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← Older posts Newer posts →Cocktail 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 →
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Posted in Cocktails | Comments Off on What`s your favourite Champagne Cocktail?Cocktail Bar Review: Amicus Apple, Edinburgh
A lively spot in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, Amicus Apple is a stylish basement bar, where the atmosphere is buzzing, the music loud, and the choice of cocktails extensive. The clientele is very varied, as the place attracts footfall … 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 →
Posted in Reviews | Tagged 69 Colebrooke Row, bars, Cocktail Bars, cocktails, London Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: 69 Colebrooke Review, LondonApéritif & 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 CocktailsHalloween Party Cocktails
With help from our friend David Smillie over at Booly Mardys, we created a couple of original cocktails for your Halloween parties and ghoulish gatherings!Enjoy Hallows Eve Flip A seasonal twist on the ancient classic the flip. This unusually teams … Continue →
Posted in Events | Tagged Ghoulish Collins, Halloween Cocktails, Hallows Eve Flip | Comments Off on Halloween Party 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, AberdeenVermouth – a Cocktail Legend
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 →
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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 →
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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.
Posted in Reviews | Tagged bars, cocktails, London, Nightjar, review | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Nightjar, LondonGuide to Edinburgh Cocktail Bars
There now exists a “Big 3” of Cocktail Capitals in the UK: London, Manchester and Edinburgh. These 3 cities are home to some of the best cocktail bars in Europe, if not the world and Edinburgh cocktail bars deservedly make … Continue →
Posted in Cocktail Bars | Tagged 99 Hanover Street, Bon Vivant, Bond No.9, Bramble Bar and Lounge, Dragonfly Bar, edinburgh, Edinburgh Cocktail Bars, sygn bar, The Voodoo Rooms, Tigerlily | Comments Off on Guide to Edinburgh Cocktail BarsGuide to Glasgow Cocktail Bars
Glasgow has long been regarded as one of the most lively and cosmopolitan cities in the UK. The city has everything you could ask for, from stylish shopping complexes, art galleries, amazing Victorian architecture, and fabulous restaurants catering for all … Continue →
Posted in Cocktail Bars | Tagged glasgow, Glasgow Cocktail Bars | Comments Off on Guide to Glasgow Cocktail BarsGuide to Aberdeen Cocktail Bars
When you think about cocktail bars, Aberdeen may not be the first city to spring to mind, but over the last few years Aberdeen Cocktail Bars have began to really take flight and are becoming the very heart of Aberdeen nightlife. Amicus … Continue →
Posted in Cocktail Bars | Tagged Aberdeen Bars, Aberdeen Cocktail Bars, Aberdeen Nightlife, Amicus Apple Aberdeen, Dusk, Orchid, Soul Bar | Comments Off on Guide to Aberdeen Cocktail BarsCocktail Bar Review: Evans and Peel Detective Agency, London
Earls Court is not somewhere known for its cocktail bars, and even less so for its cocktail bars that feel like walking onto a Hollywood set from the olden days. And then pops up Evans and Peel. Entrance to this … Continue →
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Posted in Events | Tagged Gin, poll | Comments Off on What is your favourite brand of Gin?Cocktail Bar Review: Treacle, Edinburgh
Treacle is slap bang in the middle of Broughton Street, a destination which has long been a place for those in the know to have a good night out. Treacle marks itself out from other underground bars and neighbouring real ale pubs with … Continue →
Posted in Reviews | Tagged cocktails, edinburgh, review, Treacle | Comments Off on Cocktail Bar Review: Treacle, EdinburghThyme for a new ZUBROWKA “Full Moon” Cocktail
Zubrowka is a premium Polish rye vodka with a unique aromatic taste derived from the addition of an essence of bison grass which creates a golden-olive colour and a fresh herbaceous taste. Each bottle of Zubrowka contains a single blade … Continue →
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged cocktails, vodka, Zubrowka Thyme, Zubrowka Vodka | Comments Off on Thyme for a new ZUBROWKA “Full Moon” CocktailQuick Guide to Vodka and Vodka Cocktails
Vodka is a clear spirit of high purity and found in many popular vodka cocktails, such as the White Russian, the Screwdriver, and the Appletini. Vodka can be made from a wide range of raw materials however grain is usually the … Continue →
Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Belvedere Vodka, Chase Vodka, different brands of vodka, Grey Goose, Smirnoff, vodka, Vodka Cocktails, White Russian | Comments Off on Quick Guide to Vodka and Vodka CocktailsMost Expensive Cocktail – The ‘Maestro’ Salvatore Calabrese to break World Record
It has been four years since the current World Record holders created the world’s most expensive cocktail and now, the time has come for it to finally be broken! And no one is more fitting to smash the record, than … Continue →
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