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← Older postsCocktails – A Dieters Friend or Foe?
If you are a cocktail lover trying to lose a few pounds in 2014, you need to be careful when selecting your cocktail of choice or you may find that shifting those few unwanted cocktail calories suddenly becomes Mission Impossible. Despair … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Calories and Cocktails, cocktails, Cocktails on a Diet, Diet Cocktails, Diets and Cocktails, High Calorie Cocktails, Long Island Iced Tea, Margarita, Pina Colada | Comments Off on Cocktails – A Dieters Friend or Foe?Corporates, cocktail masterclasses & cocktail culture!
In recent years, corporate entertainment has become a major focus for some of the more experienced cocktail service companies which have shot up over the last decade, offering a range of joys from comprehensive cocktail masterclasses, cocktail tasting sessions to … Continue
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Every day at Social and Cocktail Towers we endeavour to bring you new & exciting things from the wonderful world of cocktails, including; cocktail recipes, news, reviews, cocktail bars & much more. We love to sing the praises of the many amazing cocktail … Continue
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Now we are back in the swing of a brand New Year, we thought we would ask some friends of Social and Cocktail their thoughts on potential bar and cocktail trends for the year ahead. We got back some interesting … Continue
Posted in Cocktail Bars | Tagged Beer Cocktails, Cocktail Bars, Cocktail Bars 2013, Cocktail Trends 2013, cocktails, Cocktails 2013, Dark n Stormy Cocktail | Comments Off on Bar & Cocktail Trends for 2013Cocktail Garnishes – the “cherry on the bun”
Cocktails and garnishes go hand in hand, like Minnie & Mickey, Bacon & Eggs and Gin & Tonic. From a Bloody Mary to a classic Mint Julep, cocktail garnishes can add the X factor to most cocktails and, in some cases, … Continue
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If you are a cocktail lover trying to lose a few pounds, you might need to be careful when selecting your cocktail of choice or you may find that shifting those few unwanted cocktail calories suddenly becomes Mission Impossible. We often … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Calories and Cocktails, cocktails, Cocktails on a Diet, Diet Cocktails, Diets and Cocktails, High Calorie Cocktails, Long Island Iced Tea, Margarita, Pina Colada | Comments Off on Cocktails – A Dieters Friend or Foe?Cocktails in the Movies
Over the last 100 years, cocktails in the movies have made perfect bedfellows, both products of an America obsessed with fame, magic and glamour. In the first half of the 20th century in particular, many movie scenes took place in bars … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, Cocktails in the Movies, French 75, Mae West Cocktail, Vesper Martini, White Russian | Comments Off on Cocktails in the MoviesCocktail Bar Review: Purl, London
Bars that dabble in molecular mixology are two a penny these days, but few have been doing it for as long, or with such dedication as Purl. Its darkened basement full of cosy cubby-holes was a true innovator in this … Continue
Posted in Reviews | Tagged cocktails, London Cocktail Bars, Purl, review | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Purl, LondonThe Origin of the Cocktail (name)
Have you ever lounged in the midday sun sipping a Margarita or curled up on the sofa with a Brandy Alexander cocktail after a wonderful meal and suddenly thought to yourself, where the hell did the word cocktail come from?! Well, … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails | Comments Off on The Origin of the Cocktail (name)Grand Marnier “Paris”
Grand Marnier has announced the launch of their Limited Edition ‘Paris’ Bottle this Xmas featuring a stunning new design that pays homage to the capital of fashion, luxury and savoir-vivre. Grand Marnier is the key ingredient in some of our … Continue
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In days gone by,Rose Street was the undoubtedly the Mecca for visiting potentates of the potables. This pull has been somewhat dispersed, in recent years, but the stretch still retains a number of good drinking establishments. Towards the trendy end of … Continue
Posted in Reviews | Tagged bars, cocktails, Element Edinburgh, Reviews | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Element, EdinburghCocktail Bar Review: 69 Colebrooke Review, London
So much has been written about this teeny tiny bar tucked away in a quiet corner of Islington that it might seem gratuitous to add to the pile. Much of this writing however has (unsurprisingly and perfectly deservedly) focused on … Continue
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In the misty corners of my memory, I seem to remember cocktails being A Really Glamorous Thing. Probably when I was supping cider and blackcurrant at the local student union, and the thought of paying more than £3 for a … Continue
