Plantation Rum – An Invitation to the Tropics

To keep us all hooked, Plantation Rum brand has three different ranges of rum: Vintage, Bar Classics and their Signature Blends. If you are a rum lover Plantation will definitely provide you with a range of flavours to explore. Even just writing this article has left me craving a Daiquiri, ideally served on a sunny […]

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Boozy Christmas Gift Guide for Any Budget!

This year just flew by, I am still not in terms with the idea of Christmas being only few weeks away! Even if I am definitely not a cold weather person, I am a huge fan of the festive period. Candlelight, cute decorations, Christmas markets and most importantly, all the food and drink you can […]

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Exploring the World of Flavoured Mixers

Tonic water for savoury gin

Do you ever use any other mixers than plain Indian tonic water? While we have been paying attention to all the new gins, rums or other craft spirits, something else has happened in the world of top-quality drinks… An explosion of craft mixers! Indian tonic water is the most commonly used mixer and is often […]

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6 Wonderful Winter Drinks You Need to Try!

With Christmas just around the corner it’s the perfect time to start thinking about those warming winter cocktails and hot drinks. Nothing wrong with a mug of mulled wine or cider, but sometimes we need to surprise our taste buds and try new flavours. I have listed six delicious cocktail recipes, all with lovely winter flavours, […]

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Brighton Cocktail Week

Brighton’s biggest cocktail week took place over ten days (18–28th May) as a part of Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival. Just under 30 bars and restaurants each had a special cocktail menu for Brighton Cocktail Week for wristband holders to enjoy for just £5. Each menu had five cocktails using Absolut vodka, Blackdown […]

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Mocktails (Kidding! Obviously I’ve added alternative recipes with liquor!)

Many people tend to start their year booze-free, but it doesn’t need to be boring. There are some amazing mocktails available, which can be so good you don’t even notice there’s no alcohol in them. Here’s five of my favourite mocktails you can make at home. I have included alternative recipes for those who don’t […]

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Great Spirit Events you should visit in 2017

In recent years we have experienced an explosion of craft spirits. Let’s make 2017 the year to learn more about these liquors and current drink trends. It might not always be possible to visit the distilleries, but there are more and more innovative spirit events you can take part in.  At these events you get […]

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10 Most popular posts in 2016

I have had a very exciting and busy year, and thanks to all my readers and followers, I have had enough motivation and courage to keep on writing. Whilst you are probably enjoying a well-earned Christmas holiday I thought it would be a great time for us to recap some of the most popular posts […]

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Time to try ZECA de Matos Cachaça!!

ZECA de Matos is a fourth-generation family business and is 100 percent owned by the Matos family. The family moved from Portugal to the south-east of Brazil in 1891, where they have their own sugar cane plantation in the Minas Gerais region. Premium ZECA de Matos cachaça is distilled, aged and bottled at the estate […]

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