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Designed to awaken the palate before a meal, this version of the Andalusian is bone-dry, with delicate bitter and herbal tequila-laced notes
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An Aviation with egg white and a splash of cassis in the bottom, but is perhaps better and more balanced when the cassis is shaken with the other...
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Dry and nutty, this cocktail was designed to accompany savoury dishes.
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Maraschino liqueur adds delicate notes to this finely balanced Daiquiri.
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A beautifully balanced cocktail which harnesses sherry's nutty notes and cleansing acidity.
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Orange influences this Old Fashioned but it's the aged agricole rum that dominates and shines.
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Amontillado sherry flavours and balances this aperitivo, contributing acidity and yeasty nuttiness.
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As the name suggests, fino sherry and caper brine add saltiness but this 'Salty Martini' also has a distinct nuttiness from the sherry. We'd suggest...
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A bone-dry, delicious, marsala-influenced two-to-one Martini.
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An Irish whiskey-based, bittersweet aperitif cocktail that works equally well as a nightcap.
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A dry, complex Margarita that lets the tequila's character shine.
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Rich and cinnamon spiced with chocolatey raisin, this stirred spirituous cocktail is a great after dinner cocktail.
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An umami-driven shochu sour, sometimes described as a savoury riff on a Margarita.
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An East Sussex lager riff on the classic Italian Negroni Sbagliato. Or is it an Americano with beer? Either way, it's tasty!
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Torn between ordering a beer or a Margarita? Look no further; the Lagerita combines the best of both. The Mexicans have their way, and we Brits have...
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Cachaça amplifies tropical fruit notes in this guava sour.
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Striking the perfect balance is challenging, but when achieved, this cocktail is rich, spirituous, creamy, and delicious. (Don't be tempted to use...
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Guava it adds delicious tropical fruit notes to this equal parts mezcal and tequila margarita.
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The success of this recipe is dependent on temperature (use gin from the freezer and cordial from the fridge), your choice of lime cordial [It works...
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A refreshing balance of sour lemon and sugar, laced with London dry gin and lengthened with soda. Some know this cocktail as a Tom Collins...
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