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Espresso Martini syrup
You don't even need an espresso machine to create this delish coffee-spiked syrup
Mama Hun cocktail recipe from Flute Seafood Café & Bar
Haven't had a chance to visit Flute, Bath's new seafood cafe and bar? Recreate this fan-favourite cocktail from the bar for a taste of what to expect
Dartmoor Whisky Smash
This zippy garden-party cocktail proves there's more to whisky than after-dinner sipping by a crackling log fire on a winter's night
Non-alcoholic spritz cocktail
This non-alcohol spritz is the perfect mocktail for Aperol fans
Frobishers Dark and Stormy
All that stands between you and a delicately spiced Dark and Stormy is just three ingredients
Blood Orange Sunrise
A splash of Thatchers Blood Orange Cider adds a modern twist to the classic cocktail
What Lies Beneath gin cocktail
Cornish maritime legend inspired this gin-spiked cocktail
Black Tor Rum Daiquiri
Served exclusively at Winslade Manor near Exeter, this Black Tor Daiquiri is a sophisticated take on the classic rum cocktail
Who Dares Wins
Up your cocktail game with this exceptional gin spritz from Paul Ainsworth
Dirty Cider and Smoked Orange cocktail
Add theatre to your outdoor entertaining with this smoke-infused whiskey cocktail
Fresh Mint Cobbler
Combine your favourite local gin with white wine, fresh mint and lemon in this delicious summer cocktail
Bora 75
Give rum its moment in the sun with this reinvention of a classic cocktail
King's Pipe cocktail
This smooth and smoky cocktail is perfect for fireside sipping
The Mince Pie cocktail
Sugar, spice and all things nice, this festive cocktail from Yohan Thuillier is the perfect Christmas Eve tipple
Espresso Martini
A quality vodka is important for a good result, so look for something top notch
Negroni
Use a locally crafted small-batch gin in this classic Negroni
Whiskey Sour cocktail
There's a good chance you've already got the ingredients for this classic cocktail recipe
Devon Stormy cocktail
This naturally festive tipple has notes of fiery ginger and a hint of rum butter
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