In an Old Fashioned glass, pour vodka and coffee liqueur over a large cube or ball of ice. Float cream on top and stir slowly ...

Pour the vermouth and vodka into a mixing glass and fill with ice cubes. Stir well and then strain into a small Martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and serve.

I let a sprig of rosemary play the part here of festive fir. Tumble ice cubes generously into a cocktail shaker. Add the vodka, Chambord and cocoa liqueur and shake well. Pour into a martini glass ...