A spicy twist on a classic cocktail, served by Annabel's private members' club in Mayfair

The citrusy character of the Sidecar displays the depth and versatility of the Cognac 

Add a zesty kick to summer days with a pineapple margarita

What weekends were made for: a zingy Bloody Mary cocktail, concocted by The Connaught Bar  

The French 75 dates back to 1915, when the combination of gin and champagne was said to have such a kick, it felt like being shelled by the powerful French 75mm field gun

The Lawbreaker cocktail is ideal for warm summer days, made from rye whiskey, vermouth and homemade grenadine

How to stir the perfect Manhattan, made with whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters

The gin-based Love Triangle cocktail is inspired by Noël Coward’s play, Blithe Spirit

Milk Punch is the signature cocktail at The London EDITION's Punch Room bar, made with brandy and spices.

This sophisticated Negroni is Claridge’s signature cocktail in the Fumoir Bar

Dukes hotel in St James's is where Ian Fleming famously drank dry Martinis, thus inspiring James Bond's signature drink

This sophisticated caffeine-charged cocktail is the ultimate after-dinner digestif, stirred with just three ingredients