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The drink

Artist’s Special \

Taste, colour, texture, the Artist’s Special has it all. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given its name. Created in the equally delightfully sounding Artists’ Club in Paris, circa 1927, it’s a drink with real depth in flavour, hue and history. If you like whisky sours, you’ll love it.

30ml blended scotch 30ml oloroso sherry 15ml fresh lemon juice 15ml redcurrant, grenadine or raspberry syrup Lemon twist, to garnish

Method: Shake all ingredients hard over ice. Double strain into a chilled Coupe or wine glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Recipe and image courtesy of Cara Devine. Find out more at behindthebarwithcaradevine.com, youtube.com/behindthebar and Instagram @withcaradevine

The people

Ago Perrone &

Giorgio Bargiani \

Art has always been a source of inspiration for Ago Perrone and Giorgio Bargiani, not just in their personal lives but in the way they approach the creation of their drinks in London’s Connaught Bar. The Number 11 Martini is a case in point. Taking cues from Jackson Pollock’s numbered action paintings, the drink is presented in bespoke Coupes, each hand-decorated by the team. Enjoy it in the bar and/or buy a limited-edition set for yourself, available from the Saatchi Gallery* . the-connaught.co.uk saatchigallery.com

*Proceeds support the arts and cultural sector.