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
An exciting fusion of New York and London cocktail style with Asian influences in one of Adelaide best venues Cushdy has a lush interior with a red, chocolate and gold colour scheme that generates a warm, cosy mood. Guests at … Continue reading
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
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
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.
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
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
It’s easy to miss but once you’ve found the discreet doorway along a parade of cafés along the City Road, you’ll find yourself in the world of The Nightjar. Designed as an antidote to overcrowded super bars the recently opened … Continue reading
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.
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
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
The legendary Aviation gin cocktail is said to have been created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick, Times Square, New York, and was first recorded in his 1916 cocktail book ‘Recipes for mixed drinks’. Containing only four … Continue reading
Ca. 1938 – Rainbow Grill 2 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Noilly Prat dry vermouth Stir well with cracked ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail onion.
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
The legendary martini cocktail is the most iconic of gin drinks. It has been said to link back to the Martini & Rossi vermouth brands, or possibly created by a man called Martini from the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York … Continue reading
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
An Aviation is both sophisticated and cheeky, perfect for a night of romance and seduction. Here’s our chum Gary Regan’s recipe: 45 ml (1.5 oz) gin 15 ml (.5 oz) maraschino liqueur 15 ml (.5 oz) crème de violette 15 … Continue reading
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
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
Geraldine Coates gets the lowdown on Bombay Sapphire’s botanicals from Ivano Tonutti, Master of Botanicals at Bacardi Limited. The botanicals, that wonderful array of berries, barks, seeds, peels, roots and flowers, are what make gin gin. During distillation with neutral … Continue reading
