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My Favourite London Cocktail Bars

In a city such as London, the next best thing comes along every five minutes. Today’s ‘new favourite’ is tomorrow’s ‘who was that again?’. Bars come, bars go, some stick around, but few claim their stake at the top table … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars | Tagged Cocktail, Drink, Jason Atherton, Lewis Carroll, London, Rivington Street, Savoy Hotel, Shoreditch | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: The Milk Thistle, Bristol

Why is it that taxidermy animals are now synonymous with Speakeasy bars? I thought the point was that everyone was busy making moonshine gin in their bathtubs out of potatoes and their mistress’ nail polish, not shooting badgers and then … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails, Reviews | Tagged Bristol, Cocktail, Cooking, Home, Lord of the Manor, Milk Thistle, Speakeasy, Vermouth | Comments Off

Tall Tales and Cocktails

Lock up your black cats, kick over the ladders, and dust off your lucky rabbit’s foot, because today is Friday 13th. Now I’m not superstitiously inclined, but there’s still something about the day that makes me relieved that I’ve made … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Cocktail, Drink, Espresso Martini, Harvey Wallbanger, manhattan, Pina Colada, tom collins, Winston Churchill | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: Sub 13

Many of Bath’s bars are underground – it’s like the swan of heritage cities that looks beautiful from above, and has a lot going on beneath. Sub 13 – named from the thirteen steps that lead down to the entrance – is … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Tagged Bath, Bath Somerset, Cocktail, England, London, New York City, Somerset, Travel and Tourism | Comments Off

Focus: 18th Birthday Parties

Mai Tais? Martinis? MIXOLOGISTS? Sadly not in my day… I take a look at how 18th Birthday Parties have changed in the last decade – and why I wish I’d had the option of Social and Cocktail. I remember my … Continue →

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Junipalooza 2014 on its way!

There’s something magical about the word ‘Ginsmith’ – it sounds vaguely fantastical and quintessentially British. I imagine a group of well-dressed gentlemen reclining in armchairs, sipping botanicals from teacups, all clad in chequered suits like something out of Lewis Carol. … Continue →

Posted in Events | Tagged Bombay Sapphire, Cocktail, Gin, Junipalooza, London, Sainsburys, Shoreditch, Sipsmith | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: The Edgbaston, Birmingham

Despite officially being England’s second city, Birmingham has long languished far behind the Capital in the cocktail stakes. Whilst not entirely devoid of a decent drink, it’s hardly been the destination of choice for the travelling bon vivant. Until now that is, for … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Birmingham, Cocktail, England, New Orleans, Recreation and Sports, Religion, West Midlands | Comments Off

Celebrate Cuban Independence Day with a BACARDÍ Cuba Libre

CUBA LIBRE – Make the perfect one In the world of cocktails, there isn’t a more refreshing or simpler drink than the Cuba Libre – or rum and cola with a squeeze of lime to the majority of us. But … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails, Events | Tagged Cocktail, Cuba, Cuba Libre, Cuban War of Independence, Havana, London, rum, United States | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: Barrio Central, London

Located on Poland Street in the midst of Soho, Barrio Central is already surrounded by a riot of colour, eccentricity, and a hint of tongue-in-cheek fun. This attitude continues as you pass through the door into the bright, candy coloured interior. A … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Tagged Barrio Central, Business, Cocktail, Cocktail Bar Reviews, Disc jockey, London, Poland Street, Shoreditch High Street, Soho | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: Raoul`s Bar, Oxford

Upon entering Raoul’s it’s obvious this is a bar serious about their cocktail making. On the wall hang certificates about the various awards they’ve won, and the back-bar offers a shimmering multi-coloured plethora of spirits. Their ingredients are a cause for interest … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Tagged Cocktail, Cocktail Bar Reviews, Cocktail Bars, Food, Fruit, Maple syrup, oxford, Shopping, Sweeteners, Syrup | Comments Off

Cocktail Bar Review: Circo Bar & Lounge, Bath

Circo Bar and Lounge is another of the subterranean bars in Bath that can be found underground, and is accessible by descending a winding iron staircase outside of the rather smart looking Halcyon Hotel. In warmer climes there is an al fresco … Continue →

Posted in Cocktail Bars, Reviews | Tagged bars, Bath, Bath Somerset, Circo, circo bar and lounge, Cocktail, Cocktail Bar Reviews, England, New York City, Shopping, Somerset | Comments Off

Valentines Cocktails from PIMM’S® + Competition

Social and Cocktail and PIMM’S® Blackberry & Elderflower have teamed up to present 5 amazing Valentines Day cocktails made with their latest special edition tipple and we also have 3 Bottles of their PIMM’S® Blackberry & Elderflower to give away to 3 … Continue →

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What is your Favourite Gin Cocktail?

