professional finish