How to open a bar & launch a new product at the same time

Monica Berg, Muyu Liqueurs and Tayer + Elementary, London

Respect for the seasonality of foods was ingrained in our guest today as a child. In Norway, food foraging is a family tradition and Monica Berg spent her younger years collecting strawberries, mushrooms and other local treats to enjoy right away or preserve for later. One of the glitterati of the drinks industry, Monica has

Lush Guide: Best Hotel Bars in London

Best Hotel Bars London

I’ve always loved the idea of a hotel bar in London. A piano in the corner plays hummable hits while you sit watching the ladies and gents arrive with their Louis Vuitton steamer trunks with reception greets them like long lost friends. Things have moved on from that, and though piano bars are aplenty, London

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 Watermelon Spritz (1200 x 800 px)

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