Another instalment from David Coveney of The Spirit Cellar, with this cocktail taking inspiration from Harry Johnson’s Black Thorn. Akashi-47 Glass – Coupet Ingredients – 40ml of Monkey 47 35ml of Akashi-Tai Umeshu 4 Drops of Chartreuse Elixir Flamed Lemon Zest A crucial part of this drink is to flame the lemon zest just beforeContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47”
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Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)
The start of the new collaboration with The Spirit Cellar Online showcases one for those Valentine’s Day cupids in the world who may have left it a little late. Enjoy! Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine) Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Martin Miller’s Gin 15ml Creme de Bergamote 2 Dashes Adams Aphrodite BittersContinue reading “Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)”
Valentine’s Cupid Kiss
A delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect for wine or cocktail lovers – Cupid’s Kiss Glass – Martini Ingredients – 5ml Gallo White Zinfandel 30ml gin 12.5ml fresh lemon juice 30ml fresh pressed apple juice 15ml simple syrup 5 red grapes Method – Shake and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grapes.
Caorunn Wee Pink Rose
A new twist on the wine cocktail, this drink is perfect for Valentine’s Day – Wee Pink Rose Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Caorunn Gin 1/2 Egg white 2 Strawberries 10ml Gomme 15ml Rose gomme 15ml Lemon juice 25ml Sauvignon Blanc Garnish – Strawberry segment on rim of glass Method – Muddle strawberriesContinue reading “Caorunn Wee Pink Rose”
Aberlour Tasting Notes
Aberlour is a Speyside whisky that I have had the pleasure of coming across several times. The nature of my job can sometimes bring together many a whisky note, but never a fully fledged piece on the brands in question. Well it’s about time I write a little bit on one of these names thatContinue reading “Aberlour Tasting Notes”
Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys
Irish Distillers Ltd has reinforced its commitment to rejuvenating the Single Pot Still whiskey style with the release of ten exclusive Single Pot Still single cask whiskeys under the celebrated Midleton brand. The new expressions highlight the complexity, elegance and balance associated with the Midleton range and have been released exclusively to key accounts inContinue reading “Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys”
A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer
Much has been written about matching food with wine. But what about our national tipple, beer? Despite the growing trend to match beer with food, you’d be hard pushed to find a beer which has actually been brewed to go expressly with food… until now! Highly acclaimed celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer has teamedContinue reading “A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer”
Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day
Don’t follow the crowd this Valentine’s Day, break the mould and celebrate Ballantine’s Day instead! Express your true feelings with the Ballantine’s Day Love Stories app, where you can relive your first encounter and share your own Love Story with that special someone. http://stories.ballantines.com/gallery/index.html The new app, available online and on mobiles and tablets, allowsContinue reading “Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day”
Sipsmith Valentines
If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration to impress someone special on Valentines Day, why not try out the Sipsmith Dainty Damsel cocktail? It couldn’t be easier to make and looks great! A delightful way to kick off a special evening. The damson vodka adds a lovely rich plummy undernote to offset the acidityContinue reading “Sipsmith Valentines”
Introducing ‘Gold Narcissus’ – An Award Season Cocktail From Wyld
Toast your red carpet success with the newest cocktail in town from Wyld, W London – Leicester Square’s exclusive destination bar. The ‘Gold Narcissus’ cocktail, the club’s very own golden statue, will complete any look and celebrates the best of British film this season. Created by Wyld cocktail connoisseur and mixologist Eric Le Pape, theContinue reading “Introducing ‘Gold Narcissus’ – An Award Season Cocktail From Wyld”
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