Grilled Lemon Blueberry Smash

Ingredients (2 cocktails): For the cocktail: 2 lemons 2 oz simple syrup (recipe below) 10 basil leaves, plus additional for garnish 1/2 cup blueberries 3 oz gin ice 6 oz sparkling wine To make simple syrup: (makes approximately 1 cup): 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Instructions: For the cocktail: Pre-heat grill to medium-high. Cut…

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Cocktails with Master of Mixology, Simone Caporale

This autumn, renowned Italian mixologist Simone Caporale will team up with Chef Patron of Sartoria, Francesco Mazzei, to bring a stylish and innovative new cocktail collection to Sartoria’s Libare Bar, which will be served alongside a selection of cicchetti from Mazzei. Every Wednesday from 28 September to 30 November, Caporale will be in residence as…

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New ‘Shorty’ Cocktail Glasses

New 'Shorty' Cocktail Glasses

Shorty responds to the current vogue for reduced portion size ‘mini cocktails’. This new range of three glass styles comprises Margarita, Martini and Rocks glasses. The style features a small easy to hold stem with an integral multi-faceted glass dome creating an amazing sparkle. Each glass holds 14cl and is perfect for reduced alcohol consumption…

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Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Cambridge

Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city with a fantastic wine scene. You can find many luxury hotels, cocktail bars, wine tastings and merchants where you can try out some great bubbly! Here’s just a few: Bars NOVI Cocktail Bar If cocktails are in order, NOVI offers a relaxed vibe to enjoy one of their bespoke botanical cocktails. Their…

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Frostival Cocktail Experience at the London Eye

‘Frostival’ is returning to  London this Christmas, offering you amazing experiences around the London Eye. You can enjoy two loops on the London Eye whilst sipping delicious Sipsmith winter cocktails. See the stunning views of Southbank and the skating rink below as the city is lit up for Christmas! Cocktails you might try… The Christmas Classic is a Champagne…

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Sparkling Cocktails to Enjoy this Christmas

It’s a Small World at the OXO Tower Assistant bar manager Sophie Bratt is always looking out for new and inventive ways to serve her drinks, so when she came across some miniature snow globes she couldn’t resist. ‘Snowglobes always remind me of my childhood; that perfect, miniature snowy scene. You can’t resist shaking them! I’ve…

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A Bubbly New Year’s Eve Guide for London

Dirty Bones Carnaby are inviting guests to join them in celebrating the last few hours of the year before 2016 rolls in. With tickets for early birdies as well as party-all-nighters, on arrival guests of the two ‘DIRTY NYE’ events will receive a signature Top Dog cocktail (Finlandia vodka, fresh strawberry, Chambord, lemon and Prosecco).…

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Rosé Champagne Cocktails

Most Champagne cocktails can be made with a pink twist simply by switching the regular bubbly for rosé. Classic Rosé Champagne Cocktail A pink take on the classic cocktail. Sugar Cube Bitters Chilled Rosé Champagne Add the sugar cube to the bottom of the glass and soak with a few dashes of bitters. Top up with Champagne! Lemon…

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Wine Tasting at Nottingham’s No/6 Bar

Wine Tasting at Nottingham’s No/6 Bar

Nottingham’s hidden bar, the No/6, launched its winter calendar of events with its first ever wine tasting evening. Hosted in the sumptuous surroundings of the newly refurbished bar on St James Street in the city centre, the evening offered guests the chance to sample a variety of wines from the No/6 cellar. Bar manager at…

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