Category: Cocktails

Sitting outside on a warm, summers afternoon is the perfect time to try Pineau des Charentes. Made in the cognac producing region of France, newly distilled eau de vie is mixed with grape juice before being aged. The result is aRead more

Gin & Tonic has been around since the days of The Raj and nowadays is often drunk as a precursor to dinner.  But tonic goes well with a number of spirits so this summer is a good time to try something different. Read more

Today Thursday, 20th October, is World Calvados Day.  If you would like to try this fabulous French apple brandy how about making something different?  Calvados and tonic is France’s answer to the G&T and is a staple in Normandy.  Although traditionallyRead more

Negroni Week was originally scheduled to take place on 12-18 September brand but it will now take place in the UK on 3-9 October 2022.  The aperitivo brand, Campari, put all marketing activities in the UK on hold in the days following theRead more

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated ¾ cup of caster sugar 2 cups of whole milk 3 cups of double cream ½ cup of bourbon, ¼ cup of dark rum, ¼ cup of cognac Freshly grated nutmeg for sprinkling Method: Beat the egg yolksRead more