Cocktail collections

Find cocktail ideas by occasion, mood and moment.

Browse every Cocktail Fun collection in one place, from party drinks and seasonal recipes to elegant serves, brunch cocktails, fruity favourites and classic drinks. Use these collections when you know the vibe, but not yet the exact cocktail.

All Cocktail Collections

Cocktail Collections

Pull up a stool and have a browse. This is where every cocktail collection is gathered together, so you can move from idea to drink quickly: sunny afternoon serves, crowd-pleasers for a party, elegant drinks for later in the evening, or something bright and easy when you want a new favourite.

Whiskey Cocktails for Slow Evenings

Published 27 August 2026

Whiskey cocktails for slow evenings are rich, warming and quietly impressive. This collection gathers bourbon, rye, whiskey, smoked honey, fig, maple, walnut, cherry, oak and Old Fashioned-style drinks for proper sipping.

Including: Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan

Coffee, Chocolate and Dessert Cocktails

Published 20 August 2026

Coffee, chocolate and dessert cocktails are rich, smooth and indulgent. This collection brings together espresso, cocoa, caramel, vanilla, condensed milk, ube, walnut and creamy after-dinner serves that feel like pudding with a proper kick.

Including: Espresso Martini, Black Russian, Brandy Alexander

Herbal and Botanical Cocktails

Published 13 August 2026

Herbal and botanical cocktails are fresh, aromatic and sophisticated. This collection focuses on basil, mint, sage, thyme, rosemary, lavender, shiso, elderflower, rose, olive leaf and garden-style drinks with fragrant complexity.

Including: Mojito, Southside, Hugo Spritz

Cocktail Families Explained: Sour, Collins, Fizz, Rickey, Mule and Highball

Published 8 August 2026

Learn how the major cocktail families work, how they differ and how mastering a few structures makes hundreds of recipes easier to understand.

Including: Whiskey Sour, Daiquiri, Margarita

Spicy Cocktails with a Kick

Published 6 August 2026

Spicy cocktails bring warmth, surprise and personality. This collection gathers chilli, pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron and spiced-fruit drinks that use heat and aroma to make every sip more exciting.

Including: Dark 'n' Stormy, Moscow Mule, Gingerbread Old Fashioned

15 Apple Cocktails for Autumn, Brunch and Winter Parties

Published 5 August 2026

Discover apple cocktails spanning crisp Martinis, cider Mules, orchard Collins drinks, warming punches and spirit-forward autumn serves.

Including: Appletini, Washington Apple Martini, Apple Cider Mule

The Negroni Family: Classic, White, Coconut and Modern Variations

Published 2 August 2026

Explore the Negroni family from the equal-parts classic to White Negronis, coconut variations, dessert interpretations and whiskey relatives.

Including: Negroni, White Negroni, Toasted Coconut Negroni

Berry and Red Fruit Cocktails

Published 30 July 2026

Berry and red fruit cocktails are colourful, juicy and full of crowd appeal. This collection brings together raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, pomegranate, currant and other red-fruit serves for sweet, sharp and vibrant drinking.

Including: Cosmopolitan, Singapore Sling, Sea Breeze

Yuzu, Matcha, Pandan and Miso: Modern Asian Cocktail Flavours

Published 30 July 2026

Explore modern cocktails built around yuzu, matcha, pandan, ube, sesame, miso, lychee, calamansi, jasmine and other Asian culinary flavours.

Including: Yuzu Garden Martini, Yuzu Paloma Pop, Yuzu Paloma Highball

18 Passion Fruit Cocktails Beyond the Pornstar Martini

Published 27 July 2026

Go beyond the Pornstar Martini with passion fruit Margaritas, spritzes, tropical sours, sparkling drinks and modern vodka and rum recipes.

Including: Pornstar Martini, Lima Passion Sour, Passionfruit Pepper Spritz

14 Blackberry and Blueberry Cocktails with Deep, Juicy Flavour

Published 24 July 2026

Explore blackberry and blueberry cocktails ranging from Brambles and Mojitos to floral smashes, sparkling drinks and dark-fruit sours.

