Rum. Associated predominantly with the Caribbean and many of the brands you see today hail from the likes of Jamaica, Barbados and St Lucia. I have featured some of the more lesser known areas such as Argentina and even the UK who produce rum to a worldwide market, but you’d be hard pressed to nameContinue reading “Gold Of Mauritius”
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The World’s Leading Bartenders Cause A Stir At The First Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail Challenge
THE NOILLY PRAT CLASSIC DRY MARTINI COCKTAIL CHALLENGE NOILLY PRAT®, one of the world’s finest French vermouths, kicked off its first ever International Noilly Prat classic dry martini challenge on 1 September 2014 with some of the world’s best bartenders judged by leading drinks experts. In recognition of Noilly Prat’s rightful place in the historyContinue reading “The World’s Leading Bartenders Cause A Stir At The First Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail Challenge”
The ‘DEWAR’S TRUE SCOTCH COLLECTION’, Created By Award-Winning Bartender Tom Walker
SCOTCHLAW Tom Walker: “This is a riff on the Scofflaw – a cocktail originally made with American whisky. The serve reflects a time when blended Scotch started to become popular in the USA, mainly thanks to the work of Tommy Dewar, at the end of the 19th Century. This was the same time that aContinue reading “The ‘DEWAR’S TRUE SCOTCH COLLECTION’, Created By Award-Winning Bartender Tom Walker”
5cc Opens In The Historic Electricity Showrooms
5cc, London’s most illustrious cocktail bar, has opened its fourth establishment at the iconic Electricity Showrooms in Hoxton Square. Tucked away beneath this Shoreditch institution, the new 5cc is a sanctuary for discerning cocktail drinkers in East London. The new Electricity Showrooms bar remains true to 5cc’s philosophy, serving up honest drinks with fresh produceContinue reading “5cc Opens In The Historic Electricity Showrooms”
Hixter Bankside Launch New Aged Cocktail With A Twist
Renowned London bartender, Myles Davies, of the recently opened Hixter Bankside has collaborated with Jameson Irish Whiskey, creating a cocktail over the last few months by ageing his creation in a Jameson-seasoned barrel. The cocktail, Autumn Leaves is available for £9.50 and will be on sale at Hixter Bankside until the barrel runs dry. TheContinue reading “Hixter Bankside Launch New Aged Cocktail With A Twist”
Get Cosy By The Fire With Heartsease Farm’s Muddy Boots Cocktail
As autumn is upon us, indulge in all your thick woolly sock pleasures with the Muddy Boots cocktail from Heartsease Farm. When creating this country cocktail, your senses will be aroused by the floral star anise, spicy tones of Jamaican ginger, the deep warmth from the spiced rum and the slight tingle that is leftContinue reading “Get Cosy By The Fire With Heartsease Farm’s Muddy Boots Cocktail”
Next Stop Paris For UK Monin Cup Champion
Joe Wild from Jenny’s in Liverpool is heading for Paris to compete against mixologists from around the world, following a resounding victory at the UK Monin Cup Final. Joe impressed the judges with his cocktail, All for One & One For All, featuring Monin’s new Lemongrass syrup, Monin Caribbean syrup, Monin Rose syrup and MoninContinue reading “Next Stop Paris For UK Monin Cup Champion”
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Drambuie Says Cheers To 100 Years With The Mackinnon Punch
Drambuie, the extraordinary blend of the finest aged Scotch whisky, spices and heather honey has created the perfect cocktail, The Mackinnon Punch, to mark the centenary of the Drambuie Liqueur Company. This ultimate seasonal cocktail combines Drambuie, a topping of soda water, Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of fresh lemon, to create a deliciously refined cocktailContinue reading “Drambuie Says Cheers To 100 Years With The Mackinnon Punch”
Noilly Prat
There’s generally considered to be three main brands of vermouth in the world that most, if not all bars and restaurants will stock. I’ve already featured two within my site, Martini Rossi and Cinzano, but I’ve finally been able to discover the third major presence, Noilly Prat. But compared to the stories of the twoContinue reading “Noilly Prat”
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