How many cocktail competitions are you doing this year? Our guest has challenged herself to do a number you won’t believe! It’s not as if she has nothing else to do, she is busy at one of the most exciting places in London. Laurie Howells might sound like a Brit, but she don’t let her
Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the shake of ice, the bursts of laughter, the roar of celebration. It’s a cacophony of cocktails..at one time a Strauss waltz, another a Herrmann score. Even if you wanted to resist it, the pull is too strong. From the over-the-top
The Old Fashioned is one of the most iconic cocktails in history, a drink that has stood the test of time with its simple yet refined combination of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and citrus. When made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, the Old Fashioned takes on an added layer of depth, with rich caramel, vanilla, and spice
For someone who is passionate about horses and bourbon there is one position that would be a dream to have and our guest has got it! When you think of horse races, there is only one: the Kentucky Derby. When you think of cocktails at horse races, there is only one – the Mint Julep.
In the coming months, we will see a new space; a new menu, a private club with a bar area and an experience that will change the rules of the game. All of this is happening in Barcelona and it is all part of the Dr. Stravinsky’s universe! Dr. Stravinsky, in Barcelona’s El Born district,
In 2024, the Irish whiskey scene flourished, with new distilleries emerging and established ones innovating. Glen Melia, Sourcing Manager for The Single Malt Shop, immersed himself in this dynamic landscape, engaging with producers and sampling the latest offerings. Reflecting on the year, he shares three standout experiences that encapsulate the richness of Ireland’s whiskey heritage
Have you been to the small hotel with a wishing well and now a fabulous new bar helmed by today’s guest? I’m pretty certain that if Rogers and Hart had taken even one sip of any of the new cocktails, their famous song may have turned out very differently. If you are a Sinatra fan,
This February (2025), The Coral Room, one of London’s prettiest bars, has created a new menu inspired by Richard Crosbie, the first Irishman to make a manned balloon flight. Mr Crosbie’s Great Aeronautic Adventure menu charts an imaginative course through history, geography, and flavour. On 19 January 1785, Richard Crosbie, dressed in a fur-lined silk robe
The Sherry Cobbler is an American cocktail that dates back to the mid-19th century, or is it?? This cocktail was immensely popular during the 1800s and is often credited with popularizing the use of ice in drinks, as well as the drinking straw. The History of the Sherry Cobbler We have David Wondrich to thank