Behind one of my Boutique-y Gin Advent Calendar doors I was rather excited to find a wee dram of Chocolate Orange Gin. Yup, you heard right, Chocolate Orange Gin. This was calling out to be used in a cocktail. The advent serving suggestion on the "That Boutique-y Gin Company" website was a Brunch Martini, but… Continue reading The Chocolate Orange
Author: Gin Obsessions
Nouaison Negroni
I'm getting into this whole cocktails for Christmas thing, and the richness and warmth of a Negroni definitely makes it a perfect Christmas cocktail. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Negroni, that was until I tried it at the Nouaison Gin launch and was completely won over. Here is their recipe for a perfect… Continue reading Nouaison Negroni
Merry (-Le-Bone) Christmas Fizztivities!
A shameful pun for this Christmas cocktail name! Please find below a recipe for what I think is a deliciously delightful fizzy tipple to enjoy over the Christmas period! My gin buddy and I came up with this on our Christmas Gin Day...we even went back for seconds because it was so yummy. What… Continue reading Merry (-Le-Bone) Christmas Fizztivities!
A Glass of Festive Fizz
This weekend I had a night with one of my best ones. She is more of a vodka girl, but does partake in the odd bit of gin too. She even made me the most delicious raspberry infused gin for my birthday! I decided to try my hand at making her a delicious gin cocktail,… Continue reading A Glass of Festive Fizz
Turkish Delight Gin Cocktail
Recently I bought a gin based Secret Santa gift in the form of this awesome book, "The Bartender's Guide to Gin" I even battled in my head over whether I could get away with giving a different pressie so that I could keep the book for myself. Instead, I had a flick through and took… Continue reading Turkish Delight Gin Cocktail
Malfy Originale
When I hear the words "Malfy Gin," I automatically think of that stunning blue and yellow bottle, which is filled with the most delicious lemony liquid ever. In all honesty I didn't even realise there was another type of Malfy. Malfy Gin Originale happened to catch my eye when it popped up on my Instagram feed… Continue reading Malfy Originale
NTS Love Gin Hamper
Christmas is REALLY nearly upon us now and it's confession time...hands up those of you who are having a panic about what to buy your gin loving loved one? We're a tricky bunch, yes we love gin, obviously, but there are so many gins, and everyone always buys a gin lover gin, so it's trying… Continue reading NTS Love Gin Hamper
Nouaison Gin Launch
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by the lovely Georgia from GribbonBerry communications agency, who asked if I would like to attend the launch of Nouaison Gin by G'Vine...why people even need to ask these questions is completely beyond me! "Of course I would!!" I was already a fan of G'Vine's Floraison Gin,… Continue reading Nouaison Gin Launch
Fresha Strawberry Gin Jam
A couple of weeks ago, Fresha Strawberry Gin contacted me and asked if I would like to try some of their new Strawberry Gin Jam...my decision was made in less than a heartbeat, "Yes please!" Made in Dorset using Strawberries from Sopley Mill and Fresha Strawberry Gin, this is definitely a treat to get your… Continue reading Fresha Strawberry Gin Jam
Gin-gle Bells Gin-gle Bells
Sorry to those who are trying to avoid it, but Christmas is coming folks, whether you like it or not. I for one LOVE Christmas, I adore giving gifts, spending time with family and more than anything I delight in being able to start drinking before midday without anyone batting an eyelid! This post is… Continue reading Gin-gle Bells Gin-gle Bells
