A warm, rich rum drink with butter, spice and soft cinnamon sweetness. Hot Buttered Rum is one of the great cold-weather drinks. It is comforting, aromatic and deeply satisfying, with dark rum bringing depth and Cinnamon Syrup adding gentle spice without needing to build a separate spiced butter mix. Hot Buttered Rum Rum, butter, cinnamon and hot water. Glassware Heatproof mug or handled glass. Garnish Freshly grated nutmeg. Optional: cinnamon stick. Ingredients 60ml dark rum
A savoury, spicy non-alcoholic classic with tomato, citrus and heat. The Virgin Mary keeps everything people love about a Bloody Mary — the spice, savoury depth, acidity and refreshment — without the vodka. It is a great brunch drink, a solid non-alcoholic option, and much more interesting than a plain tomato juice. Bloody Maria Worcestershire, hot sauce, spices, citrus and tomato juice. Glassware Collins glass. Optional: Celery Salt rim. Garnish Celery stick. Optional: lemon
A bright, sparkling gin cocktail with lemon, sugar and bubbles. The French 75 is elegant, refreshing and stronger than it looks. It has the bones of a gin sour, but sparkling wine turns it into something lighter, sharper and perfect for celebrations. French 75 Gin, lemon and sparkling wine. Glassware Champagne flute or coupe glass. Garnish Lemon twist. Ingredients 30ml gin 15ml Lemon Cocktail Juice 10ml Simple Sugar Syrup ~ 90ml sparkling wine Recipe Prepare your glass and ga
A rich, spiced rum drink with falernum, bitters and a deep molasses-like finish. Corn ’n’ Oil is a simple Barbados classic built around rum and falernum. It is bold, aromatic and easy to make, with enough spice and sweetness to soften the rum without hiding it. Corn 'n' Oil Rum, falernum and bitters. Glassware Rocks glass. Garnish Lime wedge. Optional: lime wheel. Ingredients 60ml aged rum or black rum 15ml Falernum Syrup 2 dashes aromatic bitters, such as Angostura Optional:
A bright rye whiskey sour with lemon, dry vermouth and grenadine. The Scofflaw is a Prohibition-era classic with a slightly lighter, drier feel than many whiskey sours. Rye gives it spice, dry vermouth adds structure, and grenadine brings colour, sweetness and a soft fruit note. Scofflaw Rye whiskey, dry vermouth, lemon and grenadine. Glassware Coupe glass. Garnish Lemon twist. Optional: orange twist. Ingredients 45ml Rye whiskey 30ml Dry vermouth 20ml Lemon Cocktail Juice 15
A bright whisky sour with orange, lemon and grenadine. The Ward Eight is an old-school American classic that sits somewhere between a Whisky Sour and a citrusy highball-style cocktail. Orange gives it a softer fruit note, lemon keeps it sharp, and grenadine adds colour, sweetness and depth. Ward Eight Whisky, orange, lemon and grenadine. Glassware Coupe glass. Garnish Orange twist. Optional: maraschino cherry. Ingredients 60ml Rye whiskey or bourbon 20ml Orange juice 20ml Lem
A bright, easy tequila highball with orange and grenadine. The Tequila Sunrise is simple, colourful and instantly recognisable. Orange juice keeps it fresh and fruity, while grenadine adds sweetness, depth and the classic sunrise effect. Tequila Sunrise Tequila, orange and grenadine. Glassware Collins glass or tall glass. Garnish Orange slice and maraschino cherry. Ingredients 45ml tequila 120ml orange juice 15ml Grenadine Recipe Prepare your glass and garnish first. Add tequ
A bright apple brandy sour with lemon and grenadine. The Jack Rose is a simple classic with a beautiful balance of fruit, citrus and colour. Apple brandy gives the drink its backbone, while lemon keeps it sharp and grenadine adds sweetness, depth and a soft red hue. Jack Rose Apple brandy, lemon and grenadine. Glassware Coupe glass. Garnish Lemon twist. Ingredients 60ml apple brandy, such as Applejack or Calvados 30ml Lemon Cocktail Juice 15ml Grenadine Recipe Prepare your gl
A bright, foamy sour with pineapple, citrus and a soft tropical finish. The Pineapple Sour is a simple way to bring tropical flavour into a classic sour format. Pineapple Syrup adds fruit, sweetness and aroma, while lemon keeps the drink fresh and balanced. Pineapple Sour Rum, pineapple, lemon and foam. Glassware Coupe glass. Garnish Pineapple wedge. Ingredients 60ml Rum 30ml Lemon Cocktail Juice 20ml Pineapple Syrup 15ml cocktail foamer, such as egg white Optional: 2 dashes