Posted in Reviews | Tagged bars, Bond No.9, Cocktail Bar Reviews, cocktails, Edinburgh Cocktail Bars | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Bond No. 9, EdinburghThe legend of the “Ramos Gin Fizz” Cocktail
The very fact that the Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail is still served in good cocktail bars today, 124 years after its conception at a bar in New Orleans, is testament to its excellent flavour and texture. In a world of … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, Gin, Gin Cocktails, Orange Flower Water, Ramos Gin Fizz | Comments Off on The legend of the “Ramos Gin Fizz” CocktailApéritif & Digestif Cocktails
The appreciation of good food and drink is at an all-time high and with that the demand for apéritif and digestif cocktails is very much back in vogue. There has historically been some confusion about the difference between the two and … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Americano, Aperitif Cocktails, cocktails, Digestif Cocktails, old fashioned | Comments Off on Apéritif & Digestif CocktailsFrighteningly Good “Full Moon Cocktail” for Halloween
A full moon is due to cast its enigmatic spell over the world just before Halloween on Monday 29th October – and to celebrate this captivating lunar spectacle, Zubrowka brand ambassador and cocktail connoisseur, Pawel Rolka, has created the Zubrowka Bison … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, Halloween Cocktails, Vodka Cocktails, Zubrowka Vodka | Comments Off on Frighteningly Good “Full Moon Cocktail” for HalloweenCocktail Bar Review: Orchid, Aberdeen
You could easily walk past Orchid the first time, it’s black exterior masks gorgeous bright innards and the amazing talent within. First impressions were excellent, with a bustling bar and vibrant yet classy music greeting you upon entry. Forcing our … Continue
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Aberdeen Cocktail Bars, bars, cocktails, Orchid, review | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Orchid, AberdeenCocktail Bar Review: Amicus Apple, Aberdeen
Florescent in décor and loud in style, Amicus Apple is the epitome of the modern cocktail bar. Pink lighting greets you as you enter what can only be likened to a conservatory full of seating. Just a few stairs away … Continue
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When the complete history of cocktails is one day put to paper vermouth will play a star role. This classic drink should hold pride of place in any well stocked bar and cocktails with vermouth still hold pride of place … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, martini, Vermouth, Vermouth Cocktails | Comments Off on Vermouth – a Cocktail LegendThe Sidecar cocktail ~ a Quick Guide
The Sidecar cocktail is a classic cocktail dating back some 100 years and is a cocktail with brandy (or Cognac), orange liqueur and lemon juice. The cocktail has a wonderful golden straw colour with the high notes of the citrus working … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, Cognac, Orange Liqueur, Sidecar Cocktail | Comments Off on The Sidecar cocktail ~ a Quick GuideA Classy Concoction – The Brandy Alexander
The Brandy Alexander cocktail is a popular dessert cocktail which is the ideal concoction for cocktail novices due to its simplicity to prepare and its creamy, pleasant taste, making it very easy to drink. The Brandy Alexander cocktail is a sweet, … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged brandy, Brandy Alexander, cocktails, crème de cacao | Comments Off on A Classy Concoction – The Brandy AlexanderCocktail Bar Review, Dusk, Aberdeen
If you’re looking for a cheap cocktail made in a hurry, and to dance the night away, perhaps Dusk isn’t the bar for you. Polite, friendly security staff open the door for you as you enter this haven of discerning … Continue
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Aberdeen, Aberdeen Cocktail Bars, bars, cocktails, Dusk, review | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review, Dusk, AberdeenCocktails – The Bitter Truth
Cocktail bitters are highly concentrated extracts made from botanical flavouring agents – herbs, spices, flowers and/or fruits. Bitters are an essential ingredient in many popular cocktails, such as the Tequila Sazerac, the Rum Swizzle and the Singapore Sling. Gentian is … Continue
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Angostura Bitters, Bitters, cocktails, Orange Bitters, Peychauds Bitters | Comments Off on Cocktails – The Bitter TruthCocktail Bar Review: Nightjar, London
Sandwiched between two fast-food establishments, barely far enough from Old St tube for your eyes to adjust to the outside world, is this bar named after a nocturnal bird more commonly associated with open heathland than the urban jungle.
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