Last week I had the chance to try out the new cocktail menu at Manchester’s premier casino – Manchester 235. Set in the converted Great Northern Warehouse, their Fusion Bar attracts all walks of life no matter what day or time, and the four recipes on hand for me to tackle supported this case inContinue reading “Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Magellan Gin Tasting Notes
Have you always wondered if gin was practically colourless? Well Magellan gin will give you a surprise. Using the inspiration of Ferdinand de Magellan in 1519, who circumnavigated the world to explore the ‘spice islands’ and the several barrels of cloves that were brought back, the Magellan gin is hand crafted in small batches usingContinue reading “Magellan Gin Tasting Notes”
Blue Gin Tasting Notes
After noticing Blue Gin being promoted in Harrod’s during my last trip to London, I’ve finally been able to add this Austrian spirit to the Drinks Enthusiast gin category. So how does Blue Gin differ from other brands? Using the wheat variety ‘Mulan’, grown from fields in upper Austria, it is distilled twice in aContinue reading “Blue Gin Tasting Notes”
Calle 23 Tasting Notes
Drinks Enthusiast has lately been expanding out into the category of Tequila, with Calle 23 the first to grace the pages. Not many consumers choose tequila as their drink of choice, unless it’s mixed in a margarita or tequila sunrise, and it probably gives many glimpses of nightmare sessions from their youth with lemon andContinue reading “Calle 23 Tasting Notes”
My Gineration Tasting Notes
A new addition to the ever-growing gin category has got a local feel to it, with Chester being the origins to My Gineration and there selection of fruit liqueurs. The My Gineration liqueurs are made entirely by hand in the village of Mollington, located just outside Chester, and are made using simple and pure ingredients – fruit, sugar, alcohol andContinue reading “My Gineration Tasting Notes”
Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes
I’ve been lucky enough recently to try out some of the portfolio of Boutique Brands, which includes G’Vine gin, Atlantico rum and Roberto Cavalli vodka. But the most unusual spirit they offer is something named Esprit de June, a liqueur created in France and can consider itself the only liqueur produced with the vine-flowers of Ugni Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon andContinue reading “Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes”
Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin – 20 Second Cocktails
Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin has released two new videos, but this time with a twist on the speed of creation. Below you can watch The Mixxa create a Long Island Ice Tea and a Mississippi Mule in under 20 seconds! Long Island Ice Tea – Mississippi Mule – You can follow The Mixxa onContinue reading “Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin – 20 Second Cocktails”
Grey Goose
If you know me personally, or have followed my journey since the beginning, it’s no secret that one of my favourite vodka brands is Grey Goose. There’s not many brands in the world that I don’t like to be fair, each liquid has its own unique trail, but Grey Goose is one that sticksContinue reading “Grey Goose”
Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP
I’ve just been sent this rather interesting press release regarding the new Rémy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish. Take a look, and make sure to check out the cocktail ideas at the end as well as my review and tasting notes here. Rémy Martin, has announced a new expression of its iconic VSOP exclusively forContinue reading “Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP”
Hayman’s
Hayman’s. A name etched into the history of gin, but perhaps not your normal ‘go-to’ gin brand when hunting on the shelves of your local supermarket. Hayman’s is seen more as the silent assassin. They don’t shout, but ask any bartender and they will love at least one of the expressions that Hayman’s create, and beContinue reading “Hayman’s”
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