Hmmm not entirely sure how we feel about chilli or chocolate in our Negronis but we’ll certainly be popping down to The Red Gallery in East London to check out Campari’s ‘#RediscoverRed’. Although we are actually quite purist when it comes to … Continue reading
The Negroni is the perfect gin cocktail, a marriage of the lush, herbaceous piney character of gin with the more bitter, more aromatic flavours of the classic Italian aperitifs of Campari and red vermouth. From this April London Negroni fans … Continue reading
Gintime Editor Geraldine Coates takes a fresh look at spirit of the Dolce Vita. At Gintime we’ve long been fans of Campari harking back to the days when a Campari and Soda with a chunk of orange seemed the height … Continue reading
In the US Negroni Week is currently celebrating our favourite cocktail the Negroni by raising money for good causes for every Negroni sold – see here for details – http://negroniweek.com/ At Gintime we’ve long been fans of the Negroni so … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin always does things a bit differently so no surprise to find some gorgeously quirky drinks on the Hendrick’s festive menu this year. How about the Hendrick’s Purl Punch, a cloudy, refreshing delight with a mysterious kick of cloves … Continue reading
Having just attended the very splendid Worlds 50 Best Bars Awards Ceremony in London (massive congratulations to The Artesian for winning for the second year by the way and all the others who were crowned too), it does occur that … Continue reading
The launch of Quinetum, the new quinine cordial developed by Hendrick’s Gin, has been a spur to have a look at other alcoholic drinks based on quinine. Like gin itself and indeed tonic water their uses were originally medicinal and … Continue reading
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
In an attempt to get back into last year’s Christmas party frock, the Gintime girls are switching to low calorie tonic – but don’t worry, there’s no artificial sweeteners ruining our G&Ts. Naturally Light Tonic from Fevertree uses only the … Continue reading
Martin Miller’s Cocktail Masters 2008: Third Place Cocktail Recipe Created by Mixologist Giles Looker, Team UK. 50ml/2oz Martin Miller’s Gin Westbourne Strength 50ml/2 oz Martini Rosso 30ml/1 oz Campari 30ml/1oz Cointreau 50m/2ozl fresh pink grapefruit juice Mix all ingredients. Top … Continue reading
The Gintime Negroni Recipe is equal measures of: Gin Campari A sweet vermouth such as Cinzano Rosso Or those who like more juniper use 2:1:1 proportions Combine all the ingredients in an iced old-fashioned glass and stir gently. Add a … Continue reading
50ml Beefeater infused with Wild Sloes 75ml Fresh White Grapefruit Juice 10ml Campari 5ml Seville Orange Marmalade Beefeater infused with Wild Sloes: To make this, prick 250g of Sloes with a needle. Then add 100g of castor sugar and cover … Continue reading
1 part Beefeater Gin ½ part Campari ½ part tawny port ¼ part raspberry syrup 3 parts prosecco Stir the first 4 ingredients on ice in a jug or glass and then strain into a champagne flute. Top up with … Continue reading
