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White Russian recipe
 A quick and easy guide to making this indulgent vodka-based cocktail at home. 2 handfuls ice35ml/1¼fl oz vodka 15ml/1 tbsp coffee liqueur25ml/1fl oz double cream 2 handfuls ice 35ml/1¼fl oz vodka 15ml/1 tbsp coffee liqueur 25ml/1fl oz double cream Method Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into the shaker.A ‘wet shake’ (with ice) is required here to combine the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. This will ensure the drink has a lovely smooth texture.Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well.Float the cream on the top of the drink by gently pouring it over the back of a spoon. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into the shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into the shaker. A ‘wet shake’ (with ice) is required here to combine the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. This will ensure the drink has a lovely smooth texture. A ‘wet shake’ (with ice) is required here to combine the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. This will ensure the drink has a lovely smooth texture. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Float the cream on the top of the drink by gently pouring it over the back of a spoon. Float the cream on the top of the drink by gently pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Aperol spritz recipe
 The classic Italian cocktail: a combination of Aperol, sparkling wine and soda water. Sunshine in a glass and the perfect summer drink. handful ice50ml/2fl oz Aperol 100ml/3½fl oz sparkling wine (such as Prosecco)25ml/1fl oz soda waterorange slices, to garnish (optional) handful ice 50ml/2fl oz Aperol 100ml/3½fl oz sparkling wine (such as Prosecco) 25ml/1fl oz soda water orange slices, to garnish (optional) Method Fill a wine glass with ice.Pour the Aperol and sparkling wine over the ice, then top with the soda water.Gently stir the drink to combine all the ingredients and garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Fill a wine glass with ice. Fill a wine glass with ice. Pour the Aperol and sparkling wine over the ice, then top with the soda water. Pour the Aperol and sparkling wine over the ice, then top with the soda water. Gently stir the drink to combine all the ingredients and garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Gently stir the drink to combine all the ingredients and garnish with an orange slice or two if using.
Cosmopolitan recipe
 Make like a Manhattan socialite with this classy cocktail. Chill the glasses in the freezer beforehand for an ice-cold tipple à la Sex and the City. 35ml/1½fl oz vodka15ml/½fl oz orange liqueursqueeze fresh lime juice25ml/1fl oz cranberry juicetwist orange peel, to garnish 35ml/1½fl oz vodka 15ml/½fl oz orange liqueur squeeze fresh lime juice 25ml/1fl oz cranberry juice twist orange peel, to garnish Method Place the vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake hard and then strain into a coupe glass or small Martini glass.Hold the piece of orange peel over the glass and carefully flame with a match. Garnish the cocktail with the flamed orange peel and serve. Place the vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake hard and then strain into a coupe glass or small Martini glass. Place the vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake hard and then strain into a coupe glass or small Martini glass. Hold the piece of orange peel over the glass and carefully flame with a match. Garnish the cocktail with the flamed orange peel and serve. Hold the piece of orange peel over the glass and carefully flame with a match. Garnish the cocktail with the flamed orange peel and serve.
Negroni recipe
 The negroni, when made right, is one of the best aperitifs. The key to this classic Italian cocktail is not to over-dilute it, so a quick stir is more than enough to mix the ingredients together. handful ice25ml/1fl oz gin 25ml/1fl oz Campari25ml/1fl oz sweet red vermouthorange slices, to garnish (optional) handful ice 25ml/1fl oz gin 25ml/1fl oz Campari 25ml/1fl oz sweet red vermouth orange slices, to garnish (optional) Method Fill a rocks glass with ice.Pour the gin, Campari and vermouth over the ice.Quickly stir the ice in the glass down to a dilution you like, then garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour the gin, Campari and vermouth over the ice. Pour the gin, Campari and vermouth over the ice. Quickly stir the ice in the glass down to a dilution you like, then garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Quickly stir the ice in the glass down to a dilution you like, then garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Recipe tips A twist of orange zest is a great alternative garnish for this drink. If you have a mixing glass, stir the negroni to your desired dilution and then strain over a block of ice. If you are unsure what dilution you like, keep stirring until the outside of the glass and the liquid inside are well chilled.
