Everyone loves a fancy bottle. Bartenders especially, love to create a drink using something a little quirky, plus it’s always a fantastic talking point. Galliano is no exception. Created in 1896 by Italian distiller and brandy producer Arturo Vaccari of Livorno, Tuscany, he named his creation after Giuseppe Galliano ‘Maggiore Galliano’, an Italian Hero. According toContinue reading “Galliano Tasting Notes”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Gordon’s Tasting Notes
Most of you at home will have some kind of bottle of spirit in your house. Could be a bottle of port for cooking, brandy for puddings or maybe vermouth which you just don’t know what to do with. You’ll also probably have a bottle of gin stored somewhere, and it will more than likelyContinue reading “Gordon’s Tasting Notes”
Grand Marnier Tasting Notes
Extravagant. Stylish. Chic. Words many would use to describe a bottle that sits upon many a back-bar – Grand Marnier. The orange liqueur from France is also steeped in history, dating back to 1827. In this year, a gentleman named Jean-Baptiste Lapostolle founded a distillery in Neauphe-le-Château, France that produced fruit liqueurs. In 1876, his granddaughterContinue reading “Grand Marnier Tasting Notes”
Midori Tasting Notes
Midori is Japanese for “green”. Yes, that green bottle that adorns many a back-bar and turns a cocktail into a vibrant colour. But it is also one of those liqueurs that you will probably never had on its own. Any particular reason? Not really. Midori is a melon liqueur and many consumers have nothing againstContinue reading “Midori Tasting Notes”
Tia Maria Tasting Notes
After focusing on Kahlúa, we can bring out the coffee liqueur which usually comes to mind when talking about the subject, or indeed after finishing a hearty meal. But what makes Tia Maria stand out above the rest so-to-speak? It’s origins are disputed, but going off Tia Maria’s official website – ‘The legend of TiaContinue reading “Tia Maria Tasting Notes”
Cocktail Of The Week – The Dutch Club
It’s that time of the week to get a little Dutch inside of you via a wonderful twisted classic cocktail, courtesy of David Coveney aka The Spirit Cellar. Simple and easy to create, using traditional genever and syrups. The Dutch Club Glass – Coupet Ingredients – 50 ml Bols Genever 35 ml Lemon Juice 25 ml BlossomsContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – The Dutch Club”
Cocktail Of The Week – The Great British Negroni
It’s that time of the week to get a little British inside of you via a classic gin cocktail, courtesy of David Coveney aka The Spirit Cellar, the Negroni. Simple and easy to create, using two new and highly talked about spirits. The Great British Negroni Glass – Rocks Ingredients – 50 ml Williams ChaseContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – The Great British Negroni”
Marmalade Day Cocktails
I’ve been greatly informed that Saturday 2nd March is Marmalade Day. With this in mind, it makes sense to showcase a few marmalade styled cocktails! Glass – Rocks Ingredients – 50 ml Ceylon Arrack 3 tsp British Marmalade 3 Slices of fresh orange 1 Maraschino cherry 1/2 inch fresh ginger Method – Prepare rim ofContinue reading “Marmalade Day Cocktails”
Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013
This week I had the chance to experience Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester. Not a new venture for me as you can see here, but a welcoming return as this is one of my ‘Manchester Gems’. Invited to try Hard Rock’s Legendary Burgers and sample the cocktails on offer, myself and my girlfriend (who weContinue reading “Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013”
Kahlúa Tasting Notes
Coffee liqueurs seem to be a mainstay for any bar or indeed your own drinks cabinet. Easy enough to digest after a hearty meal, or just to have when the mood captures you, coffee liqueurs can do no wrong. Even when sided with cocktails such as the White Russian (or black if you prefer) orContinue reading “Kahlúa Tasting Notes”
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