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.
The Cocktail Man of Cyberspace May 2009
In the daylight hours he works in the world of IT but as night falls Jay Hepburn becomes Cocktail Man! The founder of Oh Gosh, a website dedicated to all things drinkable, dons his cape and catches up with Gintime. … Continue reading
Whoopee! It’s Elderflower Time May 2009
The weather may still be lousy but there’s one sure sign that summer is on the way! The Elder trees have just come into blossom and the race is on to make the most of their tantalisingly scented delicate flowers. … Continue reading
Interview with Gary Regan Apr 2009
Juliet Lawrence Wilson gets up close and personal with Mr. Mixology himself, Gary Regan, aka the god of cocktails. So first question, was all this ‘meant to be’, what with you being born ‘over a pub’? GR: It’s worse than … Continue reading
Interview with Jake Burger Apr 2009
Jake Burger tells Gintime all about his new baby – the Portobello Star (Gintime’s current Bar of the Month) and his life in the biz. I’m really happy with the cocktail list at the Star and think it’s the best … Continue reading
The Cocktail Garden Apr 2009
Juliet Lawrence Wilson gets her hands dirty planning a host of seasonal ingredients to perk up your cocktails! At Gintime HQ, spring is in the air! We’re feeling green fingered and want to share our cocktail garden tips with you. … Continue reading
Spotlight on The London No.1 Feb 2009
“The key thing is the recipe. The reason gin is back on the agenda is that there’s a range of really good products out there. You could pick them all out in a blind tasting.” Andrew Sinclair of The London … Continue reading
Gintime goes all flirty Feb 2009
Forget the champagne and the chocolates; Juliet Lawrence Wilson gets the low down on the important Valentine stuff – how to improve our flirting techniques… Given that Valentine’s Day was dreamed up by Hallmark in the 1920’s to sell more … Continue reading
Gintime Interview – Martin Miller Nov 2008
Juliet Lawrence Wilson catches up with bon viveur and compulsive entrepreneur Martin Miller to talk about gin, antiques, hotels, pizza and Leonard Cohen. When he takes my call Martin Miller is relaxing at an outdoor table in a café near … Continue reading
Spicy food and G&T – a marriage made in heaven Nov 2008
Siew Yen Chong shares her recipes for easy to make spicy Asian snacks that conjure up memories of lazy days in the tropical sun. Wait for sundown. Put your feet up, G&T in hand and reach for that crispy anchovy … Continue reading
Camper’s Rock Star Life Nov 2008
Camper English is the author of ‘How to Party Like a Rock Star – Even when You’re Poor as Dirt’ so who better to consult on money saving secrets and top mixology tips. There’s this thing called a credit crunch … Continue reading
