Latest Gin events, industry news and gossip from the world of Gin:

Bombay Sapphire Delights the Fashionistas

Last night’s super glam fashion event at Mayfair’s hottest new club Le Baron saw the launch of Marie Claire RUNWAY, a new fashion bi-annual publication launching in both print and digital platforms for women who live and breathe fashion. And … Continue reading

London Gin Master Class

A date for your diary. On February 11th Tony Conigliaro will host a day long extra special master class at 69 Colebrooke Row focusing on London Gins. More information on the course and how to book can be found here … Continue reading

Stories Before Bedtime and a Nice Glass of Hendricks

Following on from the huge success of its opening autumn season, the Criterion Theatre announces the next month of Criterion Presents, a unique programme of events and plays designed to challenge the traditional preconceptions of West End Theatre and cement … Continue reading

The First Ultimate Bombay Bottle Sells in Travel Retail

Yikes, someone had a very nice Christmas. Bacardi Global Travel Retail and F1RST Tax & Duty Free (The Nuance Group) have announced the sale of the first Swarovski-studded Bombay Sapphire gin bottle in travel retail. The first of only four … Continue reading

The Year of Dickens

The 7th February 2012 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, literary genius, social commentator non pareil and of course, gin lover. There’s a whole host of fantastic events happening throughout the year from major exhibitions to literary … Continue reading

Hendricks Celebrates Leap Year with Unusual Courtship Clinics

On the 29th of February each leap year, the normal rules of courtship are reversed, and women may freely pursue and propose to gentlemen of their choice. To celebrate this topsy turvy scenario, Hendrick’s Unusual Month of Reverse Courtship will … Continue reading

Plymouth Gin Ups the Ante

Great to see that Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has introduced an immensely stylish new look for Plymouth Gin. It’s all part of a strategy to move Plymouth Gin upmarket alongside a global … Continue reading

BBF Launches New On Line Tools for Busy Bartenders

Helping bartenders and publicans get the New Year off to a great start leading spirits company Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands (BBFB) has launched a new set of integrated tools to their trade website Pourfection.com designed to take users through the stages … Continue reading

New Gin and Jazz Nights at Intercontinental London Park Lane

Here’s a great way to spend Thursday nights. The InterContinental London Park Lane has just launched ‘Gin & Jazz’, an evocative monthly tribute to classic cocktails and golden age Jazz in the heart of Mayfair. Set in the sumptuous hotel … Continue reading

New Martin Miller’s Love, Obsession and Madness Comp

Martin Miller’s Gin are hosting a brand new Cocktail Competition where bartenders will be asked to come up with a cocktail Born out of Love, Obsession and some Degree of Madness! Exactly the same way Martin came up with his … Continue reading

Looking Good For Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Sapphire Gin has been announced as the world’s number one premium gin by value for a third consecutive year. The brand, currently experiencing year-on-year growth of its share by value within the premium gin category, has seen a notable … Continue reading

Boardwalk Empire Cocktails

Yes really. To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray launch of the epic crime drama BOARDWALK EMPIRE: The Complete First Season out on 9 January 2012, Marian Beke, head bartender at Nightjar, has created to Boardwalk Empire-inspired cocktail recipes. Here’s our … Continue reading

Watch the Martin Miller’s Trade Up Comp in Action

And here are the vids of the five finalist in the Martin Miller’s Gin Trading Up Comp – the winner was Junior Ryan with the Strega Sour. JoJo Valenzuela – 21st Century Sex On The Beach Chris Chamberlain – Cruentus … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Lucky 13 Cocktail at Bramble

Following the unveiling of Hendrick’s spectacular 13th Day of Christmas window at Peckham’s in  Edinburgh, Bramble have created a ‘Lucky 13′ winter warming cocktail to celebrate this most unusual display. Lucky 13 125ml Hendricks Gin 125ml hard apple cider 125ml … Continue reading

