French Kiss Cocktail Recipe: Raspberry, Vodka and Bubbles
How to make a French Kiss cocktail: vodka, Chambord and dry sparkling wine, one glass or a six-glass party batch, plus the bottle to buy and how many standard drinks you are holding.
Read moreRiedel Winewings Sauvignon Blanc Review: Are Riedel Glasses Worth It?
The flat-bottomed Winewings glass genuinely makes Sauvignon Blanc smell louder. The Australian price is the problem. An honest review, tested against two ordinary glasses.
Read moreCan You Freeze Vermouth? What Really Happens
Yes, your freezer will freeze vermouth, at about minus 7C. Here is what that does to the taste, and how long an open bottle really lasts in the fridge.
Read moreProsecco vs Cava: The Difference, and Which to Buy
One is made in a tank, the other in the bottle. The grapes, the method, the sugar levels, the taste and which one to pour for which occasion.
Read moreMint Simple Syrup: The Easy Recipe, Without the Bitterness
Sugar, water and mint leaves in ten minutes. The trick is taking the pan off the heat before the mint goes in, which is where most batches go wrong.
Read moreAmericano Cocktail Recipe: A Classic Italian Aperitif
Discover the perfect Americano cocktail recipe, a classic Italian aperitif. We'll guide you through crafting this refreshing blend of Campari, vermouth, and soda water.
Read moreWhat Is Vermouth? Wine, Wormwood and Why Yours Tastes Flat
Vermouth is wine flavoured with herbs, sweetened and fortified, and it must contain wormwood. Here are the styles, the history, and the storage mistake ruining your Martini.
Read moreRed Wine and Coke: Kalimotxo, Katemba and How to Make It Properly
Yes, you can mix red wine with Coke. What it is called around the world, the right ratio, the best cheap red to use, and how many calories you are drinking.
Read moreWhat is Grape Must? Essential Winemaking Ingredient Explained
What is grape must? This is the freshly crushed juice from grapes that includes the skins, seeds, and stems.
Read moreRed Wine With Soda Water: How Spain Actually Drinks in Summer
Half red wine, half fizz, over a lot of ice with a slice of lemon. Tinto de verano takes seconds, and the only thing to get right is which fizzy thing you use.
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