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Feeling high from local supply

Even if you only do it once, resolve to invest in some barware from a local maker or independent craft shop. They’ll feel good, you’ll feel good and your drinks cabinet will look bloomin’ awesome. daphnemargaretpottery.co.uk

BECOMING

…and don’t forget to have a good old rummage in your community charity shop. They’re fabulous places for preloved cocktail ephemera.

A GIN-THUSIAST

No matter where you live in the world, chances are, there’s someone in the vicinity creating a gin. Show them some love: splash out on a bottle and make new friends.

…go one step further and find out about investing in your local distillery/ maker. Check out who’s doing what at gofundme.com

Supporting your neighbourhood bar

Make like Sam, Woody, Norm and co from Cheers and resolve to make your local bar a place where everybody knows your name. See page 54.

Nine

…and if they sell bottled drinks, buy a couple to take home. Mirror Margarita, hachabar.com

…ditto merch.

Obituary Women’s Tee, deatheandcompanymarket.com

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SHARING IS CARING

This one works for bars as well as consumers: sign up to the Olio app and donate/receive surplus ingredients or unwanted equipment. Everyone’s a winner. Result! olioapp.com