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Cocktails are back in vogue in the bars, restaurants and suburban homes of the British Isles. Gin and tonic, rum and coke, whisky and water all may do the job, but in their dull predictability they're being pushed aside in favour of the effervescent colour of the cocktail, with its alluring mix of sophistication, exoticism, and sheer tastiness.
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Essential Equipment for Making Cocktails: Blender - ideal for blending fruit and frozen cocktails, such as Daiquiris and Margaritas. Soda siphon - uses containerised water… [1458 views in May]
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How to Make a Vodka Martini: You'd think it should be very simple: a martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth; a vodka martini is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth. But… [510 views in May]
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Jelly Shots: In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world's first cocktail guide, "How to Mix Drinks", wrote, 'Many persons, particularly of the softer sex, have been… [416 views in May]
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Colour Theme - Green Cocktails: It's become a tradition to drink green beer on St Patrick's Day but if that's not to your taste - and really, why would it be?! - we have loads of… [346 views in May]
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A Zombie Cocktail Recipe: Donn Beach, formerly known as Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gannt created the Zombie cocktail in the mid 1930s. He made it in his restaurant for a friend before his… [302 views in May]
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Colour Theme - Red Cocktails: Whatever your theme, whether you're planning a girls' night in or a gory Halloween party, we've the cocktail recipes for you! From pale pink to rich red,… [290 views in May]
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