The Kir Royale, like many cocktails, has its origins shrouded in legend. Supposedly, Kir was the name of the priest of a French town which, during the war, had its wine supplies hijacked by German …

The Mai Tai can be made with a whole range of different ingredients; your choice is very much up to personal taste. This Mai Tai recipe uses our favourite combination.

The Harvey Wallbanger has a ridiculously lame story regarding its name. Supposedly a surfer called Harvey walked into a bar (this isn’t a joke) having lost a surfing competition. He ordered drink after drink, and …

The Black Russian is a sweet cocktail, apparently popularised during the Cold War. The ‘Russian’ of the title refers to the vodka.

The White Russian is a sicklier variation on the Black Russian. Not something that I could personally drink much of, but nice in the winter.

Yes, this is a recipe for a Screaming Orgasm. No, we don’t think it is possible to talk about this drink without some sort of joke. Maybe try a Sex on the Beach first. Also, …

As ‘tropical’ cocktails go, they don’t get much better than the Blue Lagoon. If you fancy something less fizzy, try swapping the lemonade with pineapple juice.

Sex on the Beach is a cocktail, not a recommended activity. Actual sex on the beach would be highly uncomfortable, I would imagine. You would get lots of sand in your….toes.