The launch of the 24th Bond movie, Spectre, is just round the corner so time to revisit the classic Martini debate. Gin aficianados are naturally a little bit annoyed that in the latest film Mr. James’s drink of choice is … 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
We’re all for this idea. Maison Lillet, the French apéritif producer, has just announced the launch of the first National Apéritif Day in the UK, on Thursday May 16th 2013. Inspired by the enthusiasm surrounding Lillet Rosé, their first new … Continue reading
Patience Gould revisits the Martini question In the recent remake of Casino Royale, Daniel Craig’s Bond no doubt sent shock waves through Martini aficionados around the world when he orders a Vodka Martini; nothing odd in that of course, but … Continue reading
We all know that he likes them shaken not stirred but then James Bond’s one serious lapse of taste is that he usually drinks vodka. However 007 does like his gin too and the Martin Miller’s Gin Bond Cocktail event … Continue reading
We all know that he likes them shaken not stirred but then James Bond’s one serious lapse of taste is that he usually drinks vodka. However 007 does like his gin too and the Martin Miller’s Gin Bond Cocktail event … Continue reading
We all know that he likes them shaken not stirred but then James Bond’s one serious lapse of taste is that he usually drinks vodka. However 007 does like his gin too and the Martin Miller’s Gin Bond Cocktail event … Continue reading
We all know that he likes them shaken not stirred but then James Bond’s one serious lapse of taste is that he usually drinks vodka. However 007 does like his gin too and the Martin Miller’s Gin Bond Cocktail event … Continue reading
We all know that he likes them shaken not stirred but then James Bond’s one serious lapse of taste is that he usually drinks vodka. However 007 does like his gin too and the Martin Miller’s Gin Bond Cocktail event … Continue reading
