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Italian Margarita

For when you can’t decide between a Marg and an Amaretto Sour. 

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Hazelnut Sour

The Amaretto Sour might have met its hazelnut-flavoured match.

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Pomegranate Swizzle

The fruity intensity of pomegranate makes our swizzle sizzle.

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Paloma

Love grapefruit? Then you’ll love this super-easy take on Mexico’s most loved (and most underrated) cocktail.

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Dirty Martini

Learn to mix this absolute classic – the ultimate in salty, savoury cocktails.

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Rum & Dolce

Sweet tooth? This creamy combo of rum and dulce de leche will hit the spot.

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Martini Highball

The ‘It’ drink goes long for a fizzy, refreshing take on the classic.

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Non-Alcoholic Martini

What James Bond orders during Dry July.

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Cocktails to make for Mum

Shake things up this Mother’s Day with these tried and tested recipes (including a delicious non-alc Martini).

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What is maraschino liqueur?

Spoiler: It’s about to become your new cocktail hero.

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5 steps to the perfect Whiskey Sour

We’ve got all the tips and tricks to nailing the OG.

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6 things I learned in Tequila (that don’t make it into the usual spiel)

From tequila trains to falcons, here’s what a trip to tequila country taught me.

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Chardonnay 101: Oaked vs unoaked

How oak changes the taste, texture and style of this great white.

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Non-alc wine has come a long way – these 7 prove it

Everything you need to know about zero%* wine, from how it’s made to why it’s getting better than ever.

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The best (and scariest) ways to drink Guinness right now

Would you mix the Irish stout with an energy drink? Add coffee to your pint? We put the latest trending serves to the test.

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Where to play pool in Melbourne

Looking for a game? Here are the best places to play – with loads of other reasons to stick around, too.

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The wines that everyone’s into right now (and they’re all under $30)

Three wine merchants reveal what’s flying off the shelves – and which bottles deserve to be.

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