Beefeater 24’s recent US Cocktail Comp required contestants to create a new drink containing Beefeater 24 plus 6 other ingredients. Here’s the winning recipe created by Preston Eckman, and a damn fine drink it is too! Matcha Fizz Adapted from … Continue reading
Located on Shoreditch High Street, The Light Bar is just a stone’s throw away from the heart of the City. One of London’s first cool bars the tasteful mixture of industrial brick and steel décor reflects the building’s industrial heritage … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin has just been named “Distiller of the Year” by the prestigious US Wine Enthusiast Magazine, another impressive accomplishment in a great year, which has seen the brand grow in volume by approximately 33%. The honour was awarded in … Continue reading
Here’s a welcome break from the hurly burly of the West End. Between January and April Palm Court at the Langham Hotel at the top of Regent Street will be serving a delightfully refined afternoon tea with a twist. Based … Continue reading
This Valentine’s Day year forget all that silly flowers and chocolate stuff. If you really want to be appreciated by your SO a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin will make far more of an impression. And if you buy it at … Continue reading
Here’s something to warm you up in these dank days – two lovely new tea based cocktails from Caorunn Gin. Caorunn G&Tea 35ml Caorunn 15ml rosemary infused gomme syrop 250ml hot Apple & Pear green tea (Twinings) infusion To prepare … Continue reading
Those Hendrick’s boys are always thinking up new ways to have fun and the inaugural Hendrick’s Bartender Curling Championship was a great way to make the most of winter weather. A host of the UK’s top bartenders took to the … Continue reading
Following on the huge success of the last year’s Masterclasses at Miller’s Residence in Notting Hill, the Martin Miller team are organising a new series of Martin Miller’s Gin Masterclasses for the Gintelligentsia in London this year. Hosted by Martin … Continue reading
We begin our occasional Gintime city guides appropriately for the time of the year with the most romantic of the lot: gay Paris! Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the best part of your life, you can’t help … Continue reading
Gintime was heavily involved at the first Bibulous at Vinopolis and it was a brilliant showcase event for our participating brands – the gorgeous Beefeater 24, Caorunn, Hendrick’s Gin, Martin Millers, Plymouth and The London No. 1. In a supremely … Continue reading
We were delighted to hear of Meryl Streep’s triumph at last night’s Golden Globes for her performance as legendary chef Julia Child in the multi award winning “Julie and Julia” directed by Nora Ephron. Julia Child was the American forerunner … Continue reading
Goodness it’s half way through January already and we’ve been off enjoying the party season far too much. But hey we’re now back in action with a big thank you to everyone who entered our fab competition to win a … Continue reading
Master Distiller, Simon Buley, the creator of Caorunn Gin, goes under the Gintime spotlight. Simon Buley is happy: “The best thing about Caorunn is I can make it today and you can enjoy it tomorrow!” This may not come as … Continue reading
A delicious late night pick me up then send me to bed drink. 20ml gin 5ml lemon juice 20ml boiling water 1 tsp sugar, unrefined works best 1 cinnamon stick Pour into a heatproof goblet, and serve.
The Lonsdale, in uber trendy Notting Hill, is firmly established as one of London’s top cocktail destinations. Not surprising as the boxes virtually tick themselves: check adventurous décor, an accessible location, great food and drinks to die for. Maestro Dick … Continue reading
Chambord adds a Christmas kick to these zingy cocktails. 20ml Gin 5ml Triple Sec 15ml pressed pineapple juice 5ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 5ml Chambord 5ml Sugar Syrup Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a Martini glass
In an attempt to get back into last year’s Christmas party frock, the Gintime girls are switching to low calorie tonic – but don’t worry, there’s no artificial sweeteners ruining our G&Ts. Naturally Light Tonic from Fevertree uses only the … Continue reading
Our favourite blue gin has now changed its name and livery to become The London No. 1. This is in response to the new EU definition of London Gin, which specifies that all flavouring must be derived from distillation only, … Continue reading
Christmas Cocktails – 2009 It’s never too early to plan your Christmas cocktail party. Well okay maybe we are being a bit premature but as the department stores have their decorations up, the gloves are off! So we’ve got a … Continue reading
The Worldwide Cocktail Club and David Wondrich recently led a devoted band of Plymouth Gin aficianados on a magical mystery tour around some of London’s hallowed and not so hallowed cocktail shrines. The places visited included Richard Stoughton’s Apothecary Shop … Continue reading
