We have features on just about every aspect of gin, from cocktails and recipes to interviews with key industry figures. We hope you enjoy browsing the archive.
Gintime Christmas Party Guide Nov 2009

Party Girl Juliet Lawrence Wilson shares her tips on throwing a fun bash and being the host with the most. Simplicity is the key. Guest List The most important thing is to invite people you really like and you might … Continue reading
Christmas Canapes Nov 2009

Christmas is a great time to try something new and Juliet Lawrence Wilson has come up with a delicious, seasonal menu of delights guaranteed to put your guests in a festive mood. All recipes make 20 canapés. Mini Turkey Burgers … Continue reading
Autumn Gin Cocktails Oct 2009

Sorry to break the news but summer is so last season! At Gintime we’re embracing the chilly weather with some delicious autumnal cocktails. Adding bitters, spices, and autumn flavours such as pear, apple and plum to your cocktails is a … Continue reading
Up close and personal with Gintime’s Editor

Geraldine Coates is the sort of person who makes new chums wherever she goes. This author and gin expert’s enthusiasm for all things gin knows no bounds and I can’t imagine a better sipping companion. The main reason for the … Continue reading
Gintime’s Pick of Food and Cocktail Blogs Oct 2009

At Gintime Towers we love nothing more than to kick back with a G&T whilst perusing our favourite culinary and cocktail blogs. Juliet Lawrence Wilson picks out our favourites! Smitten Kitchen NYC based Deb Perelman creates stunning dishes in her … Continue reading
Miss Martini’s Top Ten Things to do in Edinburgh! Jun 2009
1. Discover Scots aren’t so thrifty The Scottish Parliament building is the pride and joy of Edinburgh’s architecture: we all adore it and you should endear yourself to Edinburgh residents by remarking on its beauty at every opportunity. Initially budgeted … Continue reading
Meet Elvis McGonagall Jun 2009

Juliet Lawrence Wilson gets up close and personal with the fabulous Elvis McGonagall, Scottish stand up poet and armchair revolutionary, who makes his long awaited Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this year at the GILDED BALLOON, 5th – 30th AUGUST 2009 … Continue reading
Summer Gin Punch Recipes Jun 2009

Punch, for many of us, brings back memories of watery fruit juice served up at school discos. But Gintime’s very grown up versions are perfect for adding a bit of oomph to a lazy, sunny, summer afternoons. Don’t forget the … Continue reading
Mr Bang Bang shares his Top Ten Playlist Jun 2009

The Bang Bang Club is gearing up for their Edinburgh Festival Revelries. DJ Cornelius Pierce, Mr. Bang Bang himself, has composed a list of his favourite summer chill out tunes. Lay back and enjoy. Jackie Trent – Where are you … Continue reading
A Very Unusual Mixologist! May 2009

Could there be a gin brand that’s captured the imagination quite as much as Hendricks? From its brown hued apothecary bottle to its quirky marketing campaigns the ‘Most Unusual’ Gin certainly deserves its place in the most interesting drinks cabinets … Continue reading