Dinner Party

Hosting a dinner party is one of life’s singular joys – bringing together friends and family around a table filled with delicious food and great drinks is always a treat. So, to help you set the scene for tasty celebrations, we’ve rounded up a selection of cocktails that are just perfect for a dinner party.

From the zesty and always classic Sidecar, to the flirty Hanky Panky, flawless French Connection and fragrant Espresso Martini, there’s a drink to clink on every occasion. Here’s your sign to expand your cocktail range and shake up a few drinks that impress at your next dinner party.

Coffee Negroni
5 min Easy

Coffee Negroni

Aperol Negroni
5 min Easy

Aperol Negroni

Dear Jane
5 min Easy

Dear Jane

Count Mast
5 min Easy

Count Mast

The Cardinale
5 min Easy

The Cardinale

Gloria
5 min Easy

Gloria

Cynar Negroni
5 min Easy

Cynar Negroni

Rosita
5 min Easy

Rosita

Old Pal
5 min Easy

Old Pal

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