Strega Sour wins the Martin Miller’s Trading Up Comp

For the past few weeks there’s been a lot of action on the Martin Miller’s Gin Facebook page where  fans were asked to “Trade Up” by choosing  a dubious cocktail from the 80’s and turn it into a sophisticated drink … Continue reading

Miss Hope’s Gin and Tonic Truffles

We’ve got Miss Hope to thanks for these delicious Gin & Tonic Truffles and they’re so easy. Miss Hope’s Gin & Tonic Truffles Makes 20 gorgeous truffles and takes around 30 minutes to make plus overnight chilling. Ingredients 100g (31/2oz) … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 Gin and Tea Winning Recipes

And here are Canadian Jacob Sweetapple’s winning recipes from the Beefeater 24 Gin and Tea Cocktail Comp. The GTC (Gin Tea Cocktail) 
 Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon zest discarded Method: Stirred over ice then single strained into a chilled coupe … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Sloe Gin Cocktails a Festive Treat

Sloe Gin, with its ruby red colour, is particularly festive and here are some great ideas from Bombay Sapphire for delicious sloe gin drinks. If you haven’t already made your sloe gin with Bombay Sapphire we strongly recommend Plymouth Sloe … Continue reading

Caorunn Sponsors Scottish Style

This Winter, Caorunn Scottish Gin has been celebrating Scottish style by sponsoring two exciting events. The two collaborations form part of a style-based sponsorship programme for Caorunn who partnered with Harvey Nichol’s at the opening of the newly refurbished National … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 Tea Inspired Cocktail Comp

This week saw the final of the Beefeater 24 Bartender Competition 2011 at the Beefeater Distillery in Kennington this week. The eight finalists – chosen by International Brand Ambassador Tim Stones and local drink experts – came from Canada, Italy, … Continue reading

Caorunn’s Extremely Cool Cocktail Martini

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Wet or dry? Shaken or stirred? However you like yours, one thing all martini lovers can agree on is that it should be served cold. And this winter, Caorunn Gin is taking this one step further with the launch of … Continue reading

Hendrick’s New Christmas Cocktail

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Marian Beke from the award winning bar Nightjar has created a cocktail to accompany Hendrick’s Gin’s Twelve Days of Christmas window display named the 13th Day of Christmas. Nightjar won CLASS magazine’s best new bar in 2011 and is forging … Continue reading

Hendrick’s – the most unusual window display

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Hendrick’s has partnered with the Most Unusual Minds from the worlds of art, jewellery and taxidermy to create a delightful interpretation of James Halliwell’s classic carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It’s all here from ten sleazy ‘Lords a Leaping’, … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 Masterclass at The Lab

Here’s a bit of a treat. Molecular mixologist, Tony Conigliari is hosting a cocktail masterclass at 35 Britannia Row, London (The Lab) to explore the secrets of Beefeater 24 Gin. Guests will be guided through the art of mixing the … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Keepsake Limited Edition

To coincide with the launch of the Bombay Sapphire Limited Edition Keepsake Bag and Bottle, The House of Hackney Gin Den at Bistrotheque will be serving the Keepsake cocktail until the beginning of December. The Keepsake Limited edition is a … Continue reading

The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience

Bombay Sapphire is launching a series of events to reassert the role of gin as the king of cocktails amongst bartenders looking to maximise their serves and gin offering. The Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience will roll out across the … Continue reading

Gorgeous new seasonal pack from Beefeater Gin

Here’s something we would all be delighted to find in our Christmas stockings this year – a lovely limited edition carton of Beefeater London Dry. The striking pack follows on from a number of successful limited editions released by the … Continue reading

Penhaligon’s Amazing Juniper Sling Perfume

We got sent a sample of perfumers’ Penhaligon’s latest fragrance – Juniper Sling- and it’s gorgeous. To celebrate its launch The Bar at the Dorchester will be selling The London Juniper Sling cocktail throughout November. Created by Bar Manager Giuliano … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Good and Evil Bash at Garrard’s

