ZLB23 Bar is Celebrating Another Year of Magnetic Music and Curated

Leela

Launched in February 2023, ZLB23, the Kyoto-inspired speakeasy bar housed at The Leela Palace Bengaluru celebrates its 2nd anniversary of excellence with magnetic music, bar takeovers and curated cocktails throughout the month of February.  The award-winning bar is the first ever Indian hotel bar to feature in Asia’s 50 Best Bars. It’s  also the country’s only five-star luxury hotel speakeasy.  Hidden

Time to Try the New Omakase Experience at Kwãnt with Nikka Whisky

Kwant

Kwãnt Mayfair, the award-winning cocktail bar by Erik Lorincz (ex-head bartender at the American Bar, The Savoy Hotel and one of my former Lush Life guests), has partnered with iconic Japanese whisky brand Nikka to debut the bar’s intimate cocktail Omakase experience, has launched! Omakase, which translates to “I leave the details up to you”

How to Make the Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail is a classic cocktail that has stood the test of time. Known for its simplicity, elegance, and bold flavor, this whisky-based drink has become a staple in cocktail culture. Let’s delve into its fascinating history, key ingredients, necessary equipment, and how to make it at home. The History of the Rusty Nail

New Award-winning Liqueurs from Buck & Birch!

Buck and Birch

Woodland inspired and crafted using berries, botanicals and ingredients foraged from nature, there’s nothing quite like ‘Aelder’, ‘Amarosa’ and ‘Ana’. These deliciously different drinks are bursting with richness and intensity – each one skilfully crafted to capture and share the incredible flavours that nature has perfected. These three new liqueurs promise to be the most

How to Make the Cocohill

Cocohill

Sometimes, the best cocktails are the simplest ones, and the Cocohill proves just that. This minimalist masterpiece combines the rich, complex flavors of Mount Gay XO Rum with the refreshing purity of coconut water, creating a drink that is as elegant as it is effortless. Crafting the Cocohill is delightfully straightforward. Start by freezing coconut

How to Drink Mount Gay Rum with Trudiann Branker

252 How to Drink Mount Gay Rum with Trudiann Branker

Can you feel the heat on your face?  This episode we want to transport you right to the sunny island of Barbados. Anyone’s guess which rum we’ll be exploring?? If you haven’t guessed already, it’s Mount Gay, not only the oldest rum in Barbados, but the oldest rum in the world!!  I’m thrilled that Trudiann

How to Make the Caipirinha

Caipirinha

Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is a refreshing and vibrant drink that perfectly captures the spirit of its country and has taken teh world by storm! Known for its simplicity, balance, and zesty punch, the Caipirinha is a celebration in a glass. Whether you’re enjoying it on a sandy beach in Rio or at a

How to Make the Gin Gimlet

Gimlet

The best tasting cure for scurvy there is, plus the Gimlet, timeless drink, with its refreshing balance of tart and sweet, has become a staple in cocktail culture. Although there was no more scurvy on the high seas, the sailors developed a penchant for this lime-gin combo and so did the rest of us. A

Bruichladdich brings Islay to the nation in celebration of Burns Night

Bruichladdich

The B Corp certified whisky distillery celebrates Burns Night across the country with cocktail specials atmuch-loved bars, and various tastings and events with friends of the brand. Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery is bringing a taste of the Hebrides to the mainland in celebration of the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns. To honour the phenomenal legacy