Secret gigs in a gin distillery what’s not to like? This month and for one day only (Saturday 25th March ), Beefeater is opening its doors for two intimate and unique gigs at London’s most iconic gin distillery, Beefeater London: The … Continue reading
2016 has been full of surprises so far but as we gear up for Christmas, what is the illusive Next Big Thing? Now’s your chance to find out. The second instalment of the Beefeater ‘London Tonic Series’ will see global … Continue reading
“Why don’t you drink, Medwin? Gin-and-water is the source of all my inspiration. If you were to drink as much as I do, you would write as good verses: depend on it, it is the true Hippocrene.” That was Lord … Continue reading
As a drinks writer one is always being sent recipes for the most gorgeous cocktails with the helpful advice that these are ‘easy to make at home’. Truth is most of them require tracking down specialist ingredients and also some … Continue reading
Over all the years Gintime has been up and running – 12 and counting by the way – the most common question we are constantly asked by both visitors to the UK and local gin lovers is “Where can I … Continue reading
Today’s the day it all kicks off and London becomes even more of a mecca for cocktail lovers. So much to do and so little time but we’ve picked out a few special gin things to do every day. The … Continue reading
This one is straight from the horse’s mouth ie our good friends at Beefeater Gin and is our top tipple for these lovely warm days. Hang on a minute the sun is over the yardarm somewhere in the world and … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin, London’s very own gin, is calling on the world’s top bartenders to compete in the Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Cocktail Competition. The 2015 contest invites entrants to create a gin cocktail that best encapsulates the spirit of London … Continue reading
Dapper is the first word that springs to mind when thinking about Beefeater 24 the super premium London gin par excellence. So it makes perfect sense that the brand has teamed up with quintessentially British menswear brand, Hackett, to celebrate British … Continue reading
Well done Brandon Phillips of Chicago who won out against 30 finalists from around the world with his ‘Hackney Handshake’ cocktail at last night’s grand final of the prestigious Beefeater MIXLDN Cocktail Competition in London. Phillips impressed the panel of judges … Continue reading
It’s going to be a big week for thirty of the world’s best bartenders as on 12th-14th January 2015 Beefeater Gin, the only historic dry gin still distilled in London, will determine the next BEEFEATER MIXLDN Global Bartender Champion. This … Continue reading
Geraldine Coates rounds up the must do gin events of London Cocktail Week 2014. So here it is again, London Cocktail Week – that celebration of gourmet drinking and cocktail culture that galvanises the Capital every autumn. This year once … Continue reading
Beefeater has really made a name for itself by showcasing the best of British design and culture. The latest offering from Beefeater 24 continues this tradition and the Quintessentially British limited edition collectible gift pack features stunning design by talented … Continue reading
Wow, here’s something new. Beefeater Gin, the only historic dry gin still distilled in London, is embracing its roots with a unique and exciting global bartender competition that mixes the best of modern cultural London, to challenge and inspire the … Continue reading
The much-anticipated Beefeater London: The Home of Gin will welcome gin enthusiasts for the first time on 22nd May, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the colourful history of London gin. Visitors will take an interactive journey through key … Continue reading
If you’re going to get cracking on the Christmas cocktails you’ll need to start getting the supplies in soon. Noone likes spending more than they have to at this time of the year so we’ve had our trolleys out checking … Continue reading
There’s no question that punches are perfect for Christmas and family entertaining. First of all they are easy to make in quantities. Secondly those clever bartenders are always coming up with new twists so that punches can look super glamorous … Continue reading
Here’s a marriage made in heaven – Beefeater 24, one of the world’s leading super-premium gin brands, has just announced a new global partnership with one of Britain’s most iconic and revered men’s style brands, Hackett London. Founded in London … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS 6 oz. Beefeater 24 3 oz. Combier triple sec 3 oz. St Germain 6 oz. fresh lemon juice 10 oz. cold chamomile tea 8 oz. sparkling wine 4 tbsp. citrus sugar METHOD: Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice … Continue reading
At the very splendid finale in London last week Jason Williams of “The Rook” bar in Sydney, Australia, was announced the overall winner of the third annual Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition. Williams wins an all-expenses trip to one of … Continue reading
