Time to upset the apple cart
Cider is a delicious, refreshing drink to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, but have you ever thought of using it as a cocktail ingredient?
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Smoke signals: adding depth and flavour to drinks with smoke
Chefs and mixologists have started getting more adventurous when it comes to adding a smoky element to their creations. We visited Birmingham’s Harborne Kitchen to find out how they’ve been thinking beyond the barbecue to add complexity and bring a dose of theatre to the table.
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Feel the fiesta with a Brazilian cocktail
With the 2016 Rio Olympics just around the corner, this summer is all about harnessing the noise and colour of one of the world’s most famous party capitals. And what better way to celebrate than with a Brazilian-inspired cocktail. Read More
Get the glow with a Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini
Coconut water is refreshing, delicious and extremely good for you. But we decided to take it out of its yoga-loving, raw food comfort zone to see how it would work as a cocktail ingredient… And bingo! The Cucumber Vodka Jaxtini was born. Read More
5 ways to capitalise on the growing brunch trend
Google searches for 'bottomless brunch' have increased by 50% in the last 12 months. How can you tap into the trend, making the most of this (traditionally) quiet time before lunch?
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Birmingham Uncovered
Whether you're looking for a new site, a new job, or simply a place to eat, drink and get inspired, Birmingham has it all.
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Cities Uncovered – Glasgow versus Edinburgh
The UK is awash with exciting food and wine hot spots, from Leeds and Liverpool, to Birmingham and Brighton. Whether you’re looking for a new site, a new job or simply a place to eat, drink and get inspired, follow our Cities Uncovered series for the inside scoop on the UK’s top foodie destinations. In this edition, we have the ... Read More
Shining stars: Recognising our award-winning producers
Our producers have been collecting trophies across the globe in the past few months, from the International Wine and Spirits Competition to the Grocer Awards to the Rum Masters. We celebrate a selection of our award-winnning producers.
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Not just for January: make low alcohol work for you
Not only good to prevent a hangover, drinking less is easier on the liver and doesn’t necessarily have to mean going ‘dry’. Read More
Making Dry January delicious with Seedlip
After the indulgence of Christmas, many people will be starting off the New Year with a detox. Whether they're attempting Dry January or just wanting to cut back on alcohol, many customers will be looking for alternatives to their usual tipples. Enter Seedlip - the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit and the answer to the age-old dilemma ... Read More
Gin beyond the juniper: a question of distillation
There’s no denying that the gin craze has hit London once again, only now bathtub gin is the height of fashion rather than a crude corn spirit. Where in the noughties bottles of vodka stood proud on the back bar, now we see hundreds of craft gins ranging from small batch to strange flavours and liqueurs. Read More
Inside the White Rum Renaissance
A look at Plantation's 3 Star White Rum, which includes a premium 12-year-old Jamaican rum.
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Introducing Plantation 3 Stars White Rum
Plantation 3 Stars White Rum is the latest releases from one of the most innovative distillers around.
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Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula Original Cognac
A 21st-century mixing Cognac, perfect for spirit-forward styles of cocktails.
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Cocktail Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum by Trailer Happiness
The Hot Buttered Rum takes its inspiration from the Tiki drinks which ruled the world in the 50s and 60s.
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Citadelle Gin - The World’s Only Charentais Copper Pot Distilled Gin
Citadelle Gin was born in the late 18th century, when Louis XVI authorised two distillers to make gin in Dunkirk.
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Introducing Averna
The Averna story began in 1859, when friars gave Salvatore Averna the recipe. Salvatore produced the bitter at home for his guests, but it was not until his son, Francesco, presented the bitters at fairs around Europe that the modern story of Averna started.
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