Everyone knows it and loves it. The Aperol Spritz is the beloved Italian cocktail that has gained international popularity! Originating in the Veneto region of Italy, it is now staple of Italian aperitivo culture. The Aperol Spritz cocktail is remarkably simple to make, requiring just three key ingredients: Aperol, prosecco, and soda water. Aperol is
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Nick Gordon from Orchid in Aberdeen retains his title in Monkey Shoulder’s UK Ultimate Bartender Championship
Nick Gordon from Orchid Aberdeen has once again proved himself as having the best bartending skills in the UK, beating bartenders from all corners of the UK to win Monkey Shoulder’s 2019 Ultimate Bartender Championship title! Nick is the lucky winner of three monkeys in cash (that’s £1,500) and will join winners from around the
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Ketel One Vodka Inspires Local Collaborations With One Square Mile Initiative: 2 September – 8 September 2019
Diageo Reserve’s super-premium vodka brand, Ketel One has introduced its ‘One Square Mile’ initiative – challenging bartenders to utilise ingredients sourced within a one-mile radius of their local bar to create a cocktail menu with the aim of nurturing and celebrating local communities. Championing ingredients, flavours and people, Ketel One has joined forces with the
Johnnie Walker and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch Whiskies to the realm in honour of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones. A continued collaboration with HBO, these limited edition whiskies are inspired by the iconic and powerful houses of Westeros – House Stark and House
Sydney might be known for its beaches and natural beauty, but the city stays alive long after the sun goes down and the vibrant and sophisticated nightlife promises some of the world’s very best cocktail bars. From Rat Pack inspired haunts, to industrial shipping containers with rattlesnake infusions, see below for a taste of the
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William Grant & Sons UK appoints Jody Buchan as Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador to Scotland and the North
Independent family distillers William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed that co-owner of Kin Edinburgh, Jody Buchan, has taken on the role of first ever Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador to Scotland and the North. With a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, not only has Jody successfully launched a bar, named in the UK’s Best
Making Rose Syrup is so easy and it can be added to your Chardonnay, Prosecco, or anything really to give it a lovely summery flavor. Cocktail Making – as said before, Rose syrup is fabulous to add to any spirit Non-Alcoholic cocktails – add to iced tea and lemonade, or just fizzy water Over any
Trentodoc, aka Bollincine da Montagna aka Mountain Bubbles aka the splendid sparkling wine, is the most famous of all of Trentino’s drinks and one that should be enjoyed as much as you can while visiting this northern Italian region of Trentino. Trentodoc is, and always has been, made in the Méthode Traditionnelle – just like
Oh, say can you see – the American Bar in the Stafford Hotel has a new cocktail menu and it’s all about the US of A. Invoking the American Dream, the team at the Stafford, led by my friend and one of the first guests ever on Lush Life podcast, Benoit Provost, has created sixteen
