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Cocktail of the Week: The Ginger Explosif Nov 05 2009

FROM the Courvoisier people, this is a spiced cocktail to warm up a chilly night.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Amarula Coffee Surprise Nov 05 2009

A CREAMY, moreish blend of alcohol and coffee.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Winter Punch Oct 22 2009

Here’s a warming concoction to sip around a roaring fire, from the Tanqueray gin people.Read

Cocktail of the week: Turberfield Royale Oct 15 2009

William Turberfield, official town crier of Ledbury, has come up with a fruity English cocktail that reflects local Midlands produce.Read

Cocktail of the Week: The Holly Golightly Oct 08 2009

WHEN the curtain rises on Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Anna Friel steps into the limelight as New York socialite Holly Golightly, so will that exquisite of drinks... the classic cocktail.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Autumn Punch Sep 24 2009

Here’s a recipe for the dying days of summer.Read

Cocktail of the week: Morning After Martini Sep 17 2009

Local mixologist Sami Nissan, from The Victoria, Birmingham, has tasted success in the 42Below Cocktail World Cup regional finals and now will be competing in the national final against 11 other teams for the chance to represent the UK in New Zealand next March. Read

Cocktail of the Week: Blackberry Margarita Sep 03 2009

Make the most of latesummer fruit with this twist on a classic.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Absolut Hero Aug 27 2009

Celebrate our Ashes victors and the last Test appearance of Freddie Flintoff with this fruity blend.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Zambezi Breeze Smoothie Aug 13 2009

Here ’s a non-alcoholic recipe from Mogo Grill and Juice, at Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Chinola Aug 06 2009

The Dominican Republic’s signature rum – Brugal – is now appearing in the UK. Brugal Anejo (£17.99) and Brugal Extra Viejo (£24.99) are available online at www.mixxit.co.uk Here’s a sunny Caribbean cocktail to show it off.Read

Cocktail Of The Week: Miller’s Martini Jul 30 2009

Here’s a recipe for Martin Miller’s favourite, using his own gin of course. Read

Cocktail Of The Week: Disarrono Iced Tea Jul 16 2009

A summery alternative to Pimms, using amaretto flavoured Disaronno and Earl Grey tea.Read

Cocktail Of The Week: Elderflower Stinger Jun 25 2009

HERE’S a summer recipe from the Courvoisier Cognac people.Read

Cocktail of the week - The Summit Jun 18 2009

INGREDIENTS: One lime zest; four thin slices of fresh ginger, 40ml VSOP Cognac; 60ml traditional lemonade; cucumber peel.Read

Cocktail of the Week: Sunburn Jun 04 2009

This should ease the pain for anyone who’s over-indulged in the recent mini-heatwave.Read

Cocktail Of Week: Mint Fizz May 28 2009

HERE’S a simple summer recipe from the Finlandia vodka people.Read

Cocktail of the week: Summer Negroni May 21 2009

BEEFEATER suggests making a summery infusion by putting cherries, raspberries, rhubarb or redcurrants into a bottle of gin and letting them steep for a couple of weeks.Read