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It is quite hard to beat a good gin and tonic. Refreshing and crisp, it is a firm favorite for a reason. This libation is easy to create and is almost too pretty to drink — a definite crowd pleaser at your next cocktail hour. This gin cocktail recipe comes from Sabi Sabi Game Reserve,... View Article

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Held annually on the September 16, Mexican Independence Day is a time for Mexican people around the world to celebrate the history and culture of their home country – and whether you’re celebrating in Mexico or toasting from afar, a delicious cocktail is a necessity. Not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo (which commemorates... View Article

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Despite being one of the world’s most famous (and loved) tequila cocktails, the Paloma’s origins are somewhat mysterious. It is thought to be named for La Paloma (or “The Dove”), a famed Spanish folk song from the 1860s that has had many reinterpretations over the last century. Legendary bar owner Don Javier Delgado Corona, owner... View Article

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Holmes Cay Rum has recently revealed its latest limited-edition iteration, the Holmes Cay Fiji Rum. To celebrate, we’re sharing the recipe for the Two Exits Past Manhattan cocktail, which teams the new release with sherry and vermouth, for a short and deliciously syrupy tipple. For  Negroni fans with a sweet tooth, the Two Exits Past... View Article

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Hailing from one the world’s most renowned tequila families, tequila was a huge part of Don Jorge Salles Cuervo’s life. He had an ambition to establish his own brand after spending decades producing tequila and on New Year’s Day in 1959, El Tequileño was born.  Named in honor of the people of the town of... View Article

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As the end of summer draws ever closer, we’re toasting to the last of the long balmy evenings with the delicious French Harvest cocktail from Bullards Gin. Created with Bullards’ Coastal Gin, the recipe stays true to a classic French Harvest cocktail that teams the dry fruity sweetness of cider with cutting citrus flavors. Distilled... View Article

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The Bramble 75 cocktail is a twist on the classic French 75. The recipe uses Bombay Bramble, a distilled gin infused with fresh summer berries. Bombay Sapphire is one of my favorite gins — the taste of summer in an iconic turquoise bottle; the literal gin to my tonic and a superior base with which to... View Article

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It’s no secret that tequila is having a serious moment right now, with anyone who’s anyone releasing their own line of the spirit and designated tequila menus popping up in the world’s best bars. With this Saturday marking National Tequila Day, we have rounded up our favorite tequila cocktails for you to try at home.... View Article

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With far-reaching, panoramic views over Lake Como and the mountains beyond, Hilton Lake Como is in a very coveted spot. Views over the lake can be enjoyed from most of the guest rooms, suites, or from the restaurant in the hotel thanks to plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows. But the rooftop bar quite literally tops them... View Article

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There is little that captures the essence of an English summer more than the taste of fresh strawberries – and where better to enjoy them than at Wimbledon? However, if you don’t have tickets for the upcoming finals, recreate the experience at home with Sipsmith Gin’s Wimbledon Collins cocktail recipe, made using the all-new, limited... View Article

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The Firecracker Float cocktail is a boozy take on the American classic, serving up a taste of nostalgia along with Aberfeldy‘s 12 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky. Aberfeldy is a small, pretty market town at the foot of the Scottish Highlands (and was immortalized by beloved poet Robert Burn’s The Birks Of Aberfeldy). It’s... View Article

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Hidden in a secluded corner of the English countryside in the county of Hampshire, Heckfield Place is an idyllic haven away from the busyness of city life – and the luxurious manor house hotel has impressive eco-credentials to boot. To celebrate the destination becoming the UK’s first 100% biodynamic hotel earlier this year, we are... View Article

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