It’s the most wonderful time of the year for socialising and making merry.

If you are having friends and family round to your abode to share in some Christmas cheer, you might want to elevate your mixology skills.

By this we don’t mean investing in gold-plated tools, buying smoking chips and loading up on specialised ice moulds (although the latter can be pretty fun); it’s more about expanding your repertoire beyond vodka-and-orange juice (‘screwdriver’) and rum-and-coke (‘Cuba libre’).

Guests will be impressed as you effortlessly concoct a cocktail that is both tasty and appropriate for the season.

Amba Lamb, award-winning bartender and Diageo brand ambassador, has created a selection of delicious drinks to get everyone in the ‘spirit’, including a mocktail recipe for the designated driver.

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