The Black Velvet is a simple, long drink. It is stout in every sense of the word, and probably only suitable for those with a strong stomach.
Serves: 1
Instructions: Pour the stout into a champagne flute. Add the champagne by pouring it over the back of a spoon. The two liquids should remain separate in the glass.
The Black Velvet is a simple, long drink. It is stout in every sense of the word, and probably only suitable for those with a strong stomach.
Black Velvet recipe
Serves: 1
Half champagne flute of stout – …
The Brandy Alexander is a popular after-dinner cocktail. Also great served on ice cream.
Brandy Alexander recipe
Serves: 1
2 measures of brandy
1 measure of crème de cacao
1 measure of double cream
Instructions: Shake all of the ingredients in …
This is the simplest of all champagne cocktail recipes, and a favourite around the world. You don’t need any special tools to make this cocktail.
Classic Champagne Cocktail recipe
Serves: 1
1 glass champagne
Dash of Angostura bitters
Dash of …
The Tom Collins is a classic summer drink. One of the simplest cocktails imaginable, it’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Tom Collins recipe
Serves: 1
2 measures gin
1 measure fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon icing sugar
Soda …
The Kir Royale, like many cocktails, has its origins shrouded in legend. Supposedly, Kir was the name of the priest of a French town which, during the war, had its wine supplies hijacked by German …
The Daiquiri is a cocktail staple, and has been enjoyed in Cuba for decades. It is a classic holiday drink.
Daiquiri recipe
Serves: 1
2 measures white rum
1/2 measure fresh lime juice
1/4 measure sugar syrup
Instructions: Place all the …
The Margarita is one of the world’s most popular cocktails. It was supposedly invented when a bartender was asked to make a drink he had not heard of before – so he improvised. If that …
My girlfriend is called Mary. This is entirely unrelated to the fact that a perfect Bloody Mary is actually very hard to perfect. A traditional Bloody Mary is made up of a series of very …
The Manhattan is amongst your humble scribe’s favourite cocktails. Manhattans are actually very easy to make, and you can be pretty sure that you will get a good drink wherever you order one.
Manhattan recipe
Serves: 1
2 …
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