A modern classic, the Bramble was created in 1980 by the late Dick Bradshell, who was known as the “cocktail king” in England. This cocktail is one of my favourites to sip on in the spring but uses Gin as its base. And while I love Gin, Bourbon in this cocktail is where it’s at! Check out the recipe below. INGREDIENTS 45 mL Bourbon 22.5 mL Lemon Juice 15 mL Simple Syrup 15 mL Creฬme de Mure (or Chambord) INSTRUCTIONS…
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Did you know that grenadine or rather grenade, is the French word for pomegranate? Well, this cocktail is somewhere in between a whisky sour, manhattan and something with grenadine! Check out the recipe below.…
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Mamma always said to eat your fruits and vegetables, and boy, have I got the solution for her. Savoury meets sweet meets frothy, this cocktail is definitely something different from the norm. I’m not…
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Ginger and beet juice has got to be one of my favourite “green juice” flavour combinations. The spiciness from the ginger and earthy sweetness from the beets complement each other perfectly. For this beautifully…
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Oh Strega, where have you been all my life? I recently have become obsessed with this vibrant yellow spirit (which gets its colour from saffron). Created in 1860 in Italy, this liqueur is herbal…
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So I may be a bit late to the whole White Negroni train but I absolutely adore them at the moment. And while Negronis and Boulevardiers share similar ingredients, I haven’t seen the White…
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I’ve recently decided that one of the ways I would increase my knowledge of spirits would be to compete in as many cocktail competitions as possible. The first few have been a bit rocky,…
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A Gin + Tonic with cucumber has become all the rage as of late. But what less people know is that a bourbon, soda with cucumber makes an equally refreshing cocktail. If you’re looking…
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Have you ever had tamarind before? No? I bet you may have and not even realized it. Drank a Caesar? Eat Indian Chutneys? Like Thai Curries? Tamarind can be found in many dishes and…
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Have you ever embarked on a romance that was fiery from the get go but had a short burn? You thought that it would last but after a few short weeks it came to…
