Oliver Walkey
Drunken Candy Cocktail
Imagine walking into a candy store, seeing more candy than anyone could ever enjoy in one sitting, and off to the side, a lone bartender stands patiently behind a candy bar made from a mix of candy canes, candy floss and strawberry laces, the stools made of giant gummy bears, the napkins made of sugar…
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Peanut Rum Cocktail
It’s time to get nutty and insert a little flavour of peanuts into our cocktail, combining rum, Croatian Sparkling Wine, sweet spices and peanuts, let’s craft the Peanut Rum Cocktail! The Sparkling Wine – Didin San A Winery from the wonderful Sparkling Wine producing country of Croatia, with a vast and delicious history, Croatian Sparkling…
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Interview With A Sommelier – Davide Santeramo
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…
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Traveling By Air – The Air Mail Cocktail
Stamped and cleared to travel, we’re going up in the sky to intercept a couple of ingredients, the Sparkling Wine from the country of Slovenia and a bottle of White Rum from the United States of America, the Air Mail Cocktail was likely originally crafted during the 1920s or 1930s during the American Prohibition in…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Jungle Rose
This article is made in collaboration with Htin Kyaw, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Htin Kyaw’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at 53 Dubai, at the 53 Restaurant & Lounge, in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is HTIN and I was…
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The Oak Sundae Cocktail
We’ve all heard of the famous Ice Cream Sundae, the delicious ice cream dessert, but have you yet discovered The Oak Sundae, a combination of bubbly sparkling wine, aged rum and some smooth alcoholised coffee? The Oak Barrel is an important component in the world of alcohol, and when it comes to Traditional Method Sparkling…
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Interview With A Winemaker – Neslihan Ivit
Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…
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Bootleggers Cocktail
During the American prohibition, the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors were strictly prohibited, but when the government decided to restrict and remove such a sought-after and enjoyed part of life, the people rose up and operated under the cover of darkness. Bootleggers, or ‘Rum Runners’, sprung up across the country to fill speakeasies…
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The Fox And The Hare Cocktail
First and foremost, this is not going to be a cheap cocktail to create, utilising a limited and vintage bottle of English Sparkling Wine, an English Sparkling Wine that truly does deserve to be enjoyed on its own, so as crazy as it sounds, I’ll be including it within this The Fox And The Hare…
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