How to be a Mixologist and a Balloon Driver at the Same Time

Noah Dorian Matthies, El Barón - Cafe & Liquor Bar

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

How To Make An Espresso Martini Colombian Style

Julian Gutiérrez and Nikol Cobo, Época Espresso Bar, Cartagena (1)

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,

How to Make the Carajillo Epoca

Carajillo Epoca recipe

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

How to Create a Concerto in Your Cocktail Glass

Timothy Ching, BEEFEATER MIXLDN 6 GLOBAL CHAMPION 2017

“Please Sir, I want some more.”  We all know who said that iconic phrase, right? After today’s episode, Oliver Twist move aside, because Timothy Ching has stolen it from you! Wowing the judges and crowd at 2017’s Beefeater MIXLDN competition, Timothy Ching grabbed the crown with his London-centric, cocktail creation entitled “Please Sir, I want

How to Move from Insurance to Rum in Five Easy Steps

George Frost, The Duppy Share, London

Trying to impress your older brothers can be tough, but it makes great practice for later on in life. My guest today, George Frost, found this out when launching his own Caribbean rum. In fact, his entire childhood led up to this moment. His summers spent in the islands were the training group to creating

How to settle in for a season

Younes Bahir, Hotel Pashmina, Val Thorens, France

Skiing can be a tough workout, but there’s always Aprés Ski to make it all worthwhile. At the Hotel Pashmina in Val Thorens, France,  our guest Younes Bahir is wowing them with his signature cocktails – not to be missed. Seasonal work can have its benefits – summers in Corsica, winters in the Savoie Mont