Recently I’ve been asked to create a cocktail in collaboration with the Eccles Food Festival. My brief was to replicate the taste of the world-famous Eccles cakes, and after a couple of ideas, I’ve come up with this – Eccles CakeTail – created by Dave Marsland, Drinks Enthusiast Glass – Jam Jar Ingredients – 60 mlContinue reading “Eccles CakeTail Recipe”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch
Treat family and friends this Bonfire Night with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch. Adding a touch of decadence to Guy Fawkes Night get-togethers, this rich cocktail is a warming combination of citrus, honey, cinnamon and spices. The perfect serve to toast Fireworks Night or cosy autumnal nights in with friends. Pair with toffeeContinue reading “Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch”
Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes
It’s great watching a company start out and grow. You feel like you’ve followed them on a journey, gone through hard times with them, but ultimately enjoyed the ending as much as the producers do too. One such brand started as I began to follow them on social media. Always a great tool to utiliseContinue reading “Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes”
Keep Away The Chills This Winter With A Duo Of Barefoot Wine’s Winter Warmers
When the weather outside is frightful, why not over-indulge in a delicious Barefoot Wine Winter Warming Cocktail? Sure to keep away Jack Frost in the winter months, this duo of dark cocktails are perfect for sipping on a night in, or to enjoy during a festive celebration with family and friends. Bursting with the berryContinue reading “Keep Away The Chills This Winter With A Duo Of Barefoot Wine’s Winter Warmers”
British Designer Bethan Laura Wood Creates Jewel-Bright Cocktail Lollipops for W London – Leicester Square
W London – Leicester Square has teamed up with W Hotels Designer of the Future, Bethan Laura Wood, to create a pioneering cocktail experience in celebration of the London Design Festival taking place in the capital this September. The cocktail is inspired by Mexican Cachetada lollipops – a traditional Mexican candy – which come inContinue reading “British Designer Bethan Laura Wood Creates Jewel-Bright Cocktail Lollipops for W London – Leicester Square”
Have An Ale Of A Time With Dram-brew-ie
Drambuie has created its first ever beer cocktail, Dram-brew-ie, a refreshing take on a classic cocktail recipe appealing to beer and cocktail drinkers alike. The invigorating Dram-brew-iecombines the citrus flavours of lemon and orange with the sweetness of Drambuie to create a revitalising cocktail. Topped with India Pale Ale, it adds a hint of bitterContinue reading “Have An Ale Of A Time With Dram-brew-ie”
Wray and Nephew
If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”
Bénédictine Tasting Notes
Bénédictine is a staple for many a bar, and indeed possibly your own collection. It’s also been a well-known brand for over 150 years, and has recently been showing off its versatility within cocktails with a number of cocktail competitions in many major cities. So it makes sense to capitalise on the growing hype andContinue reading “Bénédictine Tasting Notes”
Quina-Fina Tasting Notes
I’ve featured two brands from New Zealand on my site in the form of Lighthouse gin and Broken Shed vodka, but now there’s a great accompaniment in the mixer category in the form of Quina-Fina. Quina Fina can take its inspiration from the history of tonic water. You may or may not know, but tonicContinue reading “Quina-Fina Tasting Notes”
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