A guide to the most influential barmen, mixologists and cocktail luminaries, from the dawn of the cocktail right through to the present day.

Top 10 essential tips for mixing fabulous cocktails every time.

A combination of Vodka, Grapefruit and Vermouth leads to a mouth watering Vodkatini with a refreshing edge of dryness.

A complete shot by shot guide to mixing the perfect the Dry Martini.

Vodka and an array of fresh fruits and liqueurs make up the recipes of these Vodkatini cocktails.

A subtle Margarita with a hint of berry. The Chalino Special.

The Long Island Iced Tea is a potent combination of the big five spirits. Imbibe with caution!

Blackberry liqueur adds deep berry flavours to the classic Moscow Mule formula. Garnish with fresh Blackberries.

Muddled fresh Raspberries add a delicious burst of fruit flavour to the Raspberry Mule Cocktail.

Dale DeGroff’s perfectly balanced take on the classic Bronx Cocktail. Check the shot by shot mixing guide.

The Strawberry Margarita. An easy drinking but richly flavoured Margarita cocktail.

The Flirtini, a sumptuous Martini created by Dale Degroff. Vodka, Orange and Pineapple, topped with a splash of Champagne.

Glistening crushed ice and muddled mint in a Mojito. Check the shot by shot guide to mixing this tricky Cuban cocktail.

The Communist Cocktail: better to be red than dead (thirsty). A mouth watering combination of Gin, fresh Orange and Cherry Brandy.

The classic Manhattan cocktail, mixed “perfect”.