L'Élixir du Savoir

This genever-based riff on the Last Word takes the classic in a bittersweet gentian direction that brings it forward in the evening, perhaps even as...

The richness and flavour of honey along with bittersweet aperitivo liqueur jointly balance lemon citrus notes in this majestic vodka-based cocktail.

Delicately bittered and chocolate-spiced mezcal and bourbon, lifted by subtle, rich almond.

Raspberry is the predominant flavour in this long drink.

A ginger spice riff on a Vieux Carré with both a tawny colour and tawny port notes.

Bittersweet and complex with underlying cachaça character. Perfect as an aperitivo.

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

A rye whiskey and maraschino sour, originally made to fill a coupe, but in pursuit of responsible measures, I've reduced by a third to nestle in a...

Creamy, indulgent and downright toasty.

There's an interesting play between rum, vermouth and grapefruit which, with the right grapefruit, can be delicious. (Juice ripe pink or red...

Vodka may fortify this cocktail, but it's led by the interplay between fino sherry, banana liqueur and sweet 'n' sour.

Traditional lemonade laced with vodka and lengthened with tea to make a light and refreshing drink.