Previously published in 2014 I discovered the Mandarine Napoléon for the first time while working at a Swiss/French restaurant in the 1980s. The Mandarine Napoléon is an exquisite orange liqueur, a blend of mandarins and 10 year old Cognac. It…
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A Dash Of Cocktail History
Golden Cadillac The Golden Cadillac is a modern classic from the 1950s era. The cocktail was created at Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q located in the little town of El Dorado, California. Perhaps inspired by the Alexander from the early 20th century,…
Imbibers’ Summer Reading
It’s summer, the workload lighter and the chance to have an afternoon off to relax with a book is significantly higher. Alcohol is a tasty subject and here are five books that serve up a dash of drink history. They…
Jaan Paan Liqueur
The Exotic Jaan Liqueur Updated May 2019 Jaan \ˈjän\ – It is an Hindi/Urdu word with many meanings, the most common being life and love. This exotic liqueur offers the mystic flavours and aromas of Paan which has been enjoyed…
Russo Liquore Di Limoncello
Limoncello Liqueur Limoncello is the second most popular liqueur in Italy, and it has recently become popular in other parts of the world. Traditional Limoncello liqueur is made from the zest of lemons, or peels without the pith, then steeped…
Finally..The Gin Spa We Have All Been Dreaming Of!
Relax and unwind the right way at the first ever botanical inspired spa in the world. The Gin Spa opened its doors in December 2017 in Glasgow, created by the team who launched Gin71 in 2014. Providing spa packages and…