Drinks

Because you know what they say: ‘It’s always five o’clock somewhere’

THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF TIPPLES TO TOAST, GIFT AND TURN INTO A COCKTAIL? THE AFICIONADOS SPILL ALL

Dust off the Dubonnet: old-fashioned drinks-cabinet staples deserve to be moved from Christmas past into Christmas present, believes Will Hosie

Which crisp pairs perfectly with Pinot Noir? What should you open to go with the Champagne? Can a cocktail really bring out the best in a bag of Monster Munch? Susan Low learns how to match drinks and crisps at Berry Bros & Rudd

WHAT drinks define us as British? Is it the simple gin and tonic, whose history includes a fall from grace to a rise in popularity again? Or could it be Babycham, that bubbly drink which provided a hi

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful if you’re hosting. In the countdown to Christmas, former Good Housekeeping editor Gaby Huddart shares tips and tricks to get your home fit for the festivities