The House of ANGOSTURA® proudly commemorates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of excellence and innovation in the realm of spirits. Since 1824, ANGOSTURA® has been the silent force behind many of the globe’s most exceptional cocktails, infusing flavour and inspiration into countless bars and households worldwide. Renowned for its rich heritage and steadfast commitment to quality, ANGOSTURA® remains an integral […]
Now that the echoes of festive cheer have faded, and the familiar hum of work and school days has resumed, our summer is still in full swing, and we are living for those long lazy weekend evenings that come alive with the clink of ice cubes and the laughter of friends. It’s time to unwind and savour the start of […]
Bring on the hot summer cheer with a refreshing frozen Nectarine Bellini, a fresh twist to the famous prosecco and peach cocktail invented in the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice around the 1940s. With peaches and nectarines in season all summer, and fabulous Valdo Prosecco from the Veneto region in Northern Italy now widely available in South Africa, you have […]
Old-Fashioned Week is celebrated globally, this year from the 30th October to the 8th of November. This annual event is a 10-day cocktail celebration for discerning whiskey drinkers who appreciate an authentic craft cocktail. While Covid-19 may have put a dampener on the live celebrations there is no reason why you can’t pay tribute to the father of all cocktails […]
Wine in a can! How does it make you feel? I have to admit – seeing the first wine in a can; popping up all over my social media feeds? I felt like Simon Cowell – it was an immediate – NO, from me!! I really kicked my heels with this one, friends! My first thoughts is, what an absolute […]
It always fascinates me when fashion makes a full circle. A few years ago Gin was very much on the decline, and Vodka was everyones favourite drink and mixer for cocktails. Did you know that a Martini is originally made with Gin and not Vodka? Thinking about it makes so much sense as to why Mr. Bond loves is Martini. […]
You have to admit that interest in Gin has BOOMED over the last few years. Now days we have a number of so many independent distillers all flourishing, focusing on the artisanal methods and local botanical infusions. And why not? There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summers day than GnT to cool you down. The other great thing […]
Woodford Reserve, the world’s top-selling super-premium bourbon, has been in search of South Africa’s best Old-Fashioned cocktail bar with the 5th annual Woodford Bourbon Trail campaign. These are the top three SA Old-Fashioned cocktail bars and the deliciously unique renditions of the father of all cocktails. Over twenty bars have participated and the top three SA Old-Fashioned Cocktail Bars went […]
Rum has come a long way over the last 500 years. For centuries, rum has a bad reputation and branded as the hooligan of spirits. Now, growing in popularity it is fast showing its appeal to sippers world-wide. Craft beer and artisan gin are having to make way for the latest spirit to set a global trend as the sweet […]
This is perfect for these lovely summer days we have been having. Temperatures soaring into the 40ºC there is nothing more refreshing than this plum and nectarine fizz. I love using ingredients that are in season. There are plenty of fruit vendors in Worcester and stone fruits this year has been phenomenal. I would recommend using the white nectarine if […]