Including: Bramble, Blackberry Sage Fix, Blueberry Basil Bramble

Citrus Cocktails

Published 23 July 2026

Citrus cocktails are sharp, bright and endlessly refreshing. This collection focuses on lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, mandarin, yuzu, calamansi and clementine drinks that bring clean acidity, lift and proper cocktail balance.

Including: Margarita, Daiquiri, Whiskey Sour

Margarita Variations Explained: 16 Ways to Reinvent the Classic

Published 21 July 2026

Compare 16 Margarita variations, including Tommy's, mezcal, fruit, chilli, limoncello and modern culinary interpretations.

Including: Margarita, Tommy's Margarita, Mezcal Margarita

The Daiquiri Family: Classic, Hemingway and Fruit Variations

Published 18 July 2026

Understand the Daiquiri family, from the original rum, lime and sugar formula to Hemingway, frozen and modern fruit-led variations.

Including: Daiquiri, Hemingway Daiquiri, Frozen Lemon Daiquiri

Tropical Holiday Cocktails

Published 16 July 2026

Tropical holiday cocktails are juicy, colourful and full of sunshine. This collection gathers pineapple, mango, guava, coconut, pandan, passion fruit, watermelon, citrus, rum, tequila and tiki-style drinks that taste like an escape in a glass.

Including: East 8 Hold-Up, Slow Comfortable Screw Against The Wall, Tokyo Iced Tea

20 Peach and Apricot Cocktails That Taste Like Summer

Published 15 July 2026

Explore juicy peach and fragrant apricot cocktails, from Bellinis and sparkling serves to rum drinks, whiskey smashes and elegant classics.

Including: Peach Bourbon Smash, Smoky Peach Tea Margarita, Vienna Apricot Waltz

The Ultimate Guide to Mule Cocktails and Ginger-Beer Highballs

Published 12 July 2026

Master the Mule family, from the vodka original to tequila, bourbon, Irish whiskey, Scotch and rum variations driven by lime and spicy ginger beer.

Including: Mexican Mule, Kentucky Mule, Mamie Taylor

15 Pear Cocktails for Crisp, Elegant Drinking

Published 12 July 2026

Discover pear cocktails that range from bright sparkling serves to warming orchard drinks, elegant Martinis and ginger-led highballs.

Including: Spiced Pear Festive Fizz, Seoul Pear Drive, Peony & Pear Fizz

Around the World in 80 Cocktails

Published 11 July 2026

Travel through cocktail culture one glass at a time with exactly 80 recipes spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean and Oceania. This is not simply a list of colourful drinks with place names. It brings together historic classics, regional ingredients and modern destination-inspired recipes to show how spirits, climate, trade and local tastes have shaped the way the world drinks.

Including: Mojito, Negroni, Daiquiri

Famous Hotel Cocktails and the Bars That Made Them Icons

Published 10 July 2026

Enter the grand hotels, railway bars and legendary lounges behind famous cocktails such as the Hotel Nacional, Pegu Club, Monkey Gland and 20th Century.

Including: Hotel Nacional, Mary Pickford, Monkey Gland

Garden Party Cocktails

Published 9 July 2026

Garden party cocktails should feel fresh, fragrant and relaxed. This collection brings together drinks with herbs, elderflower, cucumber, rose, pear, peach, citrus and soft botanical flavours for long afternoons outside and easy summer entertaining.

Including: East 8 Hold-Up, Champagne Cocktail, Negroni Sbagliato

12 Modern Cocktail Trends Bringing New Flavours to the Bar

Published 8 July 2026

Explore 12 modern cocktail trends using ube, pandan, yuzu, sesame, brown butter, chilli and culinary techniques to reinvent familiar classics.

Including: Roasted Sesame Whisky Sour, Coconut Ember Negroni, Violet Lemon Drop

Collins vs Rickey vs Highball: What Is the Difference?

