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Brandy alexander <\/h4>\n\n
Made with cr\u00e8me de cacao, cream and brandy, this decadent retro cocktail makes for a luxurious after-dinner treat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n SERVES 1 | PREP 5 MINS | EASY <\/p>\n\n 2 tbsp brandy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n 2 tbsp cr\u00e8me <\/strong>de <\/strong>cacao<\/strong><\/p>\n\n 2 tbsp double cream <\/strong><\/p>\n\n grated nutmeg, <\/strong>to serve<\/p>\n\n 1 <\/strong>Pour the brandy, cr\u00e8me de cacao and cream into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake well, then strain into a coupe glass. Grate over a little nutmeg and serve. <\/p>\n\n This sleek subterranean bar on Soho\u2019s Denman Street lies underneath sister restaurant Kricket. Inside, expect pared-back, polished cocktails created by the restaurant\u2019s head of beverage, Will Rogers, served in slinky minimalist surrounds with stainless steel bar, indigo walls and walnut furnishings. somasoho.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n The chaat \u2013 mezcal, tequila, chaat masala, kumquat and a moreish gooseberry salt \u2013 is winningly clean, zesty and saline. <\/p>\n\n Making a decent cocktail at home needn\u2019t be complicated. One crowd-pleaser is a spicy tommy\u2019s margarita \u2013 and to get that heat in your drink is seriously easy. Just grab a bottle of your favourite tequila, or mezcal, take one fresh chilli, split it down the middle and drop it into the bottle and leave overnight. This will infuse the tequila and give it the added kick that will elevate your cocktail to something special. Shake 50ml of the chilli infused tequila, 25ml of lime juice and 15ml of agave syrup, and pour over ice. Simple and spicy! <\/p>\n\n Barra Distillers Island Dark Rum <\/strong><\/p>\n\n (\u00a335\/70cl, isleofbarradistillers.com<\/a>) <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n This rum is infused with carrageen seaweed on the Hebridean island of Barra. Subtly briny, with hints of orange, coconut and spice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n Takamaka Pti Lakaz <\/strong><\/p>\n\n (\u00a340.94\/70cl, masterofmalt.com<\/a>) <\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n A Seychelles rum, rounded with notes of apricot jam, soft oakiness, brown sugar and baking spice. Smooth to drink, with a long finish, it\u2019s one for sipping slowly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n Doorly\u2019s 14-Year-Old Rum <\/strong><\/p>\n\n (\u00a361.45\/70cl, The Whisky Exchange<\/em><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n A Barbados rum, rich and layered with tropical and orange fruits, cinnamon, milk chocolate, vanilla and dried fruit. <\/p>\n\n It\u2019s bonfire season and we\u2019ve got plenty of ideas for toasty tipples on olivemagazine.com<\/a>. Our hot chocolate recipes include orange- and booze-laced twists, Baileys hot chocolate and vegan hot chocolate. Coffee drinkers should try our Irish coffee and rum-spiked calypso coffee, while mulled wine fans will love our recipes for classic mulled wine, German gl\u00fchwein and a fruity hot spiced cherry cup. <\/p>\n\n Here we share tips for multi-tasking ingredients you\u2019ll want to keep in the drinks cupboard. This month, with spicy Angostura bitters you can make the following five cocktails. <\/em><\/p>\n\n Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters.<\/p>\n\n Bourbon or rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters. <\/p>\n\n Dark rum, ginger beer, Angostura bitters and lime.<\/p>\n\n Cognac or rye, absinthe, a sugar cube, Peychaud\u2019s bitters and Angostura bitters. <\/p>\n\n Tonic and a dash of bitters.<\/p>\n\n With 40 active distilleries spanning the country and production rapidly expanding, English whisky is booming \u2013 the result of a revival that started in 2003 with the creation of Hicks and Healeys in Cornwall (prior to this the last English whisky distillery closed its doors in 1905). In the years since, a wave of maverick distillers have created whiskies using innovative, diverse techniques and materials, from classic single malts to spicy rye whiskies. The English Whisky Guild launched this year to enhance awareness of English whisky and showcase its quality and diversity. The guild, which currently has 15 members, is also working to define the technical standards for what constitutes English whisky (its northern neighbour, Scotch whisky, is governed by a strict set of rules covering areas such as ingredients and ageing), as well as supporting producers, focussing on sustainability and creating platforms and spaces for people to enjoy English whisky. englishwhiskyguild.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n Try it: <\/strong>The English Whisky Co is an industry pioneer and the establishment of its St George\u2019s Distillery in 2006 signalled the renaissance of English whisky. It recently released what it claims is the oldest English whisky publicly available for sale \u2013 a15-yearold single malt. Matured in oloroso sherry casks, it has aromas of dried fruits, alongside opulent flavours of cherries, chocolate and figs. Retailing at \u00a3295, it\u2019s definitely a special occasion purchase but the rest of the distillery\u2019s excellent offering comes in a range of price points. We love the creamy, smooth and highly drinkable The Norfolk Parched Single Grain Whisky (\u00a349\/70cl, englishwhisky.co.uk<\/a>). <\/em>Check out more English whiskies at oliv<\/a>e<\/a>magazine.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n Sign up for the latest drinks trends delivered straight to your inbox. Create your own cocktail bar at home with expert knowledge, exclusive cocktail recipes and unique drinks hacks each week from our essential drinks newsletter. <\/span>Scan <\/strong>the <\/strong>QR <\/strong>code <\/strong>to <\/strong>sign <\/strong>up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Cosy up with a creamy dessert cocktail, English single-malt whisky and bonfire 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\n\nBartender tip <\/h4>\n\n
Will Rogers, SOMA<\/h3>\n\n
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Will\u2019s best cocktail tip<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
\n\n3 to try…<\/h4>\n\n
Rum<\/h3>\n\n
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\n\nHome bar hacks <\/h4>\n\n
Warming outdoor drinks<\/h3>\n\n
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Manhattan<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n
Dark \u2019n\u2019 stormy<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n
Sazerac<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n
Low-alcoholic drink<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n
\n\nDrink of the month<\/h4>\n\n
English whisky <\/h3>\n\n
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\n\nOlive drinks <\/strong>newsletter <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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