This October Quaglino’s will introduce a spooky selection of bespoke Halloween Cocktails available from 26th – 31st October. With an invigorating selection that could wake the dead, celebrate Halloween and start your weekend with a flaming Zombie, a bitter sweet Green Monster or a Bloody Alexander (full cocktail descriptions below). For those needing a pickContinue reading “Halloween Cocktails With Hendrick’s Gin And Quaglino’s”
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The West Winds
Established in June 2010, The West Winds gin has caused a stir within the UK as it made its way around the cities earlier this year and introduce itself to the bartenders and public. Why the clamor? This is a brand that offers something a little different. The West Winds Gins were created by fourContinue reading “The West Winds”
Hangar One
American vodka is not as overly common as some may think. It’s still the European countries that dominate the UK market, but the likes of Skyy do pop up every-now-and-again. The same can be said for Hangar One, a brand that see’s its heritage coming from Alameda, California. St. George Spirits was founded as America’sContinue reading “Hangar One”
WIN! Gin: The Art And Craft Of The Artisan Revival
For the discerning reader, spirits enthusiast and traveller, New York based gin specialist Aaron Knoll takes us on a world tour through today’s global artisan gin revolution divulging along the way the scintillating history, appreciation, making, tasting and drinking of this ever popular tipple… Thank goodness for Juniper. For if it weren’t for a plant that has grownContinue reading “WIN! Gin: The Art And Craft Of The Artisan Revival”
National Rum Day With Zacapa
The Rooster – Oblix at The Shard Ingredients: 50 ml Zacapa XO 40 ml Spiced Orchid Vermouth 15 ml Banana Liqueur 1 Spray Coconut Perfume Inspiration: The Rooster is the embodiment of the vibrant culture of the streets of Ron Zacapa’s homeland, Guatemala and is the inspiration behind this cocktail. The team behind the barContinue reading “National Rum Day With Zacapa”
Thomas Dakin
The year 2015 will be seen as the year that Manchester itself has gained its own city based gin. Although initial production will be housed from the relatively local, yet one of the oldest gin distilleries in the world, G&J Distillers in Warrington, the new brand of Thomas Dakin gin will be a Mancunian brandContinue reading “Thomas Dakin”
Linie
Aquavit. Ever come across the name? It’s not the most common of spirit categories here in the UK compared to the likes of whisky, rum or gin, but if you’ve ever visited any part of Scandinavia you will have more than likely drank some form of aquavit, the local tipple of choice. Aquavit itself isContinue reading “Linie”
A Look At The Linie Awards 2015
Last week saw myself attend the annual Nordic extravaganza, the Linie Awards 2015. The event is the culmination of the best that the Nordic countries have to offer from the world of food and drink, with respective competitions to find the number one dish and cocktail for the year. In its 10th year, 2015 sawContinue reading “A Look At The Linie Awards 2015”
Serve Up Summer In A Glass With The Berry Company’s Iced Tea-ni
With summer days just around the corner, The Berry Company is serving up a refreshing and fruity cocktail recipe featuring Yellow Tea & Coconut water, the latest edition to the Special Tea range. A blend of yellow tea, fresh fruit flavours and chilled vodka, the Tropical Coconut Iced-tini is a deliciously modern twist on the classic PinaContinue reading “Serve Up Summer In A Glass With The Berry Company’s Iced Tea-ni”
It’s Negroni Week!
It’s Negroni Week this week, so here’s some inspirational ideas for you to enjoy in style! Bottled Negroni Bar Termini: Superiore, Rosato & Classico by Tony Conigliaro Rosato Negroni: Rose Petal Infusion Superiore Negroni: Pink Peppercorn Infusion The latest bar from internationally renowned drinks pioneer Tony Conigliaro has an impressive list of house Negronis, includingContinue reading “It’s Negroni Week!”
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