Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the UK with Tequila Casco Viejo and El Ron Prohibido

The annual Cinco de Mayo is upon us once again, and here at Emporia Brands, we’ve put together a series of events across the UK involving the award-winning Tequila Casco Viejo, and the unique El Ron Prohibido rum. Get ready for an action-packed 5th of May! In Nottingham, Four Hundred Rabbits will be hosting aContinue reading “Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the UK with Tequila Casco Viejo and El Ron Prohibido”

Berkeley Square London Dry Gin – Award Winning Gin For The Perfect Martini

The quintessential London dry gin Berkeley Square has been awarded a Gold Medal at the highly respected International Spirits Challenge 2016 making it the first choice for a smooth Martini in London this summer! Now in its 21st year the judging took place in London, with rigorous blind tastings by an expert panel of judges,Continue reading “Berkeley Square London Dry Gin – Award Winning Gin For The Perfect Martini”

Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh Cocktail Competition Winners Announced

The winners for this years UK Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh competition, organised by UK distributor Emporia Brands, have been announced and win a once in a lifetime VIP visit to Thuir in France. Competitors had been asked to submit two cocktails using either Byrrh Grand Quinquina or Suze Saveur d’Autrefois for each serve. TheContinue reading “Suze Saveur d’Autrefois and Byrrh Cocktail Competition Winners Announced”

Little Red Door Pop-Up at Callooh Callay’s JubJub Bar

Remy Savage and his team from Parisian bar Little Red Door will be hosting an exclusive showcase of their new Evocative Menu at Callooh Callay’s JubJub Bar from Wednesday 20th – Sunday 24th April. Launching in Paris on the 18th April, the menu explores the evocative nature of flavours and whether we all share similarContinue reading “Little Red Door Pop-Up at Callooh Callay’s JubJub Bar”

The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds

Last week saw the first northern edition of Cocktails in the City in Leeds as they took over the town hall for two evenings and invited 20 of the cities best and brightest bars to create and impress the sold out crowds! In attendance was yours truly, and after being invited to judge the bestContinue reading “The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds”

Cocktails in the City Comes Back To Manchester

The sell-out event of 2015 is back in the iconic settings of Old Granada Studios on May 19 – 20th. Grab your towel, grab your clubs, grab your glad rags; the stars and celebrities of Manchester’s thriving bar scene are coming together to compete for best cocktail, best bar and best experience and they areContinue reading “Cocktails in the City Comes Back To Manchester”

WIN! – Wild Drinks & Cocktails

Tired of boring, artificial, too-sweet drinks? Go wild! It’s time to embrace drinks featuring local, fresh, or foraged ingredients. It’s easy with Wild Drinks & Cocktails. Using ingredients you can find in your own backyard, farm, or local market, you can create artisan drinks that will leave you feeling refreshed and even revitalized. Learn usefulContinue reading “WIN! – Wild Drinks & Cocktails”

Mr Black Cold Press Coffee Liqueur Partners With App, Drinki, To Reinvent the Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini. London’s favourite drink. Sometimes though, even a classic needs a little twist every now and again.  Mr Black, a cold press coffee liqueur from Australia, is looking to reinvent the Espresso Martini with the help of a revolutionary app called Drinki. Throughout London Coffee Festival (7-10th April), Mr Black, a cold pressContinue reading “Mr Black Cold Press Coffee Liqueur Partners With App, Drinki, To Reinvent the Espresso Martini”

Caorunn Have Got Mother’s Day Wrapped Up

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse for your mum to put her feet up and enjoy a scrumptious gin cocktail or two. So why not treat her to a bottle of super-premium Scottish gin Caorunn and show your appreciation by shaking, muddling and mixing delicous drinks for her to luxuriate over. And, best of all cocktailsContinue reading “Caorunn Have Got Mother’s Day Wrapped Up”

El Gato Negro

    Manchester has a new venue to impress its ever expanding customer base, and a dose of Yorkshire is hitting the pitch. Reolcating from Ripponden, West Yorkshire after 9 years to the heart of King Street, Manchester, the award-winning El Gato Negro shows off three floors of Spanish delights in the form of twoContinue reading “El Gato Negro”