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This January we're saying yes to experimentation, and to rediscovering your favourite drinks through new ingredients. Below we've detailed three different ways to enjoy the same flavours in your glass:
Each option is equally tasty, why not try them all?
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G & T
The crisp crunch and zesty bite of a well-constructed Gin & Tonic is hard to beat – so why try? Take your own approach to this timeless classic, Dry January or no, and swap the familiar for something a little different: put a new twist on tonic with an alcohol-free botanical spirit, experiment with lower-alcohol gin, or just swap out your favourite gin for one you haven't tried before.
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Whisky & Ginger
The natural, fruity and spicy notes found in whisky are an easy match for the fresh, full, lively zing of ginger. A little soft carbonation doesn't hurt, either, bringing everything even-more-vividly to life. One of life's simple delights, mix one of the below with two parts ginger ale, and garnish with ice and a wedge of fresh lime.
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Negroni
A bittersweet masterpiece, the Negroni is as classic as it gets. With its roots in Florence in the early 20th century, this short, easy-to-make cocktail will satisfy fans of fruity drinks and gin enthusiasts in no short order: one part gin, one part Campari, and one part vermouth.
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Spritz
The Spritz has been a favourite on the continent for years. Elegant in its simplicity, it's a drink which can be as low in alcohol as you please, and the sheer density of flavour present in aperitifs like vermouth means that it's always going to be a fresh and tasty option.
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Coffee over ice
Before there were Espresso Martinis, there were simply coffees; Irish, iced or otherwise. Treat yourself to something sweet, caffeinated and luxurious with some ingredients which straddle each point on the alcohol spectrum, and take your iced coffee to the next level.
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Pink grapefruit drinks
Forget lemons and oranges – when you want a refreshing citrus drink, grapefruit mixes beautifully with a whole host of spirits. Grapefruit's zesty, bittersweet character both cuts through and complements rum's naturally fruity, spicy profile, making it the perfect companion. Try grapefruit juice mixed with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic spirit, or simply squeeze a wedge into your favourite sipping drink.
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