When: Either to start or end your drinking session

Why: Because caffeine and booze is a good idea, even when it’s not

How: Extract a shot of espresso (we’re presuming you have a coffee machine at home. What do you mean you don’t? Or grab one from the friendly café on the corner), and add a splash of grappa – the amount is at your discretion. We use Antica Distilleria Quaglia Grappa Classica.

When: To ease out of your hangover

Why: For a zesty, refreshing, but gentle good time

How: Pour 45ml of Limoncello over ice, and top up with Sanpellegrino Limonata. Garnish with fresh or dehydrated lemon. Drink. Repeat – several times.

When: You decide to eat some food, these wines will sit nicely alongside them

Why: Because, apparently, you can’t drink spirits all day

How: Chill, or don’t, place in glass and consume liberally (until you imitate the action of the bottle of rosato in this gif).

When: On Christmas morning, with a croissant and fresh berry salad

Why: Because life is worth living

How: Mix two parts Aperol with three parts Prosecco over ice, then top with Sanpellegrino sparkling water and garnish with a slice of fresh orange.

When: It’s too early for a negroni

Why: You’re not actually sitting, enjoying the Summer sun, unless you have a Campari in hand

How: Pour a measure (30ml or 45ml, depending on your level of need and tolerance) of Campari over ice, stir, and then top with Sanpellegrino sparkling water and garnish with a citrus of some kind. Try not to drink it embarrassingly quickly.

When: You’re ready to get boozy. Also, anytime, all the time. Campari forever.

Why: Because it’s the best drink of all time

How: Combine equal parts of Campari, Melbourne Gin Company gin, and Margan Off Sweet Vermouth over ice. Stir, and then top with fresh ice and a citrus garnish. Realise your life is complete.