Published 6 July 2026

Learn the real difference between a Collins, Rickey and highball, how each family developed, and which long, refreshing cocktail best suits your taste.

Including: Mamie Taylor, Scotch & Soda, Highland Cooler

12 Dessert Cocktails That Are Better Than Pudding

Published 4 July 2026

Meet 12 indulgent dessert cocktails built around coffee, chocolate, cream, nuts, coconut and warming liqueurs, with advice for keeping every drink balanced.

Including: B-52, Chocolate Martini, Bushwacker

Sparkling Celebration Cocktails

Published 2 July 2026

Sparkling celebration cocktails are bright, lifted and instantly sociable. This collection focuses on fizz, spritzes, bellinis, champagne-style drinks and party serves that bring sparkle to birthdays, brunches, weddings, summer evenings and big nights in.

Including: Champagne Cocktail, Negroni Sbagliato

15 Caribbean Cocktails That Taste Like a Holiday

Published 2 July 2026

Travel through 15 Caribbean cocktails shaped by rum, citrus, pineapple, spice and the bar cultures of Cuba, Jamaica, Bermuda, Trinidad and beyond.

Including: Cuba Libre, Hotel Nacional, Mary Pickford

The Martini Family: Classic, Dirty, Sweet and Modern Variations

Published 30 June 2026

Explore the Martini family from the dry gin-and-vermouth original to Dirty, Gibson, citrus, chocolate, coconut and modern espresso variations.

Including: Lemon Drop Martini, Chocolate Martini, Dirty Martini

15 Mexican Cocktails Beyond the Margarita

Published 28 June 2026

Go beyond the Margarita with 15 Mexican and agave-led cocktails featuring tequila, mezcal, grapefruit, coffee, chilli, tropical fruit and sparkling mixers.

Including: Mexican Mule, Batanga, Illegal

Highball Cocktails Explained: 18 Refreshing Drinks to Make at Home

Published 26 June 2026

Discover what makes a true highball, how the simple spirit-and-mixer format conquered bars around the world, and 18 refreshing variations worth mastering at home.

Including: Cuba Libre, Mexican Mule, Kentucky Mule

Wedding Reception Cocktails

Published 25 June 2026

Wedding reception cocktails should feel elegant, celebratory and easy to enjoy. This collection brings together romantic sparkling serves, floral drinks, soft fruit cocktails and polished party favourites that feel right for speeches, first dances, garden receptions and late-night celebration rounds.

Including: Champagne Cocktail, Negroni Sbagliato

25 Forgotten Classic Cocktails Worth Rediscovering

Published 24 June 2026

Rediscover 25 historic cocktails that slipped out of fashion but still deliver superb balance, distinctive flavours and some of the most colourful stories in drinking history.

Including: Stinger, Sherry Cobbler, Mary Pickford

Best Formula 1 Inspired Cocktails for a Grand Prix Watch Party

Published 8 June 2026

Best Formula 1 Inspired Cocktails for a Grand Prix Watch Party.

Discover Formula 1-inspired cocktails made for race weekends, Grand Prix parties, and stylish watch nights. From Monaco Midnight and Silverstone Surge to Pit Lane Paloma and Champagne Podium, these racing-themed cocktails bring speed, glamour, and celebratory flavour to every serve.

Including: Pole Position Spritz, Monaco Midnight, Silverstone Surge

Limoncello Cocktails for Summer

Published 4 May 2026

Limoncello cocktails are made for summer: bright, lemony, refreshing and full of holiday energy. This collection brings together every limoncello drink on Cocktail Fun, from sparkling spritzes and fizzy gin serves to frozen daiquiris, margarita twists, mojitos and elegant martini-style cocktails. If you want drinks that feel sunny, citrus-led and easy to enjoy in warm weather, this is the collection to start with.

