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Johnny Livanos, Stray Dog Gin, New York

Johnny Livanos, founder of Stray Dog Wild Gin, was born into the restaurant industry. His grandfather emigrated from the island of Lesbos and opened many of New York’s most iconic Greek restaurants. Still, it wasn’t guaranteed that he would follow into the family business. We discover what drew Johnny into the business and how he

Swift to Open a New Bar in Shoreditch!

Mia and Bobby

The most exciting news I have had in months!! In late July 2020, the Swift team will open a new all-day bar at 93 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch. Following over 100 days of closure for the hospitality industry, the new addition to the Swift family will be opening as planned whilst following social distancing guidelines.

How to Understand Bartending Terminology

Bartending Terminology

Watching bartender videos online can flummox any beginner home bartender. The jargon used is like a second language – building and floating, muddling and hard shaking. You’re lost before you’ve even begun! If you have yet to set up your home bar, thinking about one, or just want to know the lingo, in this post,

How to Make 12 Easy & Festive July 4th Cocktails

4th of July Cocktails (1)

Sangria, Lemonade, Gin & Tonic, even the British Pimm’s Cup are a few of the easy and festive July 4th cocktails I love to serve on Independence day! photos above by Savoredsips.com, Missinthekitchen.com, Boulderlocavore.com I’ve asked fellow cocktail bloggers to join me in raising a glass to the Red, White and Blue for 4th of

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Jack Sotti, Senior Tanqueray & World Class Ambassador GB at Diageo, London

It’s rare that one would move to another country purely because of how it looked in a movie. Our guest did just that and it only took the perfect job opportunity to tempt him to return to the UK. Jack Sotti, Senior Tanqueray Gin & World Class Ambassador at Diageo, fell in love with New