Charlie Chaplin's birthday

One of film's first superstars, who made his name as the bowler-hatted, cane-wielding Tramp of the silent era, Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr, was born in

Blandings

Apple brandy shines in this pleasing bittersweet aperitivo/digestivo that has a delicate liquorice note from the amaro.

Cherry Blossom Daiquiri

As the name suggests, a Daiquiri with cherry and floral notes.

Cherry Blossom Sake Martini

Yes, it's a Martini in as much that it has gin and vermouth, but, as the name promises, cherry blossom and sake are the focus.

Cherry Blossom

Kirsh eau-de-vie and grappa give depth of flavour to vodka as a base in this cherry blossom and maraschino sour.

Cherry Blossom No. 2

A cherry blossom riff on the classic Corpse Reviver No. 2.

Pink Sakura

A vodka-laced alternative to my more vermouth-forward, gin-influenced Cherry Blossom Sake Martini. This more subtly flavoured version allows the sake to

Contemporary Classic Cocktails

Cocktails created after 1985 that have proved enduring and appear on bar menus or in publications beyond their city or country of origin are worth making

Mandarine Napoléon Cocktail Challenge

We launched this competition in February 2024 to find the best new cocktails that harness the vibrant flavours of Mandarine Napoléon Liqueur, which is

Secrets of Savoy

Mezcal has an affinity to bittersweet liqueurs, here with an almost imperceptible slug of maraschino.

Ace

Pleasant, creamy, sweetened gin.

High Five

A gin-based riff on the Hemingway Daiquiri with delicate bittersweetness influencing the sweet 'n' sour balance. Light and refreshing – perfect for summer.

Pantheon

Honeyed herbal Scotch whisky freshened by lemon sourness.

Money Penny

Dry gin soured with a splash of fresh grapefruit juice and balanced with the merest touch of sugar.

Orchard Thief

A Bamboo meets a Chrysanthemum with apple brandy and pear.

Orchid Thief

A Bamboo and Chrysanthemum mashup that makes for a delicious aperitivo.

You've Got Mail

Superbly refreshing - cachaça and citrus with flavoursome honeyed richness, invigorated with sparkling wine.

Practice What You Peach

A gin-laced, bittersweet, peachy fruit aperitivo.

Fee Brothers Turkish Tobacco Bitters

Low-alcoholic tobacco cocktails flavouring bitters by Fee Brothers, presented in their distinctive hand-wrapped bottle.

Bitter Truth Black Cherry Bitters

The Bitter Truth say, Black Cherry Bitters surprise with complex notes of root beer, followed by a wave of intense and lush morello cherries and balanced

Lutèce Apéritif

Designed to be used in cocktails or mixed long with tonic water, Lutèce Apéritif is made with lemons, linden flowers, gentian root and bay leaf, steeped

El Dorado Rum Cream

A rum cream liqueur made by blending fresh cream with aged Demerara rum and flavouring with vanilla and chocolate.

Joseph Cartron Triple Sec Liqueur

Joseph Cartron's Triple Sec Curaçao is made from the essential oils of two varieties of fruit: sweet orange (Para variety from Brazil and Florida) and

Bisquit & Dubouché VSOP Cognac

A blend of four crus – Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fin Bois and Bon Bois – matured in French oak barrels for a minimum of four years.