The North West is set to discover the brightest in bartending talent later this month, as the northern heat of UKBG National Cocktail competition heads to the Cheshire town of Warrington. The event will be sponsored by De Kuyper, the world’s largest producer of cocktail liqueurs. The cocktail competition, which will take place in Tom’sContinue reading “De Kuyper And UKBG Get Things Shaking In The North West”
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Russian Standard
Vodka as a category is huge, and has been for many a decade now. There are many brands you rattle off when one talks about vodka; Smirnoff, Grey Goose, Belvedere and Russian Standard are present in many a list, and it’s the Russian liquid that this feature will concentrate on, looking at why it isContinue reading “Russian Standard”
Future Proofing The Pub Roundtable
Below is a video from a discussion group I was invited to be a part of a few weeks back, supported by Finest Call and the American Beverage Marketers. It looks at how pubs see cocktails through a variety of ways, and how Finest Call are attempting to contribute towards demystifying the attitudes towards them.Continue reading “Future Proofing The Pub Roundtable”
Celebrate World Martini Day With Noilly Prat
The classic dry martini cocktail is one of the world’s most internationally recognised cocktails and on Friday 19 June, we celebrate its longstanding reputation with World Martini Day. NOILLY PRAT®, one of the world’s finest French vermouths since 1813, is a key ingredient in the classic dry martini cocktail. Here are four ways to celebrateContinue reading “Celebrate World Martini Day With Noilly Prat”
Martini Launches New Crafted Style Of Vermouth Di Torino
MARTINI®, the internationally awarded vermouth, has launched its new Vermouth di Torino line, MARTINI RISERVA SPECIALE. This crafted style of vermouth includes two variants, RUBINO and AMBRATO, which have been created using carefully selected Italian wines. Setting the standard for a Vermouth di Torino, the MARTINI Masters pay tribute to the traditional methods used by theContinue reading “Martini Launches New Crafted Style Of Vermouth Di Torino”
French Inspirations At Elixir Tonic And Treats
Check out my feature on the latest incarnation of Elixir Tonics & Treats cocktail menu, featured within VIVA Magazines. Plenty of French inspirations from Will Meredith and his team here! Click here to be directed to my feature.
Bartenders Go Loco At Coco Lopez And El Dorado Cocktail Challenge
Mark Main of MOJO in Manchester has been named the overall winner in this year’s Coco Lopez & El Dorado Cocktail Challenge. The Glaswegian mixologist took home £1,000 and after his El Coco Bru and Peanut Butter Jelly Time cocktails impressed the judges. The hard-fought contest, compered by Lyndon Higginson at The Liar’s Club inContinue reading “Bartenders Go Loco At Coco Lopez And El Dorado Cocktail Challenge”
Tullamore D.E.W. Unveils A World-First Cider Cask Finish Irish Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. – the original triple distilled, triple blend Irish Whiskey – has unveiled the world’s first cider cask finished Irish whiskey – Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask Finish. This unique whiskey combines two of Ireland’s oldest crafts, cider-making and whiskey-making. The result is a rare blend that brings the senses on a journey – straightContinue reading “Tullamore D.E.W. Unveils A World-First Cider Cask Finish Irish Whiskey”
Disaronno Set To Raise Rooftops Again This Summer
Disaronno, the UK’s number one non-cream liqueur, has announced the return of its Disaronno Terrace series. Following a hugely successful launch in the UK last year, the 2015 campaign will kick off at London’s rooftop bar, Golden Bee, on Wednesday 24th June. The music based events launch in the capital before touring the cultural hotspotsContinue reading “Disaronno Set To Raise Rooftops Again This Summer”
The House Of Peroni Brings Cinema Al Fresco To Harvey Nichols Manchester This Summer
Peroni Nastro Azzurro brings a taste of Italian life to Manchester. For two weeks, New Cathedral Street outside of luxury retailer Harvey Nichols Manchester, will be transformed into a stylish al fresco bar and cinema. Guests can enjoy sumptuous Peroni Nastro Azzurro infused drinks alongside a selection of Italian contemporary films and classics. This wonderfulContinue reading “The House Of Peroni Brings Cinema Al Fresco To Harvey Nichols Manchester This Summer”
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