Three is the magic number as we review one in a series of three delicious rums from the Caribbean, sample a trio of sexy new shochus from Japan and dive into a brilliant book featuring 100 gin recipes using only three ingredients.

Insider know-how comes courtesy of the three top guns at the award-winning Connaught Bar in London, Ago Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Millia sharing their invaluable tips on everything you need to know to make the perfect Dry Martini, including when to shake, how to stir and the all-important ingredient, ice.

And our bar review is without doubt of the poshest pop-up we've ever been to, Solas at the Savoy, is a real corker not only in the looks department but also the food and drink, courtesy of Bowmore Single Malt Islay Whisky

What we're mixing: a three ingredient special (natch) – the Negroni

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Connaught Bar

Jung & Wulff Luxury Rums

Sip: 100 Gin Cocktails With Only Three Ingredients

Solas at the Savoy (open until 21 June '21)

The SG Shochu

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