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

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

Irish whiskey is the star of this cocktail, blended with sharp pink grapefruit and sweet honey – a refreshing idea for celebrating St Patrick’s Day

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

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

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