New Year's Eve Cocktails

Treat your friends to one of these mouth-watering cocktails, perfect for toasting the New Year

New Year's Eve Cocktails
Ginger Mint Mojito
Elderflower Fizz
Margarita

Whatever your tipple of choice, there's a New Year's drink for you.

For those who like a warming, spicy drink, this mulled Claret will hit the spot. Serve the seasonal favourite in glass punch cups for a classic party feel.

Mulled Claret

SERVES 8
1 bottle of claret
1 wine glass of port
150ml water
1 tablespoon sugar
Rind of 1⁄2 lemon
12 cloves
Pinch of grated nutmeg

Put the spices into a saucepan with the water and simmer gently for 1⁄2 hour. Strain. Pour the claret into a pan. Add the spiced water. Add the port and sugar and bring almost to the boil. Serve very hot with thin slices of lemon rind. A small stick of cinnamon can be used with, or instead of, the lemon.

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