Raise your glasses

Three things to make and do

This year, why not rediscover some classic seasonal tipples, such as snowballs or eggnog?

Round off the evening with a sweet tipple to keep spirits bright, or perhaps as a stand-in for dessert

Get the party started with our boozy desserts

Add some glitz to your Christmas Eve soirée or NYE party with our carefully chosen cocktails and canapés

■ TO PREP 15 mins ■ TO COOK 30 mins ■ SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil ✔ 2 leeks, finely sliced ✔ 2 celery sticks, finely chopped ✔ 500g potatoes, peeled and diced ✔ 1 bay leaf ✔