In her seventh feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the pick-me-up she needed this week; The Hot Toddy. The only alcoholic drink that is warmly welcomed when one is suffering from the typical and unavoidable British head cold. One of which IContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Hot Toddy’”
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Emily Says . . . . ‘Old Mout Cider’
In her sixth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at her favourite Summer cider; Any bartender will be familiar with the famous brands of fruit cider. Fruit cider, whether one likes it or not, is the nation’s favourite summer time drink and certainlyContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Old Mout Cider’”
Starward
David Vitale has brought Australian whisky to the UK, using his Melbourne roots and their famed ‘four seasons in a day’ temperature swings. Introducing to you all, Starward. 2007 saw David create the idea of a ‘approachable, affordable Australian whisky – served neat or as a cocktail with food’. Using locally grown brewer’s barley, yeast andContinue reading “Starward”
Birds
“WE ARE JULIAN, LUPO & BASTI – THREE GERMAN GLOBETROTTERS CREATING EXTRA TASTY WINES AND A UNIQUE WINE-BASED CRAFT SPIRIT, INSPIRED BY OUR ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD.” Doesn’t that just intrigue you? Three gentleman, travelling the world and becoming inspired to create wine and spirits? Where do we sign up! I’ve recently come across theirContinue reading “Birds”
Gin Sul
Hamburg may not be the first place you think of for creating gin, but the rules have changed and Gin Sul has made its way to the UK from Hamburg’s only gin distillery! Masterminded by Stephan Garbe, he was inspired by his time living in Costa Vicentina in south-west Portugal and decided to use theContinue reading “Gin Sul”
On The House: Celebrate The Start Of Spring With A Free Seasonal G&T
To mark the start of spring, Franklin & Sons, the award-winning range of hand-crafted premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks, has partnered with The Epicurean Club to give away a free G&T to London’s gin lovers.To mark the start of spring, Franklin & Sons, the award-winning range of hand-crafted premium tonics, mixers and soft drinks,Continue reading “On The House: Celebrate The Start Of Spring With A Free Seasonal G&T”
Emily Says . . . . ‘Yorkshire Tea’
In her fifth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the Yorkshire Tea and Gin combination; Gin has truly taken over the world in the last couple of years. It is what everyone is talking about, and it is what everyone is orderingContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Yorkshire Tea’”
Neptune
“Many are the ships wrecked due to Neptune’s wrath. Drink to his better nature and pray that his storms are stilled”. I do love a good marketing slogan! They capture the brand in one or two sentences, and with the above coming from Neptune rum, you don’t half expect something to blow you away! WithContinue reading “Neptune”
Emily Says . . . . ‘Budvar Hoptails’
In her second feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at Budvar Hoptails: The Budweis Mule; The beauty of mixology is having the freedom to mix whatever one likes in order to create the perfect drink. And who says one must stick to justContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Budvar Hoptails’”
Emily Says . . . . “Liqueur de Coquelicot”
New to Drinks Enthusiast, a voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering, a bartender by heart who looks at the ever growing love of spirits, cocktails and beer. Her first post under ‘Emily Says . . .’ for the site looks at Liqueur de Coquelicot; The French family firm that is Maison Briottet hasContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . “Liqueur de Coquelicot””
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