Ben Reed

Whether it's a cool Cosmopolitan Punch, a sophisticated Sangria Blanco or a tangy Mojito, there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavour and festivity to any social occasion - or to provide a reason to celebrate! A party punch served in an elegant bowl, brimming with a delicious...

On the rocks or straight up? With a salt rim or without? However you like your margarita, there is a twist to satisfy in this perfect companion to mixing with that most legendary of spirits - tequila. From roguish beginnings in rural Mexico, tequila now graces the most elegant of cocktail bars and...

Forget any idea you may have of smoothies being made just from fruit, juice, yogurt and maybe a splash of milk. You'll be surprised how easy it is to elevate the humble smoothie from the realm of healthy treat to one of pure self-indulgence. Sinful Smoothies offers up more than 25 recipes for every ...

The martini is the most iconic of cocktails. Dating back over 100 years, it's devotees include world leaders, renowned writers and dashing actors. A martini, perfectly presented in a classic stemmed glass complete with olive garnish, can add instant glamour to any occasion. Martinis is a celebration...

Our stylish range of travel stationery has stunning cover photography and each notebook is beautifully finished with a ribbon marker, storage pocket and elastic closure band. With plenty of space to jot down thoughts and plans, a themed notebook is just the thing to get you organized. Buy one for yo...

The Cocktail Hour celebrates those irresistible concoctions that have graced the world's best bars for decades, providing the inspiration you need to create fabulous cocktails at home. Award-winning bartender and bestselling author Ben Reed brings you an indispensable collection of recipes, from the...

The unavoidable downside to an evening spent enjoying your favourite cocktails is the dreaded hangover the following day. One would think that in this day and age, someone would have developed the technology to counteract nausea, lethargy and nagging headaches. Sadly not. Ben Reed - bestselling auth...

The epitome of glamour and sophistication, the cocktail has withstood the test of time, dating back over a century and surviving depression, war revolution and prohibition to bring elegance and excitement to any occasion. "The Cocktail Hour" celebrates those irresistible concoctions that have graced...