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Today we toast the last of our Decade of Cocktails series with one final tipple. A simple, elegant classic, the French 75 has been a celebratory staple for over a century. This drink is a fitting tribute to the end of a turbulent year, with a name inspired by a symbol of hope in some …

This week, we’re celebrating a drink so good, they named it twice. The Gin-Gin Mule isn’t vastly well known – it’s what we’d call an up-and-coming modern classic, filled with crowd-pleasing flavours that elevate the gin at the core of the drink, rather than overpowering it. Exceptionally easy to mix up, we guarantee you will …

Yet another stalwart of a good bartender’s repertoire is a delightfully sweet, foamy pink drink – the Clover Club. Thought to have first been concocted in the Philadelphia men’s club of the same name towards the end of the 19th century, this cocktail was once the go to tipple for toasting and celebrating. However, a …

The Negroni is the very definition of a classic gin cocktail, boasting a lengthy history and a refined, elegant flavour. Throughout its 101-year existence, it has remained steadfast in its popularity among bartenders and drinkers alike, thanks to its simple composition and complex, unique taste. A thoroughly Italian affair, this concoction has been a staple …

Sometimes, all we want in a drink is some sweet simplicity, which is exactly what the Bee’s Knees has to offer. It is a very customisable cocktail, made with only three ingredients, but it delivers a zesty punch of flavour and will definitely leave you with a happy buzz about you. Why is it called …

Not only is the Florodora a personal favourite of mine, but it is also a contentious choice for this series of classic cocktails, as it isn’t hugely well known. Despite a lengthy history and sweet, crowd-pleasing flavours, it’s not often I spot it on a cocktail menu. So please read on and give this simple, …

The Gimlet is a classic, elegant cocktail playing on the ever-complimentary flavour pairing of gin and lime. The cocktail’s origins, much like our own here at 6 O’clock Gin, are based firmly in naval tradition, making the history of the Gimlet almost as simple as the drink itself. For those of you not acquainted with …

A drink of relatively modern inception which has rapidly earned a place amongst the ranks of classics like The Martini is The Bramble. Created in the 1980s by legendary Fred’s Club bartender Dick Bradsell, this cocktail is delightfully well balanced and easy to sip, with the sweetness of blackberry liqueur cutting through the tartness of a …