One from the Bacardi Brown-Forman guys using Southern Comfort to create an after-dinner winter warmer. Day 7 – Southern Comfort Hot Bramble – Southern Comfort Glass – Highball (heat proof) glass Ingredients – 25ml Southern Comfort 50ml red wine 25ml apple juice 1 cinnamon stick 1 Star Anise 1.5 tsps of caster sugar dash ofContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 7”
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24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 6
Poland makes another appearance in the list, with their Wyborowa vodka based ‘Smoky Fall’ creating a pre-party cocktail. Day 6 – Smoky Fall – Wyborowa Glass – Sling glass Ingredients – 50ml Wyborowa 35ml Orange juice 10ml Fresh lime juice 5ml Sugar syrup 3x bar spoons of Smoky Plum jam Ginger Beer top Method – Shake all the ingredients togetherContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 6”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 5
On the 5th day of Christmas, the traditional christmas tipple makes an appearance, Baileys. Day 5 – Baileys Spiced Nog – Baileys Glass – Snifter glass Ingredients – 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream 2.5ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 1 dash St. Elizabeth® Allspice Dram 1 whole egg 1 dash Angostura bitters Method – Shake all the ingredientsContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 5”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 4
4 days in and it’s time for a twist on the classic Daiquiri using Havana 7yr. Day 4 – Rome Daiquiri – Havana Glass – Daiquiri glass Ingredients – 50 ml of Havana Club Añejo 7 Años 2 spoons of sugar 5 ml of lime juice 2 drops of Marrasquino 3 spoons of Nutella 1 slice of banana Continue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 4”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 3
Day 3 is here! With vodka and gin based cocktails starting us off, it’s the turn of the liqueurs and Amarula. Day 3 – Amarula Dusky Decadence – Amarula Glass – Highball Ingredients – 160 ml Amarula Cream 2 Tbs crushed brownie or (Chocolate biscuits) 2 Tsp Hazelnut liqueur 2 Tsp Orange liqueur 30 ml Peppermint LiqueurContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 3”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 2
Day 2 has arrived! With Belvedere’s Mulled Cosmopolitan yesterday to start us off, day 2 brings us a rather simple, yet classic creation from Martin Miller’s Gin. Day 2 – Alexander – Martin Miller’s Glass – Martini glass Ingredients – 40ml Martin Miller’s Gin 20ml Creme de Cacao blanc 20ml cream Method – Shake and strainContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 2”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 1
So December is upon us and to celebrate, Drinks Enthusiast is offering the best of the best christmas cocktails out there, sourced from some exciting brands as well as throwing in some home-own creations. Day 1 – Mulled Cosmopolitan – Belvedere A typical Belvedere twist. Baking spices and citrus oils add layers of warm notesContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 1”
Glengoyne Tasting Notes
I’ve recently been sent a rather unique Scottish whisky going by the name of Glengoyne. Why is it unique? Glengoyne produces Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line (the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland), Glengoyne’s stills are located in the Highlands while maturing the casks of whiskyContinue reading “Glengoyne Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display
Hendrick’s gin have recently created a rather unusual take on the classic christmas carol by James Halliwell, ‘The 12 days of Christmas’, as part of their Hendrick’s Most Unusual Christmas Shop Window. They’ve partnered with the Most Unusual Minds from the worlds of art, jewellery and taxidermy to create this delightfully peculiar interpretation. From ten sleazyContinue reading “Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display”
Henriot Champagne Tasting Notes
On Wednesday night, I had the chance to try the relatively unknown champagne house Henriot at the Epernay champagne bar in Manchester. Three bottles were on offer to sample, with hosts Cyriaque and Joelle giving a speech on the history of Henriot and what to expect from their Rose Brut, Brut Souverain and Blanc De Blancs. A little history first, Native toContinue reading “Henriot Champagne Tasting Notes”
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