Last Thursday, Hendrick’s gin rolled its way into Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and to the rather Hendrick’s esq venue of Apotheca. The reason? Hendrick’s were celebrating the unusual month of reverse courtship by holding special classes revolved around the do’s and don’ts on marriage proposal. Enjoying a couple of Hendrick’s and tonic’s whilst we waited for everyoneContinue reading “Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship Review”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
The MIXXA mixes….. A Valentine’s Bellini
It’s that time of year again, and Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin has duly obliged in creating a classic Valentines Day special for you all. Take a look at his video below, but expect a twist as he crafts together a Bellini. You can follow The Mixxa on Twitter, subscribe to his YouTube channel and take aContinue reading “The MIXXA mixes….. A Valentine’s Bellini”
The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience
Some of you may have heard of a category named ‘gin‘. If you’ve ever decided to research into this category a bit more, you will probably learn the art of distillation, and the various forms around that can produce this versatile product. But have you ever though about categorising gin by aroma? When was theContinue reading “The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience”
The Mixxa’s Drambuie 15 Old Fashioned
Last December, Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin released a new video showcasing a twist on the classic cocktail Old Fashioned using the relatively new Drambuie 15 (check out my article on Drambuie 15 here). Take a look below to find out what he did differently to create a fantastic, yet simple drink. You can follow The Mixxa onContinue reading “The Mixxa’s Drambuie 15 Old Fashioned”
Ep’ 3 The Mixxa vs Salvatore D’amico
The Mixxa vs …. sees multi award-winning, world record-holding, author, entertainer & mixologist Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin take on the UK’s top mixologists in a range of head to head challenges to discover who is the best at mixing a specific cocktail. The choice of cocktail is down to Paul’s guest and the twist isContinue reading “Ep’ 3 The Mixxa vs Salvatore D’amico”
Drambuie Burns Night Cocktails
Make Burns Night Extraordinary with Drambuie Drambuie tempts cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate Burns Night with two extraordinary recipes inspired by an aptly named classic cocktail – the Bobby Burns. Drambuie’s unique blend, created a little over a decade before the bard’s birth, marries aged Scotch whisky with spices, heather honey and herbs. AsContinue reading “Drambuie Burns Night Cocktails”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 24
And here it is! Day 24 has arrived and to mark the end of the countdown, Makers Mark have created a part cocktail, part dessert for everyone to enjoy! Day 24 – Bourbon Ball – Makers Mark Glass – Martini glass Ingredients – 75ml Maker’s Mark Bourbon 25ml DeKuyper Light Crème de Cocoa 25ml DeKuyper Hazelnut Bliss Heavy cream Method –Continue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 24”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 23
The aptly named ‘The First Word’ using Kammerling’s is a great cocktail to create for those guests at your party you just don’t quite know! Day 23 – The First Word – Kammerling’s Glass – Coupette glass Ingredients – 50ml Kammerling’s 25ml Lemon juice 2 bar spoons Maraschino liqueur 2 bar spoons sugar syrup Dash of egg white MethodContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 23”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 22
Were nearly at the end of Drinks Enthusiast 24 Days of Christmas Cocktails, and Skyy vodka have created the perfect mix for Day 22. Day 22 – Cuppa Good Cheer – Skyy Glass – Heat-proof cocktail mug Ingredients – 50ml SKYY Infusions Cherry 25ml white creme de cacao 125ml Hot Cocoa 35ml Half ‘n Half Whipped Cream Maraschino CherryContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 22”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 21
Todays cocktail involves one of the many flavours of the Stolichnaya vodka range, Blueberi. Day 21 – Stoli Blueberi Fog – Stolichnaya Glass – Martini Glass Ingredients – 50ml Stolichnaya Blueberi 50ml Stolichnaya 25ml lemon juice 25ml simple syrup (or agave nectar) Method – Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Martini glass Each day for the next 3 days their will beContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 21”
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