Apart from coffee and flowers, bananas are one of Colombia’s main exports. The Riascos family used to cultivate bananas before moving into aging fine Colombian rum. The Banana Republic is a twist cocktail recipe based on the classic Old Fashioned with a bit of banana to take things slowly. If you are in the UK,
A really special Gin & Tonic made with Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla, which was inspired by an original recipe from Charles Tanqueray! It has a heady aroma of citrus fruits and orange zest that marry well with notes of juniper, orange, vanilla, spices! If you are in the USA, you can buy Tanqueray Flor de
We know not all tequila tastes the same, but the goal of our guests today want to convince the inconvincible that there is more to it than just bad margaritas and nasty hangovers. Robin Clough and Max Davies-Gilbert from Tequila Enemigo intended to shake things up a bit when creating their own brand. Childhood friends
If you want to hear who’s behind Tequila Enemigo, listen to his Lush Life podcast here. (hint: Robin Clough & Max Davies-Gilbert)
Sitting at a desk everyday was never going to be the modus operandi for today’s guest. Noah Dorian Matthies may have begun his career in Germany, but he was destined to travel halfway around the world to explore new territories, mimicking his alternate profession as a balloon driver. Noah settled in Cartagena and has created
After a few years in New York, our guests today were craving a good-old fashioned brunch. They also saw there was no place in their new home of Cartagena serving this very American of meals. They hit on something and now a second Época Espresso Bar has just opened. Thank goodness that, in their opinion,
Julian and Nikol have combined the classic Espresso Martini and the Carajillo Cocktail to make their own Carajillo Epoca. You too can make at home as long as you have Aguardiente, the Colombian national spirit – like grappa with a slight anise flavour to it. If you want to hear all about Julian & Nikol
