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Giving up alcohol for FebFast is not only admirable, but you'll soon find yourself with a little more quality time on your hands, and more money to enjoy it with. But what to do with that extra time when you're trying to avoid the drink? Here's some of our top tips for surviving FebFast.   Reframe your weekend catch-ups. If your weekends usually revolve around a shared bottle of wine or a few Friday night cocktails, rather than trying to abstain in these tricky situations, we recommend finding some alcohol-free alternatives. Meet for brunch, try an adventure-filled hike, or head to...

Ice is broadly acknowledged as one of the most important ingredients in mixed drinks, yet somehow this component still seems to get overlooked. Ice is so important, because it is the only cocktail ingredient with a specific job to do. While it's primary function is to chill the drink, it is also crucial for adding dilution, and this dilution is difficult to control. For example, when using small pieces of inferior ice in drinks such as a Negroni or an Old Fashioned, the ice will begin to melt before the drink has even left the bar. Ice is a fickle...

It feels like Christmas is still being packed away and now Valentine's Day is already here! Are you ready to woo your significant other? If you’ve been a good partner and have shown love and appreciation to your beau all year, then this should be easy for you. However, if you need to make up for some past transgressions (or have someone new on the scene), you may benefit from some advice and a few cheeky cocktails to set the mood.   You can never beat a classic, home-cooked meal. Skip the lines and the crowd and cook a feast...

So you're hosting a Christmas party? Good for you! Sure, there's some pressure involved. Who is going to show? What if there's not enough food? What music does everyone like (everyone likes Christmas music, right?) To take the pressure off, I’ve put together a couple of people-pleasing punches to help keep the nerves at bay and time on your side. There’s something truly fabulous about sharing a drink. Proudly standing around that retro punch bowl you found at Savers, serving up that seemingly endless supply of goodness, and watching everyone get just a little bit giddy. But the best part...