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      Cocktail of the Day 24th October 2026

      International Incident cocktail

      It’s United Nations Day so today we are drinking an International Incident

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      SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

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      A Dry Manhattan is just too dry for most, but this version, with bianco vermouth, is more approachable and is a cleansing alternative Sweet Manhattan.

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      Flaming Heart cocktail

      Spicy, tequila-laced vanilla, pineapple and lime.

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      Richer than the more upper-class and entitled Kir Royale.

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      Thanks to icewine's rich concentrated flavours, this Martini has a delightful honeyed note, while remaining dry.

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