The Negroni is la dolce vita in a glass summoning up images of all that is best about Italy and the Italian way of life. It’s an exquisitely simple drink made from gin, Campari and sweet vermouth either in equal … Continue reading
Forza Italia!
Author Archives: Gin Queen
Taxi for Beefeater please
Beefeater Gin, the only major gin brand still distilled in London, has developed a 15-strong fleet of the capital’s iconic black cabs liveried in its eye-catching Forever London advertising to further raise awareness of the brand’s authentic London provenance. The … Continue reading
The London No. 1 – available at a bar near you
The London No. 1 has had a successful few weeks with listings achieved at some of London’s coolest bars like Kenza, Christopher’s Martini Bar, Light Bar (St Martin’s Lane Hotel) and Beach Blanket Babylon. Check out Drinks Business TV to … Continue reading
The London No. 1
The London No. 1 has had a successful few weeks with listings achieved at some of London’s coolest bars like Kenza, Christopher’s Martini Bar, Light Bar (St Martin’s Lane Hotel) and Beach Blanket Babylon. It’s also now available at Drinkon.com
Calling all Plymouth Gin lovers
Here’s a virtual treasure trove for Plymouth Gin lovers and collectors of gin miscellany. Plymouth Gin Collectables sells a wide variety of the Plymouth Gin promotional items made by the company over the years. Visit plymouthgincollectables.blogspot.com/ for everything from pottery … Continue reading
Make a date with Hendrick’s Gin
Last month’s Hendrick’s Cocktail Party was a resounding success with guests and two lucky Gintimers flocking to get the lowdown on the seamier side of life in London in the eighteenth century. Don’t miss the next Hendrick’s Cocktail Party run … Continue reading
Doon
A hidden gem in the heart of Central London, this sexy, underground late night venue is just ‘doon the stairs’ from Albannach, the unique Scottish themed restaurant and bar in Trafalgar Square. Doon is just the kind of bar we … Continue reading
Fire at Plymouth Gin Distillery
Yesterday’s fire at the historic Plymouth Gin Distillery in Plymouth’s Southside Street has mercifully left the 500 year old distillery building intact. The blaze broke out in the ducting system of the kitchen of the Barbican Kitchen Brasserie, run by … Continue reading
Seasonal Drinking
Drinking seasonally is fast becoming as commonplace as eating seasonally making full use of ingredients that are available locally in abundance. Now, just as restaurants change their menus to reflect the different seasons, so too do the best bars who … Continue reading
The Hendrick’s Kissing Booth
It’s been a busy time for The London Gin having just been awarded the prestigious gold medal in the Wine & Spirit magazine Design & Packaging Awards 2008. It was also the star of the show at the exclusive Madrid … Continue reading
The London No. 1 makes a splash
It’s been a busy time for The London No. 1 having just been awarded the prestigious gold medal in the Wine & Spirit magazine Design & Packaging Awards 2008. It was also the star of the show at the exclusive … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin for Lovers
The next best thing to going out on a hot date with your Valentine on February 14th is staying in and making this gorgeous Plymouth Sloe Gin cocktail. To make the Lover’s Cocktail shake with ice and strain into martini … Continue reading
The Geisha
Using a dash of good quality, grown up cordial is a great money-saving way of injecting some exciting flavours into your mixology. Bottlegreen’s Ginger and Lemongrass Cordial adds an Eastern twist to the classic Martini. 50ml dry gin 50ml apple … Continue reading
Spiced Quince Gin
500g grated quince 180g white sugar 1 cinnamon stick 6 cloves 1 inch knob root ginger, sliced ½ vanilla pod 1 75cl bottle gin 1 litre Le Parfait jar, sterilised Place the quince, sugar, spices and vanilla in the jar … Continue reading
The Beefeater Gin Negroni Club
Negroni Club The Negroni Club at the Beefeater Gin Distillery saw a dedicated band of gin lovers wend their way to Kennington to enjoy a tour of the Distillery followed by Negronis in the most exclusive bar in London. Anastasia … Continue reading
Gintime’s Top Party Tips
We love the reindeers and the robins, the snow and the sparkle and we particularly love the presents and treats. But let’s be honest the best thing about Christmas is that it’s Party Time. Whether you’re having a few friends … Continue reading
Elizabethan Lover
60ml Beefeater infused with Quince 10ml Rosehip Syrup 10ml Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 Cox Orange Apple Dash Orange Blossom Water Dash Egg White Beefeater infused with Quince: Finely grate a whole quince, including the skin and core, then cover with … Continue reading
Bittersweet Symphony
50ml Beefeater infused with Wild Sloes 75ml Fresh White Grapefruit Juice 10ml Campari 5ml Seville Orange Marmalade Beefeater infused with Wild Sloes: To make this, prick 250g of Sloes with a needle. Then add 100g of castor sugar and cover … Continue reading
Bittered Sling
For those having a ‘not tonight Josephine’ Valentine’s Day… 37.5ml Gin 12.5ml Mandarine Napolean 25ml Elderflower Cordial 25ml Lemon Juice 12.5ml Benedictine Lengthened with soda Shake all ingredients and strain into a sling glass filled with cubed ice. Top up … Continue reading
Beefeater Ruby Negroni
1 part Beefeater Gin ½ part Campari ½ part tawny port ¼ part raspberry syrup 3 parts prosecco Stir the first 4 ingredients on ice in a jug or glass and then strain into a champagne flute. Top up with … Continue reading
