When Durham Gin got in touch, offering me a bottle of their classic gin, it’s safe to say, I didn’t need asking twice. If you’ve been a follower of mine for a while, you’ll knot that a G&T is my go-to tipple. However, Durham Gin asked if I wanted to create a cocktail recipe, and…
Gin is always my go to spirit, whether I’m out with friends or enjoying a drink at home, I love to whip up a gin & tonic with my favourite garnish. When winter rolls around, I continue with my gin favourites, but mix them up a little with different tonics and garnishes. This particular winter…
Every good brunch dish needs a cocktail companion. With our huevos rancheros brunch, we decided to pair it with a Red Snapper cocktail. Gin based, it’s a lot like a Bloody Mary, with tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garnished with celery. We first had the idea of this cocktail when we received May’s…
Who said cocktails were only for summer? Certainly not me! This delicious Negroni is perfect for winter with it’s notes of blood orange and delicious sweetness. It’s super easy to make, comprising of just three ingredients. The Negroni originated in Florence in 1919, and is traditionally made up of 1 part Gin, 1 part Campari…
This summer I have really improved my flare for cocktail making! Traditionally I’ve stuck to posting foodie recipes, but a great drink goes hand in hand with good food, so why not show off my drink of choice too? Ginger has always been a favourite flavour of both mine and Stew’s. We cook with it…
In celebration of National Pina Colada day yesterday, I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s recipe to the famous rum based cocktail. A Pina Colada is a refreshing cocktail, perfect for a summer’s day. With flavours of pineapple and coconut, it is equally sweet and fruity. The coconut creates a cream like consistency, whilst the sharpness…
Pimm’s is the perfect summer drink, and what better than to share it with friends over brunch? Last weekend we had a couple of our nearest and dearest stay with us, and so we rustled up a tasty scrambled eggs and goats cheese dish for a late breakfast/early lunch (recipe coming to the blog next…