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Cheers to summer

EXPERT ADVICE SUMMER DRINKS

Chef, caterer and writer Margot Henderson shares her tips for enjoying this season’s cocktails

1 WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE REFRESHING SUMMER COCKTAILS?

Bicicletta is an Italian drink that’s perfect for drinking at midday. The story goes that old Italian men drink it, then weave home on their bikes – it’s Campari and white wine on ice. I’m also a big margarita fan – I serve them on ice with no salt, and call it a ‘margorita’. On hot days, moscow mules are great – just make sure you have good, spicy ginger beer and fresh lime. You

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