drink

5 Minutes with Alfred Cointreau

27-year-old Alfred Cointreau, the sixth scion of the French liquor brand speaks to us while visiting for the launch of Cointreau Noir, the spirit’s first variant blend since 1875.

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Our Best Ever Chocolate Recipes

What better to way to celebrate the weekend than with these dark treats. Not only delightfully indulgent, they are easy to make too!

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Spiced Boozy Hot Chocolate

Warm up with this adults-only, boozy hot chocolate, spiked with a nip of your chosen coffee liqueur. For a non-alcoholic version simply omit the liqueur.

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Whisky Collins

This riff on a Tom Collins requires Japanese whisky, which is known for being exceptionally balanced and smooth. You could also use your favourite Scotch whisky as a good substitute.

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What we’ll be eating in 2014

From high-end fast-food joints to popular mashups to the Mexican uprising, 2013 was marked by an insurgence of affordable dining […]

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Passion for Vodka is killing Russian men

A study has found a ‘passion for vodka’ has led to extraordinarily high rates of early death amongst men in Russia.

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Hands off my food

Hate taking a front-row seat at your favourite restaurant and watching chefs get elbow-deep in your dinner? Does the sight […]

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Green Grocer cocktail

This refreshing cocktail is a delicious play on the classic drink gin and tonic.

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Pickled Martini

Adding a pickled onion or cucumber gives a sharp martini drink a hint of savoury balance.

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Cherry Cola

For nostalgia’s sake why not add a scoop of ice-cream to this drink for a sweet float cocktail.

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Madhattan cocktail

Soda drinks are making a comeback. Try this cocktail using retro cherry soda for something a little bit different.

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Pickled Mary

Fans of the spicy Bloody Mary will love this tart take on it – the Pickled Mary!

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Artificial sweetener safe to consume says European Food Safety Authority

Artificial sweetener aspartame has been ruled safe to use by Europe’s Food Safety Authority.

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Eat, Swim, Drink

With summer in full swing, we’ve compiled our favourite spots where you can eat, swim and drink all in one place.

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A drink with Chivas Regal ambassador Max Warner

Whisky is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Global Ambassador of Chivas Regal, Max Warner shares tips on how it is best enjoyed.

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Bees Blessing Thyme Martini

The latest cocktail trend sees the addition of herbs to many stalwarts, like the addition of thyme to the classic martini.

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Nectarine Plum Cocktails

For a more adult version, add a generous splash of rose to this refreshing stonefruit cocktail.

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Ginger, Turmeric, Honey and Lemon Syrup

Avoid sugary drinks during the cold & flu season as they suppress immunity. Opt instead for this warming syrup of Ginger and
Lemon.

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Hot Spiced Milk and Rum

A glass of warm milk is always a winter winner but adding some rum & spices takes it 
to a new level.

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Joe’s Passionfruit Ricky

This cocktail is easy, zesty, and a little naughty. Garnish with generous amounts of mint or a slice of raw sugarcane.

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Hot Buttered Brandy

For the perfect winter evening 
tipple, you can’t go past this 
warming buttered brandy treat.

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Ruby Rude

This refreshing grapefruit drink will whet your guests’ appetites at your next dinner party.

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Paisley Plum Tequini

Paisley Plum Tequini. Say a big cheers to the weekend with a glamorous cocktail made with tequila and plum, sure to […]

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How much is too much?

Emerging research shows few of us know our limits when it comes to alcohol.

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