Best sipping cocktail recipes

Best sipping cocktail recipes

Martini

The humble martini graces every cocktail menu worth its salt. Whether you prefer your martini dry or dirty, this simple serve lets good-quality gin and vermouth take centre stage. Peruse our easy martini recipes for seasonal versions of this firm cocktail favourite.

Negroni

Any serious mixologist needs to perfect the classic negroni. With just three ingredients, this flavourful aperitivo was made to take your time with. Check out our best-ever negronis for more delicious twists to try at home.

Manhattan

Live like a trendy New Yorker with our classic Manhattan recipe. It's best served in a coupe glass, with an illuminous cocktail cherry to garnish. It's impossible not to feel incredibly sophisticated while sipping this wonderful whisky cocktail.

Margarita

Bring the very best tequila cocktails to your classic drinks menu and shake up a refreshing margarita. Make the classic version or try our summery twists by adding a dash of hot sauce, pickling brine or even a glug of watermelon juice.

Spiced sidecar

A warming, cold-weather cocktail made using homemade spiced brandy. Omit the spices for a classic sidecar cocktail, or try using bourbon if you can’t find cognac.

Old fashioned

A seriously sophisticated cocktail, the original old fashioned calls for just four ingredients. It's a punchy, mature and super-classy option.

Sloe sazerac

This fruity whisky cocktail is a real winter warmer. Use a dash of sloe gin to add a subtle sweetness that blends perfectly with a fiery rye whisky. Garnish with lemon peel and sloe berries for an eye-catching serve.

Rosé negroni sbagliato

We've taken a classic Italian cocktail and given it a summery twist with a dash of fruity rosé wine, perfect for an easy aperitivo. Whip up this simple sbagliato with just a handful of ingredients.

Whisky sour

In a whisky sour, the lemon juice is (almost) as vital as the punchy bourbon. A generous, foamy top is what you're aiming for with this cocktail recipe. This silky smooth drink is perfect for slow sipping.

The broken spur

A delicious cocktail with gin, vermouth and port, plus a splash of Pernot to create an elegant, simple serve. Shake, strain and serve this chilled tipple in a coupette glass for extra flair.