Lush Life Podcast Transcripts: How to Flavor with Pritesh Mody (#182)

Pritesh Mody, World of Zing, London

We’re beginning our Lush Life “How to Drink” season by delving into one of the most subjective of topics: flavor. What you might like, I might hate and vice versa. So how do you even begin discussing flavor? By inviting the King of Zing on the program!  As the founder of World of Zing, the

National Drinks Days

National Drinks Day (1200 × 800 px)

Who doesn’t need a holiday this year? Especially one that celebrates booze. Here is the National Drinks Days calendar! JANUARY 1/1 – Bloody Mary Day1/11 – Hot Toddy Day1/17 – Hot Buttered Rum Day1/20 – Coffee Break Day1/25 – Irish Coffee Day1/25 – Burns Night1/26 – Green Juice Day1/31 – Brandy Alexander Day1/31 – Hot Chocolate

Lush Guide to Starward Left-Field Whisky

Starward-Left-Field-Single-Malt-Whisky-1

A new expression has just been added to the Starward Whisky range, Starward Left-Field Whisky, and this one has been matured in 100% French oak. Oh là là! I was already introduced to the beauty of Starward when I interviewed Pete Garraway, their UK Brand Ambassador. After learning all about Starward, he kindly gifted me

How to Make the Starward Left-Field New York Sour

Starward Left Field New York Sour

Try one of these other Starward Whisky cocktails: The Left-Field and Tonic makes you rethink ordering the ubiquitous G&T. A highball can’t beat either. The Mac’s Sly Grog is Starward’s take on a Manhattan. It’s originally made with Starward Wine Cask, but works so well with Left-Field! Starward Left-Field and Tonic Mac’s Sly Grog

How to Find the Perfect Classic Cocktail Bar in Bangkok

The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Finding a classic cocktail bar in Bangkok couldn’t be that hard, could it? Well, it depends when you were asking. In the past, most tourists were stopping off in Bangkok on their way to enjoy Ko Samui island getaways, Koh Phangan full moon parties, or Chiang Mai mountain trekking.  Most business travellers seeking a classic