You know the festive season has begun when you start hearing Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas playing in random places – it’s not surprising to hear the much-loved song two months before the 25th of December. Then, of course, there’s Diwali too and let us not forget New Year. These two months will be packed with house parties and the like and so if you’re googling how to be a good host, we’re here to help.

Break the monotony with these cocktail recipes by Pernod Ricard which are super easy to follow:

What: Jameson Caskmates Black Gold

Recipe: 30 ml Jameson Caskmates + 30 ml Kahlua, served on the rocks

What: Absolut Lime Vodkarita

Recipe: 50ml Absolut Lime +25 ml fresh lime juice + 15 ml agave nectar

What: Monkey Grog

Recipe: 4 cl Monkey 47 Gin + 1 cl Islay Whisky + 1 tsp. Honey + 1 tsp. Apricot jam + Fill up with Chamomile tea

What: Chivas XC Aurantium (Highball)

Recipe: Carbonate Chivas XV with water + Take highball glass and paint gold stripe, dust with gold sugar + Add Chivas XV pre carbonated + Add dehydrated orange slice.

What: Chivas XV Orange Ripple (Sour)

Recipe: Carbonate Chivas XV with water + Take highball glass and paint gold stripe, dust with gold sugar + Add Chivas XV pre carbonated + Add dehydrated orange slice.