I'm a late starter; I was teetotal until I was in my mid forties and then began to have an occasional glass of white wine. Over the last twenty years I have progressed slowly to partake in the odd glass of Christmas cheer (gluhwein) and applecorn schnapps (courtesy of the Lidl) at the appropriate season. But now I fear I am a fallen woman - I have moved on to become a cocktail diva!! 
It was my sons' fault when they went on holiday with their dad to a place where there is a fabulous cocktail bar. They were horrified to discover that although my husband and I have holidayed there together many times, he has never bought me a cocktail.
Last year my eldest son gave money to his dad with the instruction it was to be used to buy me cocktails when we were on holiday. The photo (above) was proof for our son that he had complied. Oh my! Who knew that cocktails were so wonderful? They're simply delicious, if somewhat alcoholic, fruit drinks.
I have been seduced. My son has now bought me several bottles of liquor, cocktail glasses, a muddler and a shot measure; my brother in law has bought me a book of cocktails - and I'm ready to go. I have now tried several, but my favourite so far is a watermelon one.
Do you have a favourite cocktail?
