Posts Tagged “cocktails”
Cocktails and Sipping. If you are looking for a classic dark rum then the KRAKEN Black Spiced Rum could be the one for you! The Kraken concept is born of the maritime myths of the rugged Cornish coast. As legend has it, terrified smugglers, fearful of the curse of the mighty sea monster Kraken, stashed…
Pure and Polished. As of 2012, Jose Cuervo had become the best-selling tequila brand in the world, selling a fifth of the tequila consumed worldwide. Especial Silver Tequila is a part of their well-respected range. Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila is an award-winning Tequila from the oldest distillery in Latin America. It is now in…
Ceramicist-designed Limited-Edition Bottle. Any gin lover would appreciate this unique presentation of a fine spirit for Valentine’s Day – or any day. Ceramicist Harlie Brown and Bathtub Gin have collaborated to create something special. Every bottle of Bathtub Gin is hand-wrapped, strung, and wax-dipped at the company headquarters in Kent, England. This bottle speaks of…
A toast to your Love Story. This Valentine’s Day, Frankie & Benny’s, the iconic New York-inspired Italian-American restaurant, is pulling out all the stops to create magical moments for couples, friends, and anyone celebrating love. Picture this: the vibrant energy of New York right here in the UK, a cosy booth for two, and the…
by Chrissie Walker Tartan Whisky Coffee Cream is an embarrassingly simple recipe that lasts for a couple of weeks (perhaps) in the fridge. It doesn’t demand high-end whisky and can be a sweet drink if one uses sweetened condensed milk instead of the regular variety. Ingredients: 300ml single cream 300ml whisky 1 or 2 shots…
Pan-Asian Flavour. Banana Tree is an award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant group, celebrated for its street food-inspired dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and founded in Maida Vale over 30 years ago. It now has some new menu items. Banana Tree has a loyal following of diners who enjoy their Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry,…
A Gifts for Under £25 for Cocktail Lovers. Reward yourself and your cocktail loving friends and family this Christmas with TOVARITCH! Vodka which, despite being the world’s most highly awarded vodka, remains affordable as a Christmas gift. This premium vodka captures the festive spirit, a time of merriment and gatherings, as the word TOVARITCH means…
Smart Italian in Teddington. The husband-and-wife team of Sam and Alex Berry have opened Cento Uno on Teddington High Street. It replaces another of their successful restaurants with something more accessible in this contemporary dining landscape. Its location is perfect for this smart yet casual Italian eatery. The restaurant is light and welcoming: the bar…
Get ready for 31st October, 1st & 2nd November. Embrace the spirit of the season by planning ahead for Day of the Dead. Make sure you have bought a bottle of ultra-premium SUAVE Tequila to celebrate in style. Day of the Dead is fast becoming a calendar fixture in the UK and elsewhere, and this…
Perfect for Sharing. Friends are the ‘family’ we choose. Celebrate those friendships on International Friendship Day on 30 July. Started as long ago as 1958, this day to nurture friendships was recognised by the United Nations in 2011. Across the world it’s a day to thank and recognise the people who make us laugh, show…
Not Just for Tequila Day. It’s National Tequila Day, so consider exploring the refined and elegant face of this flavourful and fun spirit from the heart of Mexico. El Mayor tequilas are award-winners, so the perfect introduction. El Mayor Tequila is handcrafted using traditional methods by the Gonzalez family, one of Mexico’s most reputable tequila…
Clean and Crisp Citrus. This fills my spirit-sipping soul with fruity joy. The Salford Rum Company’s Citrus White Rum is gift quality, but I wouldn’t give this one away! Salford White Rum has classy shelf appeal. It is bottled in frosted glass, printed with the company’s signature Salford docks map. The design, by artist Dave…
Rum with Asian Flavour. Any rum aficionado would enjoy a taste of Aluna Tropica. It’s deliciously characterful with flavours which will waft the sipper to white sandy beaches, blue skies and hot weather. We may not be able to afford a flight to a sun-drenched island, but we can all enjoy a taste of those…
A Taste of Scotland and Beyond. So many of us appreciate a well-crafted Scotch, but it’s likely that we don’t think of Kingston Upon Thames as the perfect location for a world class collection. That is unless you have discovered The Grey Horse. The whisky and whiskey (yes, there is a difference) menu is awesome….
Unique cocktails. Giffard products have long been prized by barmen. They are the liqueurs of choice by professionals. Banane du Brésil offers lots of inspiration for unique and classy cocktails. Banana cultivation dates back 12,000 years and is an important part of history. Indeed, the banana tree is considered to be the first plant cultivated…
Coastal spirit. Padstow Distilling, the Cornish spirits brand known for its small-batch approach and foraged and farmed ingredients, has re-released its vodka. Padstow Vodka is distilled from barley grown in the fields just above the beach at St George’s, just a mile away from the distillery. This is a smooth sipping vodka and has won…
The Friendly Spirit. Despite its Russian name, TOVARITCH! is made from 100% European wheat and is bottled in Latvia, part of the EU. The name means ‘friend’ and we all appreciate those. Although this vodka was originally made in Russia, in response to the war against Ukraine the company’s Swiss owners have moved production to…
Add some Sparkle. We know we should drink plenty of water, but it isn’t something we crave. But a glass of something effervescent is so much more tempting than a glass of plain water. SodaStream ART™ offers sparkling water in beautiful fashion. SodaStream ART™ is part of the celebrated SodaStream range which has been gracing…
Simply Delicious. Brandy is the oft-overlooked spirit, although it’s one of the oldest. It can be made from almost any fruit, but most are made from grapes, which are harvested, pressed, fermented into wine and then distilled into brandy. St-Rémy Signature displays all the classic expressions of French brandy. The St-Rémy distillery was founded in…
An adult taste. Savyll was started by self-proclaimed ‘dinner party mixologist’ Avnish Babla. He has always enjoyed hosting friends and family, and experimenting with his own cocktail inspirations. When he became an expectant father, he and his wife decided it was time to live healthier lifestyles, and that included moderating alcohol consumption, a good idea…