A fun night for all at Tuesday’s launch of Tomorrow’s Talent, a new month long event at  jewellers Garrard in Mayfair, showcasing the work of up and coming British-based jewellery designer Tomasz Donocik, who presented his new collection; The Garden of Good and Evil. Guests … Continue reading

A Cocktail for The Queen (of Twitter)

Here’s the Gin O’Clock Cocktail served to celebrate  the launch of The Queen of Twitter’s debut book at the Bombay Sapphire Blue Room at Vinopolis. 50ml Bombay Sapphire 15 ml good quality elderflower cordial 100 ml Fever-Tree Ginger Ale (not … Continue reading

The Balloon wins the Hendrick’s Cucumbrella Cup

Genteel spirits, delightfully peculiar cocktail umbrellas and cucumber sandwiches all round at the most anticipated cocktail competition of the year.  Eight leading bartenders from across London were challenged to create a most unusual cocktail umbrella design and cocktail for showcasing … Continue reading

New Beefeater Gin Cocktail for LCW

There’s still time to enjoy the bespoke Beefeater cocktail created for London Cocktail Week. It’s called Beefeater London Calling No 2 and is a delicious combo of Beefeater Gin infused with ginger and vanilla then shaken with triple sec topped … Continue reading

Martin Miller’s Launches new Trade Up Cocktail Comp

Martin Miller’s Gin has just launched its first ever social media driven cocktail competition, “Trade Up”  asking mixologists, enthusiasts, and everyday drinkers worldwide entrants to bring maligned 1980′s cocktails into the 21st century.  Think once hated drinks like Long Island … Continue reading

Beefeater’s Magical Bus at London Cocktail Week

As le tout Londres gears up for London Cocktail Week next week here’s something a bit different – the chance to be whizzed around London’s best bars on a double-decker routemaster bus.  With over 100 participating bars, cocktail connoisseurs will … Continue reading

Caorunn Creates a Stir at Sydney Bar Show

Caorunn was the star of the show in Sydney this month – taking home the Sydney Bar Show’s ‘Small Stand of the Year’ accolade. Over 4,400 industry professionals visited the trade show  and Caorunn made quite an impression on the 960 … Continue reading

The Great Wigtown Gin Face–Off

My word they love their gin in Wigtown. For those of you who have never heard of Wigtown, it’s a small town in the Machars of Galloway in the extreme south west of Scotland. Its claim to fame is that … Continue reading

Cricket the Hendricks Way

For many years past, the Royal Southern Yacht Club from Hamble in Hampshire and the Island Sailing Club from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, play each other in the annual Bramble Bank cricket match in the Solent. What makes … Continue reading

Le Caprice Launches Heritage Cocktail List

To celebrate its 30th anniversary and refurbishment programme, famous London restaurant Le Caprice is offering a ‘heritage’ cocktail list until the end of October, which features signature drinks across the last three decades including the very latest – the St. … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Gin Will Amaze at London Cocktail Week

The Hendrick’s Unusual Umbrella Emporium at London Cocktail Week will see the humble cocktail umbrella regain its rightful place amongst a good bartender’s accoutrements.  The work of its eccentric inventor – Jonas Hanway – will be celebrated at this eclectic bar cum museum … Continue reading

Last Date for the Bombay Sapphire Friday Lates at the V&A

This summer, Bombay Sapphire is partnered with the V&A to launch an exciting new Bombay Sapphire Imagination Bar and creative cocktail menu at the V&A Summer Camp Friday Lates, a series of evenings celebrating innovation and design.  The Bombay Sapphire … Continue reading

Courvoisier Takes over the Edinburgh Fringe

Courvoisier has launched a massive summer punch sampling experience at one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s most popular venues – the Pleasance Courtyard. There, in a specially created area, guests are able to enjoy Courvoisier’s signature punch serve – Courvoisier VS, … Continue reading

Well Done Caorunn!

