Wight Whisky’s Isle of Wight single malt lies at the heart of this unique blended whisky bursting with complexity and character. Light oak and dried fruits combine for a smooth and creamy honey finish

1 Casillero del Diablo Zero Alcohol-Free Sparkling NV Chile (£7, Sainsbury’s) A surprisingly good dealcoholised chardonnay that’s clean, brisk and very welcome when you want (or need) to moderate. It’

SERVES 1 PREP 3 mins COOK 3 mins V 1 egg2 tbsp sugar2 tbsp double cream150ml whole milk1 tbsp brandy (optional)few drops of peppermint extractgrating of ground nutmegcandy cane, to serve Whisk the egg

We’ve used Aperol here but you could swap with another Italian aperitif like Campari or Select Aperitivo for a more bittersweet flavour. SERVES 6-8 | PREP 5 MINS | EASY 750ml prosecco350ml Aperol250ml

The Wine Atlas Garda £6.97 asda.com A very welcome and less sweet change from ubiquitous prosecco, and at a better price than most. With crisp apples and pear fruit, and a zippy, lemony finish, this i

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