Advice

Off the booze?
On a detox? That means no wine with dinner, no beer down the pub, and no spirits on pain of death. These juices, smoothies, and chocolate recipes should take your mind off the demon drink.

Know your units
Government guidelines state that women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, and men no more than 21. How much you drink may surprise you.

To drink or not to drink...
Dietitian Juliette Kellow reveals the healthy way to drink and be merry.

Hangover food
Resist a fry-up or a bag of chips; if you're hungover, these recipes will get you back on your feet much quicker than a lard feast.

That's the spirit!
Susy Atkins bestows the wonders of gin. And if what she says is anything to go by, there's, er, a lot...

All About Grappa
This firewater is actually a powerful 'digestivo' that complements bitter chocolate and coffee.

All About Amaretto
Amaretto is Italy's best-selling liqueur and rightly so, we say. And it's best served with fairy lights around the glass...

All about Limoncello
Limoncello isn't just a shot drunken revellers knock back post-midnight when the wine and vodka has run out, it's a gorgeous lemon-infused libation which goes well in long drinks, cocktails, and with – or in – puds.

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