Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

If you love mojitos and champagne, this will be the cocktail of your dreams. Combine rum, mint, sugar syrup and bitters and top it up with champers

Blend some chilled champagne with brandy and bitters for a sophisticated champagne cocktail. Garnish with an orange twist to serve

Mix elderflower cordial, gin, lychee juice and lemon bitters with chilled champagne to make this superb cocktail that tastes like summer all year round

Add a sparkle to your party with this fruity, bubbly drink

Combine porter or light stout with champagne to make this unusual cocktail. Similar to a Black Velvet, it's rich and decadent – perfect to impress party guests

Love gin and champagne? Combine the two in this classic cocktail with lemon, which is sure to be a hit at any celebration. Garnish with a strip of lemon zest

Love pre-dinner cocktails? Serve the perfect aperitif by blending Aperol or Campari with sparkling water and a generous amount of your favourite champagne

Mix a classic bramble cocktail, essentially a gin sour spiked with an eye-catching shot of blackberry liqueur. We have three twists, too – ideal if you're entertaining

Mix up this flamboyant French martini with sweet raspberry liqueur. You can also customise the cocktail by using vanilla vodka, or by adding a splash of champagne or prosecco

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

Make a classic kir royale cocktail with crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and your favourite champagne. Garnish with a blackberry to serve to guests

This sparkling, citrus cocktail is one to serve at a celebration. Blend clementine juice with vodka, orange liqueur and fizz

Combine cranberry juice, vodka, raspberries and prosecco to make this ruby-red cocktail. If romance is in the air, it's the perfect tipple for Valentine's Day

Blend lemon sorbet with vodka and champagne to make sgroppino, an Italian cocktail. It's a wonderfully refreshing palate cleanser at the end of a dinner party

Make the perfect spring cocktail with a spritz of elderflower and beautiful edible flowers to finish

Mix a classic mimosa cocktail with orange juice and champagne – or use prosecco if you prefer a different bubbly. It's an easy fix when entertaining or for brunch.

Get into a Halloween mood with this vampire-inspired cocktail, with champagne, vodka and raspberry liqueur. Garnish with red sugar for the wow factor

Blend fresh fruit with champagne to make this fabulous mango bellini. It's great as a summer cocktail or a dinner party aperitif, or alongside a weekend brunch

Make a fun and fizzy mocktail for teetotal party guests. The flavours of pear, apricots, honey, lemon and rosemary make the delicious base syrup

This is a sophisticated, aromatic twist on the classic French 75, to get it ready for the festive season. A boozy taste of Christmas in a glass

The ultimate festive upgrade to the classic gin and juice; with the addition of sweet cinnamon and bubbly champagne

Serve this fruity cocktail at a garden party or wedding reception. With crushed fresh raspberries, raspberry liqueur and champagne, it's a real taste of summer

A simple chilled Prosecco cocktail made with fresh juice and rosewater

Hibiscus flowers in syrup add a final flourish to this pink prosecco and vodka cocktail - ideal to sip at a Eurovision party

A classy cocktail served in an elegant flute - this simple combination of peach purée and Prosecco makes a great start to any celebration

Raise a glass to St Patrick's Day this year with a classic cocktail combining Guinness and a splash of Champagne.

Somewhere between an after-dinner drink and an indulgent dessert, this meringue-topped coffee cocktail is special way to end a smart meal with friends

The perfect zesty tipple for a spring celebration. Who could resist a blend of sharp blood orange, star anise and Grand Marnier, topped with bubbles?

These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare