Smoked Pineapple Rooster Rojo
A Fruity Expression of Tequila There are possibly thousands of cocktails documented. There are likely a few dozen which one might describe as iconic. A...
Birch with Spice!
Unique Sumatra Gin I am a spirits reviewer, that’s true, but I am not actually much of a gin drinker. I find that so many...
My Heart – a cocktail for Valentine’s Day from Rock Rose Gin
Rock Rose Gin is sharing the love. This fine Scottish gin recently invited top bartenders to express their creativity by concocting cocktails that perfectly represented...
CUCIELO Rosso Negroni Gift Pack
A Negroni Valentine Award-winning CUCIELO Rosso was new to me, but I am a convert. Yes, it’s just a matter of taste but this sweet...
The Artisanal Kitchen: Classic Cocktails
The Very Best Martinis, Margaritas, Manhattans, and More Cocktails have enjoyed a revival over the past couple of decades. We visit bars but we also...
The Martini: Perfection in a Glass
An Iconic Cocktail Cocktail There can be no more recognisable cocktail than a martini. Yes, it’s the glass that gives it away; and now we...
Eco-friendly Cocktail from Dunnet Bay Distillers
Ready-to-Drink Holy Grass Vodka with Apple Tonic Launches Dunnet Bay Distillers, the family-owned eco-friendly Scottish gin and vodka company, has launched a new ready-to-drink...
Belvoir Farm for Christmas Your Way
Cocktail and mocktail I have been enjoying Belvoir Farm products for quite a while now. They might seem a little pricier than some cordials on...
Rose Rock Rosemary-Smoked Navy Strength
Rock Rose Negroni brings a new aroma to Winter nights There are few herbs in the garden in the chill of mid-Winter, but one stalwart...
Giffard Rhubarb – A World of Cocktails
Quality Liqueurs and Syrups Giffard is one of the most celebrated producers of essential bar ingredients, and they have a diverse range of liqueurs and...
Don Papa Rum
The Father of All Rums from the Philippines The name ‘Don Papa’ was inspired by Papa Isio, a leader of the revolution in the Philippines...
Hive-Mind by Ramsbury
Here is another lovely cocktail from Ramsbury Single Estate Vodka Hive-Mind Add all ingredients to shaker with ice. Shake and double strain into chilled glass....
XECO Spritzes
Not Your Nan’s Sherry XECO is the sherry-based dream of three women who have long shared a love of this oft-overlooked fortified wine. Sherry has...
Brockmans Autumn Cocktail – Orangecello Martini
This ‘improper’ martini uses Orangecello instead of the better-known Limoncello and a dash of clove to create a drink that is simple to mix yet...
Rock Rose introduces a Halloween Corpse Reviver
Don’t allow the children to have all the fun. For Halloween this year, Rock Rose Gin is recommending a spooky version of the classic cocktail,...
Blue Aurora Ice Wine
Blue Aurora was born at Lutton Farm. It’s family-run on the border between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. A lovely part of the country, and the land...
Rock Rose welcomes the return of 007
Rock Rose welcomes the return of 007 with a new Vesper Martini The name is Rose. Rock Rose. To celebrate the UK release on 30...
Brockmans in Miniature
Brockmans Gin in Miniature – the perfect serve Three cheers. Brockmans Gin, famed for its tactile black bottle, is launching a miniature, 5cl bottle for...
Turn up the Voltage for Negroni Week
Brockmans Gin for Negroni Week – 13-19 September 2021 The power of the negroni has been switched up to a new level with new cocktail from...
Nuet Dry Aquavit
The name Aquavit has its roots in the Latin aqua vitae, meaning “water of life”, just like brandy being referred to as eau-de-vie. The name...