Fireside Flip From Ryan Chetiyawardana’s new book Good Things to Drink: by Mr Lyan and Friends, published by Frances Lincoln, £20 Ingredients 1 Coin of ginger 1 Tablespoon honey Just over 1 shot (30ml/ 1.2oz) sloe gin 1 shot (25ml/ 1oz) honeyed-style malt whisky (such as Highland Park 12 year old, or Aberfeldy 12 year old)Continue reading “Stuck For Christmas Cocktail Ideas?”
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The Buffalo Trail Stopped For Food At Hawksmoor
Last week, the Buffalo Trace Trail came into Manchester as it meanders its way across the UK. Working alongside restaurants within key cities such as London and Liverpool, UK Buffalo Trace Brand Ambassador Tim Giles hosted an evening at the ever-popular Hawksmoor, a venue that Time Out has said is “a place to blur dayContinue reading “The Buffalo Trail Stopped For Food At Hawksmoor”
Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix Hits Manchester
The Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix rolled into Manchester this afternoon as The Liars Club played host to eleven of north England’s best bartenders as they competed to impress and earn a place to the UK final. Yours truly was sat on the judging panel, alongside Havana Club Global Brand Ambassador Meimi Sanchez, UK Brand AmbassadorContinue reading “Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix Hits Manchester”
De Kuyper Shows Off Its Mystery Box
Last week saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within 1812 Lounge Bar in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Mystery Box competition semi-final, which saw 20 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea what theirContinue reading “De Kuyper Shows Off Its Mystery Box”
Stoli Calendar Of Cocktails
Fancy some Christmas cocktail ideas? Stolichnaya have shared with me some festive ideas, one for each month and occasion! NOVEMBER THE STOLI HOT CIDER LEMONADE Get into the festive spirit with a hot cider twist on a Stoli Lemonade. Pre-batch and pop in a thermos flask to keep warm with friends on a winterContinue reading “Stoli Calendar Of Cocktails”
Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift
Sweeten up the festive season with Stoli Salted Karamel, the world’s first salted caramel vodka, RRP £21, available nationwide. The ideal Christmas gift, Stoli Salted Karamel offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Indulge loved ones’ taste buds with flavours of caramelised sugar and soft English toffee, complimented by a light saltiness and aContinue reading “Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift”
George’s Restaurant. And Bar?
It’s not all about the city centre of Manchester. Bars and restaurants are a plenty in the city, catering for all tastes and minds in the various ‘zones’ we have to offer. It is satisfying then to remember that there are gems just outside the city limits. Didsbury and Chorlton spring to mind for many,Continue reading “George’s Restaurant. And Bar?”
The West Winds
Established in June 2010, The West Winds gin has caused a stir within the UK as it made its way around the cities earlier this year and introduce itself to the bartenders and public. Why the clamor? This is a brand that offers something a little different. The West Winds Gins were created by fourContinue reading “The West Winds”
Hangar One
American vodka is not as overly common as some may think. It’s still the European countries that dominate the UK market, but the likes of Skyy do pop up every-now-and-again. The same can be said for Hangar One, a brand that see’s its heritage coming from Alameda, California. St. George Spirits was founded as America’sContinue reading “Hangar One”
Giffard
Giffard is a name that you may be familiar with if you’ve ever scanned the products of your favourite bar. A brand of liqueurs and syrups, Giffard have had a main-stay presence for over 100 years, and are still to this day consistently evolving their expressions to fit with the modern times. But how didContinue reading “Giffard”
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