Jug cocktail recipes

Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, rose syrup and freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice to make this summery floral gin pitcher. Serve with grapefruit slices

Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too

Prepare this festive punch before your guests arrive for a stress-free party. It uses our mince pie rum, but can also be made with spiced rum

Mix up a refreshing strawberry mojito to sip in the summer sun. This easy, fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecue season or a relaxed party with friends

No summer soirée is complete without a refreshing jug of Pimm's and with basil ice cubes, this one's extra special

Hosting a crowd this Christmas? Throw together this simple pitcher, with Campari, Angostura bitters, orange-flavoured gin and blood orange soda

This easy white sangria recipe makes for a refreshing twist on the traditional drink, and is flavoured with fragrant elderflower. Perfect for summer parties

Blend together bourbon, elderflower liqueur and ginger ale to make this vibrant summer cocktail. Garnish with crystallised ginger and mint sprigs to serve

Big jugs of cocktails are great for a party, let guests help themselves to this cranberry and dark rum drink

The best way we know to brighten up a bottle of wine in the summer, and the perfect picnic drink

Blend pink gin with iced tea and you have this unique cocktail, made with spiced rum, elderflower and pink grapefruit. Serve in a jug for a sharing cocktail

Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds - double up the quantities to please a crowd

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

Mix a jug of this classic cocktail for a cozy autumn or winter gathering. It's made with equal parts of gina, vodka, tequila, rum, and triple sec, along with a splash of lime, cola, and plenty of ice.

This refreshing fruity drink is perfect for warmer weather, with nectarines, strawberries and orange liqueur - easily doubled for parties

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple

A grown-up summer drink with a pleasantly bitter bite

Make your own lemonade to lift the flavour of this vodka and cucumber cocktail, though you can use shop-bought to make the recipe even quicker and easier

Hot pear cider, apple and cranberry juice plus sloe gin with cinnamon - you can't get a better winter cocktail than this

This Pimm's cup cocktail is a true taste of summer. Make up this fruity punch with lemonade, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange slices and strawberries

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler

Try our non-alcoholic twist on sangria at Christmas time, with cranberry and pineapple juice and plenty of fruit. Garnish with mint to serve

Cool off with this gin-based apple and elderflower cocktail with both fruity and floral notes. Make a batch of this easy summer drink for entertaining

James Martin's healthy spritzers are super quick and a refreshing addition to any brunch