The Perfect Pink Gin Spritz: It’s at this time of year that I’m trying to do my best to make summer last a little longer. Making a lovely fresh and summery cocktail when the sun is shining is just one way to achieve that. And, I’ve been trying a bottle of Gordon’s Pink – a […]
The Perfect Gin and Tonic
Tanqueray and the perfect Gin & Tonic: Do you struggle with buying a Father’s Day present and end up getting a bottle of his favourite tipple? Whether your dad is a whisky fan or prefers the perfect gin & tonic Alexander & James have a wonderful collection of gift sets based on premium drinks brands. […]
Yauatcha City and Tanqueray no. TEN – Gin and Tea Garden
Summer in the City with Tanqueray no. TEN Now summer has finally arrived it’s wonderful to be able to get out and about fully enjoy those blissful long evenings. Yauatcha and Tanqueray No. TEN have formed the perfect partnership and are celebrating the start of summer with the launch of a unique Gin and Tea […]
Cocktails from Islay – the Bruichladdich Stinging Scot and the Botantist Lava Lamp
Two Cool Cocktails to keep you warm! I hate this time of year; it’s cold, dark, and more often than not, raining. Whilst a hot toddie is a great antidote to the British weather, sometimes something more sophisticated is desired. I have a small amount of Scottish heritage, one grandparent being a Mackenzie, and my […]
Solerno – the blood orange liqueur
Cocktails with Solerno Liqueur: At the risk of sounding like an alcoholic, it’s rather fun to be sent a bottle of something new to try and to have a go at making up some new drinks. So one dull Saturday evening we opened the very pretty bottle of Solerno and started to experiment. I really […]
Tipplesworth Mixers – Making Christmas Easy
Tipplesworth cocktail mixers: Christmas – that time of year when we all celebrate, party, enjoy ourselves and, if we are not really careful, get burnt out trying our best to be unusual, innovative, interesting, creative and perfect. Doing everything from scratch at Christmas seems obligatory – and yet it’s really not! For me, every little […]
Cocktails at Yauatcha – Soho and The Ned -City
Grey Goose Cocktails three ways… Yauatcha – Soho An evening experiencing the versatility of Grey Goose Vodka began at the stunningly cool cocktail bar, transformed from the once pastry room, sitting discreetly at the back of the equally stunning contemporary Chinese restaurant, Yauatcha. This modern, sleek blue-hued interior was once an old teahouse and provides […]
The St Pancras Renaissance – Belvedere Spritz and Spa
An Introduction to the St Pancras Renaissance and Belvedere Vodka. Although I work from home and enjoy a flexible lifestyle, I seldom take a full day out from work. But, right now my house is full of builders who have been refurbishing the living room – the space directly above my study. So, an invitation […]
Cocktail Mixing and Supper at Henry’s
Henry’s Cocktail Mixing Event: The two Henry’s Wine Bars (one in Green Park, the other Covent Garden) are fixed in my heart – regular haunts for me and a group of friends, we’d often meet up in one or other of the bars with grand plans to paint the town red. And, generally after a […]
Trader Vic’s – an Institution on Park Lane
Malibu Cocktails at Trader Vic’s Trader Vic’s in the Hilton on Park Lane is an institution, roughly the same age as I am (although I can’t claim to be an institution!). I do remember being wildly jealous of a friend of mine who got taken there when we were about 17 in 1979 (no ID […]