[WATCH] Christmas cocktails you have to try

The sun is out, you are relaxing next to the pool. Why not add a cocktail – a Christmas cocktail – this season?

Here are some fun festive cocktail ideas to try:

Festive berry cocktail – It is fun, easy and classy

https://www.food24.com/Recipes-and-Menus/Holiday/Fabulously-festive-berry-cocktail-20131223

Want to know how to make the best G&T on the block?

https://www.food24.com/News-and-Guides/Food-in-Focus/How-to-make-the-best-Gin-and-Tonic-20121114

Berry and ginger beer slush – the red colour will fit in perfectly with your table decorations.

https://www.food24.com/Recipes/Berry-and-ginger-beer-slush-20121128

Granadilla sparkling cocktail – A bright and refreshing drink for almost any occasion.

https://www.food24.com/Recipes/Granadilla-sparkling-cocktail-20111207

Mighty Christie – This one is not for the faint-hearted.

https://www.food24.com/Recipes/Mighty-Christie-20131001

But for those who are driving, why not make one of these delicious mocktails?

* Mock Mojitos

Use a base of lemonade and soda water (mix according to your own personal taste). Add lots of ice, slices of lime (or lemons – but limes are better) and a generous helping of fresh mint.

* Apple cranberry coolers

Mix together 100% cranberry juice with Appletizer. Pour over crushed ice.

* Virgin Bellinis

Peach juice, soda water and lemonade (or Sprite) will make a great Bellini alternative. Mix one part peach, two parts soda water and two parts lemonade.

* Watermelon Spritzers

Freeze slices of watermelon overnight. Whizz in the blender until smooth. Add a blend of lemonade and soda water. Decorate with a sprig of mint or a slice of lime.

* Pinapple, lemon and lavender coolers.

Mix together pineapple juice, lemon juice and soda water to your taste. Serve in a tall glass over ice and decorate with lemon slices and lavender blossoms.

* Quick fruit punch

3 parts fruit juice (a combination of different ones works best) added to 1 part ginger ale and 1 part soda water makes a tasty and refreshing punch. Pour over a tall glass of ice and garnish with a piece of pineapple. For a little extra cuteness you could consider using heart or star-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the pineapple. That would also work with slices of watermelon or spanspek.

* Strawberry limeade

750ml lime juice, 250ml lemon juice (both fresh) plus 500ml castor sugar added to 3 litres of water makes a great lemonade alternative. Add 250ml of pureed strawberries for a little extra colour and garnish with lime slices.

*Mocktail recipes credit: https://www.tietheknot.co.za