Including: Limoncello Spritz, Refresher Collins, Sherbet Fountain Spritz

Kahlua Cocktails

Published 4 May 2026

Kahlua cocktails are rich, smooth and full of coffee-shop energy, perfect for anyone who loves espresso martinis, creamy dessert drinks, cold brew highballs, tequila coffee twists and indulgent after-dinner serves. This collection brings together the Kahlua and coffee liqueur cocktails already on Cocktail Fun, from classics like the Espresso Martini and Black Russian to newer serves such as the Kahlua Mudslide, Brave Bull, Kahlua Coconut Iced Coffee and Kahlua Cold Brew Highball.

Including: Espresso Martini, Black Russian, Curly Wurly Caramel Espresso Martini

Summer Fruit Cocktails

Published 4 May 2026

Summer fruit cocktails are bright, juicy and made for warm-weather drinking. This collection pulls together active fruity cocktails with blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, peach, pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit, watermelon and other sunny flavours, from refreshing spritzes and highballs to frozen daiquiris, margaritas, mojitos and colourful party drinks.

Including: Pornstar Martini, Bramble, Paloma

Unusual Fusion Cocktails That Taste Amazing

Published 29 April 2026

Some cocktails are classics because they stay exactly where you expect them to be. A Margarita tastes like a Margarita. A Martini knows it is a Martini. A Negroni has no interest in softening its edges for anyone. But some drinks become exciting because they cross the lines on purpose.

Including: Dirty Margarita-Tini, Coconut Negroni Colada, Thai Tea Daiquiri

Cocktails to Impress Your Friends

Published 12 April 2026

Some cocktails taste good. These feel like a moment. This collection is for the drinks that make people stop mid-conversation, ask what you made, and suddenly think you know exactly what you are doing behind the bar. It blends beautiful serves, strong flavour, and a little bit of theatre without drifting into gimmicks. If you want your next round to feel elevated, stylish and genuinely memorable, start here.

Including: Margarita, Old Fashioned, Negroni

Greatest Hits: Cocktails Inspired by Music Legends

Published 8 February 2026

Turn up the volume with a cocktail collection inspired by music legends, iconic sounds, and unforgettable stage presence. These drinks are bold, stylish, and full of personality, bringing together the energy of legendary artists with flavours that feel just as memorable as the music.

Including: Midnight Bowie, Purple Prince, Mercury Flash

Disney-Inspired Cocktails

Published 15 January 2026

Disney magic is not just for children; it has a way of staying with us, tucked into favourite songs, unforgettable characters, and stories we never quite outgrow. These Disney and Pixar inspired cocktails capture that sense of wonder in a more grown-up way, transforming beloved films into colourful, creative drinks that feel playful, nostalgic, and just a little bit theatrical. From fairy-tale glamour and villainous drama to adventurous flavours inspired by unforgettable animated worlds, each cocktail is designed to bring a touch of movie magic into the glass.

Including: The Rapunzel, Poisoned Apple Martini, A Whole New World

12 Nostalgic Cocktails Inspired by Classic British Sweets and Ice Lollies

Published 20 November 2025

Relive your childhood with these 12 nostalgic British cocktails inspired by classic sweets and ice lollies. From a Wham Bar Martini to a Fab Lolly Daiquiri, discover fun, colourful drinks that blend retro flavours with modern mixology.

Including: Drumstick Lolly, The Twister, Wham Bar Martini

20 Cocktails To Make Your Next Girls' Night Unforgettable

Published 10 September 2025

Planning the perfect girls’ night in? Elevate the vibe with this curated list of 20 fun cocktails that are easy to make and bursting with flavour. From fruity spritzers and sweet martinis to bold tequila blends and bubbly treats, these drinks are ideal for catching up, dancing in the kitchen, or laughing until midnight. Whether you're hosting a hen party, birthday, or just a catch-up with friends, these cocktails are guaranteed to bring the sparkle. Cheers to the ultimate girls’ night!

Including: Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz

I Love Raspberry Cocktails

Published 2 August 2025

Discover a vibrant collection of raspberry-flavoured cocktails, bursting with fruity charm and a hint of tartness. From refreshing Raspberry Mojitos to elegant Raspberry Gin Fizz and rich Raspberry Brambles, each drink showcases the bold, sweet tart flavour of fresh raspberries or liqueur. Perfect for summer gatherings or romantic evenings, these cocktails offer a refreshing twist that’s sure to impress every guest.

