Bombay Sapphire And The Vineyard Unveils The Great Gin Escape

Providing a deliciously different experience this Spring, Bombay Sapphire, the world’s number one premium gin, has partnered with The Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire to create ‘The Great Gin Escape’, the ultimate getaway for gin lovers. Available from March until the end of April, ‘The Great Gin Escape’ includes tickets to explore the home of BombayContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire And The Vineyard Unveils The Great Gin Escape”

Cocktail Of The Week – Basil And Passion Fruit Smash

IT’S BACK! The Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney, has returned for 2014 with a Basil & Passion Fruit Smash. A new favourite of his; “dry, fruity and with a brilliant acidity. Great use of a great syrup!” Basil & Passion Fruit Smash Glass – Rocks Ingredients –Continue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Basil And Passion Fruit Smash”

Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is Lychee Bellini, one that David says is “a perfect way to use this incredible fruit juice and create a perfectly refreshing aperitif”. Lychee Bellini Glass –  Coupette Ingredients –  50 ml Alain Milliat Lychee Nectar 20 ml St GermainContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini”

Cocktail Of The Week – Bloody Thyme

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is an adaption of his own ‘The Bloody Roesemary’ that replaced the vodka found within  a Bloody Mary with house infused rosemary gin. This time though he changed the rosemary to thyme and used Martin Millers gin. Bloody ThymeContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Bloody Thyme”

Cocktail Of The Week – Onion Weed Julep

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney combines a couple of David’s favourite ingredients, including the often overlooked Mezcal – Onion Weed Julep Glass –  Julep Cup or Rocks Ingredients –  50 ml Ilegal Mezcal Joven 25 ml Blossoms Syrup Passion Fruit 10 Onion Weed LeavesContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Onion Weed Julep”

Cocktail Of The Week – Green Apple Gimlet

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is celebrating the Best of British with a nod to St. Georges Day this week. David says “There is such an abundance of exceptional distilleries and producers cropping up in the UK now, that here at The Vineyard weContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Green Apple Gimlet”

Cocktail of the Week – Dandelion Honey

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is the rather delectable Dandelion Honey using some of my favourite items. Dandelion Honey Glass –  Coupette Ingredients –  50 ml Sipsmith Gin 1 Large Spoon Of Pure Honey 50 ml Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock 1 Drop Of LaContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Dandelion Honey”

Cocktail of the Week – Made in California

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is the birth of a new signature Martini at The Vineyard, which will seasonally change using only 100% Californian spirits. 1st up though, is the Spring edition – Made in California – Spring Glass –  Coupette Ingredients –  50 mlContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Made in California”

Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney shows how Easter and chocolate don’t always have to come covered in foil. For the holiday, or indeed any other day of the year, he’s gone for a little spice – The Easter Martini Glass –  Martini Ingredients –Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini”

An Evening with Chase Distillery

I’ve just received this from one of my collaborators David Coveney, Head Barman of the Vineyard at Stockcross and The Spirit Cellar. Our name speaks for itself, we’re all about wine. However, on 21st June we’re going to be matching gin and vodka cocktails, using Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery spirits, to each of the four courses to be enjoyedContinue reading “An Evening with Chase Distillery”