Cognac summit cocktail
The drink of kings is made refreshingly approachable with zesty twists of lemon, ginger, lime and cucumber. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports on the top Cognac cocktail of all.
Published on: 25 Aug 10
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How to make an 'Old Fashioned' cocktail
Almost Zen-like in its simplicity, the best way to make an Old Fashioned is the old-fashioned way, writes Joanne Gibson.
Published on: 27 Jul 10
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Easy hot apple toddy
There are times when alcohol isn’t sufficiently warming on its own, when the very words ‘on ice’ are enough to have you considering a hot chocolate instead of a cocktail. Joanne Gibson finds reprieve from the winter months in a hot toddy.
Published on: 30 Jun 10
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The Bellini
It's Italy's best-known cocktail and a favourite the world over. Joanne Gibson explores the history of the Bellini and highly recommends making a local version using Méthode Cap Classique.
Published on: 25 May 10
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Irish coffee
Think Irish whiskey and the Irish coffee is the cocktail that immediately comes to mind. Conjuring up the Emerald Isle in all its cold and misty splendour, this all-in-one coffee/digestif is arguably the ultimate after-dinner drink. By Joanne Gibson.
Published on: 23 Apr 10
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Shake your Bisquit
The famous-name Bisquit Cognac is now available in South Africa. Here's a serving suggestion.
Published on: 02 Apr 10
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The Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is (in)famous around the world as a tacky tourist must-do. But if made properly, it’s a true classic.
Published on: 01 Apr 10
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Sex and the Cosmopolitan
It’s a modern drink that has very quickly become a classic – and deservedly so. Joanne Gibson profiles the history and popularity of the lem-lime vodka and cranberry juice cocktail.
Published on: 19 Feb 10
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How to make the perfect Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway made it popular in the 1930s. JFK described it as his favourite tipple in the 1960s. And there’s still nothing fuddy-duddy about the Daiquiri, discovers Joanne Gibson.
Published on: 22 Jan 10
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The Mojito
This summer, all the swankiest parties will be serving the traditional Cuban cocktail that is the Mojito. By Macushla Falkner.
Published on: 18 Dec 09
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Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
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Panel chairman's choice: September 2010
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I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
Why the blend is beautiful.
