A voyage in search of the perfect G&T The story behind Martin Miller’s Gin sounds a tad eccentric. It evokes those conversations we’ve all had with friends. The “let’s do…” conversations, often embarked upon in a state of excitement (or after a few glasses of something relaxing!). Inventive ideas which produce smiles, sighs and “if […]
Our Favourite Gin Cocktails
Easy Gin Cocktails to Make at Home Ad: This content is written in conjunction with mymoneypocket.co.uk When you want to make a cocktail at home, where do you start? For many of us, it’s as simple as a good, classic Gin and Tonic. Made with quality gin and artisan tonic it really is a […]
Discover Jawbox Small Batch Dry Gin
An award-winning tasty tipple for “the adventurous, the confident and the curious”. In my youth, hanging out with girlfriends in London’s pubs after work, I spent too much money on my favourite tipple: spoiling perfectly good whisky with dry ginger ale. This habit was scotched (literally) after a trip north to the land of heather […]
God Save the Gin!
MOM LOVE Gin offers Royal Sweetness With its funky bottle and eye-catching logo MOM LOVE Gin sets out to grab your attention. “Look at me!” it challenges you. “I’m the Queen of Gins”. It’s pink and proud. But does it punch as high as it preens? British gin production (and consumption) is booming in the […]
A Seasonal Martinez Cocktail with Martin Miller Winterful Gin
The Classic Martinez Cocktail with a Winter Twist. What makes you order a particular cocktail from a bar menu? In my case, the comfort of familiarity means I often pick the same drink. And, I’m inclined to ask for the mixologist’s own speciality. Force of habit means that while the Martinez is a classic cocktail, […]
Classic Negroni recipe with Cucielo Vermouth and The Outdoor Guide Gin
Cocktails with Personality – the Classic Negroni Vermouth, a fortified wine flavoured with a range of botanicals, was my introduction to the glorious world of alcohol. My grandfather, a sophisticated chap brought up in southern Europe and the Levant would slip me a watered-down glass of red vermouth at the Sunday lunchtime table. The four-year-old […]
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, […]
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 […]
Shakespeare Distillery – Stratford Upon Avon
Gin and more at Shakespeare Distillery, Stratford. *Stop Press – Thanks to Covid-19 the Shakespeare Distillery Tours are currently closed and they are crowdfunding to keep business going. Find out more and do consider helping them out by drinking more gin!* Perhaps the best way to learn about artisan food and drink is to meet […]
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 […]