date-night

Rich almond flavour, bright fresh lemon and just enough sweetness. This Amaretto Sour is easy to make at home — and even easier to adjust until it tastes exactly how you like it.

A Sidecar makes an ordinary evening feel a little more special. Just cognac, fresh lemon and orange liqueur, shaken ice-cold. Start with the classic, then use two sips and three simple ratios to find the version you love.

Dinner is over, the conversation is still going, and somebody suggests coffee. Make it a Carajillo. Espresso and Licor 43 get a quick shake with ice, turning two ingredients into a cold, gently spiced cocktail with a little foam on top. No cream, no complicated kit — just a good reason to stay at the table a bit longer.

One properly cold Martini. One bowl of hot, golden fries. Somehow, that's all it takes to make an ordinary evening feel like cocktail hour at your favourite little bar. Here's how to pull it off at home - without turning hosting into hard work.