If you’ve ever been to Brazil and had a drink, it would not surprise me if you replied by saying ‘cachaça’. Why? Well cachaça is the most popular beverage in Brazil where in 2007, over 1.5 billion litres were consumed. One brand you may have come across on your travels, or indeed seen a littleContinue reading “Pitú Tasting Notes”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Taboo Tasting Notes
Now this is a brand that you probably see in many a bar or club. Taboo has been a mainstay in the ready-to-drink sector ever since it launched in 1988. Aimed towards woman between 18 and 24 years, Taboo is a combination of vodka, white wine and tropical fruit juices, which as you can imagineContinue reading “Taboo Tasting Notes”
Pusser’s
Everyone loves something classic. Classic films, classic cars, classic music. But what about classic drink? Yes there’s the classic cocktails like Martini or Manhattan, but what about those brands that make those cocktails become a mainstay? Or maybe those brands that have earned the right to be called classic? Say, for example, Pusser’s? Pusser’s comesContinue reading “Pusser’s”
Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47
Another instalment from David Coveney of The Spirit Cellar, with this cocktail taking inspiration from Harry Johnson’s Black Thorn. Akashi-47 Glass – Coupet Ingredients – 40ml of Monkey 47 35ml of Akashi-Tai Umeshu 4 Drops of Chartreuse Elixir Flamed Lemon Zest A crucial part of this drink is to flame the lemon zest just beforeContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47”
Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)
The start of the new collaboration with The Spirit Cellar Online showcases one for those Valentine’s Day cupids in the world who may have left it a little late. Enjoy! Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine) Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Martin Miller’s Gin 15ml Creme de Bergamote 2 Dashes Adams Aphrodite BittersContinue reading “Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)”
Valentine’s Cupid Kiss
A delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect for wine or cocktail lovers – Cupid’s Kiss Glass – Martini Ingredients – 5ml Gallo White Zinfandel 30ml gin 12.5ml fresh lemon juice 30ml fresh pressed apple juice 15ml simple syrup 5 red grapes Method – Shake and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grapes.
Caorunn Wee Pink Rose
A new twist on the wine cocktail, this drink is perfect for Valentine’s Day – Wee Pink Rose Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Caorunn Gin 1/2 Egg white 2 Strawberries 10ml Gomme 15ml Rose gomme 15ml Lemon juice 25ml Sauvignon Blanc Garnish – Strawberry segment on rim of glass Method – Muddle strawberriesContinue reading “Caorunn Wee Pink Rose”
Sipsmith Valentines
If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration to impress someone special on Valentines Day, why not try out the Sipsmith Dainty Damsel cocktail? It couldn’t be easier to make and looks great! A delightful way to kick off a special evening. The damson vodka adds a lovely rich plummy undernote to offset the acidityContinue reading “Sipsmith Valentines”
Introducing ‘Gold Narcissus’ – An Award Season Cocktail From Wyld
Toast your red carpet success with the newest cocktail in town from Wyld, W London – Leicester Square’s exclusive destination bar. The ‘Gold Narcissus’ cocktail, the club’s very own golden statue, will complete any look and celebrates the best of British film this season. Created by Wyld cocktail connoisseur and mixologist Eric Le Pape, theContinue reading “Introducing ‘Gold Narcissus’ – An Award Season Cocktail From Wyld”
Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes
If you look into a brand you expect to see the usual kind of story. A process of distillation is involved which to put simply means separates the good stuff from the bad stuff. Does it ever cross your mind though to think who started all this? Especially when it comes to the distillation ofContinue reading “Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes”
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