Last Friday, Nathan O’Neill from The Merchant Hotel in Belfast was named the UK winner of the ‘Beefeater 24 Cocktail Competition’, held at Circus in central London. Nathan will now represent the UK in the global final at the Beefeater … Continue reading
The debate on the etymology of the cocktail rages still with drinks historians undecided as to the definitive answer to the word’s origin. We found a charming piece by the great American humourist and author HL Mencken, which somehow seems … Continue reading
At Gintime Towers we’re getting v excited at the prospect of London Cocktail Week. London Cocktail Week is the biggest drinks festival in the UK and this year will be based in the beautiful Seven Dials area of Covent Garden from … Continue reading
The winner of the Bombay Sapphire World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition was announced at an event held in Morocco for professional bartenders, hosted by Bombay Sapphire, the world’s number one premium gin by value for a third consecutive year1. The … Continue reading
Every day is Gin Day here on Gintime but here’s a brilliant idea – an official Gin Day which this year will be held on the 9th June (http://WorldGinDay.com) Created by Neil Houston of Yet Another Gin, World Gin Day is a … Continue reading
On Tuesday 15th May, Caorunn collaborated with London’s iconic Victoria and Albert Museum to serve up a glamorous evening of dazzling decadence, glorious gowns and couture cocktails. Over 800 guests, who were all dressed to impress, attended a private view … Continue reading
If British summer ever kicks in this is going to be our go to drink: The Midas Touch Bombay Sapphire x 1 litre Lemon zest x 4 lemons Caster sugar x 100g Lemon juice x 200ml Pineapple syrup x 175ml … Continue reading
50ml Bombay Sapphire 20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 Granny Smith apple (de-cored and diced into small cubes) 2 teaspoons of blackberry jam (or your favourite jam/preserve) Cubed ice Squash the diced apple in the glass part of a cocktail … Continue reading
One of the best things about spring is lovely, lighter evenings when thoughts automatically turn to more summery drinking options. Bombay Sapphire has come up with two gorgeous new drinks that are just perfect to enjoy as the birds twitter … Continue reading
An up and coming mixologist is toasting his success after taking the top prize at a prestigious gin cocktail competition in London last week. Matteo Vanzi, who can normally be found twirling his bottles at The Hide Bar in London, … Continue reading
Britain’s gin drinkers can pay tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee this summer by sipping on a new Caorunn cocktail – Jubilee & Tea. Created by innovative cocktail catering company, 10 Dollar Shake, to mark the already much anticipated Royal celebration … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gaz Regan is currently looking for the 101 best cocktail recipes of 2010. They will be included in Gaz Regan’s Annual Manual for Bartenders, 2011. There’s still time to submit your entry here but hurry – judging next month http://ardentspirits.com
