Lysholm No52 – Radical Innovation Within Norwegian Aquavit

Master blender Ivan Abrahamsen and his team at Arcus has developed the perfect aquavit for cocktails. Thus, everything is set for a further development of the aquavit category internationally. Aquavit, Norway’s national liquor is traditionally served neat together with food or beer. However, aquavit’s versatility in cocktails has lately been discovered by bartenders around theContinue reading “Lysholm No52 – Radical Innovation Within Norwegian Aquavit”

Simon Rimmer Returns With Man Vs Food: Round 3

On Tuesday 26th January 2016, Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer is to return with the ultimate gastronomical challenge – ‘Man vs. Food’ – at Robinsons’ award winning bar and grill; The Airport Pub on Ringway Road by Manchester Airport. Inspired by the hit American TV show, the Sunday Brunch Chef will once again throw down theContinue reading “Simon Rimmer Returns With Man Vs Food: Round 3”

Forget The Roses This Valentine’s Day

There’s more to Valentine’s Day than champagne and roses and Belsazar Vermouth have released a limited edition 2010 Vintage Rosé vermouth which will please epicureans, trend followers and purveyors of luxury. The First vermouth of it’s kind, only 2,000 of which have been released worldwide, this handsome bottle will make unique and unconventional gift forContinue reading “Forget The Roses This Valentine’s Day”

Retox And Refuel At Soho’s Hottest Hotel

Offering an escape from detox season, W London – Leicester Square has announced the launch of an immersive event series that pushes the boundaries of music, design and taste. The Vitamin Mix Series will help guests retox and refuel in the New Year, in collaboration with up-and-coming Art collective Increments, and London juicery Imbibery. KickingContinue reading “Retox And Refuel At Soho’s Hottest Hotel”

Love Boxed Up: Newby Teas Offers The Perfect Scented And Delicious Valentine’s Gifts Online

Newby Teas presents two luxury options for adding romance and a touch of health to your Valentine’s Day this year, both available in Harrods and online at Newby’s e-boutique for busy lovers. The From the Heart selection is an assortment of four fine teas, making a beautiful gift for loved ones.  Alternatively, Newby’s iconic MajesticContinue reading “Love Boxed Up: Newby Teas Offers The Perfect Scented And Delicious Valentine’s Gifts Online”

Are You A Saint Or A Sinner?

This new year, leading bar chain The Slug and Lettuce will be putting customers to the test with their new ‘Saints and Sinners’ menu. As part of the promotion, diners will be quizzed on their likes, dislikes and interests to determine whether or not they will see in 2016 as a saint or a sinnerContinue reading “Are You A Saint Or A Sinner?”

Old Forester

Repeal Day. Some of you may have come across this day. It’s a celebrated event as it marks the occasion of the repeal of Prohibition in the United States, accomplished with the passage of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5th 1933. It’s with this historic day in the history ofContinue reading “Old Forester”

Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes

Here at Emporia Brands HQ, we asked a number of our award-winning brands to send us across their festive recipes, perfect to impress your friends and family with. Ron Prohibido – ‘the forbidden rum’ – is a unique premium Latino rum from Mexico. Made in a traditional 12 year solera with a unique combination ofContinue reading “Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes”

Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum Winter Cocktail Collection

Coco Wray A chocolate fusion with spiced bitters, perfect to enjoy at home Ingredients (serves 5x) 125ml Wray & Nephew 50m Wray & Nephew Pimento Dram 10 dashes Chocolate Bitters 250ml Condensed milk 500ml Jamaican Stout 125g Vanilla Ice Cream 5 grates Fresh Nutmeg Method: Combine all ingredients in a pan, put on a low heat, gently stirring tillContinue reading “Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum Winter Cocktail Collection”

Stuck For Christmas Cocktail Ideas?

Fireside Flip From Ryan Chetiyawardana’s new book Good Things to Drink: by Mr Lyan and Friends, published by Frances Lincoln, £20 Ingredients 1 Coin of ginger 1 Tablespoon honey Just over 1 shot (30ml/ 1.2oz) sloe gin 1 shot (25ml/ 1oz) honeyed-style malt whisky (such as Highland Park 12 year old, or Aberfeldy 12 year old)Continue reading “Stuck For Christmas Cocktail Ideas?”