Mother's Day cocktail recipes

Blend lemon sorbet with vodka and champagne to make sgroppino, an Italian cocktail. It's a wonderfully refreshing palate cleanser at the end of a dinner party

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

If you're a whiskey lover, you'll love this sweet manhattan, made with whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Serve with a maraschino cherry and a twist of lemon

Blend orange juice and Campari with ice to make a refreshing Campari cocktail. It's the perfect drink for long summer days and garden parties

Raise a toast to warmer days with a glass of prosecco that has floral notes and a hint of tropical fruit thanks to lychee juice and rosewater

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

The ultimate festive upgrade to the classic gin and juice; with the addition of sweet cinnamon and bubbly champagne

Plenty of fresh ingredients lift this simple mezcal cocktail to create a sweet, light and wonderfully balanced drink

Enjoy a springtime twist on a brandy alexander with a white rabbit cocktail. It's a blend of amaretto, cream, lemon curd and vanilla, finished with flowers

An elegant vodka-based drink that'll wow your guests - it's made with creamy advocaat liqueur and homemade fruit syrup

Dry and sweet, this picture-perfect strawberry cocktail is a dream summer drink made with vodka and a dash of absinthe

Welcome warmer days with a zesty grapefruit twist on the classic gin-based cocktail, the negroni. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit to serve

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

Tropical mango makes for a a summery twist on this classic Italian cocktail – experiment with other flavours of fruit sorbet, too

Mix vodka with apple juice, lemon juice and maple syrup to make this divine appletini cocktail. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with a slice of apple

Serve this fun 'pink lady' gin cocktail to someone special. Make your own grenadine-style syrup for the wow factor

When it's sunny, blitz up a tropical cocktail. Buy frozen pineapple chunks or freeze your own canned or freshly sliced pineapple ahead of time

Make a mule with a tropical twist by adding passion fruit to the classic vodka and ginger beer mixture – it's a crowd-pleaser