1 Drink in at least two countries We often plan several trips and holidays for the summer months – there’s no better way to learn about the local life than enjoying a drink in a local bar or terrace. Don’t forget to sample the local specialities! 2 Learn a new cocktail recipe Take a cocktail […]
Drink Slimmer This Summer
Are you ready for the summer yet? All the outdoor drinking, picnics, BBQs and garden parties! Yet at the same time, we are trying to work on our beach bodies. Not to worry, there’s ways to avoid extra calories when drinking without compromising the taste. Firstly, let’s recap the calorie count in most spirits and […]
7 Reasons to Drink Sherry
1 It’s low calorie! Most Sherries are low in calories – 50ml of dry Sherry only has 58 kcal! Bring on the beach body! 2 Sherry goes well with food. Step up your game by serving tapas and Sherry at your next dinner party or summer picnic – think refreshing Fino served with Spanish olives, […]
How to Drink It – The Perfect Serve
Women are getting more into drinking spirits, and we spend a lot of time finding the spirits we like, yet we’re often still unsure how to serve them properly. Clearly, there are several ways you can use most spirits and people have different preferences. I have listed some basic rules you should consider when making […]
Not So Lame Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Most people still seem to love all the fuss about Valentine’s Day: heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers and teddy bears delivered to your work (happened to me once, I was petrified), followed by a romantic dinner in an Italian restaurant seated very cosily next to other couples in flickering candlelight… But there are still a […]
Six Reasons Why You Should Drink in January
1 All the hospitality venues are desperate for business All the pubs, bars and restaurants are doing special deals and events to attract customers in January. Make the most of it, book a gin tasting or a cocktail masterclass and have a blast with your friends. 2 Hotel deals Hotels are also offering deals during […]
Does Glassware Really Matter?
To get the best out of any spirit it is good to know which glassware to serve it in. There are different glasses for neat drinks as well as gin and tonics. I’ve always been a big fan of different types of glassware, perhaps because in Finland we make them so well, but as a […]
Rethinking Drinking – Know Your Calories
We tend to forget there are calories in alcohol. Often we will avoid certain foods because of the calories involved, yet we drink almost anything. If you spend so much time trying to ‘eat right’ why not try to learn to drink properly too? On average, alcohol makes up to 10% of the calorie intake […]
Who’s Calling the Shots?
To many, shots are simply disgusting and forced on you by friends and colleagues – but for some reason, we just can’t say no, even if we want to. But it doesn’t have to be that way… There are shots, shooters and bombs First of all, most Shooters are rubbish. Shooters are mixed drinks served in […]