St Patrick's Day cocktail recipes

Dust off that cocktail shaker and mix yourself – or your dinner party guests – a classic whiskey sour. You can make it without egg white, but it won't be as silky

Pairing fresh cucumber and lemon with a smoky mezcal and herbal anise creates the perfect balance for this deliciously complex cocktail

Green fruit works really well with mezcal and this cocktail shows just that, combining the smoky spirit with kiwi, apple and lime

Make a vibrant aperitif with our green juice pisco sour made with pisco, spinach and apple and lime juices. Garnish with a few coriander sprigs and edible flowers

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

Verdita has become a modern classic on the menus of tequila and mezcal bars. It's a shot of 'little green' served alongside a shot of mezcal, meant to be sipped side by side

Get a taste of Mexico with this mezcalita verde cocktail. Make a jugo verde with pineapple, jalapeño, lime, cucumber, agave syrup and parsley, then add mezcal – salud!

This spicy cocktail packs a little heat that beautifully balances the mezcal's sweet, smoky flavour. It's a great summer sipper

Add a twist to an old fashioned and use elderflower cordial in place of the usual orange. It’s a sophisticated cocktail to add to a dinner party

Indulge dinner guests with a classic Irish coffee at the end of a dinner party. Made with Irish whiskey, cream and coffee, it's a decadent finale to a meal

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

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Combine porter or light stout with champagne to make this unusual cocktail. Similar to a Black Velvet, it's rich and decadent – perfect to impress party guests

Spritz up a basic apple cocktail with a dash of prosecco and a splash of vodka

Our version of the ultimate classic cocktail is stirred, not shaken. Serve your martini with a twist of lemon, or an olive

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

Refresh a classic mojito with a splash of zesty limoncello. Serve this refreshing drink in tall glasses and garnish with the remaining mint leaves to serve

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

Capture a taste of summer in this thirst-quenching spritz cocktail made with prosecco, gin and elderflower liqueur, and garnished with slices of lime.

The mezcal 'mangarita' is a delicious, fruity take on a classic margarita, made with mango. The smokiness of the mezcal balances the zesty lime and sweet fruit

Raise a glass to St Patrick's Day this year with a classic cocktail combining Guinness and a splash of Champagne.