So, on the 11th June I had the absolute honour of being a judge for The Gin Guide's 2018 Gin awards...I'm still floating around in a haze of excitement and confusion about exactly how it happened, but the story goes something like this...I should also point out for those of your in a rush...this is… Continue reading Gin Judging (…for absolute beginners!)
Category: Gin Journey
Rhubarb Sour
As I mentioned in a previous cocktail post, last gin day Teacher Buddy #1 and I actually tried our hand at making some different cocktails, rather than falling into our usual routine of faves. I'm so pleased we did, because this is now most definitely a new favourite of mine! Taken from probably my most… Continue reading Rhubarb Sour
Gin Basil Smash
Well it's certainly heating up isn't it folks! I've spent the day at an incredible STEM event with some of the kids from school, came home to continue proof reading reports and now my brain pretty much resembles blancmange. So rather than pouring myself a nice simple G&T for some reason I decided to cocktail it… Continue reading Gin Basil Smash
Leo and Bib
I must say I was utterly thrilled when the postman knocked at the door on World Gin Day to hand me a parcel with a sticker on which I instantly recognised. It was my delivery from the lovely Katy at Leo and Bib, and the parcel contents? Gin related goodies obviously. Beautifully packaged with exceptional attention… Continue reading Leo and Bib
The Blue Train
Sorry for my recent absence, as the end of the school year is fast approaching my day job kind of took over and then I was in desperate need of brain switch off time. Thankfully I'm feeling well rested after a successful half term break and an especially successful Holiday Gin Day! Teacher Buddy and… Continue reading The Blue Train
Malfy Con Arancia
I couldn't actually believe it when I heard that Malfy had added another gin to their range...Malfy Con Arancia. Already being a fan of the Con Limone and a Super Fan of their Originale, I went a bit Veruca Salt about wanting a bottle and got a little overexcited when it finally arrived! I have… Continue reading Malfy Con Arancia
MAMPE’S #6 and #7
I am really excited to finally get this post out to you all as I've been sitting on it for a few weeks now...whilst merrily experimenting and enjoying the cocktails, obviously. Steeped in history, with a fantastic back story, the origins of MAMPE Berlin can be dated back to the 1830's and a gentleman named… Continue reading MAMPE’S #6 and #7
Nouaison Gin
Launched simultaneously in London, Paris and Signapore, on 21st November 2017, Nouaison is the latest gin from G'Vine. Nouaison was developed based on feedback received from bartenders over the years and as an extension of the G'Vine range. Find out more about the launch itself in my previous article "Nouaison Gin Launch." Nouaison literally translates… Continue reading Nouaison Gin
That Boutique-y Gin Company’s 1st Birthday Party
I wouldn't normally be quite so enthusiastic about an invitation to a 1st birthday party, but things are a little different when it's for a gin company!
The Swedish Rose
When life begins to get in the way, and the end of term is fast approaching, there's only one thing to do...make a gin cocktail to see you through to the end! This time I needed a bit of a pick-me-up, and with it being spring I figured floral was the way to go. So… Continue reading The Swedish Rose
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