Winter cocktail recipes

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

Warm up in winter with a glass of fabulously decadent cinnamon butter rum. It's the perfect tipple to enjoy at a festive gathering over the Christmas season

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

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

Share this creamy adults-only drink with the chocolate lover in your life. For extra indulgence, grate over some chocolate before serving

Choose red, white or rosé vermouth to make this easy cocktail – ideal for a party. Garnish with green olives and a lemon slice for the professional finish

The simple and classic combination of orange juice and champagne makes a perfect cocktail for a celebratory brunch or party

A classic black russian cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cola. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve as a decadent after-dinner drink

Toast Christmas with this warming mulled orange wine, filled with festive fruit and spices. Perfect on cold winter nights, serve in mugs or heatproof glasses

Get into the festive spirit with mulled beer, made with golden ale, apple juice, brandy and warming spices. Serve warm in heatproof glasses or mugs

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

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.

Mix up your Christmas party drinks repertoire by switching red wine for white in this alternative mulled wine with dried apricots, vanilla and honey

Treat friends and family to our pre-mixed salted caramel version martini, with vodka and Irish cream liqueur. It's the perfect Christmas gift

This is a sophisticated, aromatic twist on the classic French 75, to get it ready for the festive season. A boozy taste of Christmas in a glass

A modern version of the classic sour cocktail, this is the ultimate Christmas drink. Salted caramel and Icelandic vodka make an irresistible mix

Nick Jones and Leah de Felice Renton from Birds & Bats Wines describe their cocktail creation as a creamy Christmas dessert in a glass, sign us up!

Add a dash of festive spirit to any Christmas party with this vivid red tequila, cranberry and triple sec cocktail, decorated with an orange sugar rim

This deep pink Prosecco cocktail with savoury herbal notes is a really simple way to add sparkle to your dinner party drinks

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Make our easy eggnog recipe for the perfect festive party tipple. This traditional Christmas drink uses just five ingredients, including egg yolks and brandy

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

This clever cocktail packs all the classic flavours of spiced, fruity mincemeat into a perfect Christmas party cocktail