Leave it to the Poernomo brothers at Monkey's Corner to combine green tea and tequila into one enticing cocktail. Cheers!

The Chinese New Year begins on Friday, 12 February, ushering in the Year of the Ox. “Our riff on the Old Fashioned, which will change seasonally like all our zodiac cocktails, is big, bold and just a little brash, as this is what the Ox represents. It’s smoky, spicy and charmingly intense," says Spice Temple Sydney Bar Manager Tom Bulmer.

This spiked lemonade is the ultimate party drink, perfect for making ahead before the big day.

To the victor goes the spoils! This champagne serve cocktail celebrates the tenacity of the Rat’s victory with garden herbs and house spiced white rum, topped off with prosecco

Your summer entertaining will be a breeze with this lush mix of blood orange, watermelon and ruby red grapefruit.

Zesty and fresh, this cocktail is the perfect addition to a summer dinner party.

Begin this recipe at least 4 days ahead. You will need two 8-cup (2L) capacity air-tight jars.

Bubbles with a refreshing lychee zing!

Indulge in a tropical oasis with this boozy, coconut dessert.

Summery cocktails are the perfect way to start a relaxed Christmas country affair.

Ginger and galangal pair well with the sweet honey notes in the Jun. They can boost circulation and heat the body, calm nausea and aid in digestion," says Felicity Evans. Images and text from Kombucha & Co by Felicity Evans, photography by Rob Palmer. Murdoch Books RRP$29.99.

Make the most of in-season blueberries and cherries with this summery punch. You'll need to start this recipe a day ahead.

This cocktail is anything but your typical tipple.