Gabriel Boudier

These past few months I’ve been working closely with a French range of liqueurs and helping to develop the general awareness within both the bar community as well as customer focus. It’s fitting then that it’s about time I check the range and feature them within my site, exploring the reasoning why Gabriel Boudier are launching a hugeContinue reading “Gabriel Boudier”

Solerno

Liqueurs are a huge part of any bar offering, or indeed your own collection at home. Most of you have heard of the classics – Baileys, Tia Maria, Bénédictine etc, but there’s always one’s that stand out when browsing a little closer to the flavour profiles available. How about Solerno for example? A blood orange flavouredContinue reading “Solerno”

Love And Death This Valentines

Came across this today for a different take on your usual Champagne cocktails – Love and Death Glass –  Coupette Ingredients –  60 ml Bulleit Rye 30 ml Viscolata Cardinale 15 ml Vermouth Cocchi 10 ml Red Verjus 2 dash Spanish Bitters 1 dash Abbot’s bitters 1 pcs Grapefruit peel Method –  In a mixingContinue reading “Love And Death This Valentines”

The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s

The King of Soho, a super premium gin distilled in the heart of London, is inviting love birds and singletons alike to the legendary Soho establishment Kettner’s this Valentine’s Day to enjoy cocktails in the city’s coolest and most mischievous district. Award-winning head barman Scott Mather has created two exclusive cocktails at Kettner’s available fromContinue reading “The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s”

Taste The UK’s Best Tasting Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail At MASH, London

I’ve previously written about the Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini cocktail, but what were the highlights that came out of this interesting take on the classic recipe? 1. With the historic Knickerbocker Hotel (birthplace of the classic dry martini cocktail) due to reopen its doors this year after almost a century, the revival of vermouth isContinue reading “Taste The UK’s Best Tasting Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail At MASH, London”

Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones

While the Victorian’s celebrated the season of ardor by gifting each other unusual handmade puzzle purses, revealing a host of intricate poems and verses with every fold, Hendrick’s recommend a more palate pleasing flavor. This Valentine’s Day, Hendrick’s Gin brings you two unassumingly delightful tipples to charm and seduce your treasured loved ones – TheContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones”

Dive Down The Rabbit Hole With ORSO

ORSO invites guests to follow them down the rabbit hole To coincide with The Royal Opera House’s production of Alice in Wonderland (running until 16 January 2015), venture downstairs past the ‘enchanted’ olive tree and into ORSO’s subterranean space, for their take on a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Unique surprises and the intriguing Hatter’s Tipple,Continue reading “Dive Down The Rabbit Hole With ORSO”

Azizi

It’s not all about alcohol on my site. Yes, the world is dominated by spirits, wine and beer, but there are a fair share of alcohol alternatives today, especially as we find more innovative ways to enjoy a drink if we are not lucky enough to leave the car behind. With this in mind, mayContinue reading “Azizi”

Stellacello

in·spi·ra·tion noun \ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi-\ : something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something : a good idea Defined by Merriam-Webster,Continue reading “Stellacello”

Nardini

This year I’ve dabbled a little into the low ABV scale of the drinks world, due mainly in part to Mal Spence, owner of the Kelvingrove Cafe in Glasgow. He partnered with Emporia Brands, a UK distribution company, to promote their range of Italian products, primarily from the Nardini family, to bartenders and have themContinue reading “Nardini”