Enjoy variations of classic cocktails while learning the re-emerging art of muddling.

Gone are the days of powdered bar mix and maraschino cherries. Today’s ambitious bartenders squeeze only fresh juice and don’t garnish with manufactured fruit. They create delicious tasting and beautifully looking cocktails by muddling, a century-old technique whereby fresh fruit and herbs are mashed together to extract their truest flavour. Mojitos, Mint Juleps and Bellinis have all seen a renaissance of late, and for good reason. They’re simple cocktails with few ingredients that turn an ordinary summer afternoon into something memorable (we hope!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with new versions of these classic cocktails.

Your definitive guide to matching wine, beer and cocktails to classic BBQ fare.

Now that summer is in full swing and you’re clocking copious amounts of time barbecuing your favourite seasonal meals, it’s important to know what booze is appropriate to serve with what dish. Well fret no longer, here’s a guide to matching almost any barbecue staple to wine, beer and even cocktails.

Pick the perfect bubbly for your very special day.

Now that wedding season is in full swing, you may find yourself tying up a couple of loose ends, such as deciding on the champagne or sparkling wine you’ll serve at the reception. Toasting the happy couple is an important part of the day and should be commemorated with an equally special wine — perhaps the champagne you shared on the night he proposed or the bubbly your parents drank at their own wedding? Whatever your decision, there are a few things you need to consider.