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Published on: 22 Jan 10

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: 18 Nov 09

Sangria Recipe

Outside Spain’s borders, the country’s national drink has had a bad rap. But get it right and it’s perfect for summer.
 
Published on: 12 Nov 09

SA's best sundowner spots

Quick, the sun’s going down! Round up your friends and unwind with a drink at some of SA’s favourite summer sunset hotspots... By Leigh Robertson and Anne Fleming.
 
Published on: 28 Sep 09

The alchemy of brandy

South African brandy is world-class, and a visit to Van Ryn's Distillery and Brandy Cellar in Stellenbosch provides the perfect introduction to this noble spirit. By Maryke Visagie.
 
Published on: 31 Aug 09

Discovering the myths of tea

A good cup of tea has the ability to calm the excited, wake the sleepy and mend the broken hearted. It’s just that what I thought was a good cuppa, actually turned out to be dust. By Maryke Visagie.
 
Published on: 23 Jul 09

Vodka's journey from Russia to bars worldwide

When it comes to vodka, it might seem that the consumer is more concerned with brand image than anything else but the clear, unaged spirit has a rich history. By Maryke Visagie.
 
Published on: 12 Jun 09

Cocktail recipes from SKYY vodka

SKYY vodka recipes to match with Asian-inspired dishes.
 
Published on: 04 Jun 09

Proudly local: Amarula Cream

Slugged back in a Springbok shooter or slowly sipped against the spectacle of another technicolour African sunset, Amarula Cream remains an iconic, proudly local liqueur. By Leigh Robertson.
 
Published on: 20 May 09

Triple Sec

With its sultry French-Caribbean origins and contemporary Gallic appeal, Triple Sec remains a perennially cool drink, whether sipped on the rocks or in a Sex and the City style cocktail. By Leigh Robertson.
 
Published on: 15 Apr 09

Tequila

Made from the agave plant, tequila has a reputation for being particularly harshflavoured and unrefined.
 
 

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