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Make a Manhattan with rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth and aromatic bitters. This guide sets out the classic measurements and explains the key…
The classic Champagne Cocktail combines chilled Champagne, cognac, sugar and aromatic bitters. Use the measured IBA specification as a clear starting point.
A classic dry Martini pairs gin with dry vermouth, stirred over ice and strained into a chilled glass. Start with this clear, measured…
A Whisky Sour balances bourbon with fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup. Make the classic drink without egg white, or treat foam as…
The sour cherry negroni puts a fruit-forward spin on the classic Italian aperitivo, swapping some bitterness for the tart, jammy sweetness of macerated…
The Cuba Libre is a highball of white rum, cola and fresh lime juice. Use measured ingredients and chilled cola for a simple,…
A classic cocktail recipe gin blends botanical spirit with fresh citrus, sugar and ice to create a drink that's refreshing, balanced and simple…
The French Martini is a fruity, elegant three-ingredient cocktail blending vodka, Chambord black raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, shaken hard to produce its…
The rum old fashioned recipe swaps traditional bourbon for aged rum, creating a smoother, more tropical twist on the classic cocktail. I'll walk…
The Espresso Martini blends vodka, coffee liqueur and freshly brewed espresso into a silky, caffeinated cocktail that's become a staple of British bar…
A classic Pimms jug recipe brings together Pimm's No. 1, chilled lemonade, fresh fruit and garden herbs for a quintessentially British summer serve.…
A strawberry daiquiri cocktail mix offers a quick route to one of the most popular rum-based drinks, blending sweet strawberries, zesty lime, and…
