Use a 150ml cocktail glass; garnish a straw. Note

Campari Rosso (red vermouth) is a red-coloured apéritif made by infusing herbs in alcohol and water. You can also use Aperol, an orange-coloured apéritif made by infusing bitter orange and rhubarb in alcohol and water. Note

We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note

Green smoothies have certainly become ubiquitous, and for good reason; they're fresh, healthy and delicious. Try this watercress and pineapple version as an alternative to the usually spinach blend.

You need 2 oranges and 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

When making several serves, make up to three quantities of recipe in cocktail shaker at a time. Note

One version of the Fallen Angel cocktail is made with crème de menthe, but this version, using blue curaçao, is more popular with us. Glass 350ml piña colada. Note

Serve up this Italian cocktail at your next party.

Kick up your heels and serve this delightfully fresh and zingy passionfruit and rum liqueur at your next soiree. Your guests will love you for it!

The ultimate summer cocktail, this watermelon cosmo is sweet with juice and zesty with lime.

Sweet lychee and tart lime make a refreshing cocktail combined with white rum and soda.

Ginger cleans, stimulates and rejuvenates the digestive system. Note

YOU WILL NEED TO START THIS RECIPE 1 WEEK A HEAD. SERVE THIS COCKTAIL TOPPED WITH A PINCH OF GROUND NUTMEG OR CINNAMON, AND HALF A CINNAMON STICK TO STIR. THE RESERVED FIGS WILL BE QUITE BOOZY AFTER SOAKING IN VODKA FOR A WEEK. YOU CAN EITHER DISCARD THEM OR KEEP THEM FOR ANOTHER USE. […]

We used `forest berry’ tea bags to make the iced tea. Note

This recipe can be made a day ahead, but hold off on adding the ginger ale until just before serving. Note

Rambutan & lime cocktail

Also known as Melonade, a light, sparkling summer drink that is super refreshing.

Cool, fresh and fruity, this tasty kiwi and mint frappe makes the ultimate drink for a hot Summer's day.

Refreshing and full of flavour, this peach and raspberry juice is also pretty good spiked with a dash of vodka or white rum.

This is a cold, fruity and deliciously moreish party punch that, funnily enough, packs a bit of a punch. We used a traminer riesling for this recipe, but you can use any medium-dry white.

For a refreshing summer cocktail, serve plum granita in martini glasses topped with sparkling wine Note

You will need about 7 passionfruit for this recipe. You can also pulse the passionfruit juice in a food processor for 1 second, before straining, this will help break the juice sacs and give you more passionfruit juice. Note

This recipe can be made a day ahead store covered, in refrigerator freeze not suitable Note

Gin comes in differing styles, with juniper berry the principle flavour. Choose one with added botanicals (components derived from plants), which will give the cocktail a more rounded, complex taste. Note

This traditional frozen Venetian drink made with gelato is hard to categorise – part drink, part dessert ­with a texture more akin to a slushie. We’ve used sorbet instead of gelato but, either way, it’s delicious; just be sure to serve it with long spoons or straws, if served in tall glasses. Note

You can reserve the strained rhubarb to flavour smoothies, or spoon on top of porridge, cereal or yoghurt. Note

Vary the fruit according to your taste and what’s in season; just make sure you use the same amounts. Note

This cocktail should be made with the best bourbon you can buy. Use a 300ml highball glass. Note

We rimmed the cocktail glass with pink sugar; simply add a drop of red food colouring to sugar and mix well. Note

You will need about 7 lemons for this recipe. Note

Lassis are yoghurt-based drinks which are an excellent cooling foil for a fiery Indian curry. Note

This recipe is also nut-free, gluten-free and egg-free. Note

Punch is best served very cold. Try freezing some of the berries and lemonade together in shaped ice trays and add these to the punch instead of regular ice. This way, you won’t dilute the flavour. Note

Bacardi or dark rum can be used, though the slightly darker rum has a stronger flavour. Note

Vanilla-infused vodka can be bought from an alcohol store or made at home. To make vanilla-infused vodka, combine 250ml vodka and 2 split vanilla beans in a glass jar, cover; stand for about 5 days or until the vodka is infused with vanilla flavour. Discard vanilla beans before using the vodka. Guava juice is available […]

This delicious cake is both cheesecake, and margarita cocktail. For when you've just had one of those days.

To segment the grapefruit, cut the top and bottom off each fruit; cut down the side following the curve of the fruit to remove the rind and white pith. Cut between the membranes to release the segments. Note

You can use any combination of berries you like or seasonal fruits such as mango or banana. Note

For this spicy traditional Indian milk tea, we used English Breakfast tea ­but try experimenting with other varieties until you find one that suits your taste. Note

The caipiroska is a classic cocktail made with vodka, sugar and muddled lime. Great for a hot summers day.

The only spider you'll ever want to drink.