The 10 best co*cktail recipes (2024)

If you're watching your waistline, the temptations of the festive season can be overwhelming. So if you want to stay on track and avoid the empty calories of alcohol this Christmas, it's simple to mix up some delicious low-calorie mocktails with the help of Bio-Synergy slimming drinks.

Simply mix together equal measures of grapefruit-flavoured Bio Synergy dilutable juice and pomegranate-flavoured Skinny Water, and serve over crushed ice. Top it off with a selection of seasonal berries for some extra flavour.

Save room after Christmas dinner to indulge in this sweet, chocolate delight, which includes all of your most festive spirits.

Add 30ml of Russian Standard Vodka, 12.5 ml of Amaretto and 12.5ml of Baileys into a shaker. Add 1 spoon of cherry jam, 1 spoon of vanilla syrup, 1 spoon of cocoa powder and a whole, raw egg. Shaker over ice and strain into a glass.

Top tip: This is the perfect co*cktail accompaniment for chocolate ice cream for that double whammy sugar hit.

Perfect for creating a co*cktail masterpiece in a matter of seconds, the Funkin White Peach Bellini mixer makes creating glamorous co*cktails easy, quick and budget-friendly.

Simply pour 1 part Funkin mixer to 3 parts champagne (or prosecco if you want to keep within a budget) into a chilled flute glass and you're ready to go. It couldn't be easier – fab co*cktails, no mess, no stress!

We were lucky enough to be treated to Cointreapolitan co*cktails by our very own in-office bartender for our Cosmo Christmas do, and we can confirm that they're perfect for when you've got the girls round.

Add 50ml of Cointreau, 30 ml of Cranberry Juice and 20ml of lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Our bartender added a lemon twist or orange zest to the drink for that extra zing.

Get the party started with this fruity, bubbly co*cktail that's sure to impress your party guests.

Muddle 15ml of lime juice with 6 fresh mint leaves and a small slice of fresh ginger. Add 60ml of Russian Standard Vodka, 10ml of Wild Cherry Amarena and a dash of cherry bitters, along with ice and stir well. Top with champagne or prosecco and garnish with a mint sprig.

A tasty twist on the usual mojito, this co*cktail adds a little champagne fizz to the popular classic.

Muddle a sprig of mint with one teaspoon of sugar and 15ml of lime juice. Dilute with 60ml of sparkling water, add ice cubes and pour over 60ml of Havana Club 3 Year Old rum. Complete with Champagne, stir and serve. Yum.

This stylish co*cktail was originally created for Paris Fashion Week and definitely holds a certain je ne sais quoi.

To create this stylish co*cktail bursting with zesty flavours, combine 37.5 ml of Cointreau with 25ml fresh orange juice, 10ml lemon juice and sliced ginger. Simply shake the ingredients with ice and then strain into a chilled co*cktail glass and garnish with an orange penny.

Top tip: To add that extra Christmas sparkle, wet the rim of the glass and roll it in sugar before making the co*cktail.

We fell in love with Patrón XO Café when we first sipped their espresso martinis, but this variation is the perfect co*cktail to keep you toasty on the cold winter nights.

Fill a heated coffee mug with 1 ½ oz of Patrón XO Café and fill to within 1 inch with strongly brewed, black coffee. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder. Voila, your perfect after-dinner treat to warm your co*ckles.

No spirit screams Christmas more so than Disaronno, and this indulgent and chic co*cktail is perfect for toasting your festive celebrations. Simply pour 50ml of Disaronno, 25 ml of Vodka and 25ml of Strawberry liqueur into a champagne glass and top with Prosecco or champagne if you're feeling flush.

Top Tip: if you want to keep your co*cktail deliciously cold, pop the flute glasses into the freezer for a few minutes before making the co*cktails.

We absolutely love the new Malibu Winter Edition, which has coconut 'snowflakes' that stay suspended in the solution to make your co*cktail suitably festive. And it makes for a great co*cktail mixer for the Christmas period.

Simply pour 50ml of Malibu Winter Edition into a tall glass and fill with ice cubes. Top with equal parts of cranberry and apple juice, stir and serve for your very own snow globe in a glass.