Vodka Martini recipe
 Channel James Bond with a suave and debonair vodka Martini – the killer cocktail for parties, it’s licensed to thrill. By Wayne Collins From Something for the Weekend Shopping list Ingredients 15ml/½fl oz vermouth60ml/2fl oz Tyrrells potato vodka, or other potato vodkatwist lemon peel, to garnish 15ml/½fl oz vermouth 60ml/2fl oz Tyrrells potato vodka, or other potato vodka twist lemon peel, to garnish Method Pour the vermouth and vodka into a mixing glass and fill with ice cubes. Stir well and then strain into a small Martini glass.Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and serve. Pour the vermouth and vodka into a mixing glass and fill with ice cubes. Stir well and then strain into a small Martini glass. Pour the vermouth and vodka into a mixing glass and fill with ice cubes. Stir well and then strain into a small Martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and serve. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and serve. Related recipes Easy cheese straws. By Michel Roux Jr. Canapés and cocktails recipes (49) Bloody Mary. By Andy Pearson vodka cocktail recipes (12) Christmas pudding vodka. By The Hairy Bikers vodka cocktail recipes (12) Espresso martini. By Jack Wakelin vodka cocktail recipes (12) French martini. By Andy Pearson vodka cocktail recipes (12)
Dark and stormy recipe
 Try this classic, refreshing cocktail with your favourite rum. Experiment with a homemade ginger syrup and soda water for a nice alternative to ginger beer. 50ml/2fl oz dark rum (such as Gosling’s Black Seal Rum)10ml/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice2 handfuls iceginger beermint sprig and lime wheel, to garnish (optional) 50ml/2fl oz dark rum (such as Gosling’s Black Seal Rum) 10ml/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 handfuls ice ginger beer mint sprig and lime wheel, to garnish (optional) Method Put the rum and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice, then shake vigorously to combine the ingredients.Strain the mixture into a collins glass over fresh ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well.Top with ginger beer and stir gently, then garnish with the mint and lime wheel, if using. Put the rum and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice, then shake vigorously to combine the ingredients. Put the rum and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice, then shake vigorously to combine the ingredients. Strain the mixture into a collins glass over fresh ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Strain the mixture into a collins glass over fresh ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Top with ginger beer and stir gently, then garnish with the mint and lime wheel, if using. Top with ginger beer and stir gently, then garnish with the mint and lime wheel, if using.
Gimlet recipe
 The traditional version of this classic cocktail calls for equal parts gin and lime cordial; this easy method uses lime juice instead to create a clean and more refreshing drink. 50g/1¾oz caster sugar50ml/2fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice 50g/1¾oz caster sugar 50ml/2fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice 2 handfuls ice60ml/2fl oz ginlime wheel, to garnish (optional) 2 handfuls ice 60ml/2fl oz gin lime wheel, to garnish (optional) Method For the lime syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the lime juice. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put your glass (a coupette is preferred for this drink) in the fridge to chill.Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 60ml/4 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup over the ice in the cocktail shaker and add the gin.Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds, then strain the gimlet into the chilled coupette glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Garnish the drink with a lime wheel if using. For the lime syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the lime juice. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. For the lime syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the lime juice. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put your glass (a coupette is preferred for this drink) in the fridge to chill. Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put your glass (a coupette is preferred for this drink) in the fridge to chill. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 60ml/4 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup over the ice in the cocktail shaker and add the gin. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 60ml/4 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup over the ice in the cocktail shaker and add the gin. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds, then strain the gimlet into the chilled coupette glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Garnish the drink with a lime wheel if using. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds, then strain the gimlet into the chilled coupette glass using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Garnish the drink with a lime wheel if using. Recipe tips Scale up the lime syrup ingredients with a ratio of 1:1 if you’d like to make more. It’s easier to make in larger batches and keeps for about 2 weeks in the fridge.
Americano recipe
 An Americano mixes Campari and sweet red vermouth, topped up with soda water. It makes a refreshing aperitif, perfect for a hot summer’s day. 30ml/1fl oz Campari30ml/1fl oz sweet red vermouthhandful icesoda waterorange slices, to garnish (optional) 30ml/1fl oz Campari 30ml/1fl oz sweet red vermouth handful ice soda water orange slices, to garnish (optional) Method Pour the Campari and sweet vermouth into a collins glass full of ice.Top the mixture with soda water and give it a gentle little stir to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Pour the Campari and sweet vermouth into a collins glass full of ice. Pour the Campari and sweet vermouth into a collins glass full of ice. Top the mixture with soda water and give it a gentle little stir to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Top the mixture with soda water and give it a gentle little stir to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Recipe tips The gentle stir is important to ensure a well-mixed drink, but be very careful not to pop the carbonation bubbles. Try topping it with sparkling wine instead of soda water to make a negroni sbagliato.
Margarita recipe
 It's the taste of summer, holidays and fun. Andy Pearson, shows you how to make the perfect margarita. 35ml/1¼fl oz tequila20ml/¾fl oz orange liqueur, such as Cointreau35ml/1¼fl oz fresh lime juicehandful ice cubeslime wedge, to garnish 35ml/1¼fl oz tequila 20ml/¾fl oz orange liqueur, such as Cointreau 35ml/1¼fl oz fresh lime juice handful ice cubes lime wedge, to garnish Method Pour the Tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.Strain into a martini glass with half the rim damped with water, then dipped in salt.Add a lime wedge on the rim by way of garnish. Pour the Tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Pour the Tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a martini glass with half the rim damped with water, then dipped in salt. Strain into a martini glass with half the rim damped with water, then dipped in salt. Add a lime wedge on the rim by way of garnish. Add a lime wedge on the rim by way of garnish.
