This August, raise a glass to the past with W London – Leicester Square’s Britpop Cocktail, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the renowned British music movement and the iconic Oasis vs Blur UK Chart battle. Created by W London’s mixologists using the very best British flavours, the cocktail combines the freshness and prominent juniper tonesContinue reading “Britpop Cocktail – W London Celebrates 20 Years Of The Oasis vs Blur UK Chart Battle”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
National Rum Day With Zacapa
The Rooster – Oblix at The Shard Ingredients: 50 ml Zacapa XO 40 ml Spiced Orchid Vermouth 15 ml Banana Liqueur 1 Spray Coconut Perfume Inspiration: The Rooster is the embodiment of the vibrant culture of the streets of Ron Zacapa’s homeland, Guatemala and is the inspiration behind this cocktail. The team behind the barContinue reading “National Rum Day With Zacapa”
Thomas Dakin
The year 2015 will be seen as the year that Manchester itself has gained its own city based gin. Although initial production will be housed from the relatively local, yet one of the oldest gin distilleries in the world, G&J Distillers in Warrington, the new brand of Thomas Dakin gin will be a Mancunian brandContinue reading “Thomas Dakin”
Linie
Aquavit. Ever come across the name? It’s not the most common of spirit categories here in the UK compared to the likes of whisky, rum or gin, but if you’ve ever visited any part of Scandinavia you will have more than likely drank some form of aquavit, the local tipple of choice. Aquavit itself isContinue reading “Linie”
Gancia
Gancia, available all over the world, yet a sort of unsung brand when talking vermouth. Shall we rectify a little? Carlo Gancia was born back in 1829 in Borolo, Italy and studied in Reims, France to learn the production techniques for Champagne. He returned to Italy in 1850 to establish the ‘Fratelli Gancia’ Company andContinue reading “Gancia”
A Dreamy Summer With San Carlo Fumo Manchester
Summer evenings call for something fruity and refreshing, and ‘The Dream’ cocktail, from the expert mixologists at San Carlo Fumo, is the answer to all those sunshine-filled moments with friends – so come down and try it! The cocktail is a combination of ice-cold vodka and delicious fruit juices, with a luxurious topping of proseccoContinue reading “A Dreamy Summer With San Carlo Fumo Manchester”
Finest Call
High volume venues can struggle to produce consistent cocktails, especially in the high-demand areas where one below-par drink can effect several others. It’s with this that developers have sought out opportunities to produce brands that can take the stress away from cocktail creations, especially in venues that are not traditionally cocktail led. By coming upContinue reading “Finest Call”
Thomas Henry
Mixers, and premium ones at that, are becoming a force within the drinks industry as more and more spirits tie themselves to unique brands to show off a signature serve. The mixers alone are seen as more fashionable to order too, with Fentimans complimenting their mixer range with their soft drink expressions, and Fever TreeContinue reading “Thomas Henry”
A Look At The Linie Awards 2015
Last week saw myself attend the annual Nordic extravaganza, the Linie Awards 2015. The event is the culmination of the best that the Nordic countries have to offer from the world of food and drink, with respective competitions to find the number one dish and cocktail for the year. In its 10th year, 2015 sawContinue reading “A Look At The Linie Awards 2015”
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”
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