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PALOMA CELEBRAR from The Larder House

Despite its playful , friendly style , this Southbourne restaurant has always taken the quality of its food very seriously and become a foodie institution as a result since opening five years ago . Founder James Fowler was 2014 World Class UK Bartender of the Year , so it ’ s no surprise that they serve an equally fine drink in The Library cocktail bar too .

The Larder House 4 Southbourne Grove , Bournemouth , BH6 3QZ 01202 424687 www . thelarderhouse . co . uk
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Ingredients
25ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila 20ml pink grapefruit juice 5ml locally sourced honey 100ml Larder House Ardor ( Madeira fortified English sparkling wine ) or Champagne
Method
Lightly shake the tequila , grapefruit and honey until ingredients are chilled and married . Pour the Ardor into a frozen champagne flute or saucer . Strain mixture over the Ardor sparkling wine and garnish with rosemary .
Garnish
With fresh , lightly bruised Rosemary . 35

BUCK ' S FIZZ N0 . # 2 from The Venner Bar , The Bull Hotel

The Bull Hotel ’ s relaxed luxury and savvy style fits right in with its Bridport location . Their glamorous cocktail bar , The Venner is tucked away behind a secret door at the end of their ballroom and managed by the redoubtable Lloyd Brown . With expert knowledge of his drinks , he can mix any cocktail you fancy , often before you even know you fancy it . This sparkling number is perfect for any celebration and features three locally sourced ingredients . Four if you keep to local marmalade . “ It ’ s the ultimate Dorset end of year take on the Buck ’ s Fizz ,” reckons Lloyd .

The Bull Hotel 34 East Street , Bridport , Dorset , DT6 3LF 01308 422878 www . thebullhotel . co . uk
Ingredients
Tablespoon of marmalade 5ml Porter ' s Perfection Vodka 25ml Conker Gin 10ml Cointreau 25ml sea buckthorn juice 100ml Furleigh Estate Classic Cuvée
Method
In a shaker , stir down the first five ingredients to break up the marmalade . Strain into a tea cup . Top with the cuvée .
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