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
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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
Portobello Punch
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. Portobello Punch 300ml Beefeater London Market Gin 500ml good … Continue reading
Pommy Punch
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. Pommy Punch 300ml Beefeater London Market Gin 500ml Riesling … Continue reading
Kaffir Lime-ade
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. Kaffir Lime-ade 50ml Beefeater London Market Gin 25ml lime … 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
Cool Bars for Travelling Gintimers
At Gintime Towers we’re all thinking about our summer hols right now and it’s always nice to know wherever you go there is somewhere cool to hang. Here are a few top bars in favourite European holiday spots. For more … Continue reading
Laska (Guernsey)
Laska is conveniently situated on the seafront in St. Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey. According to our Gintime spies it’s a combination of great bar staff, excellent drinks properly prepared, clever lighting and good music. Loads of Gintime gins … Continue reading
Rosemary and Thyme Martini
50ml Gin 25ml dry Vermouth A few Rosemary and Thyme leaves Shake over ice in a Boston shaker and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a small sprig of each herb.
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
Bombay Sapphire Tom Collins
The first written occurrence of a Tom Collins cocktail recipe is found in the 1876 edition of Jerry Thomas’ ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, with three variations listed each for whiskey, brandy and gin. It is thought to have first been created … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Peach & Elderflower Collins
The Collins is an incredibly flexible cocktail, which can be twisted to suit all palates and seasons, making it a great drink to experiment with, and a favourite of drinkers and bartenders alike. 50ml Bombay Sapphire The juice of half … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Bramble
The Bramble was created by world famous bartender Dick Bradsell using his favourite gin Bombay Original. In the 1990s he included it on the menu at Alfred’s, Dick’s Bar at the Atlantic and The Lonsdale – some of the most … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire & Tonic
This classic drink was originally created by the British while in the East as the quinine in tonic water helped prevent Malaria. This very English spirit was added to the strong tasting tonic to make it more palatable, which not … Continue reading
J&G Steakhouse (USA)
Headed up by well-known chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, this restaurant has the best view in town and, we’ve checked the rave reviews, fabulous food. The cocktail list is really special with an emphasis on pre-Prohibition drinks – the Sazerac is … Continue reading
Elixirs (USA)
Upstairs from the famous 303 Grill in Casper, Wyoming, is classic cocktail bar, Elixirs. What makes this bar special is a staff that insists on making vintage cocktails the way they were supposed to be. They are big gin fans … Continue reading
The Ivy Bar
Glasgow’s bar scene is upping its game and The Ivy Bar is typical of the city’s new cocktail energy and passion. It’s located on the west end of Argyle Street, occupying the space formerly held by 54 Below. Over the … Continue reading
The Brand Ambassador’s Life
Currently the drinks blogosphere and other channels are abuzz with complaints about Brand Ambassadors, those jammy buggers who get to not just drink for a living but travel the world enjoying a rock star life as they promote the USPs … Continue reading
