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It’s National Daiquiri day tomorrow on the 19th of July, a classic Cuban cocktail that has stood the test of time.

Keep it simple or add your favourite fruit for a twist, either way you won’t be disappointed.

For more inspiration visit https://www.ronsantiagodecuba.com/uk/daiquiri-week/

We’ve got you covered for Wimbledon this year. We may not have fresh strawberries and cream but why not give Ardbikie Strawberry vodka a go with lashings of American Cream soda!

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BEER DAY BRITAIN 🍺

Never has there been a better day to leave work early, soak in the sun with your favourite cold beer

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THE COSMO

What can be more delightful than sipping an a fresh citrusy Cosmopolitan.

Here’s our simple recipe for you to try out.

25ml Ketel One vodka
25ml Cointreau
45ml Cranberry juice
12.5ml Sugar syrup
Dash of orange bitters

METHOD

Shake and double strain in a martini style glass and garnish with an orange twist.

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WORLD COCKTAIL DAY
13th of May

A celebration of the greatest invention known to man, the cocktail.

What will you be mixing this year? We’ve prepared a delicious White Lady for the occasion!

50ml Blind Tiger Gin
25ml Cointreau
25ml Supasawa (sweet&sour)
1/2 and egg white

Shake vigorously and strain into your sexiest stemmed glass. Garnish with a lemon twist 🍋

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THE CLASSIC G&T

For this we require a classic London style gin and one of our favourites at FREDS is Lind & Lime.

Produced in the historic distilling district of Leith in Edinburgh, it took almost two years for the team to develop the deliciously harmonious recipe.

With the bright, zesty influence of fresh lime peel complemented by a gentle, warming pink peppercorn spice, we are huge fans of this multi-award-winning gin.

We can’t recommend it highly enough and the perfect accompaniment for a midweek curry.

HAPPY EASTER 🐣

We’re swapping out chocolate eggs this year with the Whitebox cocktail selection for our Easter hunt. Fun for all the family aged over 18 🙂

THE ESPRESSO MARTINI

Get your fix with this sumptuous and decadent twist on the classic espresso martini using FABLE The Captain’s Daughter blended malt, fresh espresso and maple syrup.

37.5ml FABLE The Captain's Daughter
37.5ml Espresso
12.5ml Coffee liqueur
5ml Maple syrup

METHOD

STEP 1 - Add ingredients to a shaker
STEP 2 - Shake vigorously
STEP 3 - Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a coffee bean

Spring hasn’t quite sprung but that won’t stop us making beautiful gin drinks.

This one couldn’t be simpler and captures the essence of British Spring time.

Chase GB Gin is best enjoyed as a gin and tonic but we’ve added a Spring twist swapping out tonic water for sparkling elderflower.

Fill a glass with lots of ice, add 25ml or 50ml of Chase GB gin then top with a premium sparkling elderflower and a slice of fresh ginger to garnish.

Chase Extra Dry gin is smooth & full-bodied, perfectly balanced with juniper, spice and citrus. A must-try for gin lovers. Distinct and full-bodied in flavour!

FREDS DRINKS FOCUS : THE MARGARITA

One of the world’s greatest cocktails, the Margarita has a natural sense of fun, playfulness and warmth.

INGREDIENTS

37.5mls 1800 Silver Tequila
25mls Freshly-squeezed lime juice
20mls Cointreau
Sea salt

METHOD

STEP 1 Salt rim cocktail glass
STEP 2 Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker
STEP 3 Shake and strain into a salt-rimmed glass
STEP 4 Garnish with lime

Enjoy and share your pics with us

🚨 COMPETITION ALERT 🚨

We have partnered with Ron Santiago de Cuba, the highest expression of the Cuban rum tradition for our biggest ever competition.

We’re not just giving away one bottle from the range but the full set of Santiago de Cuba exquisite rums alive with passion. That’s not all, we’re also throwing in two beautiful Cuban mugs known as ‘Copa de barro’ to sip down your favourite rum drinks.

WHAT’S THE PRIZE?

+ Ron Santiago de Cuba Carte Blanca
+ Ron Santiago de Cuba Anêjo 8 Years
+ Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Anêjo 11 Years
+ Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Anêjo 12 Years

+ 2 x Copa de barro (Cuban clay mugs)

HOW DO I ENTER?

+ Like this post
+ Tag a friend who you will share a Canchánchara with
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Make sure you check out our last post of .ruleofrum making a simple and delicious traditional Cuban Canchánchara cocktail.. the oldest known Cuban cocktail predating everyone’s favourite, the Daiquiri.

Good luck! T&C’s in comments 🍹

WE ♥️ AKER

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching we’ve got you covered for a romantic night in!

AKER is made using only the finest ingredients and handcrafted to perfection. Blending world-class rosé wine with luxurious raspberry eau de vie, balanced with English botanicals to create the perfect aperitif.

Why not give this cheeky little cocktail a go?!

AKER SPRITZ

+ Fill a wine glass with ice
+ Pour 60ml Aker english Rosé
+ Add 30ML Sparkling wine
+ Top with soda
+ Garnish with a fresh English strawberry

HOT TODDY DAY 🍯

The very best of Winter Warmers. Today is the perfect excuse to enjoy this cosy whisky classic.

50mls Glen Grant 10 years old
125mls hot water
15mls lemon juice
2 tsp honey

Mix together and pour into a toddy mug/cocktail glass.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick or star anise and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.

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2023! 🥃

Starting the year as we mean to go on…

Cosy food, fresh air and incredible whisky with

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T’IS THE SEASON 🍒

Which means it’s time to reach for the good stuff.

Let the festivities commence. We have whipped-up a Rob Roy with Johnnie Walker Blue Label for a touch of festive extravagance.

