The Kirkjuvagr Gin range includes five core gins: Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin, Arkh-Angell Storm Strength, Aurora Winter Edition, Harpa Summer Edition and Beyla Raspberry & Honey Old Tom. What I really enjoy about this collection is the clear presence of juniper in each style, the higher alcohol volume (they are all 40% or over) and the […]
Valentine’s Day Cocktails with Pinkster Gin
It is time for our annual Pinkster Gin Valentine’s Day competition. This year we are feeling rather generous and instead of a gin bottle, we are giving away a hamper full of gin goodies! And there’s more… But first, let me introduce you to Pinkster Gin. Let the love beGin Pinkster is an all-natural gin […]
Old Fashioned – How to Make it
In November we are celebrating Old Fashioned Week (1-10th Nov) so I thought it would be a good time to share some history. As with many classic cocktails, the history of the Old Fashioned cocktail is rather messy, but this is what we know. Old Fashioned started as Whisky Cocktail. In the early 1800s Whisky […]
Christmas Drink Essentials (+ Festive Drink Recipes)
Christmas time is always hectic and sometimes we need to multitask to get everything done between all the Christmas parties, gift wrapping and shopping. It can get a bit overwhelming, but if you get organised early, the Christmas period will end up running smoothly. I have created a list of Christmas essentials, anything from bottles […]