DOWNTON DISPATCHES
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History of the Hot Toddy
The hot toddy has a rich history that blends cultural influences, practical remedies, and evolving tastes. Here's an overview of its origins and development: Origins in India The term "toddy"...
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The Negroni vs. Sbagliato
The Negroni has earned its place as a sophisticated favorite on bar menus worldwide. According to legend, the ruby-red cocktail originated in 1919 at Caffè Casoni in Florence, Italy, when...
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Celebrity Spirits
Celebrity spirits are trending hard and furiously at the minute. Celebrities enter the spirits industry for a mix of business and personal reasons, and the quality of these products varies....
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London Drizzle
Following the success of both Asian Parsnip and American Mustard, we were asked to create something new for James May. Challenges to date have included a unique botanical, the clue...
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Elderflower Infusions
The countryside is finally alive, and it is now that you will find elderflower bushes in flower. Their frothy, white flowers tend to bloom in early May for just a...
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Spring Review of Gin Market
This was published on Gin Foundry With the promise of Spring budding on every tree branch (not that we can get to with all the self isolation) and the interminable...
