Like pizza toppings and coffee orders, when it comes to cocktails, most people have their favourite go-to options. While the classics will never let you down, the world of cocktails is a vast one with much to be explored (and tasted).

There are hundreds of delicious, lesser-known cocktails - Monkey Gland, Hanky Panky and Corpse Reviver to name a few - that you're unlikely to see on your local's drinks menu but are worth creating and enjoying at home. 

We've sifted through a large handful of cocktail recipes and picked out five that deserve to be in the spotlight. Whether you're a vodka lover, in need of something for a cocktail party or a warming tipple on a chilly night, we've got you covered.