In the world of spirits and liqueurs, few elixirs evoke the same sense of timeless elegance and rich history as Amaretto di Saronno. This famous Italian liqueur, with its delicate balance of subtle hints of vanilla and apricot, has captivated the palates of connoisseurs for centuries. Originating from the picturesque town of Saronno in Lombardy, Italy, Amaretto di Saronno boasts a heritage as rich and complex as its flavour profile and is the world’s best-selling Made in Italy liqueur. A precious recipe . Bernardino Luini, a talented pupil of Leonardo da Vinci, was commissioned to p ..read more

Are you looking for the best gifts for vodka lovers? Vodka gift sets can be a great way to show someone you know their taste, and love them for it. Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift, an anniversary present or a thank you, vodka gifts are a great option. Of course there are the obvious vodka themed gifts like a bottle of premium vodka, or a selection of premixed vodka cocktails. But if you want to explore your options and gift your vodka-loving companion something different, why not take a look at our top 10 gifts for vodka lovers? 1. A Cocktail Recipe Book Every budding mixologis ..read more

As the days get longer, we find ourselves looking forward to a delicious, stimulating drink to give us that little bit of extra energy to meet the demands of the day. Everyone deserves a delicious treat that makes meeting friends late evening after a long work day worth every minute.  If you’re looking for something different for your after-dinner other than your usual coffee, what if we told you that there are cocktails that are inter-seasonal and extremely versatile. Cool and energising for the summer, and vivacious and rich for the winter?  Our top mixologist Patrick Pistolesi h ..read more

“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” Coco Chanel From the Suffragettes to US workers striking for better conditions, early feminism, the ‘UN Women’s Bill of Rights’  to the UN #Orange the World movement against gender violence, #International Women's Day is a worldwide event of great symbolic and social significance. This 8th of March, we remember all the women who have never stopped fighting for basic rights and all the sacrifices they’ve taken. We celebrate the strength, courage and genius of every girl and woman who makes this world a better place. Top women Mixologi ..read more

10 Christmas cocktail garnishes to try That winter break you’re looking forward to is nearly here and there is so much to do in the lead up to Christmas day. It's easy to forget that a comforting, spicy festive ambience is a winter mindset you can foster for the entire month of December and beyond. While serving up those delicious limited edition Christmas cocktails, a selection of innovative, delicate and zesty garnish ideas add a whole host of flavours and aesthetic appeal.  An easy way to get that RSVP is to offer a full sensorial experience at your cocktail party. By adding gorgeous ..read more

13 Corporate Christmas Gift Ideas for Employees The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, which means, aside from cosying up by the fire and watching our favourite festive movies, it’s time to start thinking about those all-important Christmas gifts.  While friends and family may be your priority, it’s important to not forget about your coworkers and stakeholders. Whether you manage a team of 10 or 100, it’s important to show just how much their hard work has meant to you.  If you’re struggling to think of the perfect gift for your employees that won’t end up being r ..read more

Spicy Margarita Cocktail Recipe If you’re a classic Margarita fan it’s  time to get spicy! The summertime favourite comes in many guises including Strawberry and Tommy’s or even the low alcohol twist Margarita Next coming in at only 10.8% . This refreshingly spicy take is for adventurers who love to meet a challenge palate-on. You can use fresh jalapeños or go to the end of the article to make our jalapeño cordial from scratch, which only takes a total of half an hour to prepare. What is a Spicy Margarita?     The Spicy Margarita cocktail is made with Tequila, Triple Sec, &nbs ..read more

12 Host & Hostess Gift Ideas The event is fast approaching and you’re still not sure what to get them. Gifting is a tricky one especially when your host/ess already has it all. Be it a dinner party,  a gourmet tasting buffet, a cocktail party with DJ, an elegant do, or just an informal get together just for the fun of it, you don’t want either over/underwhelm them with a donum non grata. No point giving a pair of oven gloves to someone who has no time to cook or the same old tired bottle of wine and flowers to friends who are anything but conventional. Maybe it is the thought that cou ..read more

If you’d really love to make some delicious gin cocktails but also don’t want much of the fuss, our 10 gin cocktail recipes have a maximum of five ingredients that you can easily blend to impress your friends. We recommend using Tanqueray London Dry gin with its four base botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica root and liquorice, blended with bittersweet Seville oranges and orange blossom flavours, or Tanqueray 0.0% Alcohol free for an even lighter cocktail with all the famous botanicals still intact. You could also be adventurous and try the French Gin G'vine Floraison with botanicals of ..read more

How to Make the Perfect Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail The best inventions are always discovered by accident. Take Penicillin, Coca-Cola, tea-bags, the microwave, matches, vaseline and gunpowder (oops) among many others. We can also add the vast majority of cocktails to this list but none more so than the Negroni cocktail itself, the result of a happy whim which luckily didn’t start with a bang. When Prosecco was added to the Vermouth, Campari and Bitters instead of the ubiquitous gin, it became the famous Negroni Sbagliato. The trick to this sparkling cocktail is the equal parts of its spirits an ..read more