Festive Mocktail with Pomegranate and Apple: The festive season is upon us and that means lots of drinks parties – friends and colleagues getting together to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. It is a fun and sociable time of the year and a great reason to push the boat out with special food and […]
From field to glass – the perfect journey to the Copper Rivet Distillery
The Circle of Life for Dockyard Gin Do you think about how your gin is made when you’re sipping a lovely G&T on a warm summer’s day? Aside from trying to identify the botanicals used, other than juniper which is a given, I have to admit to not giving it a lot of thought. I […]
My Fair Lady Pink Gin Cocktail with Palmers
Gin Cocktails with Palmers Strawberry and Rose: Sometimes it seems that London is going back to the days of the Gin Craze with artisan gin producers appearing everywhere. It’s refreshing then to find a family business with a genuine heritage in alcohol production. Palmers was founded in 1805 in Old Street, London, originally varnish makers […]
Porter’s Gin- A modern style from Aberdeen
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, […]
I Love Gin Club – January Gin Box
Gin Subscription Box from I Love Gin: I still get excited at parcels being delivered, unwrapping them has all the anticipation of a birthday present. And what could be nicer each month, than a parcel containing mystery samples of gin and mixers popping through the letterbox? A rather naughty take on those recipe subscription […]
Lanique – the new romantic drink in town
Lanique Rose Petal Liqueur With Valentine’s day looming, for those of us in relationships, it can seem quite difficult to come up with something original with which to surprise our partners. For those not in a relationship, Valentine’s can be a great excuse to find a new treat for yourself. With that in mind, what […]
Not French but Italian 75 recipe
Gin and Prosecco Cocktail with Lemon – Italian 75 It took me opening my bottle of Malfy Limone Gin to realise the significance of the Malfy brand name. Made on the outskirts of Turin in an area best known for vermouth and liqueurs, originally it was a small batch product made by the Vergano family, […]
Old Fashioned Cocktail with Glen Moray for Burns Night
A Classic Whisky Cocktail – Old Fashioned: I love the fact that classic cocktails – the kind that my dad used to make without too much hassle – are making a comeback. One classic whisky cocktail, an Old Fashioned is one of the best ways I know to enjoy a single malt, and it’s also […]
Supping on an Ancient Mead – Gosnells Sparkling Mead
Gosnells Sparkling Mead for Sharing: Mead is probably the worlds oldest alcoholic drink. Once honey was discovered it would have been actively sought after – one of the rarest naturally occurring sweet substances. Honey that is dilute and exposed to wild yeast will ferment into a smooth drink, and it is possible that our ancestors […]
Cenone della Vigilia di Natale or the Feast of the Seven Fishes
Celebrating Christmas Eve Italian Style – Christmas Cocktail for Cenone: How are your Christmas preparations going? It’s the start of the second week in December and here in London, I’m just getting the decorations out. That said, I’m happily menu planning – and wine tasting – and Christmas cocktail making, all in some effort to […]