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How to make a whisky old fashioned
Learn how to make a simple yet effective whisky cocktail that has been back in fashion since Mad Men.
Cellar hand: Our wine expert's guide to tasting room etiquette
These insider tips will have you tasting wines at the cellar door like a pro.
- Katie Spain
Adam Liaw's lime and ginger masala soda
Chaat masala is a sour spice mix very different from garam masala and is used for sprinkling onto a lot of casual, snacky dishes. It is available from Indian grocers or you can easily make your own.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
Celebrity-endorsed wines are everywhere right now but our wine writer's favourite is one you probably don't know exists
Sometimes, the best celebrity wine collaboration is the subtle kind. Like this rock star-associated shiraz.
- Katie Spain
Why this little Tasmanian wine event is one of our wine writers' top travel picks
Tasmania's Southern Open Vineyards Weekend is a three-day 'choose your own adventure' that lets you connect with some of the most exciting wine producers in the country.
- Katie Spain
The joy of NoLo: Waking up to the wonderful world of no- and low-alcohol drinks
There’s never been a better time to be a teetotaller. Embrace moderation and give these hangover-free beverages a try.
- Katie Spain
Three ways to do good while drinking well
Here's how to experience warm fuzzies of the meaningful kind.
- Katie Spain
Green smoothie
Use this as your base recipe and juggle accordingly - you might prefer avocado to banana, orange to apple - to suit your own taste.
- < 30 mins
- Jill Dupleix
How one of the world's great champagne houses is embracing sustainability
Every now and then, wine brings tears to the eyes – for all the right reasons. The best thing I drank last year was sentimental. Here's why.
- Katie Spain
The top beer trends for summer (and five tinnies to try)
The range of beer choices keeps getting larger and lager. Here are five fresh picks from the fridge.
- Callan Boys
