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The Chocolate Orange

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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