Well, well, well, who knew that over a third of cats across the globe display an irrational fear of cucumbers. Thank goodness for Hendrick’s Gin then who have stepped in to ensure harmony is restored ahead of World Cucumber Day … Continue reading
Today is World Cocktail Day when lovers of fine drink all over the world will be raising their glasses to the very idea of cocktails. Gotta say that one of the best recipes to come our way this week is … Continue reading
Here’s something a little bit special for London Gintimers. This week only Rutte celery gin and Gin Sul from Hamburg make a rare appearance in London when Gintime hero Jörg Meyer of the exquisite Le Lion • Bar de Paris in Hamburg … Continue reading
Right, shopping and cocktails are one of our favourite combos so we’ll definitely be bustling along to the London Harvey Nichols this spring to enjoy the newly launched Bombay Sapphire Rooftop Retreat on the Fifth Floor Terrace. It runs … Continue reading
The Negroni is the perfect gin cocktail, a marriage of the lush, herbaceous piney character of gin with the more bitter, more aromatic flavours of the classic Italian aperitifs of Campari and red vermouth. From this April London Negroni fans … Continue reading
Spring is finally here and what better way to enjoy it than to go adventuring with gin. Here are just a few of the many consumer open events in London this April featuring some old favourites and new gins to … Continue reading
Just as we’re heading up for one of the busiest travel times of the year isn’t it good to know that, if you’re at Edinburgh Airport this Easter weekend, you won’t be far from Gintime fave, Caorunn Gin. Pop into … Continue reading
The next edition of Cocktails in the City in London features a stunning cocktail inspired by a love triangle and the history of the julep, a well-known drink. One of our all time favourite eateries, Dishoom, pays homage to the old … Continue reading
Calling all Edinburgh gin peeps, this Mothers Day, those lovely Pickerings Gin people will be welcoming under-ginned mothers to the Summerhall Distillery distillery for free! For those lucky enough to bag themselves a ticket, not only will mum go free, but … Continue reading
Trust Caorunn Gin to come up with something a bit special for Mother’s Day – delicious and very pretty cocktails that make the most of this special gin’s sophisticated flavours. They’re pretty easy to make at home too – just … Continue reading
With all the fuss about the food at Christmas it’s easy to forget the really important stuff – what to drink. Luckily for us our good friends at Hendrick’s Gin have come up with some absolutely fantastic cocktails working with … 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
Edinburgh gin lovers take note – the fabulous Foodies Festival is on this weekend at Inverleith Park from 7th to 9th August and one of our fave brands, Pickering’s Gin, will be there in force. Doing something a little bit … Continue reading
We’ve got used to the idea that experimenting with botanicals and growing your own garnishes are normal now. So perhaps it is no surprise to find that bars are getting in on the act and doing all the hard work … Continue reading
Not long to go until the delightfully diverting Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion returns to the natural home of its unusual gin – the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (7th – 30th August). Within the sumptuous surroundings of 91 George Street, Hendrick’s … Continue reading
Created in the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel, Singapore in 1915, the Singapore Sling is one of the most iconic of all the classic gin cocktails. This year the Singapore Sling is 100 years old and to celebrate, the makers … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin is currently showcasing its unique heritage in ‘From Plymouth to the World – the Voyage of Plymouth Gin from Birth to Legend’, an exhibition now open in the heart of its home city at Plymouth City Museum and … Continue reading
Here’s a treat for vintage cocktail experts – with a pretty fancy price tag attached too. For the first time ever The Savoy’s American Bar has raided its 40-year-old collection of the iconic fruit cup, Pimm’s, to create a cocktail … Continue reading
Our good friends, Hendrick’s Gin, really like to get into the spirit of things and this week will be marking not just one but two momentous occasions – National Cucumber Day on the 15th June and World Gin Day which is … Continue reading
In the US Negroni Week is currently celebrating our favourite cocktail the Negroni by raising money for good causes for every Negroni sold – see here for details – http://negroniweek.com/ At Gintime we’ve long been fans of the Negroni so … Continue reading
