According to research from online drinks retailer NIO Cocktails, Brits are choosing more and more to toast celebratory occasions with cocktails, instead of Champagne, wine and prosecco.
And that’s certainly the case during the festive season, with internet searches for ‘cocktails’ peaking during December and TikTok cocktail videos clocking up more than 4.2billion views.
The surbey found that New Year is the occasion when most people will opt for a cocktail over other drinks – around 5.8 million of us – closely followed by Christmas Day itself.
Here are the 13 most popular Christmas tipples and how to make them at home. Remember to drink responsibly.
9. Mimosa
It doesn't get any easier than making a Mimosa - simply half fill a champagne glass with sparkling wine, then add orange juice until the glass is full. No garnish is needed - but you can also ways pop a slice of orange on the rim. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Pina Colada
More closely associated with holidays on sunny beaches, the Pina Colada is also a popular festive tipple. Blend 120ml pineapple juice, 60ml white rum and 60ml coconut cream. Pour into a tall glass with ice and garnish with a wedge of pineapple (and a cocktail umbrella if you must). Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. Buck's Fizz
People often think that the Mimosa and Buck's Fizz are the same drink, but they are very slightly different. It's still a mix of fizzy wine and orange juice but to make a Buck's Fizz only champagne is acceptable, while the mix is two parts champagne to one part orange juice (rather than the 50/50 mix of the Mimosa). Photo: Canva/Getty Images
12. Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the most refreshing glasses of Christmas cheer and is perfect for parties. Get a 1.5 litre jug and pour in 50ml vodka, 50ml gin, 50ml tequila, 50ml rum, 50ml triple sec and 50ml fresh lime juice. Add ice until the jug is half full, give it a good stir, then add 500ml of cola. Pour into classes over ice and garnish with a lemon or lime slice. Photo: Canva/Getty Images