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For many drinkers, sweetness signals tackiness, but these cocktails challenge the idea there’s only one (dry) path to sophistication

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It’s the season to eat, drink and be merry – though some of us get a little too merry. Here are a few ways to cut through the glut

Forget the atomiser, dry ice and molecular mixology; a rolling pin, a tea towel and a touch of patience are all you need to win at the next cocktail party

For a drink that feels as fresh and new as the season itself, try these cocktails with a daring dash of Venetian bitters, white port or cava