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Shake Some Classic Darnley’s View Cocktails this Valentine’s Day

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Darnley’s View Gin have taken inspiration from the cocktail masters of the past with a choice of three classic cocktails with a twist. Share some love and shake up a French 75, Raspberry Fizz or Strawberry Ramos Gin Fizz using Darnley’s View Elderflower & Citrus London Dry Gin. William Wemyss, ManagingContinue reading “Shake Some Classic Darnley’s View Cocktails this Valentine’s Day”

Bombay Brings Valentines Together

This Valentine’s weekend, treat your loved one to an exquisitely different, romantic experience with Star of Bombay and Dry Martini, the new chic venue at the Melia White House Hotel. Available exclusively at Dry Martini by Javier de las Muelas, the Star of Bombay cocktail and dessert experience ‘Be My Valentine’ will provide a deliciouslyContinue reading “Bombay Brings Valentines Together”

Struggling With ‘Dry January’? Try A Protein-Packed Mocktail Instead

With biltong set to be a health trend of 2016 and savoury cocktails continuing to top menus across the capital, Cruga Biltong has partnered with Seven at Brixton to reinvent the classic Gin & Tonic for those who have decided to take on ‘Dry January’.   The tasty new ’Bil & Tonic’ offers customers an exciting alternative to the traditionalContinue reading “Struggling With ‘Dry January’? Try A Protein-Packed Mocktail Instead”

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”

Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum Winter Cocktail Collection

Coco Wray A chocolate fusion with spiced bitters, perfect to enjoy at home Ingredients (serves 5x) 125ml Wray & Nephew 50m Wray & Nephew Pimento Dram 10 dashes Chocolate Bitters 250ml Condensed milk 500ml Jamaican Stout 125g Vanilla Ice Cream 5 grates Fresh Nutmeg Method: Combine all ingredients in a pan, put on a low heat, gently stirring tillContinue reading “Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum Winter Cocktail Collection”

Stuck For Christmas Cocktail Ideas?

Fireside Flip From Ryan Chetiyawardana’s new book Good Things to Drink: by Mr Lyan and Friends, published by Frances Lincoln, £20 Ingredients 1 Coin of ginger 1 Tablespoon honey Just over 1 shot (30ml/ 1.2oz) sloe gin 1 shot (25ml/ 1oz) honeyed-style malt whisky (such as Highland Park 12 year old, or Aberfeldy 12 year old)Continue reading “Stuck For Christmas Cocktail Ideas?”

Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix Hits Manchester

The Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix rolled into Manchester this afternoon as The Liars Club played host to eleven of north England’s best bartenders as they competed to impress and earn a place to the UK final. Yours truly was sat on the judging panel, alongside Havana Club Global Brand Ambassador Meimi Sanchez, UK Brand AmbassadorContinue reading “Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix Hits Manchester”

Stoli Calendar Of Cocktails

Fancy some Christmas cocktail ideas? Stolichnaya have shared with me some festive ideas, one for each month and occasion!   NOVEMBER THE STOLI  HOT CIDER LEMONADE Get into the festive spirit with a hot cider twist on a Stoli Lemonade. Pre-batch and pop in a thermos flask to keep warm with friends on a winterContinue reading “Stoli Calendar Of Cocktails”

Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift

Sweeten up the festive season with Stoli Salted Karamel, the world’s first salted caramel vodka, RRP £21, available nationwide. The ideal Christmas gift, Stoli Salted Karamel offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Indulge loved ones’ taste buds with flavours of caramelised sugar and soft English toffee, complimented by a light saltiness and aContinue reading “Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift”