National Cake Day

In the words of Boris Johnson, My policy on cake is pro having it, and pro eating it - unless of course it's your birthday, in Downing Street, during lockdown.

20 best Ginger liqueur cocktails

As the weather turns colder so the warming effects of ginger can be both beneficial and pleasing in a drink. Indeed, King Edward VII's physician is said

French Martini

The French Martini is one of a few contemporary classic cocktails that boasts worldwide broad consumer appeal. Not actually a Martini at all, it comprises

Beefeater Crown Jewel

Originally launched in 1993 and aimed at the travel retail market, this premium Beefeater expression is named after the Crown Jewels displayed at the Tower

20 best Candy cocktails

Cocktails are indulgent treats so it's fitting to garnish one treat with another. And whether they be candy, sweeties, confectionery, chews or chocolate

The Smoke Also Rises

A bittersweet riff on a Hemingway Special .

Gargoyle No. 2

Some might describe this as being a grown-up/vintage Porn Star Martini. It's spirituous and yet dry – despite the generous spoon of sugar which serves

Diplomat

Wonderfully aromatic and dry. More of an aperitivo than a digestivo.

Cloister

A Chartreuse and gin-laced Daisy with grapefruit and lemon juice, that (as it says in the 1971 Playbox Bar Guide, is perfect for an autumn sundown.

Bonsai

Savoury and spicy, this is an aperitivo cocktail, that is unless you need a chili-spiced kick-start to your day over breakfast – in which case perhaps

20 best Tequila cocktails

With its earthy herbaceous flavours, tequila makes for both a versatile and characterful base spirit in cocktails. Contemporary pairings with tequila include

20 best Mezcal cocktails

Mezcal is often used to add a touch of its distinctive lightly smoky character to cocktails based on other spirits particularly tequila. However, it's

Orgeat

Orgeat (pronounced 'Ohr-Zsa' as in Zsa Zsa Gabor - with the 't' silent), is a syrup traditionally made from almonds, sugar and rose water or orange flower

Australian Distilling Co.

By distilling regionally with local ingredients, every bottle from Australian Distilling Co. portrays unique aspects of the place and community that inspired

20 best Halloween cocktails

All Hallows' Eve, the 31st October, is spook night with bizarre costumes, trick-or-treat, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and bonfires all the rage. Such

White Stinger

A liquid After Eight. Some will prefer to stir, rather than shake this cocktail but it's better to shake it to wake it.

Uptown

Zest citrus with hints of honeyed almond, enlivened with a splash of dry sparkling wine.

Mile High Margarita

A late-night, dry Margarita that's high on booze, low on citrus and with subtle pineapple fruitiness.