Cocktail recipes & party food

Whether you’re a fan of light Champagne cocktails or warming spirits, we have cocktail recipes to suit all tastes, so gather friends and family and raise a glass.

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Mango colada

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Mint julep

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Enjoy a taste of the tropics this summer with this fruity junglebird rum cocktail. Dig out your bottle of Campari and combine with sweet pineapple juice, rum and a hit of fresh lime for an easy summer cocktail recipe that's sure to impress.

Junglebird cocktail

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Serve up summer in a glass with this tropical pineapple mocktail recipe

Pineapple 'martini'

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With stormy dark rum and lashings of lime, this zesty rum cocktail is perfect for summer parties

Dark rum and tonic

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Whether you're planning a romantic night in with your loved one or a fun-filled evening with all of your best friends, this pretty rose cocktail will definitely kick off your Valentine's Day in style

Rose gin cocktails

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Watermelon margarita

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Make a classic gin and tonic even better with this floral elderflower and lemon twist. This refreshing and easy cocktail is perfect for sharing on a hot summer’s day – just serve chilled with classic cucumber and lemon to garnish.

Gin and elderflower fizzes

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Mulled wine

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There is nothing like arriving at a party and being handed a glass of mulled wine: surely Christmas in a glass. This classic hot drink includes gently heated wine and port of course, but also citrus fruit, and spices including cinnamon and cloves.

Serves 6
30 mins
114 calories

Pink lemonade

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Treat the kids to a summer refresher with this recipe for pink lemonade. Syrup made from fresh raspberries, sugar, water and lemon juice gives this beverage its bright and natural colour while soda water adds a pleasant fizz.

Serves 9
35 mins
230 calories

Frozen strawberry daiquiris

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Strawberries make such summery, balanced daiquiris. Freezing the berries in advance means you don’t have to add much ice to get that slushy consistency

Serves 4
10 mins
139 calories

Piña colada mocktail

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The flavours of a classic piña colada cocktail have been transformed into a delicious alcohol-free mocktail that everyone can enjoy. Tropical coconut and pineapple will transport you to the sunshine with this refreshing, family-friendly summer tipple.

Serves 4
5 mins
70 calories

Mini hazelnut choux buns coated in pink icing sugar

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These hazelnut choux buns are a gorgeous little treat and make a fantastic alternative to a big birthday cake. The toasted, earthy flavour of the nuts marries beautifully with the sweetness of the strawberries. A really special recipe that is great to master.

Serves 12
55 mins
170 calories

Mixed fruit punch

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A delicious mixture of pineapple, orange, lemon and exotic juices with fresh fruit

Serves 4
35 mins
110 calories

Spiced parsnip crisps

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This easy recipe transforms your earthy and sweet parsnips into a crunchy snack with the warming flavour of paprika

Serves 4
15 mins preparation, 25 mins cooking and 10 mins cooling (optional)
97 calories

Passion fruit martini

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Make a classic cocktail at home with this simple passion fruit martini recipe. Vanilla vodka balances the tangy fresh passion fruit and pineapple for an easy cocktail for one.

Serves 1
10 mins
165 calories

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