Since its launch in August 2009, Caorunn, the small batch distilled Scottish gin has established itself as a spirit of exceptional quality. It’s already the third bestselling super premium gin in the UK and the brand has also launched in … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 G & T Tiffin at The Langham

Artesian at The Langham has exclusively partnered with Beefeater 24 to introduce a refreshing alternative to the traditional afternoon tea, the G&Tea Tiffin. As the ultimate cocktail hour treat, the G&Tea Tiffin strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Team up With The Rebel Dining Society

Anyone who has been lucky enough to attend one of Bombay Sapphire’s specially commissioned Imagination Series evenings knows just how special they are. Last week’s Book Slam in Shoreditch was truly spectacular. Now Bombay Sapphire is teaming up with The Rebel … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire and House of Hackney create the Ultimate Gin Den

Running from 28 July until the 31st December at Bistrotheque in East London is a specially commissioned Gin Den inspired by designers of the moment House of Hackneyʼs ʻHackney Empireʼ collection, which features a riot of colourful characters in a … Continue reading

2 for 1 Drinks Offer at Summerhall during Edinburgh Festival

Summerhall, formerly Edinburgh University’s School of Veterinary Studies known locally as The Dick Vet (no rude jokes please) and now the Edinburgh Fringe’s latest new venue,  is running a pop up bar throughout the Edinburgh Festival (now until 4th September). … Continue reading

Andrew Kearns Raises the Bar for Caorunn Gin

Andrew Kearns of Monteiths in Edinburgh is the winner of Caorunn Gin’s new cocktail competition hosted in association with the Scottish Society of Professional Bartender. The competition, hosted at Edinburgh’s Voodoo Rooms, was devised to celebrate and showcase Edinburgh’s bartending … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 in Worlds Largest Negroni

Wow they know how to have fun at Tales – this year’s fiesta saw a world record Negroni, our favourite cocktail,  mixed in a hotel suite at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The 30 gallon tipple … Continue reading

The Plymouth Gin Bartenders’ Breakfast in New Orleans

Simon Ford and Audrey Saunders created the Bartenders Breakfast five years ago at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans and it has now become the unofficial wrap party for the festivities. This year it was held at The Board … Continue reading

Exciting new Bombay Imagination Series Launches

This summer Bombay Sapphire is launching the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Series, an exclusive series of events in collaboration with the most pioneering creatives in the UK. The idea is to inspire imagination infused evenings out – encouraging a break with … Continue reading

A Date with Martin Miller’s Gin

London’s Graphic Bar has become a mecca for gin lovers not least because of its fantastic Monday evening gin sessions where guest get to meet the producers. On 8th August it’s the turn of Martin Miller’s Gin and bartenders, bloggers … Continue reading

Delicious Hendrick’s Iced Teas at Hush Bar

Hush Bar is currently serving an exciting alternative summer treat in the form  ‘spiked’ iced teas made with Hendricks’s Gin. There’s a choice of flavours including Jasmine and Strawberry, Chamomile and Peach, Summer Rose and Ginger and Lemon and they … Continue reading

Cocktails on Top of the World

Gintime was lucky enough to be invited on a very splendid Press Trip by Caorunn Gin. Not only did we get to visit the distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries on Speyside, we also got to drink cocktails in … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Imagination At Battersea Bridge

For those of you who missed the Bombay Sapphire light installation in London last week  here it is on Youtube: You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDeIxFwKZhI

More About Caorunn Gin’s Amazing Berry Chamber

At Gintime we’ve been around a few distilleries in our time – whisky and whiskey ones, rum ones and of course gin ones but we’ve never seen anything like the Caorunn Gin distilling process. It’s a form of closely vapour … Continue reading

Out and About with Hendrick’s Gin this Summer

Hendrick’s Gin always does things in style so don’t miss the rose filled bathtub and delicious cocktails at Taste of London from the 16th to 19th June. The bathtub accompanied by the cucumber elixir will also be at Foodies Festivals … Continue reading

