New to Drinks Enthusiast, a voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering, a bartender by heart who looks at the ever growing love of spirits, cocktails and beer. Her first post under ‘Emily Says . . .’ for the site looks at Liqueur de Coquelicot; The French family firm that is Maison Briottet hasContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . “Liqueur de Coquelicot””
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Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018
The final of the 2018 Gabriel Boudier Wizard competition has been won by Maria Vieira, of East London Liquor Company The second national Gabriel Boudier Wizard final was held in Vertigo cocktail bar in Dijon, France on Monday 15th January. The top four finalists were each selected from the regional heats held throughout the UKContinue reading “Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018”
Limited Edition Mandarine Napoléon XO Gold Honouring 125 Years
To celebrate 125 years of its fine product, Mandarine Napoléon has crafted an extraordinary version of its delectable liqueur: The Limited Edition Mandarine Napoléon XO Gold. The special edition is a distillate of Sicilian mandarins blended with nothing less than a 125-year-old Grande Fine Champagne Cognac – resulting in a delightfully fresh and soft mandarinContinue reading “Limited Edition Mandarine Napoléon XO Gold Honouring 125 Years”
Hard Rock Cafe Want To Spritz Up Your Summer!
Hard Rock Cafe have brought out their latest cocktail creations for the Summer season, focusing on the ever-popular Spritz, twisting them with familiar names such as Bombay Sapphire, Jack Daniel’s, Grey Goose and Chambord. Kick-start with my personal favourite of the ‘Jack and Diane’ that see’s Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 combined with Cointreau, fresh lemonContinue reading “Hard Rock Cafe Want To Spritz Up Your Summer!”
Jägermeister
I think it’s safe to say, Jägermeister has become Germany’s most famous drinks export. But other than its consumption within energy drinks, I’ve been looking forward to actually understand Jagermeister, and how it became one of the biggest brand calls the bar scene has ever seen. So, here goes. Jägermeister can trace its way back toContinue reading “Jägermeister”
A Romantic Cocktail To Warm Up Valentine’s Day
After a romantic meal with your loved one, why not end the evening sipping a delicious Feeney’s Irish Coffee in front of a roaring fire. Feeney’s Irish Coffee is easy to make too. Heat gently 100 ml Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur with 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee and serve in a toddy glass toppedContinue reading “A Romantic Cocktail To Warm Up Valentine’s Day”
Emporia Brands Launch National Provence Cocktail Day
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands is working in collaboration with its award-winning Distilleries et Domaines de Provence range to bring to the UK for the first time National Provence Cocktail Day. Set to be this coming Friday 3rd June 2016, a number of bars and restaurants across the UK have joined the campaign to show offContinue reading “Emporia Brands Launch National Provence Cocktail Day”
The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Final Casts Its Spell In Dijon, France
Monday 25th January saw the culmination of a yearlong campaign between the award-winning UK importer Emporia Brands and the Wizard’s of the liqueur market, Gabriel Boudier. Hosted within the superb Villa Messner in Dijon, the home of Gabriel Boudier since 1874. The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Awards set out in 2015 to find a UK bartenderContinue reading “The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Final Casts Its Spell In Dijon, France”
Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes
Here at Emporia Brands HQ, we asked a number of our award-winning brands to send us across their festive recipes, perfect to impress your friends and family with. Ron Prohibido – ‘the forbidden rum’ – is a unique premium Latino rum from Mexico. Made in a traditional 12 year solera with a unique combination ofContinue reading “Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes”
The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High
A few weeks back saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within Bar So in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Bournemouth Bartenders Grand Prix 2015 final, which saw 10 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea whatContinue reading “The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High”
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