Creating your Own Cocktails

Cocktails are simply a combination of various drinks, usually invented for a particular bar, special occasion or famed imbiber at some point in time. Some have become classics and are drunk in high volumes the world over; others are made and then immediately forgotten. Try not to be fooled into thinking that you need to be an expert mixologist to create your own cocktail. While it’s true that the very best cocktail makers mix, shake and pour drinks that seem a cut above the norm, there’s no reason why anyone can’t conjure up a perfect glass of something special. We’ve included our takes on some classic cocktail recipes and thrown in a few others we’ve stumbled over somehow or other. Use these recipes to wow your friends with your own customized versions of your favourite cocktail.