Make your al fresco feast a suitably stylish shindig with a pre-made cocktail. Philippa Davis’ peach, brandy and raspberry punch is simple to prepare ahead and makes a pleasing off…
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How to make a whisky cocktail
Wheel out the whisky for summer with our guide on how to make a whisky cocktail. Use a smoky single malt – if you dare – for Philippa Davis’ Reach…
The best cocktails to make at home
Chosing the right cocktail to suit the occasion is one of those important decisions that should not be left to chance. Keep your spirits level
The Gin Craze: it’s time to join…
Today’s Gin Craze is quite different, thankfully, to that of history. Ettie Neil-Gallacher discovers how artisan distillers are ensuring the drink remains as clear as its reputation. As artisan gin…
How to make carnation vodka
Once you have mastered the standard hedgerow tipples, it is time to look beyond sloe gin and damson vodka. Consider something a little more unusual for next season’s hipflask. Carnation…
How to make elderberry vodka
Elderberry vodka is simple to make and will last for months if you can resist it. Elderberries are not grown commercially, so the only way to get them is to…
Best summer wine 2015. Drink it now.
The best summer wine 2015 is ready to drink now. There is no season like the summer that wears its transience so sharply. The scent of a riverside lily blended…
The best hip flask recipe – is it yours?
THE BEST HIP FLASK RECIPE It is that time of year again, when The Field, in association with Chase Distillery, search for the best hip flask recipes in the country.…
The best gins
Gin can be a real tonic, and now there are so many great brands to chose from. Jonathan Ray is your spirit guide.
Be a wine tourist in the Douro Valley
There are few wine regions I look forward to visiting quite as much as I do Porto and the Douro Valley. The wine, of course, is unique, be it a…