After over 125 years of production, Speyburn Distillery is opening up its doors and showing everyone how award-winning single malt scotch whisky is meant to be made! Speyburn Founder John Hopkins was adamant his new distillery be located in the tiny village of Rothes, located in the Speyside region of Scotland. Only from there, could
Just when you thought my season was over, I’m surprising you with a little mid-summer episode dedicated to a place and spirit I love. If you’ve been listening to Lush Life for awhile you would probably know that I love Venice. If you are a first timer to Lush Life, Ill say it again I
Makar Gin, the first gin to be distilled in the city of Glasgow, has been making waves since its launch. The name Makar is the ancient Scots word for “poet”, and the liquid is juniper-led and Scottish through and through! Glasgow Distillery Co. was founded in 2012 by Mike Hayward and Liam Hughes and is
The Makar Gin Red Snapper is a refreshing, herbaceous gin twist on the classic Bloody Mary. Made with bright citrus flavors, spices, and the unique botanicals of Makar Gin Original Dry Gin, this cocktail is perfect for any time! An Introduction to the Red Snapper The Red Snapper is essentially a Bloody Mary with gin.
The Dry Martini is one of the most iconic cocktails, exuding sophistication and style. While the traditional recipe calls for London dry gin and dry vermouth, using a more distinctive modern gin like Makar Glasgow Gin adds intrigue to this timeless drink. A Brief History of the Dry Martini The martini has disputed origins, but
The Gin and Tonic is a timeless summer cocktail. But using a craft gin like Makar Glasgow Gin elevates this drink to new heights. Makar Gin brings a complex blend of botanicals that pairs impeccably with premium tonic water. Read on to learn how to mix the ideal gin and tonic highlighting this Scottish gin’s
Select Aperitivo was born in Venice in the 1920s and the key ingredient in the original Venetian Spritz!! Made with a blend of 30 botanicals, Select is the one to ask for by name when ordering what has become the most popular summer cocktail! What is Select Aperitivo Mario and Vittorio Pilla established their own
The Select Aperitivo Americano cocktail beautifully blends the herbal aromatics of Select liqueur with the sweetness of vermouth, and finished with a spritz of soda. Select Aperitivo was created in 1920 by the Pilla Brothers in Venice with 30 botanicals, balancing sweet and bitter tones with a vibrant ruby red color. Read more about it
The Negroni is a beloved Italian aperitif cocktail and while the equal parts recipe is timeless, using the Italian bitter liqueur Select Aperitivo adds a Venetian twist! A Brief History of the Classic Negroni The Negroni’s origins can be traced to Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend claims it was created when Count Camillo Negroni asked
The Bee’s Knees is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail featuring gin, then shaken with honey and lemon. While many recipes call for a London dry style gin, using the distinctive Hapusa Himalayan gin adds exciting new layers to this cocktail. A Brief History of the Bee’s Knees Cocktail The Bee’s Knees was created during Prohibition in