Lush Guide…Drinking in Asolo Prosecco

Lush Guide to Asolo Prosecco, Italy

Love your bubbles? Then a visit to try Asolo Prosecco in situ is a must. Nestled in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, these vineyards offer an insight and exploration of the art of prosecco making. Make your base the historic (and delightful) town of Asolo! From there, you can easily visit the vineyards that

Lush Guide to Speyburn Distillery

Lush Guide to Speyburn Distillery (1200 × 800 px)

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

How to Drink Select Aperitivo with Rudi Carraro

How to Drink Select Aperitivo with Rudi Carraro 2

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

How to Make the Makar Gin Dry Martini

Makar Gin Dry Martini

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

How to Make the Select Aperitivo Americano

Select Americano

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