Some drinks arrive with a story, and this one arrives with a feeling: the first evening of the year when you finally light the fire. The Honey Ember is a new bourbon sour built around honey, bright lemon and a splash of Amaro Montenegro, and it is every bit as cozy as it sounds. What
As the party season approaches, Bardinet Brandy is bringing a delicious new menu of seasonal cocktails to UK drinkers to mark the launch of its limited-edition VSOP bottle. Available in key UK supermarkets from this month, the French-matured brandy’s new limited-edition pack features an illustrated label that captures the timeless charm of a classic French
The UK’s first canned White Russian arrives just in time for the holiday party season. British cocktail brand Whitebox is launching its Full Fat White Russian, alongside a rich, whiskey-led Manhattan and a citrusy Whiskey Sour, with all three available across the UK from 2 November 2026. One of the world’s most recognisable cocktails, the White Russian
Mulled wine drinks are the easiest way to turn a winter get-together into an occasion. One pot, a handful of spices, and your kitchen smells of orange peel and cloves before the first guest knocks. What Are Mulled Wine Drinks? Mulled wine is red wine warmed gently with spices, citrus and sugar. It is a
The B-52 shot is a layered coffee, cream and orange liqueur showstopper, and this B-52 drink looks as impressive as it tastes. Follow my step-by-step guide to a clean, three-layer b52 cocktail that holds its shape at your next party. What Is a B-52 Shot? The B-52 shot is a three-layer liqueur shooter, and this
The global community and platform is partnering with Fernet-Branca to launch a collaboration and competition to design a limited-edition coin to commemorate International Women’s Day 2027 Celebrate Her, the global community and platform championing women in hospitality, partners with Fernet-Branca to launch a competition inviting the hospitality industry to design a limited-edition Celebrate Her x
Figs have a short and glorious season, and by October they are everywhere: split open at farmers markets, tumbling out of cheese boards, tucked beside prosciutto. They also happen to be one of the loveliest things you can add to a Negroni. The Fig Leaf Negroni keeps everything you love about the original, the ruby
Some drinks taste like a season. The Apple Cider Whiskey Sour is one of them. Bourbon, fresh apple cider, bright lemon, and a touch of maple, shaken until frothy and finished with a cinnamon-dusted apple slice. It has all the balance of a classic whiskey sour, with the orchard flavors that make October and November
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JW Steakhouse Celebrates the Best of American Hospitality with Autumnal Old Fashioneds & a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast
As autumn sets in, JW Steakhouse in London is embracing the season with a new collection of seasonal Old Fashioneds and the return of its much-loved Thanksgiving Feast Inspired by the classic steakhouses of New York and Chicago, the restaurant invites guests to gather over signature comfort dishes and elevated American hospitality. This season’s offering
For years, Master of Malt’s Head of Whisky, Dr. Sam Simmons (one of my former Lush Life guests!) has watched the pub ritual of pairing a pint of the black stuff with a whiskey sidecar. So he set out to create one with enough roasted, malty character to stand up to “a pint of plain”,