The last few years has witnessed a big increase in the popularity of Gin and with that has come the resurgence of the Gin Cocktail. The herbal flavour of gin works well with an array of other flavours and forms … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Bombay Sapphire, Carbonated water, Cocktail, gimlet, Gin, martini, negroni, Shopping | Comments Off

Caorunn Gin conjures up a Winter G&T

This season Caorunn Gin presents the Caorunn Winter G&T – perfect for the festive season. Gin & Tonic is high up on the Social and Cocktail beverage list and this slight twist will definitely be getting put on heavy bar … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Caorunn, Christmas, Cocktail, Drink, Gin, New Year, Prosecco, Scottish Highlands | Comments Off

Cocktail Bartender Interview – Adam Montgomerie

Adam Montgomerie is the Head Cocktail Bartender at Bar Kohl Edinburgh, which turns 20 this year and celebrated in November with a huge party that was the talk of the city. Throughout 2013, Adam and his dedicated team have been … Continue →

Posted in Interview | Tagged Cocktail, edinburgh, Kohl, Lapsang souchong, London, old fashioned, Uluru, Vermouth | Comments Off

The Margarita Cocktail

If there is one cocktail which I have been served more bad versions of than any other, it is the Margarita cocktail. The simple mix of tequila, Cointreau and lime juice just should’t be that hard to mess up, but many … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Beverages, Cocktail, Cointreau, Cooking, Home, lime, Margarita, Picador | Comments Off

Learn & Taste: Top Events at London Cocktail Week

I love London and I love cocktails so this week I couldn’t ask for more. London Cocktail Week takes place from the 7th to the 13th of October. When it was launched in 2010, London Cocktail Week was created as a … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Chinatown, Cocktail, Covent Garden, Fitzroy Square, London, London Cocktail Week, mojito, Ritz Hotel London | Comments Off

Champagne Cocktails

There’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than with a little bubbly, but why not push the boat out a little further and create some fantastic Champagne cocktails. From the heady French 75 to the popular Blushing Bride … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged champagne, Champagne Cocktail, Champagne stemware, Cocktail, crème de cassis, French 75 Cocktail, Jerry Thomas, Prosecco | Comments Off

The Bloody Mary Cocktail

The Bloody Mary cocktail is often found on Top 10 lists prescribing to be the world’s favourite cocktails and due to its myriad of unusual ingredients it certainly is a unique & complicated mixed drink. In many countries the Bloody Mary cocktail … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged beverage, Bloody Mary, Celery salt, Cocktail, Cooking, Home, Mary, Worcestershire sauce | Comments Off

What`s your favourite Prohibition-era Cocktail?

The prohibition-era cocktail emerged in the USA of the 1920`s when all alcohol was strictly forbidden by law. The production and distribution of alcohol went underground and numerous speakeasies sprung up to accommodate the demand for illegal liquor. These speakeasies … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Alcohol, Cocktail, Health, Law, Prohibition, Prohibition in the United States, Speakeasy, United States | Comments Off

Submit your own Cocktail Entrant – “Original Gin”

Cocktail Name Original Gin By: Sarah Holdsworth Cocktail Ingredients 50ml – Bathtub Gin 10ml – Chartreuse 10ml – Basil Gomme 3 mint leaves 2 drops lavender bitters Juice of one lime Instructions Put all ingredients in a Boston shaker, making … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Bitters, Cocktail, Cocktail Shaker, Gin, Highball Glass, Ice cube, Master of Malt, Mentha | Comments Off

Submit your own Cocktail Entrant – “King Charles”

Cocktail Name King Charles By: Jonathan Arthur Cocktail Ingredients 25ml – Lemon juice 10ml – Honey syrup dash Jerry Thomas Bitters 20ml – Drambuie 37.5ml – Johnnie Walker Black Label Ginger Ale Instructions Shake all ingredients aside from ginger ale … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Beverages, Charles I of England, Cocktail, Cooking, Ginger ale, Home, Lemonade, Punch | Comments Off

Rémy Martin creates Cognac Cocktails for GQ Awards

Rémy Martin has been chosen as the drink of choice at the GQ magazine`s annual awards ceremony this 3rd September 2013 and will be serving up some fantastic Cognac cocktails. The iconic cognac will be serving the R&G (Rémy & … Continue →

Posted in Cocktails | Tagged Cocktail, Cognac, GQ, Home, R&GQ, Rémy, Rémy Martin, Royal Opera House | Comments Off

Submit your own Cocktail Entrant – “Moment of Truth”

Cocktail Name Moment of Truth By: Pekka Välitalo Cocktail Ingredients: 40ml – Galliano L’Autentico 15ml – Angostura Bitters 30ml – Lime Juice 10ml – Agave Nectar 2 Dashes of Absinthe Egg white Instructions: Add all ingredients into the shaker and shake hard … Continue →

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