You know that feeling when you can’t decide whether to drink gin or wine and you wish there was something that would fill the gap? This is where wine-infused gin steps in. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s … Read more
Equal parts vermouth, Campari and gin—the magic trio, the holy trinity, the rule of three. Together, they make a negroni, one of the world’s finest cocktails. But what happens when you tinker with the spell? Here are 5 ways to hack your negroni. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
Perfect for boujee camping trips, chilling poolside in style or simply always having something cool and tasty to pour at home, these upscale canned cocktails take things up a notch. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – it’s on us! … Read more
Sweet, sharp, spicy and smoky, this peated whisky cocktail from an old family recipe fits Pure Scot’s new blended peated whisky perfectly. And if you’re not sure what peated whisky or blended scotch is, read on! I love peated whisky. I love the intensity of flavours, the savoury depth, the sharp tang of iodine and … Read more
Coffee cocktails have come a long way since the iconic espresso martini. We’ve put together an espresso cocktail recipe that’s not only easy to make, but is refreshing and delicious. Do you remember your first espresso martini? That startling smoothness, the sweet coffee combo, the zing of caffeine to put your night right on track… … Read more
It’s been a while since our last Weekly Edition – mostly because we haven’t really been doing much! But we’ve put together a few highlights from the past month or so that Christina and I have been in lockdown. This Weekly Edition has some great meal ideas if you’re running short of new things to … Read more
What an end to busy February! I don’t know if you felt it, but last month seemed to drag on a bit. January (aka Practice Month) zipped by but Feb pulled teeth. Now it’s over though, I kind of miss dear old February. And March is gearing up to be a formidable month too. Starting … Read more
Simple, historic and where the spirit in the drink is king, an Old Fashioned cocktail is the best way to drink bourbon. Here’s how to make the perfect Old Fashioned, plus a secret bourbon BBQ sauce recipe from a pitmaster legend and his mighty fists! Bourbon is a misunderstood drink. Many people think it’s just … Read more
Bartenders and mixologists have been naming drinks after people since forever, with cocktails like the Tom Collins* becoming household names. Could Grain Bar in Sydney be the next to write a name in history’s drinks list? From child star Shirley Temple to Count Camillo Negroni and 15th Century painter Giovanni Bellini, eponymous cocktails have made … Read more
The negroni is one of my all-time favourite cocktails. Bitter, sweet, herbaceous and balanced. I didn’t think it could get any better. Then I found out – from a 5th generation gin distiller no less – that there is a way. Here’s how you do it. Mrs Romance and I have loved gin forever. Our … Read more