London No 1 Gin Inspires

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Here’s an interesting hookup between London No 1 Gin and top fashion designers Alvarno who have created the ultimate weekend bag collection. Inspired by the turquoise of London No 1 Gin, the London Trip bags are super luxury, made with … Continue reading

Caorunn Gin Launches in New York

A tempting concoction created by Justin Noel, head bartender at cocktail bar 1534 in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood, wowed the judges at the Big Apple Cocktail Competition. The contest was part of the festivities for the official launch of Caorunn Small … Continue reading

Beefeater London Market New Gin Cocktails

To take advantage of the exotic fruit and spice flavours in the brand new Beefeater London Market Gin, Beefeater Brand Ambassador Tim Stones has developed a series of delicious new cocktails and punches including ‘Kaffir Lime-ade’, ‘Pommy Punch’ and ‘Portobello … Continue reading

Bombay Sapphire Partners with Taste of London & Paramount

Here’s a great offer for gin lovers. This summer Bombay Sapphire is hooking up with the Paramount bar to offer complimentary twists on a range of gorgeous new Bombay Sapphire cocktails. This is how it works: drop in on the … Continue reading

New Beefeater London Market Limited Edition Gin

Hot off the press comes the news of another unique Beefeater Limited Edition gin. This time Master Distiller Desmond Payne has followed in the footsteps of Beefeater founder James Burrough who in the nineteenth century sought out the best ingredients … Continue reading

Don’t Miss an Evening with Bombay Sapphire tomorrow – 8 June 2011

On Wednesday 8 June, Bombay Sapphire will welcome members of the public to the “Infused with Imagination” evening on the Thames. Guests will be invited to board a luxury yacht at The Savoy Pier, before sailing off for an evening of … Continue reading

The Bombay Sapphire Mediterranean G&T at Chelsea Flower Show

Bombay Sapphire has partnered with the new, very delicious Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water to create the Mediterranean Gin & Tonic, which will be served for the first time in the hospitality areas at the Chelsea Flower Show (24-28 May). Fever-­Tree’s … Continue reading

Jägermeister Ice Cold Event in London

Hmm wish we’d been there as Jagermeister threw the party of parties last night at Battersea Power Station, hosted by Zane Lowe with Alice Cooper appearing in 4D holographic and a 3D projection onto Battersea Power Station. Here’s the word … Continue reading

Gin and Tales Launches

Chivas Brothers, producers of Beefeater, Beefeater 24 and Plymouth Gin, have launched an exciting new website –  www.ginandtales.com, aimed at engaging consumers to take a fresh look at gin. Edited by Dré Masso – one of London’s leading mixologists – the … Continue reading

New Molecular Gin Palace in London from The Purl Team

Here’s something to look forward to – the launch of the Worship Street Whistling Shop, a unique Victoriana-inspired underground bar based in the heart of Shoreditch. Opening on the 28th April, the Worship Street Whistling Shop is the second venture … Continue reading

Get shaking Northern Boys and Girls

Martin Miller’s Gin is a key sponsor of the Great North Shake Up, a cocktail competition with heats currently taking place in 7 northern cities – Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Chester, Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield. The winning teams from each city will … Continue reading

Martin Miller’s Par Avion in the finals of the DI Cocktail Challenge

The Drinks International Cocktail Challenge is one of the most respected comps in the business so hats off to Martin Miller’s Gin for making it to the finals with their extremely delicious Par Avion. The finale of the competition is … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Gin Dines with Alice this May

Those Hendrick’s chaps are always coming with fab things. This summer (12th – 15th May & 18th – 21st May) it’s ‘Dining with Alice’ an unusual, topsy turvy dinner party in the exquisite gardens of a 15th century moated manor … Continue reading

Kammerling’s Ginseng Spirit Hits the Shelves

Kammerling’s Ginseng Spirit, created by our friend Alex Kammerling is now available at a shop near you and online. Kammerling’s at 33% ABV is made in the same way as gin (in a small pot-still) but contains 45 natural botanicals including … Continue reading