Including: Clover Club, Raspberry Lemonade, Raspberry Gin Fizz

Classic Cocktails That Never Go Out of Style

Published 20 July 2025

Discover Classics That Never Go Out of Style, a curated selection of timeless cocktail recipes every home bartender should know. From the smooth Old Fashioned to the crisp Martini, these iconic drinks have stood the test of time. Perfect for dinner parties, quiet evenings or learning the basics, these classic cocktails offer simplicity, balance and elegance in every glass. Explore the essential cocktails that never go out of fashion.

Including: Old Fashioned, Martini, Negroni

Cocktails Every Beginner Should Master

Published 15 June 2025

Cocktails Every Beginner Should Master is a go-to collection for anyone starting their mixology journey. These classic, easy-to-follow recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward techniques. From the refreshing Mojito to the smooth Old Fashioned, each drink helps build confidence behind the bar. Perfect for learning the basics, impressing guests, or just enjoying a well-made cocktail at home. A great starting point for developing essential skills and flavour knowledge.

Including: Whiskey Sour, Margarita, Mojito

10 Best Cocktails for Summer

Published 1 May 2025

Discover 10 of the best cocktails for summer. We are talking light, refreshing, and ideal for warm-weather occasions. From crisp Mojitos to classic Margaritas, each recipe is easy to make and perfect for garden parties, barbecues, or relaxing at home. Explore this seasonal collection of straightforward summer drinks that highlight fresh ingredients and simple techniques.

Including: Margarita, Mojito, Aperol Spritz

Gin Cocktails

Published 4 March 2025

Discover the best gin cocktails in this expertly curated collection, from refreshing G&Ts and timeless Negronis to creative modern twists. Each recipe highlights gin’s crisp, botanical flavour perfect for summer evenings, dinner parties, or cocktail nights. Ideal for gin lovers and beginners, these drinks are easy, stylish, and unforgettable.

Including: Negroni, Alabama Slammer, Alaska

Whiskey Cocktails

Published 26 February 2025

Explore the ultimate collection of the best whiskey cocktails, featuring timeless classics and modern favourites. From Old Fashioneds to creative new blends, each recipe showcases whiskey’s bold, smooth flavour. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, these whiskey drinks are easy to make and ideal for home bars and special occasions.

Including: Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Monte Carlo

12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

Published 2 December 2024

Get into the festive spirit with our roundup of the 12 best Christmas cocktails to try this holiday season. From warming classics like mulled wine and spiced rum punch to sparkling creations and creamy treats, these drinks are perfect for parties, cosy nights in, or Christmas dinner celebrations. Simple to make and full of seasonal flavour, each recipe adds a touch of holiday magic to your glass.

Including: Snowball, Brandy Alexander, Eggnog

Vodka Cocktails

Published 11 November 2024

Vodka cocktails are the perfect mix of smooth, clean flavour and endless creativity. Whether you're into fruity blends, zesty twists, or classic favourites like the Cosmopolitan or Moscow Mule, there's a vodka drink for every mood. Easy to make and always refreshing, vodka cocktails are a must for parties, nights in, or summer sipping. Discover simple, delicious vodka cocktail recipes that turn any moment into a celebration.

Including: Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, Black Russian

13 Spooky Halloween Cocktails

Published 3 October 2024

Get ready to raise spirits this Halloween with these 13 spooky cocktails that are as delicious as they are eerie. Perfect for haunted house parties, creepy movie marathons, or trick-or-treat afterparties, each drink brings a chilling twist, think blood-red punches, smoky brews, and glow-in-the-dark potions. Easy to make and sure to impress, these Halloween cocktails will cast a tasty spell on your guests. From creepy classics to creative concoctions, it’s time to mix up a little mischief.

Including: Ghoul’s Green Elixir, The Black Widow’s Kiss, Pumpkin King Martini