Mexican bartender Jose Luis Leon was crowned the winner of the fourth Tahona Society Cocktail Competition last Friday (27th September), winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the USA to work alongside the US bartending legend, Charles Joly, at the Aviary in Chicago. The grand final took place on the rooftop bar of the Demetria hotel inContinue reading “Homegrown Talent Wins Olmeca’s Tahona Society Cocktail Competition”
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Eccles CakeTail Recipe
Recently I’ve been asked to create a cocktail in collaboration with the Eccles Food Festival. My brief was to replicate the taste of the world-famous Eccles cakes, and after a couple of ideas, I’ve come up with this – Eccles CakeTail – created by Dave Marsland, Drinks Enthusiast Glass – Jam Jar Ingredients – 60 mlContinue reading “Eccles CakeTail Recipe”
Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch
Treat family and friends this Bonfire Night with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch. Adding a touch of decadence to Guy Fawkes Night get-togethers, this rich cocktail is a warming combination of citrus, honey, cinnamon and spices. The perfect serve to toast Fireworks Night or cosy autumnal nights in with friends. Pair with toffeeContinue reading “Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch”
Underground Punch Pong League Grand Final Opens LCW 2013
WHO WILL BE CROWNED UNDERGROUND PUNCH PONG LEAGUE CHAMPIONS? Bartenders from across the UK and Ireland are in training for the ultimate battle, as they prepare for the grand final of the Underground Punch Pong League – Monin Bartenders’ Challenge Cup, on Monday October 7. The grand final takes place at the ‘London Punch Pong Arena’ –Continue reading “Underground Punch Pong League Grand Final Opens LCW 2013”
Diplomatico Indulgence At London Cocktail Week
Diplomatico Rum will be hosting an indulgent evening during London Cocktail Week on Wednesday 9th October at Hotel Chocolat in Covent Garden, London. A mouth-watering masterclass will see four Diplomatico rums paired with the finest handmade chocolate for a delectable tasting experience. Guests will learn how to taste chocolate and rum before being taken onContinue reading “Diplomatico Indulgence At London Cocktail Week”
The Kraken Rum Searches For Cocktails ‘As Dark As A Kraken’s Ink’
This October The Kraken Rum is opening the world’s most bizarre pop-up bar, which can be found on board The Redsand Sea Forts located 9 miles off the coast of Kent. The Kraken Rum is offering bartenders the chance to be part of a unique, if terrifying, experience. The brand’s Think Ink cocktail competition isContinue reading “The Kraken Rum Searches For Cocktails ‘As Dark As A Kraken’s Ink’”
Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes
It’s great watching a company start out and grow. You feel like you’ve followed them on a journey, gone through hard times with them, but ultimately enjoyed the ending as much as the producers do too. One such brand started as I began to follow them on social media. Always a great tool to utiliseContinue reading “Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes”
The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced the launch of Redbreast 21 Year Old, the pinnacle of the range to date. To celebrate the newest member of the Redbreast Family, Master Blender Billy Leighton hosted a special tasting in London last night. The new expression is the ninth Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to be addedContinue reading “The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21”
Bénédictine Crowns Manchester’s Cocktail Champion
Bénédictine Liqueur has crowned Tom Higham and Amir Javaid as joint winners of the Northern heat of its 2013 Cocktail Challenge in the closest heat of the competition so far. Tom, from The Liquorists, and Amir, from Room Manchester, both fought off stiff competition from the other skilled entrants in the third heat of the challengeContinue reading “Bénédictine Crowns Manchester’s Cocktail Champion”
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