Spirits
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Joe Allen, long-time haunt of West End actors and theatre staff, celebrates its 40th birthday with a take on the espresso martini
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It’s blood orange season, so fill your boots with this aromatic pre-dinner thirst-quencher
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The days when 20- or 30-year-old bottles ruled the roost are over. It’s now the young guns that are taking over the whisky world
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A wintry take on the bellini, from the drinks maestro at Tonkotsu and Anzu
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Create a stir this New Year’s eve with this take on 007’s favourite tipple from one of the UK’s most revered bartenders
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We’re happy to taste new dishes and ingredients, so why not take the same approach to alcohol in 2017?
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Simple food that’s big on flavour ticks all the boxes for the Christmas holidays
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Our drinks writer draws up her alternative festive plan
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When it’s cold out, gin doesn’t quite cut it as an evening tipple – and that’s when rum comes into its own
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Britons spend £2bn on booze over 165m December pub outings – so how do you stay sociable, not sozzled? Follow our festive survival guide for the discerning drinker
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A Japanese-themed post-fish dinner snifter from Ukai in London
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It’s getting to a stage when the only time it makes sense to buy supermarket wine is when it’s on promotion. Independents generally offer better value for money, as well as expert advice
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Pour us one of Gymkhana’s jolly fine gin cocktails, there’s a good sport
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Michelin-starred Benares’ take on the classic drink, featuring curry leaf and ginger to winning effect
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Whatever dish you’re matching, don’t limit yourself to wine – mix it up with beer, cider and spirits
The good mixer Cocktail of the week: the bartender’s breakfast recipe