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As the Angostura bitters shortage of 2009 fades into distant memory, hopefully never to be repeated, in celebration of my last Friday at F1000 we’d like to know your favourite cocktail recipe.

Here’s a couple of F1000 office favourites from Ian and myself to get you going:

Richard’s perfect margarita

For one generous, or two friendly servings:

• Juice of two freshly squeezed limes (~50 ml)
• 50 ml Boudier Triple Sec
• 50 ml Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold

Combine the lime juice and liquor with a couple of ice cubes in a stainless steel cocktail shaker. Shake well, and chill in the freezer for about an hour. Strain into salted glasses. Garnish with lime wedges (lime rind/extra ice optional).

Ian’s top 3 classics

1. Negroni: Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
2. Martini (extra dry): Gin (lots), Vermouth (very little). I favour a twist but an olive* is fine for the stronger scented gins.
3. Old fashioned: Bourbon, Sugar syrup, Bitters, (though I’m quite fond of a simple whiskey sour with our without egg white).

*rpg says: I prefer Martini & Rossi Extra Dry for the vermouth, and, traditionally, only an odd number of olives.