Posts Tagged “cocktails”
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
Eccentric Spirit Co Welsh Inspiration. Eccentric Spirits has a range of Welsh gin and spirits with individuality in taste and shelf appeal. The collection celebrates the uniqueness of Wales, from thriving cities to the grandeur of its unspoilt coastline. Known for its gins, the Eccentric Spirit Co. has a new offering. It is called Cardi Bay…
Skull Motif and Mexican Charm Listen up tequila lovers. Tesco is now stocking KAH Tequila Blanco, its first super-premium tequila, in over five hundred stores across the UK. If you buy a bottle of this superb, super-premium Mexican tequila, you will be one of those in possession of a bottle that is exclusive in the UK as initially only…
Coconut Rum and Fruit Aluna Toasted Coconut Rum was born when three surfing friends discussed their love for great rums and the prospect of making one with fresh, natural ingredients. They wanted to distil something a little different without the over-sweet profile of most traditional rums. Aluna Peach and Pomelo Liqueur is a child of…
PLUS a summer bundle deal saving you £10 In a nod to exotic travel, Dunnet Bay Distillers has released a new and exotic cocktail recipe: the Thai Gin Fizz. There is also an exciting Summer Bundle offer for Rock Rose Gin Summer Edition. The Thai Gin Fizz Cocktail This is a twist on the traditional gin…
Pre-mixed cocktails for summer fun. It’s summer, well, almost. We are planning al fresco gatherings in the garden, days on the beach and picnics in the park. We may have the food planned but drink can be more problematic. Kopparberg is already quite well known for its cider, but now they offer a small selection…
Who knew? There is a day celebrating so many things and on 27 June 2022, if you didn’t know already, it’s Pineapple Day. If you love fine tequilas and need little excuse for cocktail, here’s something to crow about: Rooster Rojo® Smoked Pineapple Tequila Many bartenders are predicting that tequila is the next big trend in cocktails and,…
A touch of #ScottishMagic is the perfect gift for Father’s Day 2022 Conjure up a touch of #ScottishMagic this Father’s Day (Sunday June 19th ). Holy Grass Vodka from Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery is as old as the ancient River Thurso and as bewitching as the Northern Lights that light the sky above the Caithness coastline where…
More than 50 Simple Sparkling Sips with Low to No Alcohol. Summer is right around the corner. The weather is warmer and perfect for entertaining. Enjoying drinks with friends is on the horizon but we hope that hangovers are not. This neat little book called Just a Spritz offers 57 recipes for low- and non-alcoholic…
Elevate your drinks. It’s about twins and pairings. I was intrigued, as I am a twin myself – although likely old enough to be the grandmother of this delightful duo. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Raissa and Joyce De Haas have founded Double Dutch, a company offering distinctive mixers and cocktail bases in convenient…
Earth Day on 22 April is a good time to evaluate whether you could be buying better and reducing packaging waste. One small step which few of us think about is the packaging of our favourite spirits. Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka, made by eco-friendly Scottish-based Dunnet Bay Distillers, comes in ‘bottles for…
Make the most of the sunshine, feast with a spring menu curated by Tom Aikens and sip on perfectly paired serves In Latin, Aperitif means ‘to open’, and so put simply an aperitif is a drink you have before a meal to prepare your taste buds and palate for the meal ahead. So this Easter,…
Just in time for Mother’s Day Rock Rose Gin has for the first time launched four glamorous hampers. They are exclusive to the Distillery which makes Rock Rose Gin, Dunnet Bay Distillers, a family-owned business with a passion for sustainability. https://www.dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk/shop/ The baskets are a gift in themselves: elegant blue rope hampers that the recipient…
40 Cocktails selected by The Shelby Company Ltd. I hate to admit it but I have never actually seen Peaky Blinders, although those characters seem to have had access to some rather good cocktails! 40 of them are included in this beautifully presented book. Birmingham Sour, Derby, Easy Dizzy are here along with Inspector Campbell,…