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At the Black Swan it's not all about the food. To compliment every course and tantalise the taste-buds even more, there's an extensive selection of drinks on offer. And this week it's time to give the pre-dinner arrival drinks menu a freshen up.
Tommy is delighted to welcome Mel Giedroyc up to Yorkshire, and alongside his restaurant manager and booze expert Seamus, they go foraging in their Palace of Preserves, to find some aged spirits from which to build a brand new drink. And Mel has even brought her own ideas, and one or two foggy memories, to give them inspiration.
Back at the farm the trio settle in to mix some cocktails, get a masterclass on some of the more unusual ingredients, and have a proper chat about Great British Bake Off, Mel's food roots, and her upcoming projects.
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