Appletini recipe
 The appletini is a popular, fun and approachable alternative to the martini. If vodka isn’t your thing, try gin or calvados as an alternative. 100g/3½oz caster sugar50ml/2fl oz water 100g/3½oz caster sugar 50ml/2fl oz water 2 handfuls ice50ml/2fl oz vodka25ml/1fl oz green apple liqueur 25ml/1fl oz fresh apple juice25ml/1fll oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 handfuls ice 50ml/2fl oz vodka 25ml/1fl oz green apple liqueur 25ml/1fl oz fresh apple juice 25ml/1fll oz freshly squeezed lemon juice Method For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put a coupette or other glass of your choice into the freezer.Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 20ml/¾fl oz of the cooled sugar syrup into the shaker over the ice along with all the remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds.Strain the appletini into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put a coupette or other glass of your choice into the freezer. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put a coupette or other glass of your choice into the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 20ml/¾fl oz of the cooled sugar syrup into the shaker over the ice along with all the remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour 20ml/¾fl oz of the cooled sugar syrup into the shaker over the ice along with all the remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Strain the appletini into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Strain the appletini into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Recipe tips Scale up the sugar syrup ingredients with a ratio of 2:1 if you’d like to make more. It’s easier to make in larger batches and keeps for at least 2 weeks in the fridge.
Black Russian recipe
 A straight up classic and the perfect after-dinner cocktail. Some riffs on this drink include lengthening it with cola, but this recipe keeps it as it was intended: just vodka and coffee liqueur. 35ml/1¼fl oz vodka20ml/¾fl oz coffee liqueurhandful iceorange slices, to garnish (optional) 35ml/1¼fl oz vodka 20ml/¾fl oz coffee liqueur handful ice orange slices, to garnish (optional) Method Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a rocks glass full of ice.Give the drink a gentle little stir to combine the ingredients to your desired dilution.Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a rocks glass full of ice. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a rocks glass full of ice. Give the drink a gentle little stir to combine the ingredients to your desired dilution. Give the drink a gentle little stir to combine the ingredients to your desired dilution. Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Garnish with an orange slice or two if using. Recipe tips Try stirring the drink down to your desired dilution in a mixing glass, then serving it over a block of ice instead of using cubes or crushed ice.
Bramble recipe
 This classic cocktail, created by Dick Bradsell, puts a simple twist on a gin sour with crème de mûre, a blackberry liqueur, hence the name bramble. 100g/3½oz caster sugar50ml/2fl oz water 100g/3½oz caster sugar 50ml/2fl oz water 50ml/2fl oz gin25ml/1fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice handful ice, crushed15ml/1 tbsp crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) 1 fresh blackberry, to garnish 50ml/2fl oz gin 25ml/1fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice handful ice, crushed 15ml/1 tbsp crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) 1 fresh blackberry, to garnish Method For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool.Pour 15ml/1 tablespoon of the cooled sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with the gin and lemon juice. Shake vigorously to combine everything.Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over crushed ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well.Drizzle the crème de mûre over the top of the drink, creating a lovely bleeding effect in the glass. Garnish with the fresh blackberry. For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Pour 15ml/1 tablespoon of the cooled sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with the gin and lemon juice. Shake vigorously to combine everything. Pour 15ml/1 tablespoon of the cooled sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with the gin and lemon juice. Shake vigorously to combine everything. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over crushed ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over crushed ice using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Drizzle the crème de mûre over the top of the drink, creating a lovely bleeding effect in the glass. Garnish with the fresh blackberry. Drizzle the crème de mûre over the top of the drink, creating a lovely bleeding effect in the glass. Garnish with the fresh blackberry. Recipe tips Scale up the sugar syrup ingredients with a ratio of 2:1 if you’d like to make more. It’s easier to make in larger batches and keeps for at least 2 weeks in the fridge.
Long Island iced tea recipe
 Don’t be deceived by its appearance, this Long Island iced tea packs a punch. There are a lot of ingredients but they mingle perfectly with citrus and cola. 25ml/1fl oz vodka25ml/1fl oz tequila25ml/1fl oz gin25ml/1fl oz triple sec25ml/1fl oz white rum25ml/1fl oz lime juice25ml/1fl oz lemon juice200ml/7fl oz colaice cubes2 lemon wedges2 mint sprigs 25ml/1fl oz vodka 25ml/1fl oz tequila 25ml/1fl oz gin 25ml/1fl oz triple sec 25ml/1fl oz white rum 25ml/1fl oz lime juice 25ml/1fl oz lemon juice 200ml/7fl oz cola ice cubes 2 lemon wedges 2 mint sprigs Method Pour the vodka, tequila, gin, triple sec, rum, lemon and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake really well until the outside of the shaker feels icy.Fill two tall glasses with fresh ice, then strain the cocktail into the glasses.Top with cola, stir gently to combine and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of mint to serve. Pour the vodka, tequila, gin, triple sec, rum, lemon and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake really well until the outside of the shaker feels icy. Pour the vodka, tequila, gin, triple sec, rum, lemon and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake really well until the outside of the shaker feels icy. Fill two tall glasses with fresh ice, then strain the cocktail into the glasses. Fill two tall glasses with fresh ice, then strain the cocktail into the glasses. Top with cola, stir gently to combine and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of mint to serve. Top with cola, stir gently to combine and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of mint to serve. Recipe tips Add a dash of sugar syrup to the shaker if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.