Offering a delicious, warming glow as the temperature drops, Pococello, the strictly limited-edition fruit of an exclusive collaboration between the world-renowned Chase Distillery and acclaimed restaurateurs Pizza Pigrims, launch its innovative new winter pour – Hot Pococello. A continent apart from the sickly-sweet, mass-produced limoncello familiar to holidaymakers, Pococello fuses single-origin Amalfi lemons with England’s finestContinue reading “Get Ready To Embrace The Cold With The Winter Warming Hot Pococello”
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The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High
A few weeks back saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within Bar So in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Bournemouth Bartenders Grand Prix 2015 final, which saw 10 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea whatContinue reading “The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High”
The Irishman Release Their Festive Cocktail Creation
The Irishman was founded in 1999 by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh, with the company specialising in producing and building innovative, authentic Irish spirit brands. It is based in the heart of Ireland’s barley-growing and malting region, County Carlow. The Irishman whiskey range has won many gold medals at competitions internationally, including one of the highestContinue reading “The Irishman Release Their Festive Cocktail Creation”
Carlos I Release Their Festive Cocktail Creation
Osborne is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine and spirit producers in Spain. Founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne Mann to supply sherry to the UK, it remains 100% family owned, and is now run by the seventh generation. In the mid-20th century, they also became a leading brandy producer and, with theContinue reading “Carlos I Release Their Festive Cocktail Creation”
Belsazar, Meet Bond
To celebrate the release of the new James Bond film ‘Spectre’, how about a recipe for a vermouth Martini that gives a nod to Bond’s favourite drink, but is delicately stirred to enhance the subtle flavours of Belsazar. Made with Belsazar Dry, the Martini is enhanced with the fruity floral take and finished with bitterContinue reading “Belsazar, Meet Bond”
Polugar
“Polugar wine must be of proper quality. To determine it, wine shall be poured into an official annealing container where half of it should burn out”. The above is a definition of “Polugar” from the Decree “On drinking quality” enacted by Tsar Nikolai I in 1842. In a nut shell, Polugar defines as half-burned out breadContinue reading “Polugar”
Flor de Caña
Recently, I had the chance to sit down and experience a range of expressions of a rum I’ve seen becoming more and more embraced by the bartenders here in the UK. Flor de Caña, from Nicaragua, is perhaps a rum you’ve never had yourself, but I’m sure the packaging of the bottles are recognisable. Either way,Continue reading “Flor de Caña”
Lanique
Let me tell you a story*. “Over 200 years ago across the Kingdom of Prussia, the Two Sicilies and the Austrian Empire, a drink was cherished and imbibed by the wealthy and titled elite at their celebrations and grand balls. The drink had a unique flavour and colour and was completely natural. It’s ingredients wereContinue reading “Lanique”
The Perfect Martini | Hendrick’s Gin
October is set to be the month of the Martini with all eyes focused on Britain’s most famous secret agent. What better way to enjoy this spell then to sit back and relax with a classic Martini. Those looking to create this iconic cocktail at home should follow Hendrick’s Gin’s timeless recipe for pure libation fulfilment. The cocktail connoisseurs among usContinue reading “The Perfect Martini | Hendrick’s Gin”
Dream Of Paradise With A Pusser’s Painkiller
If cocktails could talk, this one would entertain you. The Painkiller, a classic Pusser’s Rum drink made using four key ingredients (that’s Pusser’s Rum, cream of coconut, orange and pineapple juice, for those who don’t know) served over the rocks and garnished with fresh ground nutmeg, has a rich history dating back to the ‘70s.Continue reading “Dream Of Paradise With A Pusser’s Painkiller”
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