50mls Johnnie Walker Blue Label
25mls Sweet Vermouth
Dash angostura bitters

Step 1: add all ingredients to a mixing glass
Step 2: top with ice and stir for 60 seconds
Step 3: strain into your favourite cocktail glass
Step 4: garnish with a cherry and enjoy

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LAST ORDERS 🎁

Not so long to go before the holidays!

Our last orders for Christmas delivery is 1600 Sunday 18th Dec.

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MOMENTS SHARED 🥃

Choosing a great whisky can be a tricky business.

Share wisely this year with the inimitable Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Pieced together by Johnnie Walker’s master blenders to create a whisky of incredible depth and finesse.

The rarest of the rare in the Johnnie Walker family – the perfect way to toast life’s great moments.

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GOOD TIMES 🔥

Nothing screams party more than Ciroc.

Dust-off those disco balls and get your bottles ordered ahead of the festive fun!

A truly modern vodka inspired by more than a century of winemaking expertise and craftsmanship.

Ciroc is a fine French vodka made using the grapes from the vineyards of cognac and beyond to create a clean, fresh and elegant vodka.

Perfect in a cocktail or a long drink, Ciroc also has a great range of flavours that will help you level-up your cocktail game at home!

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BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY 🎁

We love the Singleton of Dufftown 12 years old, especially with a few tasty chocolates!

This Black Friday, tag a pal, like this post and share it to your stories for a chance to win a bottle of Singleton of Dufftown 12yo & 3 bars of deliciousness from

18+ to enter, UK only, one winner only, Black Friday weekend (25-27 Nov) winner announced on Monday 28th.

Goood luck!

RON SANTIAGO DE CUBA 😍

We have a new Rum…and we are not afraid to use it!

The Daiquiri is a phenomenal Cuban cocktail, and the Ron Santiago de Cuba distillery is located nearby to where the Daiquiri originates.

We have added a subtle 'figgy' twist for you to try at home. 

50ml Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 yo
20mls lime juice
10mls fig liqueur 
5mls Sugar Syrup

Method: Shake in ice-filled cocktail shaker
Garnish: Quartered fig

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SCOTCH ‘n’ CHOCS 🍫

Black Friday is almost upon us and we have a delicious suggestion to help you make the most of the festive period.

Singleton of Dufftown 12 years old is a delightful combination of American oak ex-bourbon barrels and aged Sherry casks.

This Singleton is distilled in Dufftown, a small town that is often referred to as the capital of Speyside due to its intense concentration of distilleries.

It has been said (on many an occasion) that Rome was build on seven hills and Dufftown, on seven stills.

Soft nutty notes, little pops of sweetness with hints of elegant dark chocolate leave a long and rewarding finish. Those flavours linger longer with a little nibble of high % cacao chocolate.

We love to pair this Speyside single malt whisky with chocolates to unleash the hidden depths of aromas.

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OLD FASHIONED WEEK 🥃

5-14th November 2022 - another week, another banging cocktail!
It is officially Old Fashioned week! Well, it’s a ten day celebration actually and November is the perfect time of year to explore this simple, yet delightful cocktail.

The Old Fashioned is one of our favourites here at FREDS, strong, stirred-down and brown is the order of the day!

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Well done - you have won our giveaway!

Your bottle is on its way! Congrats and thanks to all for entering! ☠️

SPOOKTACULAR GIVEAWAY ☠️

We have a bottle of Smokehead Unfiltered up for grabs this Halloween!

A beautiful / scary new release that is bold, full-flavoured and exciting. Flavours of toasted nuts, burning embers and cracked pepper ooooze from this ghoulish delight.

To win:
☠️Like this post,
☠️Tag a friend who you will share it with
☠️Share to stories and tag and

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CREEPY COCKTAILS 🍹

Tiki-Lovers Pineapple Rum offers up plenty of ghoulish inspiration.

Here’s a great (and simple) Zombie recipe to try:

50mls TIKI LOVERS Pineapple Rum
30mls orange juice
30mls pineapple juice
15mls triple sec
15mls lime juice
10mls sugar syrup

Method: Shake and strain into ice filled highball.
Garnish: Cinnamon stick

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WE LOVE ❤️

Casamigos Tequila - co-founded by George Clooney, Casamigos translates to 'House of Friends'.

This Reposado is aged for around 7 months in American Oak barrels which bring notes of dried fruits and spicy oak, with a touch of sweet agave.

As the name would suggest, it’s best enjoyed with a pal or two.

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WE LOVE 🧡

Limited to only 270 Bottles this Whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2021.

Unusually, this Ardmore was aged in a Bourbon Cask which previously contained an Islay Whisky. This definitely adds an extra layer of complexity to the usual smoky profile you get from Ardmore.

Label Artwork by Edinburgh Based Itsaso San Sebastien Dominguez, Insta

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ESPRESSO MARTINI TIME 🥳

The Espresso Martini is exactly what we need to round-off a Wednesday afternoon!

The Espresso Martini is (typically) a sumptuous mix of vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. It's rich, indulgent and creamy, and the shot of fresh espresso will certainly give you a boost if your are flagging after a long day at work.

It's what we call a contemporary classic cocktail. Ironically, it was first served in the Soho Brasserie, London back in the late 80's when a very well-known model asked for something that would wake her up, and %^$£ her up.

The bartender duly whipped-up an Espresso Martini.

We have jazzed things up a touch with Diplomatico rum in place of vodka, and Cross Brew as our preferred choice of liqueur.

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WE LOVE! 🥃

Cruising into the weekend with the delicious Talisker 10.

Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. It's the perfect whisky for a fresh Octobers evening.

This single malt has a famously rich and powerful peat-smoke flavour, while the finish leaves you with a warm peppery taste that lingers.

It is a 'must-stock' for any at home bar due to its unique coastal characteristics. 

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