Classy cocktail recipes

A sophisticated dinner party cocktail with a crisp cranberry kick

There's nothing like a quick cocktail to kick start your dinner party

This sparkling, citrus cocktail is one to serve at a celebration. Blend clementine juice with vodka, orange liqueur and fizz

Don't just save Pimm's for summer, add some brandy for a delicious winter treat

Raise a toast with this zesty cocktail with a gin and sparkling prosecco base and lemon sorbet and elderflower cordial mixers

These fruity cocktails are short and sharp, with frozen cranberries, orange liqueur, amaretto, lime juice and maple syrup

Keep your party guests content with this creamy, fruity drink with Malibu, coconut milk, pineapple and mango juice

Need a sophisticated cocktail for entertaining? Cucumbers are used to garnish instead of olives in this refreshing twist on the classic martini

The berry sweetness of sloe gin perks up this fizz cocktail - use Prosecco or Champagne, and edible glitter for extra sparkle

Serve this zingy cocktail, with crème de cacao and grenadine, with a twist of pared orange zest for a stylish party drink

Impress your guests with this stylish cocktail - gin, Prosecco, vermouth and delicious berries

These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare

A sparkling wine cocktail to start a lovely evening

Give your after-dinner coffee an edge with indulgent cream and Kahlúa

Something for the Weekend's mixologist Wayne Collins created this cocktail especially for us, so it'd be rude not to try it...

A classy cocktail served in an elegant flute - this simple combination of peach purée and Prosecco makes a great start to any celebration

A traditional whisky cocktail with bitters, soda water and a simple orange garnish. Serve this old fashioned cocktail in a tumbler with plenty of ice

A classic cocktail recipe for those who like a touch of citrus sweetness. Blend vodka with orange liqueur, cranberry juice and lime, then serve in chilled martini glasses

Make this citrussy cocktail – a variation on a classic sidecar – that has tropical notes, thanks to the addition of rum. Flame the orange peel for a special touch

Blend prosecco with cherry liqueur and triple sec for a Christmassy twist on a spritz. Perfect for festive celebrations, garnish with a cherry to serve

Toast the festive season with our eggnog martini flavoured with espresso. Serve in martini glasses with a grating of nutmeg for the ultimate Christmas tipple

Lemongrass adds an aromatic dimension to this classic sweet and sour gin cocktail

Add amaretto to a traditional espresso martini to create more depth. Perfect for coffee lovers, kick back and enjoy in classic martini glasses