High volume venues can struggle to produce consistent cocktails, especially in the high-demand areas where one below-par drink can effect several others. It’s with this that developers have sought out opportunities to produce brands that can take the stress away from cocktail creations, especially in venues that are not traditionally cocktail led. By coming upContinue reading “Finest Call”
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Thomas Henry
Mixers, and premium ones at that, are becoming a force within the drinks industry as more and more spirits tie themselves to unique brands to show off a signature serve. The mixers alone are seen as more fashionable to order too, with Fentimans complimenting their mixer range with their soft drink expressions, and Fever TreeContinue reading “Thomas Henry”
A Look At The Linie Awards 2015
Last week saw myself attend the annual Nordic extravaganza, the Linie Awards 2015. The event is the culmination of the best that the Nordic countries have to offer from the world of food and drink, with respective competitions to find the number one dish and cocktail for the year. In its 10th year, 2015 sawContinue reading “A Look At The Linie Awards 2015”
De Kuyper And UKBG Get Things Shaking In The North West
The North West is set to discover the brightest in bartending talent later this month, as the northern heat of UKBG National Cocktail competition heads to the Cheshire town of Warrington. The event will be sponsored by De Kuyper, the world’s largest producer of cocktail liqueurs. The cocktail competition, which will take place in Tom’sContinue reading “De Kuyper And UKBG Get Things Shaking In The North West”
Future Proofing The Pub Roundtable
Below is a video from a discussion group I was invited to be a part of a few weeks back, supported by Finest Call and the American Beverage Marketers. It looks at how pubs see cocktails through a variety of ways, and how Finest Call are attempting to contribute towards demystifying the attitudes towards them.Continue reading “Future Proofing The Pub Roundtable”
French Inspirations At Elixir Tonic And Treats
Check out my feature on the latest incarnation of Elixir Tonics & Treats cocktail menu, featured within VIVA Magazines. Plenty of French inspirations from Will Meredith and his team here! Click here to be directed to my feature.
Bartenders Go Loco At Coco Lopez And El Dorado Cocktail Challenge
Mark Main of MOJO in Manchester has been named the overall winner in this year’s Coco Lopez & El Dorado Cocktail Challenge. The Glaswegian mixologist took home £1,000 and after his El Coco Bru and Peanut Butter Jelly Time cocktails impressed the judges. The hard-fought contest, compered by Lyndon Higginson at The Liar’s Club inContinue reading “Bartenders Go Loco At Coco Lopez And El Dorado Cocktail Challenge”
Simone Rossi Takes Title Of Disaronno Mixing Star 2015
Following a tightly fought contest, Simone Rossi from Aqua, London has been crowned winner of this year’s Disaronno Mixing Star competition. His winning serve, The Innkeeper, was praised for its beautiful flavour combinations, along with the way in which the drink was presented. The final, which was held at Nightjar in Shoreditch yesterday, witnessed tenContinue reading “Simone Rossi Takes Title Of Disaronno Mixing Star 2015”
Glenfiddich Launches Search For Malt Mastermind 2015
Glenfiddich, the UK’s number one single malt Scotch whisky, has launched its annual Malt Mastermind competition. From today (1 June), bartenders are able to enter the contest which requires them to demonstrate creativity, knowledge and showmanship by creating a serve using Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or Glenfiddich 18 Year Old. TheContinue reading “Glenfiddich Launches Search For Malt Mastermind 2015”
Serve Up Summer In A Glass With The Berry Company’s Iced Tea-ni
With summer days just around the corner, The Berry Company is serving up a refreshing and fruity cocktail recipe featuring Yellow Tea & Coconut water, the latest edition to the Special Tea range. A blend of yellow tea, fresh fruit flavours and chilled vodka, the Tropical Coconut Iced-tini is a deliciously modern twist on the classic PinaContinue reading “Serve Up Summer In A Glass With The Berry Company’s Iced Tea-ni”
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