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The ever classic gin and tonic is a tasty, versatile and iconic cocktail with minimal ingredients. We break down how to make the perfect 3 part gin and tonic below. History Of The G & T Created in Holland in the 17th century as a form of medicine, Gin was referred to as Genever meaning Juniper. This was created by distilling the juniper with botanicals including star anise and coriander …

Champagne Method: Put the brown sugar in a chilled coupette glass. Cover the sugar with a couple dashes of Angostura Bitters. Add the Courvoisier VSOP and top up with champagne. Ingredients: 25ml Courvoisier VSOP Small Brown Sugar Cube Couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters Champagne Midnight In Paris Method:  Fill a high ball glass with ice.& …

Prosecco & Elder flower cocktail Ingredients For the ice cubes: 8 edible flowers (such as violets or rose petals) 200ml cold jasmine tea 1 tsp orange blossom honey 25ml elder flower cordial juice 1 grapefruit 75ml vodka 300ml Prosecco extra ice cubes Method Before the Contest, freeze the 8 edible flowers in 8 ice cubes, if you like. Pour the jasmine te …

The Robin Song The chairman of Gilbey’s at the beginning of the 20th century was an avid birdwatcher and he blessed Redbreast with its moniker. Despite its small stature, the Robin Redbreast is one of the few birds robust enough in character to stay put for an Irish winter. Ingredients 50ml Redbreast Orange Garnish For the 30ml Marsala Quince Syrup* 500g Quince 250mL …