As we launch our Vesper Martini, we speak with Alessandro Palazzi, the legendary manager of Dukes Bar manager, about what it means to him to work in this special corner of St James’s Charismatic bar manager Alessandro Palazzi was intoxicated by the history and atmosphere of St James’s long before he worked at Dukes Bar. […]

Stylish, simple, sophisticated and very, very strong – Emily Miles explores why no other drink can match the Martini The gleam of glassware; the clatter of ice in shaker; the careful placement of pristine, starched napkin squares and taut-skinned olives: there is an exquisite theatre that surrounds a perfectly executed, perfectly presented cocktail. And no […]

As London Cocktail Week hits town, we asked Alessandro Palazzi – master mixologist at Dukes – for his tips on making cocktails at home, from the truth about juice to simple bitter twists. Always use fresh organic fruit. Ignore the juice section of the supermarket and squeeze fresh fruit just before you need it. It’s […]