Festive canapés and classy cocktails

These nifty nibbles will get your party started in no time. You also need some cocktail recipes to complement these creative canapés? Your wish is our command.

Canapés

 



Anchovy straws recipe

These anchovy straws are a simple and quick dish that you'll make time and again.







Glazed lamb cutlets with Moroccan carrot and tahini purée recipe
These Moroccan-inspired lamb cutlets make wonderful, impressive-looking canapés.

 

 




Ham, cheese and mustard muffins recipe

Your party guests will love these oh-so-savoury ham, cheese and mustard muffins.



 




Mini Yorkshire puds with smoked venison and watercress recipe

Mini Yorkshire puds replace vol au vents as this year’s party food.



 



Pesto, mascarpone and tomato pastry wheels recipe
These vegetarian pesto, mascarpone and tomato pastry wheels are simply amazing. Just roll them out and watch them go.


 

 




Pork larb in little gem cups recipe
This South-east Asian-inspired recipe is a healthy, moreish canapé.


 




Sweetcorn and red chilli cakes with avocado salsa recipe
A wonderful vegetarian canapé with a kick.


 



Red pepper and olive canapés recipe
Red pepper and olive canapés are perfect to serve with a drink, as an hors d'oeuvre before a meal or as an amuses-bouche (literally, mouth pleaser!)






Smoked salmon and cream cheese rolls recipe
Smoked salmon, cream cheese and watercress rolls are easy and delicious. They make perfect party nibbles or canapés.

 

 




Tamarind duck and herb salad on mini poppadums recipe
A classy, exotic canapé recipe.

 

Cocktails



Ballet russe recipe
This easy, exotic cocktail is incredibly quick to make, so it’s great for parties. Serve in a martini glass.





Caipirinha recipe
Hip, funky, rum-based cocktails like the caipirinha are terrific party drinks because they’re very refreshing. This food-friendly cocktail is a sublime match for exotic canapés such as Sweetcorn and red chilli cakes with avocado salsa and Pork larb in little gem cups.







Clementine, Campari and pomegranate bucks fizz recipe
A sophisticated, fruity tipple, perfect for the festive season.







Hot Caribbean kiss recipe
This is a warm and lovely hot cocktail that's perfect for dinner parties.



 



Hot mulled winter punch recipe
Make the party swing with this delicious punch.



 


Manhattan recipe
This classic winter cocktail is based on the comforting, spicy ’n’ sweet flavours of American rye whiskey. It goes well with Mini Yorkshire puds with smoked venison and watercress.


 



Negroni recipe
This sexy gin cocktail goes well with fruity nibbles such as Glazed lamb cutlets with Moroccan carrot and tahini purée.







Pom-poms recipe
A very Christmassy pink cocktail that’s sure to break the ice.


 



Vodka martini with a cranberry kiss recipe
A vodka martini with a twist in its kiss.

 

 




Warming eggnog recipe
A deliciously creamy recipe perfect for Christmas.

 

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