Photo of Hannah Crosbie
Hannah Crosbie

Drinks columnist

Hannah Crosbie is a Scottish drinks and dining writer who has written for British Vogue, The Guardian, Financial Times and London Standard. She is drinks columnist at The Observer and could murder a martini right now.

Photo of Hannah Crosbie

Hannah Crosbie

Drinks columnist

Hannah Crosbie is a Scottish drinks and dining writer who has written for British Vogue, The Guardian, Financial Times and London Standard. She is drinks columnist at The Observer and could murder a martini right now.

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Eau-de-vie flavour bombs

    Taste the amazing fruits of the Capreolus Distillery’s labours

    Fri, 13 Feb 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Sherry drinkers, meet The Adonis

    If this is the best sherry cocktail, the best place in the world to drink them is Brooklyn

    Sun, 8 Feb 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    It may be last orders at the local

    Unless a few more pint-drinking punters make it through the door, your favourite pub might shut

    Wed, 28 Jan 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    The espresso martini done right

    Caffeine and alcohol makes this a big-night favourite, but with consideration for the coffee it becomes a well-crafted pleasure

    Sat, 24 Jan 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Aperitivo appreciation: why it’s time to stock up on vermouth

    It turns out the best vermouth is made in Saffron Walden

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Glass distinctions: coupe, flute or tulip?

    The right shape of vessel really matters, far more than you might think, for wines of any kind

    Thu, 8 Jan 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Rise of the liquid lunch

    Cocktails with herbs, pickled onions, toast… Are drinks food now?

    Sun, 4 Jan 2026

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Why a long, long wine list is still worth reading

    Some places keep it brief, so why on earth do some restaurants have wine lists more than 50 pages long?

    Sun, 21 Dec 2025

  • Hannah Crosbie
    Drink ideas worth giving a fig about

    From syrups and jams to cocktails, the fig – fruit and leaf – has it all figured out

    Sun, 14 Dec 2025

  • Hannah Crosbie
    The tiny cocktail’s big appeal

    Mini martinis and bitty Bloody Marys are cute – and might just save you from the fate of Dorothy Parker

    Wed, 3 Dec 2025

  • Hannah Crosbie
    The intrigue of the fine-wine dupe

    Affordable copies of good wines are everywhere. But are they a false economy?

    Thu, 27 Nov 2025

  • Hannah Crosbie
    ‘When it comes to drinks, apples are a core memory’

    A simple carton of juice inspired a lifelong passion

    Wed, 19 Nov 2025

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