The twelve

Every drink on the site, one tray.

Twelve welcome drinks, chosen because they can be made for six or sixty without changing character. Ten with alcohol, two without, and every one with a twin that runs the other way.

All twelve. Hover to pick one up; tap to open it.

Big parties, Garden parties · low

Aperol spritz

Bitter orange, prosecco and soda over ice.

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Weddings, Dinner parties · medium

French 75

Gin, lemon and sugar shaken cold, then topped with champagne.

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Weddings, Winter holidays · medium

Kir royale

A spoon of crème de cassis under cold champagne.

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Dinner parties, Winter holidays · strong

Whisky sour

Bourbon, lemon and sugar over ice.

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Big parties, Garden parties · medium

Moscow mule

Vodka, lime and ginger beer in a cold cup.

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Brunch, Weddings · low

Bellini

White peach purée under prosecco, invented at Harry's Bar in Venice.

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Garden parties, Weddings · low

Elderflower fizz

The Hugo, made the kitchen way: elderflower, prosecco, soda and a handful of mint.

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Big parties, Garden parties · medium

Sangria

Red wine, citrus, a little brandy and a bowl of fruit, made the day before.

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Winter holidays, Dinner parties · medium

Mulled wine

Red wine warmed with citrus peel, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.

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Garden parties, Brunch · low

Grapefruit spritz

Pink grapefruit juice, prosecco and soda with a sprig of rosemary.

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Garden parties, Brunch · alcohol-free

Cucumber cooler

Cucumber, lime, mint and soda over ice.

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Winter holidays, Dinner parties · alcohol-free

Spiced horchata

Rice, cinnamon, milk and sugar, blended and strained into something cold and creamy.

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