I saw 2011 out with a cocktail party, thrown by my lovely pals for my 25th birthday. The select cocktail menu was adapted from a delightful book by John Doxat and boy does he know a thing or two. Madeira cobbler's were an all round favourite.

I'm collecting retro cocktail glasses and searching for the perfect boat bar...








Remember when drinking your cocktails, be sophisticated and responsible like me.