Bourbon. Aperol. Grapefruit. Sparkling wine. A sprig of rosemary on top. Stir it all in a punch bowl and the party practically hosts itself. The Clooney comes from Four Branches Bourbon, and it is named for Rosemary Clooney, the actress behind Betty Haynes in White Christmas. It is sunny, bittersweet and bubbly, with a coral
The Negroni is a beloved Italian aperitif cocktail and while the equal parts recipe is timeless, using the Italian bitter liqueur Select Aperitivo adds a Venetian twist! Here, Select takes the place of Campari and Amaro Montenegro steps in for the sweet vermouth, which makes for a softer, sweeter, beautifully herbal Negroni that comes together
Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. A barspoon of fig syrup. Two cracks of the pepper mill. That is the whole move, and it makes a very good autumn aperitivo. The Fig & Black Pepper Negroni keeps everything that makes the original so loved: the ruby color, the botanical gin, the bittersweet bite, the
Multi-award-winning Parisian cocktail bar Le Syndicat will unveil its new menu, Sang Neuf (“New Blood”), on 14th November 2026. Sang Neuf, an expression that signifies a new beginning, is the latest chapter in the bar’s continued mission to champion French craftsmanship yet with a fresh contemporary lens. To reflect this injection of renewed vitality, the
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The Italian bar, bottled: Nazionale Amaro and Limoncello land in the UK just in time for Christmas
This Christmas, the perfect gift for anyone who has ever ended a long Italian lunch with a digestivo comes from behind the bar. Nazionale Spirito Italiano, the bartender-led brand reimagining Amaro and Limoncello, launches in the UK this November, with both bottles available from The Whisky Exchange. Nazionale was born at Cinquanta Spirito Italiano, a
A Chai Spiced Espresso Martini made with whisky is such a treat! Coffee liqueur, spiced chai syrup and a fresh shot of espresso join the whisky for a dirty-chai-style sipper that comes together in just 7 minutes. Meet the Chai Spiced Espresso Martini This beauty was designed by Andrew Lennie, who was at The Printing
Opening at Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila the end of the year, Layara is a new destination bar that invites guests to discover the Philippines – one island, flavour and story at a time. Set above the Ayala Triangle Gardens in the heart of Makati, Layara will place the country’s landscapes, traditions and ingredients at the
Michter’s, the premium American Whiskey, is celebrating the return of Manhattan Week this November running from 16-22 November. After recently being awarded The World’s Most Admired Whiskey for the fourth year in a row, the brand will shine a spotlight on the classic cocktail, encouraging consumers to rediscover the versatility of American whiskey through one
The Bourbon Milk Punch is cold, creamy, and lightly sweet, and it is a New Orleans brunch staple. It is also much older than brunch. Its story starts in English kitchens in the early 1700s and passes through Benjamin Franklin’s desk on the way. It was around before the United States was The term “milk
Some cocktails arrive with a thundering legend attached. This one arrives with a name, a printed page, and a very good idea: pair Kentucky bourbon with bright, juicy fruit and let the two get along. The classic Kentucky Whiskey Cocktail is a fruity, vintage take on the whiskey sour, and it dates back to at