This is a lovely all-rounder, but particularly superb in a Martini made with gin poured straight from the freezer. The result is a delicious gin with a good balance of sweetness and aromas of juniper, citrus and cherry.

Last of the Christmas cocktails and perfect for a Christmas party with family or friends, this Holiday Punch is ideal for getting merry by the fire, and will fill the room with festive cheer as well as some delicious aromas. There are four fantastic varieties to try: the floral Elderflower, the fruity and tart Grapefruit, the soft Devon made with Yuzu and the refreshing and dry Cucumber tonic made using natural cucumber extract.The palate is syrupy but beautifully light and not too sweet, with notes of dates and figs in syrup, powdered ginger and cinnamon, and buttery cake batter. Twist the section of peel into a spiral shape over the glass to catch some of the fragrant orange oils released from the peel. Taking its name from an alternative moniker for Christmas pudding, Tarquin’s Figgy Pudding Gin sees its Cornish Dry Gin infused with dried figs, clementine zest, Christmas spices and blow-torched, brandy-soaked cherry wood chips. Tarquin’s Festive Figgy Pudding Gin draws inspiration from the flavours and drama of a flaming Figgy Pudding.

But careful not to make too many, as Santa might get too tipsy to drive the sleigh after drinking a couple of these.It would pair well with soda water in a Spritz, or could be mixed alongside a London Dry or classic-style gin in a short cocktail.

For the host looking to wow their guests with homemade cocktails, consider the Snow Bird – a frosty December sip to get the holiday festivities started. Made using traditional techniques and quality ingredients, the gin experts at Tarquin’s have been handcrafting award winning spirits on the wild Cornish coast since 2012. brands, products in thousands of categories from hundreds of retailers to give you reliable purchasing advice.The gin is made by macerating a Christmas pudding for three months, before being cold-distilled with juniper. By midnight on Christmas Eve, you can guarantee that Santa will be sick of a glass of milk and plate of biscuits. Deck the halls with boughs of holly, and while you’re doing it, enjoy one of these delicious red wine-based cocktails. Rock around the Christmas tree with this elegant winter tipple made with Aberfeldy whisky from Scotland.