Caorunn’s brand ambassador and gin connoisseur Ervin Trykowski’s contemporary twists on cocktail classics Poppy Blush 37.5ml Caorunn Gin 12.5ml Poppy liqueur 12.5ml Dubonnet 25ml lemon juice 25ml apple juice 25ml rhubarb syrup Egg white Place all ingredients in a Boston … Continue reading
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Good for the Gander
Caorunn’s brand ambassador and gin connoisseur Ervin Trykowski contemporary twist on cocktail classics. Ervin got to the final of Drinks International Cocktail Challenge with the Good for the Gander Cocktail designed to showcase Caorunn’s clean floral notes. Adding the same amount of … Continue reading
The Cucumber Mobile Takes to the Open Road
This week the Hendrick’s Gin Palace in sunny Scotland opens its doors to a group of special guests from Italy. SAVA (the owners of Fiat and Ferrari) have chosen the Gin Palace for the launch of the first ever SAVA … Continue reading
New Gin Palace for London
News of an exciting new Gin bar in London has reached Gintime Towers. PURL (by definition warm ale, gin and spices as found in Charles Dickens’ Sketches by Boz) will open its doors at the end of May. The life … Continue reading
On Our Soap Box – Gin Styles
We’re rather amazed to find ourselves slightly at odds with such an august body as the Ultimate Spirits Challenge who have produced the following definitions of gin and genever: Gin & Genever Entry Classifications (6) G3000. London Dry Style (juniper … Continue reading
Out and About with Hendrick’s Gin
The cucumber elixir is gearing up for summer fun and Hendrick’s is teaming up with the remarkable Mrs Paisley’s Lashings. This late spring restaurant opens on Wednesday 13th May at Holmwood House in Kingston for 10 nights only. The eco … Continue reading
Jamie Mac of the Raconteur
The Raconteur is one of Gintime’s fave bars. Here, Juliet Lawrence Wilson puts Jamie Mac on the spot about life, love, drinks and running his own bar. JLW: So Jamie, What’s it like being the pub landlord then? JM: Hectic, … Continue reading
If Gordy, Dave and Nick were cocktails…
You’ve watched the Leaders’ Debates, discarded the plethora of unread leaflets and you’ll certainly be trotting down to your local primary school to cast your vote. Well done responsible citizen! Thursday night’s the time to kick back and watch the … Continue reading
Hendrick’s on Heston
If you missed it watch Heston Blumenthal making a magic Jekyll and Hyde potion with Hendrick’s Gin on Heston’s Gothic Horror Feast on Channel 4 this week. Catch up here – www.channel4.com
New Hendrick’s Brand Ambassador Appointed
It’s just been announced that Jamie Terrell has joined the William Grant team as Hendrick’s Gin brand ambassador for Asia/Pacific. He will be based in Sydney and responsible for building the brand in Asia and Australia.
Beefeater Launches New Summer Gin
Hot on the heels of the success of his last masterpiece Beefeater 24, Master Distiller Desmond Payne has created anexclusive limited edition version of the award-winning Beefeater Gin to celebrate summer. The Beefeater London Dry Summer Gin includes delicious new floral … Continue reading
More General Election Fun
London’s latest popup eaterie is Bompass & Parr’s The Parliamentary Waffle House which opened last week in Soho, London. In the run up to Election Day on May 6th it will be hosting a series of election-related entertainment. Each option on … Continue reading
Vote Cucumber!
Here’s a hilarious take on the current UK General Election. The Hendrick’s Gineral Election measures the humble cucumber’s response to party policies and electioneering. Watch resident Cucumber Sativus Analyst Simon Evans in action here – www.gineralelection.com and submit your own … Continue reading
Gintime Visits Plymouth Gin
So off we went on a glorious sunny day to the home of Plymouth Gin, the oldest working gin distillery in the land. Quite apart from the jolly company the highlight of the trip was making our very own gin … Continue reading
Free Cocktails for namesakes of Saint George
If your name is George or Georgina or even Goran or Ygor pop down to any of the five Park Plaza hotels in London and enjoy a free cocktail to celebrate St George’s Day. The ‘Gorgeous George’ cocktail is a fab … Continue reading
Great Day out For English Gins
Excellent article about the recent Gin Symposium in Los Angeles hosted by Beefeater 24 and Plymouth Gin – read it here: www.thirstyinla.com
Hendrick’s Fun on the Tweed Run
Tomorrow sees 400 eccentrically clad bicycle riders take to London’s streets on the aptly named Tweed Run. It pedals off from central London at midday and ends 14 miles later in Bishopsgate. Watch out for the fabulous Hendrick’s Cucumber Jalopy … Continue reading
Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties
No one throws a tea party like the Hoxton Pony and since the long awaited release of blockbuster hit Alice In Wonderland tea parties have gone down like a storm in a tea cup with the regular Pony crowd. They … Continue reading
Gintime Gins Win Big at San Fran
The San Francisco Spirits Competition is the world’s biggest and we were delighted to see that Beefeater 24 won Best Gin with Hendrick’s getting a Double Gold and our good friends at Sipsmith a Gold. But there are also some … Continue reading
The Exquisite Miss Kelly
This spring and summer, the Victoria and Albert Museum is showcasing Grace Kelly’s spectacular wardrobe. Grace Kelly: Style Icon, sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, features her film costumes and haute couture gowns, accessories and jewellery. In honour of this … Continue reading
