Is one your new year’s resolutions to smash it as a home-bartender in 2024? Well, we’ve rounded up 10 cocktail recipes to get that resolution off to a flyer.

As it’s rather cold outside for those in the northern hemisphere, making cocktails at home might sound more appealing than venturing outdoors.

From hot drinks to tropical tipples and a lower alcohol option for those limiting their booze intakes in January, these 10 serves not only taste and look the part, but can be made without too much hassle.

After further inspiration? Check out our roundup of recipes from November and December.

And if you have cocktail recipes you think would be great additions for next month’s roundup, email info@thespiritsbusiness.com.

Sloe and Cranberry Sour

Elsham Wold Distillery’s vodka­-based liqueur was inspired by mulled wine, and makes a worthy alternative to the warming winter drink, as is evident in this cranberry cocktail.

Ingredients

• 50ml Edwards 1902 Mulled Sloe Liqueur
• 25ml Cranberry juice
• 25ml Lemon juice
• Half an egg white
• Lemon peel for garnish

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake. Then add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled glass.

Hot Toddy

Langley’s Gin’s version of the classic hot tipple is your new nightly remedy for dealing with these cold winter months.

Ingredients

• 50ml Langley’s Old Tom Gin
• 15ml Honey
• 25ml Fresh lemon juice
• 75ml­-100ml Water
• Lemon peel
• Cinnamon stick

Method: Boil a kettle of water. In a glass or mug, combine the ingredients, add 75ml- 100ml of boiling water and stir. Finally, garnish with a lemon peel and cinnamon stick for a touch of festive scent.

Pumpkin Spice Gin Sour

The festive flavours of pumpkin and cinnamon are a natural fit for this seasonal cocktail that’s made with Langley’s London Dry Gin.

Ingredients

• 60ml Langley’s London Dry Gin
• Juice from half of a lemon
• 1 tbsp Pumpkin butter
• 1 Egg white
• Cinnamon, thyme for garnish

Method: Add the first four ingredients in the shaker with ice, and shake for a minute. Pour through the strainer into a coupe glass, and garnish with thyme and a dash of cinnamon.

Orange & Cinnamon G&T

Simple to make and very easy to drink, this G&T is all set to become your default cocktail to whip up at home.

Ingredients

• 50ml Sir Edmond Gin
• 15ml Premium tonic
• A slice of orange
• Cinnamon stick

Method: Build over lots of ice, and garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.

Goan Bliss

Swat aside the January blues with the tropical flavours of this cocktail from Paul John Nirvana.

Ingredients

• 60ml Paul John Nirvana
• 20ml Lemon juice
• 10ml Jalapeño water
• A small spoonful of orange marmalade

Method: Shake the ingredients vigorously in a shaker filled with ice. Strain the mixture over fresh ice in a coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.

Brockmans Agave Cut Picante

Zingy with a sweet and spicy finish, the Picante is the perfect way of showcasing the hybrid favours of Brockmans’ ‘disruptive’ spirit drink.

Ingredients

• 50ml Brockmans Agave Cut
• 25ml Lime juice
• 15ml Agave syrup
• Half a red chilli

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake hard for 10 seconds. Fine-­strain into an ice­-filled glass.

Tailor Made & Spirited

Have this toasty creation from The Artisan Drinks at the ready for whenever the temperature plummets.

Ingredients

• 200ml Tailor MadeLemonade
• 50ml Brandy
• 1 tsp Maple syrup

Method: Pour ingredients into a pot. Bring it to gentle boil before serving in a double wall glass. Top with a lemon twist.

S’more Fashioned

After you’ve prepared this one, your next step is to find a spot in front of a fire to savour it.

Ingredients

• 25ml Lind & Lime Gin
• 25ml Oloroso Sherry
• 15ml Cacao Blanc liqueur
• 5ml Orgeat
• 1 dash Walnut bitters
• 2 dashes Vanilla essence

Method: Add ingredients to a cocktail tin. Add ice, and stir until chilled. Strain into your favourite rocks glass. Add ice to the top, and enjoy with a toasted marshmallow.

A Love Story

Any old regular night can feel like Valentine’s Day when you have this serve from Bounty Rum up your sleeve.

Ingredients

• 50ml Bounty White Rum
• 50ml Bounty Coconut Rum Liqueur
• Pink guava juice
• Dash of creme de cacao.

Method: Build the ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with pink guava juice and a dash of creme de cacao. Garnish with a lime slice.

Winter Walk

This smooth, low-alcohol sipper is ideal for those looking to lessen their booze intake, without completely dropping it.

Ingredients

• 30ml St-Rémy XO
• 90 ml Ginger ale
• 40 ml Orange juice
• 20 ml Lemon juice
• 10 ml Cinnamon syrup
• 1 Orange slice.

Method: Combine St-Rémy Brandy XO with lemon juice, orange juice and cinnamon syrup. Shake and strain and then top with ginger ale. Garnish with orange slice.