A Last Word with Light rum in place of gin, hence initially named Light Word, but A Quiet Word had more of a ring to it. Bird is the Word No. 1 To quote Fraser Campbell, the drinks creator, influenced ...
Thai basil has a more assertive flavour than the more usual sweet basil varieties. The leaves are smaller and the stems purple. The flavour has hints of liquorice (licorice) and mint. Basil leaves don ...
Crustas are cocktails containing spirit, lemon juice, sugar and aromatic bitters. They are served in stemmed glasses or old-fashioned with a sugar crust rim and an extra-large lemon (or sometimes ...
Artemisia (Artemisia vulgaris) - Related to wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), artemisia grows in Provence and adds a slight green colour and a touch of bitterness to the drink. Centaury (Centaurium ...
Unless otherwise stated, pear in this guide means the Western varieties. Conference is widely available and works well in cocktails. Pears will ripen after they are picked, but spoil quickly, so care ...
Flavoured with charred pineapple and chili, Absolut Nights Smoky Piña was the first product in the Absolut Nights range. Spiced vodka meets smoky spiced mezcal. It just falls short of enough alcohol ...
Swizzles are sour-style drinks with a similar composition to a punch that, distinctively, must be churned with a swizzle stick. They are usually served in a tall Collins or sling glass and always with ...
Bolle is a non-alcoholic sparkling wine made with double-fermented wine, so capturing the flavours from the grapes, the terroir and the wine-making process. The wine is de-alcoholised using vacuum ...