A few words on... The cellar highball

The cellar highball That bottle of fortified wine lurking in the back of your cupboard is easily transformed into a sophisticated sipper thanks to this recipe, says TASTE’s cocktail expert Jeanne Calitz

Using a highball glass with ice cubes add 2–4 T fortified wine of your choice – sherry, Madeira, Marsala, sweet vermouth or Port (white Port is first prize). Top with tonic water

(we recommend a light tonic like those made by Barker & Quin or Fever Tree). Add a few drops

of bitters if you’re so inclined, and garnish with a lemon wedge. The perfect drink to sip slowly and prepare for

winter’s arrival.