For most of us, watching the daily updates on TV is the closest we’re ever going to get to the world famous Chelsea Flower Show. Good job then that us armchair gardeners can really get into the spirit of things … Continue reading
The Sidecar is traditionally made with cognac and is believed to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris. It was named for the motorcycle passenger seat. Put some lovely Plymouth Gin in it … Continue reading
50 ml Gin 25 ml Cointreau 25 ml Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon honey A wedge of orange A few lavender leaves Muddle the orange and lavender in a Boston Shaker. Add ice and all the other ingredients and shake well. … Continue reading
Scott Ingram – won the The Caledonian Bartenders Cup with this cocktail 40ml Caorunn, 10ml Tempranillo, 20ml Calvados, 12.5 Cointreau, 12.5ml Grenadine, 3 drops Bitter Truth orange bitters, 2 drops Angostura bitters Method – Shake and double strain
Serves 1 (double up for larger quantities) What with British weather actually turning out okay this year for a change we’re definitely in a Pimms summer. Lots of people have been criticising the makers of Pimms for dropping its ABV … Continue reading
Martin Miller’s Cocktail Masters 2008: Third Place Cocktail Recipe Created by Mixologist Giles Looker, Team UK. 50ml/2oz Martin Miller’s Gin Westbourne Strength 50ml/2 oz Martini Rosso 30ml/1 oz Campari 30ml/1oz Cointreau 50m/2ozl fresh pink grapefruit juice Mix all ingredients. Top … Continue reading
– Created by Chris McMillian 1 1/2 parts Beefeater Gin 3/4 part Cointreau 3/4 part fresh lemon juice 1 bar spoon red pepper jelly 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 1 small pepper for garnish Combine ingredients in mixing glass, fill shaker … Continue reading
1 1/4 parts Beefeater Gin 1/2 part Cointreau 1/2 part lemon juice 1/4 part cream 3 teaspoons sugar 1 egg white 1/4 muddled cucumber 1 cucumber slice for garnish Muddle cucumber in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. … Continue reading
Although this cocktail has a frothy finish and elegant texture, this lady ain’t so innocent! 4 ice cubes 2 measures gin 1 measure Cointreau Dash lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon egg white Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and … Continue reading
