Mocha Espresso Martini and an Aluna Coconut Rum Giveaway: I love a good cocktail. My perfect tipple is full of flavour with a good alcoholic ‘kick’ but with a clean finish and no nasty aftertaste. And not too sweet. To acheive all that, it’s vital to start with good base ingredients – and Aluna coconut […]
A Spookily Delicious Stormy Rum Cocktail from Kennington
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 […]
Cottons Caribbean Cool in Notting Hill
Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum Notting Hill: The last time I visited 157-159 Notting Hill Gate it was to review Chakra – an excellent upmarket Indian restaurant. Now moved a mile or so away to High Street Kensington, the food there is still delicious. The interior at 157 has changed considerably, there’s a new […]