Fifty One: Relativity

I've posted a lot of recipes based around typical winter flavours over the past few weeks. There is, of course, a downside and it's that seasonal flavours will call that specific season to mind and not everyone wants to think about how cold it is outside all of the time. But then again, one of the beautiful aspects of a mixed drink is that through a trick of the senses, it can transport the drinker from a cold Edinburgh night to, well, anywhere.

Relativity

15ml Belvedere Cytrus (any citrus flavoured vodka will do)
10ml St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 dashes Fee Bros. Peach Bitters
Top with champagne (the drier, the better)

Build in a chilled champagne flute. Garnish with a lemon zest twist and a cocktail cherry.

Newsdesk: summer is coming

It's summer! It must be, all the clues are there. There was sunlight this afternoon - proper sunlight with warmth and everything! The other big clue?

• It's the Guardian's guide to making the perfect cocktail, of course! Not only that, but they've started a weekly series on the Word of Mouth blog called How To Drink, kicking off with the perfect summer topic: ice.
• The Times looks at the resurgence of gin and the establishment of a vineyard in London.
• Two mysteries solved this week: the secret recipe of Dr. Pepper, and how to open champagne without smashing anything or blinding someone.