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 […]
English Martini with Foxhole HYKE Gin
Foxhole spirits sustainably sourced HYKE GIN In a time when sustainability talks volumes Foxhole spirits have hit the nail on the head with their range of environmentally friendly artisan spirits which are all made with otherwise unused resources. I recently had the pleasure of trying out their HYKE Gin which won a prestigious IWSC Gold […]
Elderflower Gin Fizz to enjoy three ways.
No Alcohol, Low Alcohol or Full Fat Elderflower Gin Fizz. A few years ago if you asked for a no-alcohol cocktail or mocktail, your choices would be limited. Fruity, sweet concoctions always seemed to be the order of the day and personally, I would stick to plain tonic water with ice and a slice of […]
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 Low-Alcohol Gibson Cocktail with New London Light
Low Alcohol Classic Cocktails – The Gibson The no-alcohol and low-alcohol spirit market has been hotting up recently with lots of exciting new products coming to market. ‘New London Light’ (NLL) from the Salcombe Distilling Co. launched in the autumn of 2020 and has just been declared the winner of the 2021 People’s Choice Spirits […]
Award-winning HYDE Irish whiskey launches in the UK
For a true taste of Ireland on St Patrick’s Day seek out HYDE For many years Irish whiskey has been overshadowed by its bigger, more renowned Scottish (or dare I say Scotch?) brother with its wide range of single malts and blends. In recent years, however, there’s been something of a renaissance, with the recent […]
Sea Breeze non-alcoholic cocktail with Pentire
Turning the Sea Breeze cocktail into a mocktail One of my favourite make at home cocktails, the Sea Breeze works well with gin or vodka and a fruity combination of cranberry and grapefruit juice. It works for me because served in a collins glass over ice, it’s light and refreshing and not overly sweet. The […]
Mojito Mocktail – a Classic Cocktail with a Halo
How to make a Mojito Mocktail At one time the most popular cocktail in the UK and France, a classic Mojito now sits 9th in the list of best selling cocktails from around the world. Top of the list is the Old Fashioned – and you’ll find plenty of other favourites there too including the […]
The Firkin Whisky Co offers up a fresh approach to single malt whisky
Born in Japan but bred in Scotland, these whiskies are a perfect treat for Burns Night One of the newest independent bottlers on the scene is The Firkin Whisky Company, established in 2019 by Mike Collings and Robin Tucek, a couple of legends in the world of whisky with track records second to none. Meeting […]