How to Make the Don Julio 70 White Negroni

Don Julio 70 Tequila Negroni Cocktail recipe

Originally launched in the US to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the year Don Julio González began perfecting the art of tequila making, Don Julio 70 combines traditional Añejo flavours that result from 18 months of barrel aging with the fresh agave flavour and silver colour expected from an unaged Blanco tequila. Here is some

How to Be Seduced By the Italian Lifestyle

Rob Patchett, Cotswolds Distillery, Shipston-on-Stour

Growing up on a farm and then moving to Italy at 19 can change your life. It certainly did for our guest today, Rob Patchett, Regional Sales Associate for Cotswolds Distillery. A gap year became nine years, when Rob refused to come home. He was literally seduced by the Italian lifestyle. When he did have

How to Make the Cîroc Watermelon Vodka Royale

Cîroc limited-edition watermelon cocktails

Cîroc vodka launched a limited edition expression, Summer Watermelon Vodka , and, if you can get your hands on it, you can make this Watermelon Vodka Royale without having to pick any watermelons!  What is a Royale cocktail? A Royale is a cocktail made sparkling by topping it with Champagne! The Kir Royale is probably

How to Make the Cîroc Watermelon Spritz

Cîroc limited-edition watermelon cocktails

I love a Spritz any time of year! One that tastes of watermelon, well, that brings me right back to summer! That hint of bubbles give me something to celebrate and I found that the Cîroc Watermelon Spritz is now one of my favorite cocktails. My love of watermelon Living with a Cypriot whose breakfast

The Best Memphis Bars to Drink Like Elvis

Memphis Bars - Lush Guide

I was thrilled to be heading not only to the home of Graceland, Beale Street and BBQ, but also, of Tennessee Whisk(e)y. In such a short time, I discovered some of the best Memphis Bars. A Lush Life Manual had been selected as a finalist for the 2018 Saveur Magazine Blog Awards for Best Drinks

How to Make the Maker’s Mark Manhattan

Manhattan, Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky

Yes, the classic Manhattan cocktail was invented in Manhattan, New York, at the Manhattan Club, but the Maker’s Mark Manhattan recipe comes directly from Kentucky. Where the Manhattan was born The urban myth is the 170-year-recipe for the perfect Manhattan cocktail was born at the the Manhattan Club in New York City in the 1870s. Fun fact is that

How to Enjoy the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour

Maker's Mark Bourbon Distillery Tour, Loretto, Kentucky

It took one married couple to produce one of the most recognizable brands in the world. In almost every bar in almost every country, there sits a bottle of Maker’s Mark Bourbon with its signature red wax covered bottle neck. Marjorie and Bill Samuels were icons in the industry for not only making a sweet,