Five of the best tequilas

Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails

This modern twist on a retro tequila sunrise uses smoky mezcal for a refreshing yet grown-up sundowner. Put 50ml of mezcal, 1 tbsp of Cointreau, 100ml of grapefruit or orange juice (or a mixture of bo

1. Orkney Gin Skule Skerry Gin, from £39.90, orkneygincompany.com This hand-crafted New-Western style gin features a unique blend of botanicals inspired by the perfect balance of ingredients in tradit

Created to be characterful rather than neutral, the latest wave of British vodkas put taste first

Serves 1Prep time 1 min EASY SWAPS Replace the lemonade with cola to create kalimotxo – popular in the Basque Country. (Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it...) KNOW-HOW In Spain, the brand of gaseosa

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