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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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A bittersweet savoury twist on the classic White Lady with a refreshing cucumber flavour.
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Dry and nutty, this cocktail was designed to accompany savoury dishes.
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A long refreshing drink that combines whiskey, citrus and honey - a long chilled toddy without the spice.
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A beautifully balanced cocktail which harnesses sherry's nutty notes and cleansing acidity.
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Pineapple juice, lime, and coconut cream give this Legacy-winning cocktail a hint of tiki but can somewhat mask the rum, particularly when made with a...
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Amontillado sherry flavours and balances this aperitivo, contributing acidity and yeasty nuttiness.
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A heady mix of gin, vodka and the distinctive herbal flavour of Chartreuse.
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A bone-dry, delicious, marsala-influenced two-to-one Martini.
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Light pink in colour and subtle in flavour.
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A dry, complex Margarita that lets the tequila's character shine.
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Charles Joly's original recipe called for Nevan liqueur (sadly no longer made) and fresh ginger. This simplified version has a flavour reminiscent of...
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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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