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.
The Brandy Alexander is a popular after-dinner cocktail. Also great served on ice cream.
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.
The Tom Collins is a classic summer drink. One of the simplest cocktails imaginable, it’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
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.
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.
