In centuries past, Twelfth Night would have been an occasion for further celebrations – often with a topsy-turvy approach to feasting and revelry, where normal rules were suspended for the night.

Cream-based cocktails are designed to be indulgent. Here are our top five cream cocktails to enjoy any time of the year.

The tree’s up, Alexa is playing festive tunes, and the pigs-in-blankets are ready to go – all that’s left to figure out is what’s on the drinks menu?

People who take their drinks seriously may well consider any cocktail that incorporates chocolate or coffee to be, at best, old fashioned or, at worst, uncomfortably gimmicky.

A well-considered charcuterie board is a low-stress, high-reward choice for a party – with little or no prep involved, you can turn your attention, instead, to curating your Spotify list.

The relaxed post-bonfire-night/ pre-Advent slump, when autumn slides gently into winter, is a time for unapologetic self-indulgence.

When summer feels like a distant memory, there’s plenty of enjoyment to be found in sampling the epicurean pleasures of this ‘season of mellow mists and fruitfulness’.

In many ways, the Cobbler is the epitome of an old-fashioned cocktail. It uses very few ingredients – wine, fruit, sugar and ice – and is incredibly flexible. You can use whatever wine you like or substitute the wine with your choice of spirit.