Let’s get the festive party started with our drinks expert Olly Smith’s sublime mixes and food editor Eleanor Maidment’s classy canapés
Amaretto sour
Blue cheese, candied pecan and fig bites; Rosemary polenta chips
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These drinks are made from Home Cocktail Bible by Olly Smith, to be published by Quadrille on 2 December, price £20. To pre-order a copy for £16 until 28 November, go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3308 9193. Free uk delivery on orders over £20
Loic Parisot, food styling
Max Robinson, Styling