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. 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 – and although it’s a […]
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 […]
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, […]
5 Stories – Cocktail & Dining with Porter’s Gin – Preview
5 Stories with Porter’s Gin – 11 & 12th March 2019: Gin has become chic again. Hurrah! Which is good news for those of us who never stopped loving it. But as much as I enjoy a G&T or a gin-based cocktail, it’s a spirit that I associate as an aperitive rather than as an […]
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 […]
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails with Borrago
Borrago for Dry January (or any sober day/week/month!) Like many people, I feel that the New Year is a good time to break bad habits and instil some new better ones. I have to admit to being guilty of having a G&T when I get home from work, and then wine with dinner most evenings. […]