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The Perfect Gin and Tonic

May 31, 2018 by Fiona Maclean 3 Comments

Tanqueray Gin & 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. […]

Pink Gin Spritz with Gordon’s

September 3, 2018 by Fiona Maclean 23 Comments

Gordons Pink Gin Spritz

Pink Gin Spritz – the perfect summer drink: 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.  I’ve been trying a bottle of Gordon’s Pink […]

Mai Tai Cocktail with Navy Island Rum

June 24, 2020 by Fiona Maclean 139 Comments

Mai Tai with Navy Island Rum

The Mai Tai – a classic rum cocktail  Popular in the 1950s, the Mai Tai is a classic rum cocktail made with orgeat (a kind of sweet almond syrup), Orange Curacao and lime juice.  Victor J. Bergeron claimed to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944 at his restaurant, Trader Vic’s, in Oakland, California.  Intended to […]

Easy Classic Summer Cocktails

April 12, 2020 by Fiona Maclean 8 Comments

Elderflower Gimlet with St Germain

Classic Summer Cocktail Recipes that are ready in minutes. At this time of year, there’s nothing nicer than sipping a cocktail al-fresco.  These classic summer cocktails are quick and easy to make and generally use ingredients you’ll already have in your fruit bowl, fridge or drinks cabinet.  Most of them are lighter and lower in […]

Porter’s Gin- A modern style from Aberdeen

April 7, 2019 by Sarah James 3 Comments

Porter's - Buddha's Hand

Tropical Old Tom from Porter’s Gin: It’s hard to remember that only a few years ago if you asked for a G&T in a bar or pub your choices were likely to be limited to Beefeater, Gordon’s or Bombay Sapphire.  But in recent years the market has changed enormously with hundreds of new distilleries opening, […]

A Spookily Delicious Stormy Rum Cocktail from Kennington

October 29, 2017 by Fiona Maclean 5 Comments

Storm Clouds and Thunder

Storm Clouds and Thunder over Kennington: I have probably done more cocktail mixing classes than anyone in London other than a professional mixologist.  I go along and join in various events, shaking away with the best of them to make a whole range of cocktails.  I’ve done special rum cocktail mixing events.  I’m a regular […]

Solerno – the blood orange liqueur

December 17, 2017 by Sarah James 15 Comments

Solerno - Solerno Royale

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 […]

The Artistry of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic

May 10, 2016 by Sarah James 2 Comments

Bombay Sapphire - gin and tonic kit

Bombay Sapphire at Harvey Nichols: It has to said, and there’s no denying it,  I have been known to make the odd G&T in my time!  So I did wonder what I would be learning at the masterclass at The Bombay Sapphire roof garden on the 5th Floor of Harvey Nichols.   Gin, tonic, ice and […]

The St Pancras Renaissance – Belvedere Spritz and Spa

May 30, 2017 by Fiona Maclean Leave a Comment

St Pancras Renaissance Stairs

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 […]

Gin Cooler Summer Cocktail

June 9, 2016 by Fiona Maclean 12 Comments

Tanqueray Cooler Gin Cocktail

Gin Cooler Summer Cocktail: You may remember that recently I was sent the Alexander & James Tanqueray No. 10 gift set to review as a potential gift for Father’s Day.  The set includes two special gin coupes and a litre bottle of premium gin. As it is just a little hot, I’ve used it to make […]

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