Wines
Prosecco DOC and DOCG: Reading the Label
Understand Prosecco DOC, Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Asolo DOCG, plus Rive, Cartizze and the sweetness words on the bottle.
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Wines
What Is Rosé Prosecco? Grapes, Style and Labels
Rosé Prosecco DOC blends Glera with Pinot Noir. Learn what gives it colour, what the sweetness words mean and how…
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Recipes & Mixers
How to Make Damson Gin
Make a small damson gin infusion with clear fruit, sugar and gin measures. Follow a three-month method and keep a…
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Recipes & Mixers
How to Make Sloe Gin: A Practical Infusion Guide
Follow a sourced sloe gin infusion with measured fruit, sugar and gin. Plan the steeping time, handle fruit carefully and…
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Recipes & Mixers
Gin Sour: Recipe, Balance and Variations
Make an egg-free Gin Sour with gin, lemon and simple syrup. Learn how syrup strength, citrus and shaking affect balance…
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Recipes & Mixers
Gin Fizz: A Simple Recipe with Citrus and Soda
Make a classic Gin Fizz using gin, lemon, syrup and soda. Learn the IBA method, why soda goes in last…
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Recipes & Mixers
Gin Martini: A Measured Recipe and Style Guide
Make a dry Gin Martini using the IBA ratio. Understand vermouth, stirring, dilution and lemon or olive garnish without treating…
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Spirits
Gin vs Vodka: Ingredients, Flavour and Uses
Compare gin and vodka by ingredients, flavour and cocktail role. Learn when a substitution works and why neither spirit is…
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Spirits
Gin vs Gin Liqueur: What the Labels Tell You
Understand gin and gin liqueur labels, alcohol strength and sweetness, with practical advice for choosing a mixer or adjusting a…
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Bar Basics
How to Store Wine: Temperature, Light and Open Bottles
Store wine with stable temperatures, protection from light and the right closure. Separate unopened bottle storage from caring for wine…
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Spirits
What Is Pink Gin? Classic and Modern Styles
Pink gin can mean a gin-and-bitters cocktail or a modern fruit-flavoured bottle. Learn how to tell them apart and choose…
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White Wine
What Food Goes with Chardonnay? Pair by Style
Find food pairings for crisp, rounded and oaked Chardonnay. Use the sauce, cooking method and seasoning to choose a wine…
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