At a time like this the margins generated from cocktails should not be dismissed lightly and those generated from gin-cocktails are even more significant as gin continues along its own particular popularity road. The months spent at home under Lockdown have done gin no harm either as the housebound consumer took to experimenting with all kinds of cocktails. We take a look at what's on offer for a gin-based cocktails selection.

Diageo Ireland's Category Development Manager looks at some of the key trends in Covid-struck 2020 and the implications for 2021.

What more can the discerning publican do to put his customers at ease? Drinks Industry Ireland looks at what's out there for those concerned about reopening their pubs to the highest-possible Covid-19 safety standards.

The new Minimum Unit Pricing regulations introduced by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act come into force next January. Here, Lorraine Compton of Compton Solicitors summarises the new regulations and how they'll impact alcohol pricing and offers.

We seem set (with due respect to the Delta variant) for indoor reopening next month. But Health & Safety remains an important concern for consumers in 2021.