Martin Millers Gin Gets Out and About

It’s a busy time for Martin Miller’s Gin at the moment. The iconic gin has been selected as the house pour for all Hotel du Vin establishments and to celebrate Martin Miller himself will be at the launch of the … Continue reading

Hendricks and The Adventurists’ Film Festival

The Adventurists and Hendrick’s Gin have joined forces again to host a day of curious antics for The Adventurists Film Festival, dedicated to celebrating the wittiest, quirkiest and most gripping adventure films out there. As well as screenings of self-filmed tales … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings

Here’s a good idea – this weekend  (2nd April – 10th April) –  why not join Hendrick’s Gin  at The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival and visit the unusual Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings. Contribute a fine and decidedly … Continue reading

Caorunn’s Perfect Mix for a Royally Good Day

We’re quick out of the traps with ideas on how Britain’s gin drinkers can get into the Royal Wedding spirit this summer with a new Caorunn cocktail  – The Royal 29.  Created by cocktail catering company 10 Dollar Shake to … Continue reading

Martin Miller’s Gin Takes Bristol by Storm

Bristol’s Lido Spa and Restaurant was the venue for the recent South West finals of the Martin Miller’s Gin Love and Obsession Cocktail Comp. In the first round eight finalists showed their love for Martin Miller’s Gin by creating an … Continue reading

Luxury Limited Edition Bombay Sapphire Bottle

Ooooh. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the recipe on which Bombay Sapphire gin is based Bombay Sapphire has launched a gorgeous limited edition hand-blown crystal bottle and stopper. Created in partnership with Garrard, the world’s oldest jewellery house, the … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Gin named as sponsor of Brighton Festival Fringe

Festival-goers with a penchant for delightfully peculiar book-worming shenanigans are sure to have their thirsts whetted as Hendrick’s Gin invests in a major sponsorship of the Brighton Festival Fringe’s literature programme.  The most unusual gin will be bringing a ready-made … Continue reading

A Plymouth Martini Made with Knitting Needles – Why Not?

The Juniper Society at London’s Graphic Bar is fast becoming a mecca for ginlovers especially as a result of its regular gatherings showcasing individual gins to a knowledgeable group of aficianados. The Martini Session run by Plymouth Gin was the … Continue reading

Next Martin Miller’s Gin Master Class

Here’s a treat – the next Martin Miller’s Gin Master Class takes place in Martin Miller’s new hotel, The Anchor in Somerset on 8th April – watch this space for more details.

Beefeater 24 Gin and Tea just gets even Better

The Beefeater Gin and Tea at London’s Langham Hotel has been voted the best afternoon tea in London and it now includes a tea blend based on Beefeater 24’s tea botanicals alongside a classic Beefeater 24 G & with bespoke … Continue reading

Beefeater Stars at the Brits Universal After Show Party

Universal Music are renowned for hosting the most glamorous Brit Awards after party, and this year it surpassed all others. Held at the elegant, newly refurbished Savoy Hotel Ballroom, the Universal Music post Brits party was as decadent as the … Continue reading

Last Day for Hendricks Courtship Tips

We loved The Hendricks Courtship Clinic in Covent Garden.  Today’s the last day to pick up useful Valentine tips such as the correct way to receive a proffered red rose if you’re interested in the donor.

It’s never too late to say ‘I love you’

V day is upon us! If you haven’t planned anything yet, fear not. We have some lovely last minute ideas for you. You could present your loved one with tickets for a great concert in aid of a worthy charity. … Continue reading

If music be the food of love…

At Gintime towers we love great tunes as a backdrop to our cocktail quenching. Once again our favourite DJ @baronvonbakstab has put together a Spotify playlist of fine tracks to get us in the mood for romance. Featuring Pipilotti Rist, … Continue reading

Man wanted! Well, two actually…

Going to a restaurant is so 2010. Supper clubs are all the rage these days and Charlie and Evelyn’s Table has certainly taken Edinburgh’s dining scene by storm. Whether it’s because they’re the only household in Scotland not to great … Continue reading

Warning: February 14th is dangerous for smug couples!

