Posts Tagged “cocktails”
The Tonic with a Difference. Matt and Jordan are bartenders and friends, and they had an idea during a night out. Luckily, they remembered it the following morning, and so the concept of Lixir Drinks was born. This is a company specialising in mixers for the discerning barman/woman/person. Each bottle combines imaginative flavour pairings with…
From Morrisons Ingredients Schnapps Blue Taboo Soda Method Swirl 15ml schnapps around the inside of a chilled stemmed glass, then add ice. Carefully pour over 50ml Blue Taboo Top with a small dash of soda to make a longer drink. You could also try using Taboo Original or Ruby as an alternative. …
Mixer or Straight Up. We have a few short months of al fresco entertaining at home or away. Belvoir Farm Non-Alcoholic Cocktails are perfect for a picnic or a garden party. They present some convenient and delicious inspiration for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Belvoir Farm is found in the Leicestershire countryside of the Vale…
Artisanal Whiskies for World Whisky Day – 20 May World Whisky Day on 20 May 2023 is a time to try whiskies from around the globe and not just the obvious sources, delicious though Scottish and Irish tipples are. If you haven’t yet sampled Japanese whiskies, you are in for treats. Start on this whisky…
Fino Sherry is a much underrated wine but it’s coming back into fashion. Here is a simple cocktail for summer. Don’t be shy with the mint! Chill the sherry before making this Fino & Mint cocktail. Fino & Mint Pour 60ml of Fino Sherry and 140ml of lemonade over ice Cut a lime and squeeze…
Togouchi Whisky and Akashi Whisky. It’s no longer just for the men. Whisky that is. For Mother’s Day 2023, here’s a new thought to pore over – or should that be ‘pour’ over? Whisky used to be thought of as the domain of men but with more women than ever enjoying the spirit, that is…
Margarita Day 22nd February. Cultivated in the agave fields of Jalisco, Mexico, KAH is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance, creating a marriage of taste and aroma. KAH Tequila Blanco is distilled for a smooth and refined tequila experience. KAH (which translates to “life” in the ancient Mayan language) is a 100% agave tequila…
From BBC Food Make like a Manhattan socialite with this classy cocktail. Chill the glasses in the freezer beforehand for an ice-cold tipple à la Sex and the City. Ingredients 35ml/1½fl oz vodka 15ml/½fl oz orange liqueur squeeze fresh lime juice 25ml/1fl oz cranberry juice twist orange peel, to garnish Method Place…
Fresh from the New Zealand Southern Alps. The luxury spirit brand Cardrona distils handcrafted spirits in New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Their range is now available in the UK and is making its mark. The Source Pure Cardrona Gin is one in their range. Cardrona Distillery is family owned and operated. The very best equipment…
Lancaster Spirits Company for Cocktails. Here is another offering from the Lancaster Spirits Company and this time it’s vodka – English Grain Vodka. It’s a spirit which forms the base of many classic cocktails. Clean and fresh Grain vodka has, well, grain as the base ingredient used to produce the spirit. English Grain Vodka from…
A Christmas Cocktail Inspiration. The luxury spirit brand Cardrona distils handcrafted spirits in New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Their range is now available in the UK and is making its mark. The ReidThe Reid Single Malt Vodka is one in their range and it’s well worth a try. Cardrona Distillery is family owned and operated….
From Islands near and far. Tidal Rum is a winner before even opening the bottle. It has shelf appeal with its tactile rounded shape and its beautiful and simple moon logo. This unique spirit is a sweet golden aged rum blend. At its core is a Caribbean rum which has been slowly aged in oak…
Perfect Christmas cracker companion. The Lancaster Spirits Company produces some very interesting and inspirational drinks. Firecracker Gin is one of that number and it could make the ideal Christmas gift for any lover of gin or home-shaken cocktails. Firecracker Gin is infused with seventeen botanicals sourced from four continents. The Lancaster Distillery uses its decades…
The Gin that keeps on giving. Bullards distils a great range of spirits, and they are perfect for giving and receiving! It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. Plenty of choice from Bullards if one is meeting the lucky recipient face to face, but that isn’t always possible. But there is a solution –…
Delicious Gifts for 2022! Christmas gifts need to have impact; be welcomed by the recipients; and be different to make you stand out from the crowd. Tequila is the fashionable new tipple and so consider two of the best tequila brands on your Christmas shopping list this year – Rooster Rojo Tequila, with its classic, embossed…
Single Malt Scotch with Warming Sunshine Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a bit of a departure from the distillery’s other offerings, and it holds a unique place. This is the tropical expression, as this delicious whisky was finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The character takes advantage of traditional Scotch whisky and the essence…
Pure Apple Brandy. Avallen is ‘apple tree’ in the ancient and almost forgotten Cornish language. This is a contemporary Calvados, and the only ‘old’ element is that it has been matured for two years in French oak casks. This is an important part of the production of this delicious spirit, giving it a fresh and…
Rock Rose Gin introduces the Navy Strength Cocktail for Autumn Autumn calls for a hearty cocktail that really packs a punch and Rock Rose Gin has launched an original recipe which does just that. Step forward, Rock Rose Navy Strength Gin. Mingle this fine spirit with some punch-packing ingredients to make a variation on a…
Fizz with Flavour. I confess that these well-crafted mixers are new to me – and what a delightful surprise! The perfectly named company was founded on the banks of the Thames in 1896, where they began by developing striking essences for the city’s finest perfume houses. Sounds like a long way from drinks, but it’s…
Coffee and apples in a cocktail Here is a delicious take on a classic cocktail. Calvados Espresso Martini Recipe: 30ml Sassy Calvados Fine 40ml Coffee liqueur Double Espresso Method: Shake vigorously and strain, garnish with coffee beans. Visit Maison Sassy here