How to Make the Aperol Spritz, Venetian-Style

Russell Norman, Polpo, London

In my opinion, it’s hard to fall in love with Venice in August – the crowds, the menu turistico, the lines for everything, and the masses and masses of tourists. Unless, like our guest today, you arrive and get as far from St. Mark’s Square as you can, spending your days on the beaches of

How to Make the Polpo’s Cynar Gin Fizz

Cynar Gin Fizz, Polpo, London

Russell Norman, owner of Polpo, explains, “This variation on a gin fizz uses Campari’s obscure cousin, Cynar. With a base of artichoke and a host of other secret botanicals, this Italian apéritif is the backbone of the drink. It’s refreshingly bittersweet and has enough tartness to get you going back for another sip. It’s a

How to Make 10 Halloween Cocktails That Bring the Perfect Spooky Vibe

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Are you having a Halloween Party? Looking to make some spooky cocktails? Love pumpkin? These easy Halloween themes cocktails will bewitch all of your guests! No need to get out the dry ice for these Halloween drinks. A shake of the cocktail shaker loaded with ice cubes will rattle the bones. These easy Halloween cocktail

How to Make a Rob Roy the Scottish Way

Alex Walker, National Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich

Our guest today thought he was destined for a life of joinery. Never could he have imagined that the tools he would be working with would take liquid form, and that liquid would be the best selling Scottish Whisky in world. After working at several of the most successful bars in the world and winning

How to Make a Daiquiri in West London

Sly Augustin, Trailer Happiness, London

For your information, Portobello Road is not only just for antiques and knick-knacks. There’s a cocktail bar on the lower ground floor right off Portobello that’s winning award after award. Even before the accolades, Trailer Happiness was Sly Augustin’s bar of choice with its perfect combination of welcoming atmosphere, great music and killer rum cocktails.