Mix saké with sherry, madeira, elderflower and maple syrups to make this aperitif cocktail. Garnish with a piece of grapefruit zest for the ultimate finish

Love pre-dinner cocktails? Serve the perfect aperitif by blending Aperol or Campari with sparkling water and a generous amount of your favourite champagne

Make this easy sorbet while elderflowers are in season. It's a fat-free, refreshing dessert for summer, or serve as an aperitif with a shot of gin poured over

A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.

Blend fresh fruit with champagne to make this fabulous mango bellini. It's great as a summer cocktail or a dinner party aperitif, or alongside a weekend brunch

Start your day the decadent way with this breakfast martini cocktail, with marmalade and lemon juice for zest, plus gin, aperitif wine and Grand Marnier

A spicy cocktail to get your party started - you can buy the grappa at most off-licences

A sparkling wine cocktail to start a lovely evening

Make a vibrant aperitif with our green juice pisco sour made with pisco, spinach and apple and lime juices. Garnish with a few coriander sprigs and edible flowers

This coffee and cream layered cocktail makes a decadent after-dinner drink served with chocolates

Add sherry to negroni instead of traditional gin to introduce a softness to this classic cocktail. It's a perfect aperitif cocktail or can be drank anytime

Impress your guests with this stylish cocktail - delicious berries with gin, Prosecco and vermouth

These nuts have a great kick of spice and can be whipped up quickly ahead of entertaining

A fresh twist on a classic smoked mackerel recipe, these beetroot canapés make a great nibble with an aperitif. Rostis are perfect party food

Mix mescal, red vermouth and Campari for this colourful and deliciously decadent short cocktail. Garnish with an orange slice and plenty of ice to serve