Last Thursday, Hendrick’s gin rolled its way into Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and to the rather Hendrick’s esq venue of Apotheca. The reason? Hendrick’s were celebrating the unusual month of reverse courtship by holding special classes revolved around the do’s and don’ts on marriage proposal. Enjoying a couple of Hendrick’s and tonic’s whilst we waited for everyoneContinue reading “Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship Review”
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The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience
Some of you may have heard of a category named ‘gin‘. If you’ve ever decided to research into this category a bit more, you will probably learn the art of distillation, and the various forms around that can produce this versatile product. But have you ever though about categorising gin by aroma? When was theContinue reading “The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience”
Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship
On the 29th of February each leap year, the normal rules of courtship are reversed, and women may freely pursue and propose to gentlemen of their choice. To celebrate this topsy turvy scenario, Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship will be hosting a variety of events in the build up to this delightfully peculiar day.Continue reading “Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 23
The aptly named ‘The First Word’ using Kammerling’s is a great cocktail to create for those guests at your party you just don’t quite know! Day 23 – The First Word – Kammerling’s Glass – Coupette glass Ingredients – 50ml Kammerling’s 25ml Lemon juice 2 bar spoons Maraschino liqueur 2 bar spoons sugar syrup Dash of egg white MethodContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 23”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 13
Day 13 has a familiar feel to it as this cocktail recipe has been featured on this site once before. But with its apt name, it would be silly not to add it as part of the countdown! Day 13 – The Thirteenth Day of Christmas – Hendricks Glass – Goblet glass Ingredients – 40ml Hendrick’s Gin 40 mlContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 13”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 12
The countdown is at its half way stage! Today I’ve gone for a simple classic involving Beefeater 24 with only three ingredients. Day 12 – Gin and Cherry Sling – Beefeater 24 Glass – Highball glass Ingredients – 50ml Beefeater 24 25ml De Kuyper Cherry Brandy Top with soda Method – Put some crushed ice in the glass. Pour on the Beefeater 24, followed byContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 12”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 2
Day 2 has arrived! With Belvedere’s Mulled Cosmopolitan yesterday to start us off, day 2 brings us a rather simple, yet classic creation from Martin Miller’s Gin. Day 2 – Alexander – Martin Miller’s Glass – Martini glass Ingredients – 40ml Martin Miller’s Gin 20ml Creme de Cacao blanc 20ml cream Method – Shake and strainContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 2”
Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display
Hendrick’s gin have recently created a rather unusual take on the classic christmas carol by James Halliwell, ‘The 12 days of Christmas’, as part of their Hendrick’s Most Unusual Christmas Shop Window. They’ve partnered with the Most Unusual Minds from the worlds of art, jewellery and taxidermy to create this delightfully peculiar interpretation. From ten sleazyContinue reading “Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display”
Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling Review
I was recently contacted by the luxury fragrance company Penhaligon’s from London regarding their new fragrance, Juniper Sling, which is apparently inspired by London gin. Ever one to branch out in to drink inspired products, I duly obliged to give it a go! Penhaligon’s first started up way back in 1872 by a gentleman named William Penhaligon. AtContinue reading “Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling Review”
Anthology of Gin Review
Hendrick’s. A gin that signifies the quirky, the pompus and the extraordinary – and they didn’t disappoint! Taking over a small premises near Covent Garden, they transformed the place into a Victorian haven full of extravagant ornaments, quaint wooden tables, a traditional stall serving Hendrick’s cocktails and even a Hendrick’s bath! The tasting session i was to embarkContinue reading “Anthology of Gin Review”
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