Heering Tasting Notes

A bartenders favourite, and a staple since 1818 in many a classic cocktail such as the Singapore Sling and Blood & Sand, is Heering. You may have seen the bottle on many a back bar, and more than likely had it within at least one cocktail in your life time, but do you know whatContinue reading “Heering Tasting Notes”

Limited Edition SLOE BLOOM Gin Launches In The UK

The first SLOE BLOOM Gin, from the creator of the premium BLOOM London Dry Gin, has been launched. Master Distiller Joanne Moore has created a new version of her floral BLOOM Gin, using hand-picked sloe berries steeped in the highest quality BLOOM Gin, distilled in a traditional copper pot still.  BLOOM Gin is made inContinue reading “Limited Edition SLOE BLOOM Gin Launches In The UK”

New Laimon Fresh Shakes Up Cocktail Making

With the party season just around the corner, having a stock of drinks in “just in case” becomes essential. Enter Laimon Fresh the new all natural, delicious lemon, lime and mint flavour carbonated soft drink that thinks it is a Mojito. Available from Tesco, Waitrose’s and Ocado the drink comes in cans and bottles andContinue reading “New Laimon Fresh Shakes Up Cocktail Making”

The Kowloon Correspondents Club with Belvedere Vodka and The Liquorists Review

The Manchester scene has yet again been given something to look forward to. Favourites The Liquorists, aka Tom Sneesby and Jody Monteith, have taken advantage of an opportunity that came their way to showcase to you all a journey. Vodka giants Belvedere have joined forces with the duo and taken over a plot within theContinue reading “The Kowloon Correspondents Club with Belvedere Vodka and The Liquorists Review”

Tabasco Gets Classy

Grab your leather-bound books because Tabasco is getting classy for the return of America’s #1 news anchor! Let hilarity ensue as we watch our favourite news team reclaim their legendary status with Tabasco cocktails like The Burgundy, It’s So Damn Hot, You Know I Don’t Speak Spanish, and Brick’s Hand Grenade. The Burgundy Serves 6 1 QuartContinue reading “Tabasco Gets Classy”

Vogue’s Fashion Night Out at Frog Flowers Review

Fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue came to Manchester last week with their Fashion Night Out event being held for one night only, collaborating with the likes of Manchester heavyweights Selfridges and Harvey Nichols as well as stores such as DKNY and Top Shop. With various drink brands coming on board to showcase their names with fashionContinue reading “Vogue’s Fashion Night Out at Frog Flowers Review”

The Kraken Rum Searches For Cocktails ‘As Dark As A Kraken’s Ink’

This October The Kraken Rum is opening the world’s most bizarre pop-up bar, which can be found on board The Redsand Sea Forts located 9 miles off the coast of Kent. The Kraken Rum is offering bartenders the chance to be part of a unique, if terrifying, experience. The brand’s Think Ink cocktail competition isContinue reading “The Kraken Rum Searches For Cocktails ‘As Dark As A Kraken’s Ink’”

Bénédictine Crowns Manchester’s Cocktail Champion

Bénédictine Liqueur has crowned Tom Higham and Amir Javaid as joint winners of the Northern heat of its 2013 Cocktail Challenge in the closest heat of the competition so far. Tom, from The Liquorists, and Amir, from Room Manchester, both fought off stiff competition from the other skilled entrants in the third heat of the challengeContinue reading “Bénédictine Crowns Manchester’s Cocktail Champion”

Keep Away The Chills This Winter With A Duo Of Barefoot Wine’s Winter Warmers

When the weather outside is frightful, why not over-indulge in a delicious Barefoot Wine Winter Warming Cocktail? Sure to keep away Jack Frost in the winter months, this duo of dark cocktails are perfect for sipping on a night in, or to enjoy during a festive celebration with family and friends. Bursting with the berryContinue reading “Keep Away The Chills This Winter With A Duo Of Barefoot Wine’s Winter Warmers”

British Designer Bethan Laura Wood Creates Jewel-Bright Cocktail Lollipops for W London – Leicester Square

W London – Leicester Square has teamed up with W Hotels Designer of the Future, Bethan Laura Wood, to create a pioneering cocktail experience in celebration of the London Design Festival taking place in the capital this September. The cocktail is inspired by Mexican Cachetada lollipops – a traditional Mexican candy – which come inContinue reading “British Designer Bethan Laura Wood Creates Jewel-Bright Cocktail Lollipops for W London – Leicester Square”