Aka ‘The History of Gin as Told Through Cocktails’ made with Ford’s Gin! I was lucky enough to score an invite to the Ford’s gin presentation at Opium last week. Thanks to Regina from Love Pop Ups London for making that happen! *Full disclosure, I attended this event for free in exchange for this blog review*…
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Magical Potions at the Cauldron Pub
As you may have seen from my Instagram, not only have I recently visited the Harry Potter studios, but I’ve also been making magical potions at the Cauldron Pub pop up in East London. Combining my passion of cocktails and the flair of magic, a night at the Cauldron is like no other. Read on…
Cheating on gin at the Whisky Weekender
As you all know my passion is gin, however when invited for an evening of whisky with Fentimans and the Whisky Lounge, I decided to cheat on gin. To make sure you get a balanced review I brought my friend Anne along too. She loves whisky and was happy to guest write this post for…
Sacred Gin at The Star, Highgate
Sacred Gin have now officially opened their cocktail bar at The Star Pub in Highgate. Not far from Archway, Tuffnell park and Highgate, The Star pub has dedicated their upstairs to creating and celebrating Sacred Gin. And now I’m finally allowed to tell you about it! Sacred Gin at The Star, Highgate When you arrive…
Alcotraz Bar Brick Lane
Don the orange jumpsuit, get assigned to a cell and then while away your time with drinks – if you managed to smuggle some booze in. Welcome to London’s latest immersive experience, Alcotraz Bar Brick Lane! Alcotraz Bar Brick Lane Alcotraz is kind of a mash up between BYOC (bring your own cocktail) and Secret…
Christmas cocktails with Ebookers
Homemade cocktails are set to be a big trend this Christmas and travel site ebookers have focused on this to bring you the Christmas cocktail tool. *This post is sponsored by Ebookers, however all opinions remain my own* Christmas cocktails with ebookers Not only is gin – a spirit close to my heart – trending…
License not to spill: in search of the original Vesper martini
What do you do if you are both a gin and a James Bond fanatic? Recreate the original recipe Vesper Martini of course! And that’s just what Jake F. Burger from Portobello Road Gin did last year…. What is a Vesper martini? The Vesper martini is a creation of Ian Fleming in the James…
Cottons for rum
Whilst gin is my passion, I sometimes cheat on it with other spirits! After my Cuban adventures in 2015 I have grown fond of rum and if you are looking for a place to try a VAST selection in London, then look no further than Cottons rhumshack in Notting Hill! Cottons for rum Cottons have…
Festive drinks – more than just gin!
So there are more drinks out there than gin…. so what are you drinking this festive season? Well in time honoured fashion I’ve done some drinking research for you and here are my recommendations, including a ginny twist on that Christmas favourite: eggnog. Drinks for the festive season, that aren’t just gin! Get festive with some…
Autumn cocktail fun!
This time of year is all about the wrapping up warm and planning your hibernation for winter. So why not plan for some of these fabulous gin cocktails too – they will see you through the Autumn and Winter! Autumn Cocktails Funkin Cocktail mixers My lovely friend Kate works with Funkin and managed to…