Are you self-isolating… with a ghost?
You may be weary of seeing the same four walls every day, but spare a thought for those stuck at home with a paranormal presence
You may be weary of seeing the same four walls every day, but spare a thought for those stuck at home with a paranormal presence
It didn’t take long for cocktail hour to establish itself alongside the Clap For Carers as an essential part of lockdown. A ‘quarantini’ creates a useful divide between the part of the day where you try to work and the bit where you fail to relax. Thankfully, cocktails have a happy effort-to-satisfaction ratio – it … Read more
Aperol smash By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 02:09 BST, 24 May 2020 Strawberries and mint make the Aperol Smash a fruity aperitif two or three strawberries fresh mint 30ml Aperol 30ml light rum (gin or vodka will work fine too) dash rose-water (optional) Muddle the strawberries … Read more
Mother’s Ruin By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 02:10 BST, 24 May 2020 Tea-infused gin adds depth to the Mother’s Ruin 50ml tea-infused gin 10ml sugar syrup dash Angostura bitters For the tea-infused gin, measure out the gin and leave a scant teaspoon of loose-leaf tea to … Read more
Fino + Tonic By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 02:10 BST, 24 May 2020 Fino and tonic, a low-alcohol twist on the classic G&T cucumber 50ml fino sherry 100ml-150ml tonic water 1 lemon, cut into wedges Cut a ribbon of cucumber lengthways using a vegetable peeler. Curl … Read more
Riri Martini By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:01 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 02:10 BST, 24 May 2020 The Riri Martini, named after the singer because of the coconut twist 50ml gin or light rum 25ml coconut water (eg Vita Coco) Firstly, freeze a cocktail glass. Stir the alcohol and coconut water … Read more
Gin Sour By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 02:09 BST, 24 May 2020 If it’s too tart, try a bit more sugar. If it’s not tart enough, more lemon. If it’s just right, strain through a tea strainer into a frozen cocktail coupe 50ml gin 15ml freshly … Read more
Green Park By Richard Godwin For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 The Green Park builds on the divine combination of lemon and basil 50ml gin 15ml lemon juice 10ml sugar syrup 6 fresh basil leaves 15ml egg white (optional) Freeze a cocktail glass before you … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I dare to dream big By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 You might think I’m successful, but I have been rejected many times When I was 11, newly enrolled in Brentwood County High School … Read more
ASK ZELDA: Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questions By Zelda West-Meads YOU for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:59 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 00:59 BST, 24 May 2020 If you have a problem, email [email protected]. Zelda reads all your letters but regrets that she cannot answer them all personally I can’t … Read more