Friendsmas Feast kits supporting Hospitality Action Christmas may have been a bit different this year but there have been plenty of people trying to ensure that it was still was a fun one. These past months especially during lockdown I’ve been really enjoying trying out new dishes and making fun cocktails at home, there have […]
Festive Cocktails for Christmas Cheer
Our Favourite Christmas Cocktails. It’s that time of year when getting together with friends and family (albeit maybe virtually this year) is synonymous with making delicious cocktails and mocktails. In my household, it’s a fun, messy and slightly chaotic activity. I never have enough ice. Anything complicated and I’m likely to be missing an ingredient […]
Rose Margarita with Lanique
A Rose Tinted Margarita for 2021 from Lanique This year has not been without problems and while I suspect things might not have completely improved by the turn of the year, I’m optimistic that 2021 will bring better things. The Margarita is one of my favourite cocktails and having tasted a few cocktails with Lanique […]
Gin and Ginger Christmas Cocktail and a Christmas #Giveaway
Gin and Ginger Cocktail for Christmas made with Brockmans Gin Christmas eve is cocktail night in our household, so every year I’m on the lookout for a new festive cocktail, something aromatic that captures the spirit of Christmas. I recently received a bottle of Brockmans Gin, which comes in a beautifully dark and mysterious bottle, […]
Bringing the outside in with ‘Grow your own’ garnish kits from Bacardi and Floom
How to make an aromatic Grey Goose Vodka Afternoon Spritz cocktail. Since lockdown, like many other people, I have enjoyed taking long walks and embracing home life by finding new hobbies including a bit of baking, gardening, and making cocktails. My old cocktail shaker, which was lurking at the back of the cupboard has found […]
Taylor’s Chip Dry White Port – Canary Cocktail
The Canary Cocktail with White Port. On a mission since lockdown to try out new cocktails, I have found a fantastic new one to add to my favourites list; a ‘Canary’ made with dry white port. I recently received a bottle of Taylor’s Chip Dry Port so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try […]
Classic Pimm’s Cup for one
Classic Pimm’s Cup Recipe – English Summer in a Glass. I do wonder what people visiting the UK make of classic Pimm’s. It’s a quintessentially British drink – one that sums up summer for me. Fill a glass with ice, add Pimm’s, seasonal fruit and cucumber. Then top the whole thing up with lemonade and […]
Indian Gin Cocktails with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
Jaisalmer for Indian Gin Cocktails or a classic Gin and Tonic Jaisalmer is the first Indian craft gin from Radico Khaitan, and named after the historic city. Its flavours and aromas are cultured to evoke the heady imperial age of the Maharajas and Maharanis. Produced using traditional copper pot stills at a distillery at the […]
Elderflower Gimlet Recipe
Mother’s Ruin – Elderflower Gimlet Recipe. Skip straight to my recipe Gin isn’t exactly a traditional Mother’s Day gift – but, I think a cocktail made with Gin is an entirely appropriate way to celebrate. This particular cocktail stems from my own tastes. Elderflowers are one of the signs of Spring I look out for […]
Raspberry Gin Cocktail – Raspberry Gimlet Recipe
Raspberry gin cocktail – summer in a glass – Raspberry Gimlet. I love the combination of alcohol and lime juice. Adding raspberries, for me, creates a light and summery drink and a raspberry gimlet is the perfect combination of flavours for me when I’m looking for a light aperitif. While I enjoy raspberries, I don’t […]