Singleton’s can rest easy: not every couple is happy and smug on Valentine’s day. According to Counselling Directory.org, the online directory of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, the most romantic day of the year can highlight the cracks in a relationship … Continue reading

My cup runneth over…

Cocktails in cups are all the rage doncha’ know? With prohibition chic becoming all the rage, thanks to Broadwalk Empire, it’s easy to combine disguised booze with romance with these dinky but romantic cups and saucers from Nordstrom. If you … Continue reading

Stick it on lovin’

At Gintime towers we love to use fresh seasonal produce in our drinks. When it comes to Valentine’s day cocktails we like it fresh and fruity not sweet and sticky so these cute love stickers for fruit are right up … Continue reading

The Hendrick’s Refined Courtship Clinic

Lurve can be tricky so the ever delightful Hendrick’s Gin has come to the rescue with a service offering etiquette tips to both singletons and couples looking to woo potential suitors and develop their relationships. The Hendrick’s Refined Courtship Clinic … Continue reading

Hendricks Launches Late Night Supper Service

Here’s something to cheer up the dog days of January: Hendrick’s Gin has created ‘Hendrick’s Late Supper Soiree Service’, a limited series of delightfully different soirees to be hosted in your own home.  Available through www.hendricksgin.com on selected dates at … Continue reading

Gin is back – officially….

In all the hoohah about Scotch eggs in the Daily Telegraph’s guide to the top food and drink trends for 2011 no-one seemed to notice that gin was in there too. It barely seems yesterday since gin fell out of … Continue reading

Cool piece about Prohibition drinking

Read it here http://blogs.plos.org/speakeasyscience

Beefeater 24 at OXO Tower

The glamorous London spirit Beefeater 24 has teamed up with London’s iconic OXO Tower bar / restaurant to launch a guide map of London on its outside deck.  The newly refurbished bar and restaurant is famous for its fabulous views … Continue reading

White Truffle Martini

Whilst we would of course always choose gin over vodka we can’t resist this. Dukes Bar, famous for its traditional martini has just launched a White Truffle Martini for December. The £2,000 a kilo main truffle ingredient is infused with … Continue reading

Brrrr…

It’s minus 6 right now but we don’t care. Got a glass of delicious Beefeater Winter Edition with hot apple juice and cinnamon.

Hendrick’s Gin’s Enchanted Forest of Curiosities

Here’s a treat for New Yorkers. The delightfully unusual Hendrick’s Gin will be bringing its own unique brand of unexpected amusements to the citizens of New York, as it opens the doors of its newest and most exciting venture – … Continue reading

Last Gintime Masterclasses of 2010

This weekend it’s Christmas Foodies in Edinburgh and the last of this year’s Gintime Masterclasses with a great line up of gins to be explored including Beefeater 24 ,Caorunn, Edinburgh Gin, Hendrick’s, London No.1, Plymouth and Sacred Gin. And check … Continue reading

Plymouth Gin Martini Sessions @ Graphic Bar

Put 29th November in your diary now as it’s the day when Plymouth Gin is teaming up with gin loving London bar, Graphic, to put together a Martini Masterclass.  With a cocktail on arrival, guests will taste a selection of fruit … Continue reading

Well Done Gonzalez Byass!

Gonzalez Byass, makers of the very splendid London No. 1 gin, were awarded not one but two prestigious trophies at the International Wine and Spirits Awards ceremony at the Guildhall in the City of London. Their Apostoles Palo Cortado won the … Continue reading

Tanqueray No. 10 – We Salute You!

The new Tanqueray 10 Martini Bar in the Palm Court of  Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel is intended to revive the 1930s glory days of the cocktail hour in the city. Gintime was there for the launch and it was totally glam. … Continue reading