After months of voting from all over the world, Patrón Tequila has revealed that the Dynasty Margarita, created by Jay Khan from Hong Kong, has been voted the 2019 ‘Margarita of the Year’. Jay Khan, bartender at COA in Hong Kong, created a stunning twist on the Margarita, inspired by ingredients that are native to or influential inContinue reading “Patrón Tequila Announces the Global 2019 ‘Margarita of the Year’”
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#TreatUp Mum this Mother’s Day with a Luxurious Baileys Bellini
Mother’s Day is that special time of year to really show your appreciation to the mother-figure in your life and let them know just how much they mean to you. That means it’s the perfect excuse for a proper treat, and to go all out with something that’s sumptuous and indulgent – cue Baileys ChocolatContinue reading “#TreatUp Mum this Mother’s Day with a Luxurious Baileys Bellini”
Here Is The World’s Best Aquavit Cocktail In 2018
Linie The Journey is an international cocktail competition where bartenders from throughout Europe compete for the prestigious first-place award. The international final was held on Monday, 27 August, at Ingierstrand Bad in Oslo. Linie The Journey The story of LINIE started in 1805 with the remarkable journey to Indonesia. It was then discovered that sailing aroundContinue reading “Here Is The World’s Best Aquavit Cocktail In 2018”
Winner Announced At 1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition
Callum Baines from Treacle Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh has been crowned the winner of 1800 Tequila’s Visionaries Competition. Bartenders across the UK were tasked with creating a cocktail that demonstrates what we will be drinking in 20 years’ time. The five other finalists included; Amy Swanton from The Aviator Hotel, Farnborough, Jonathan Shaw from OneContinue reading “Winner Announced At 1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition”
Rum-Bar
To most, Jamaica is seen as one of more recognisable islands of the Caribbean. Whether it’s through your own visits or becoming inspired by the images and videos on social media, the country is rich in culture with the expected tipple of choice being a driving force for many to enjoy when visiting. A distilleryContinue reading “Rum-Bar”
Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign Returns for 2018
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and award-winning Chairman’s Reserve rum of St Lucia Distillers are proud to announce the launch of the 2018 Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai campaign. After yet another successful campaign in 2017, with winners Milk Bar from Reading representing the UK to second place in the 2017 international final, this year see’s theContinue reading “Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign Returns for 2018”
Emily Says . . . . ‘Hot Toddy’
In her seventh feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the pick-me-up she needed this week; The Hot Toddy. The only alcoholic drink that is warmly welcomed when one is suffering from the typical and unavoidable British head cold. One of which IContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Hot Toddy’”
Starward
David Vitale has brought Australian whisky to the UK, using his Melbourne roots and their famed ‘four seasons in a day’ temperature swings. Introducing to you all, Starward. 2007 saw David create the idea of a ‘approachable, affordable Australian whisky – served neat or as a cocktail with food’. Using locally grown brewer’s barley, yeast andContinue reading “Starward”
Birds
“WE ARE JULIAN, LUPO & BASTI – THREE GERMAN GLOBETROTTERS CREATING EXTRA TASTY WINES AND A UNIQUE WINE-BASED CRAFT SPIRIT, INSPIRED BY OUR ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD.” Doesn’t that just intrigue you? Three gentleman, travelling the world and becoming inspired to create wine and spirits? Where do we sign up! I’ve recently come across theirContinue reading “Birds”
Emily Says . . . . ‘John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum’
In her fourth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the Barbadian classic from John D. Taylor; Coming from a bartenders experience, rum is one of the most frequently ordered drinks, whether drinking it neat, with a mixer, or as many find themselvesContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum’”
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