Alcoholic

A pitcher cocktail takes the work out of topping up drinks when entertaining. Cucumber and lime make this wonderfully refreshing – just take care not to down it too fast!

This cocktail is crisp and refreshing. You could also try swapping the sparkling grape juice with elderflower for an added floral note

Choose your favourite tipple to make this refreshing sharing pitcher

This old English drink was traditionally enjoyed at Christmas Eve and Twelfth Night celebrations

The sorbet would also be lovely as an aperitif served as a small scoop in a glass of Champagne or prosecco

These decadent cupcakes are boozy, so perhaps best saved for when the youngsters are tucked up in bed after a night of trick or treating...

Whatever way you make your rum punch (and it tends to change from island to island, even town to town), there are two absolute necessities: overproof (higher alcohol content) Caribbean white rum and lots of lime

Add a splash of colour to your next cocktail party with our jazzy pink rum punch

This whisky-soaked version of a classic trifle is a must at Scottish celebrations like Burns Night