Oliver Walkey

The Apple Of My Eye Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 6th February 2020

Valentine’s Day is edging closer and it’s time to start looking for that special gift for your loved one. Gettingpersonal.com has many great personalised gifts to choose from, including this Personalised Cocktail Set. The Cocktail Kit I have here comes with: 1 Cocktail Shaker 1 Thimble Measure 1 Strainer If you click on this Personalised…

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Award Winning Bar Service at The American Bar

The American Bar at the Savoy Hotel

By Oliver Walkey / 4th February 2020

With two iconic location names in London, the Savoy Hotel and it’s  The American Bar, you have one of the world’s most recognised, prestigious and luxurious destinations that will for sure appear on many people’s travel bucket list.   The Savoy Hotel was opened on 6th August 1889, designed by Thomas Edward Colcutt, and took…

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How To Make A Cheesecake Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 30th January 2020

If you are looking to do something special and a little different for your Valentine, then why not try making a Cheesecake Cocktail with an award winning Sparkling Wine. The Sparkling Wine As Valentine’s Day is all about love, it only seemed right to pick a Sparkling Wine from our First Date category, the perfect…

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How to Make a Sparkling Rosé Bloody Mary

By Oliver Walkey / 29th January 2020

Have you ever heard the folklore legend of Bloody Mary, how saying her name 3 times in front of a mirror could be the same as signing your death warrant? In this article, I’ll delve deeper into the legend of Bloody Mary and show you have to make a Sparkling Rosé version on the famous…

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How To Make Fizz Fruit Skewers

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd January 2020

If you are looking for a new and exciting party food, then this should definitely be a contender, a Fizz Fruit Skewer, easy to make and fun to eat. Sparkling Wine First and foremost, you need to pick a bottle of Sparkling Wine, I’ve gone for a bottle of Cantina Rotaliana R Trentodoc Extra Brut…

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Champagne with Steak & Chips

By Oliver Walkey / 21st January 2020

The Champagne Based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, France, Champagne Paul Launois is run by Julien Launois, an entrepreneurial winemaker. The winery operates on 6.5 hectares over 19 plots of vineyards. The company is currently named after Julien’s son, Paul Launois. Julien Launois also offers a very unique ‘Single Barrel’ opportunity, where you can buy your very…

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How To Make A Sparkling Sangria

How To Make A Sparkling Sangria

By Oliver Walkey / 20th January 2020

The traditional way to make a Sangria is with Red Wine, fruits and a stronger spirit, but today, people often swap the Red Wine for a White Wine or even a Red or White Sparkling Wine, each bringing a different flavour to the Sangria. How you make a Sangria depends on who you are, as…

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English Fizz Cocktails to Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day

By Oliver Walkey / 17th January 2020

Winnie the Pooh Day Winnie the Pooh Day is on the 18th of January every year, it’s a day to celebrate the birth of Alan Alexander Milne (also known as A.A. Milne). Here Are A Few Facts About A.A. Milne & How Winnie The Pooh Was Created A.A. Milne was born on the 18th of…

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Italy’s Finest – Spaghetti Bolognese & Cartizze

By Oliver Walkey / 14th January 2020

When you think of Italy’s signature dish, you either think of Pizza or Pasta, I’ve made a delicious and easy to make at home Spaghetti Bolognese and paired it with two Award Winning Cartizze’s from Italy. What is Cartizze? Cartizze is basically the Grand Cru of Prosecco, a Cartizze is still a Prosecco but it…

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