International Octopus Day

Octopuses are of course known for their eight semi-autonomous arms lined with thousands of suckers. But this remarkable creature also has blue blood coursing

Autumn / Fall Cocktails

Summer is fading, leaves are starting to scatter the ground and the weather is turning chillier. It's not yet time for winter warmers, but crushed ice-charged

Embassy Cocktail

The Daiquiri and Sidecar's lovechild. Some add aromatic bitters, but it's better without, as this allows the rum and brandy interplay to shine. However,

20 best Vodka cocktails

Vodka's success is partly due to its being marketed from the 1940s as a clear, pure, clean spirit that will mix with anything. Accordingly, some regard

Charlie Pie

A small and elegant Negroni variation, served straight-up which benefits from a splash more than dilution than stirring with good ice delivers.

Vodka

Vodka is the purest of spirits, so the nuances between one brand and another can be subtle. Hence, the promotional literature that accompanies vodka brands

Elmo Cola

An easy-drinking cola, cherry and vanilla-flavoured Old Fashioned.

Mandarine Sidecar

Sweet and sour brandy and mandarin orange.

Cascade

Rich raspberry with hints of citrus and vanilla.

Archers & Peachtree Cocktail Competition

We're looking for the best new cocktails that harness the vibrant fresh peachy flavours of either Peachtree or Archers peach schnapps liqueurs.

Fall Forward

An autumnal-coloured apple brandy sour with warming ginger spice.

Autumn Sweater

As the evenings draw in, it's time to put the fire on and hunker down for winter. Instead, grab an Autumn Sweater to warm body and soul.

Franklin & Sons

Franklin & Sons story starts over 130 years ago in 1886 when the originally named Franklin & Brothers company was founded by Frederick, the entrepreneur,

Norwegian Wood

Spirituous, fresh and refreshing with delicious herbal spice.

Anchorage

Fino sherry brilliantly tames and shapes this slightly less intense Alaska Cocktail.

Mint Collins

A minty John Collins – just as the name suggests.

Merry Widow(er)

A Fifty-Fifty Martini with delicate herbal and aniseed notes.

Grapeshot

Subtle ginger spice in a rum-laced grape sour.

Prelude

With delicate but assertive caraway-led herbal undertones, this is a savoury, Martini-style cocktail.

Tropical Sin

Alluring tropical fruit with a touch of chili spice.

Midnight in Paris

A luxuriant fruity and nutty riff on the classic Champagne Cocktail.

Amari Sour

The creators of this cocktail named it an Amaro Daiquiri, blasphemy as it does not contain rum. However, it's a tasty bittersweet sour based on a trio

Pisco Punch Collins

The classic Pisco Punch reimagined and as a pineapple soda-charged Collins.

Diamante

Cherry blossom rose sparkling wine. Perfect for Valentine's Day.