A staple brunch accessory and renowned hangover cure, the Bloody Mary is an iconic (if a little controversial) cocktail classic. As with most famous cocktails, what we know about the creation of the Bloody Mary largely amounts to rumours and hearsay. It is often credited to Ferdinand Petiot, a mixologist at legendary 1920s Parisian bar, Harry’s New York. Petiot was supposedly introduced to a simple blend of vodka and tomato […]
For en vogue drinks lovers who are keen to try out the trendiest serves of the moment, it’s high time you take a dip into the glorious, green world of matcha cocktails. Matcha is a finely ground powder made from green tea leaves that is thought to have originated in 10th century East Asia and is particularly associated with Japanese tea ceremonies. In the modern West, matcha first gained […]
The Close Shave embodies what every cocktail should be: elegant, sophisticated, and brilliantly boozy. Perfect for sipping from brunch ‘til dusk, this bubbly treat has an air of Upper East Side glamour that is certain to have you feeling like a member of the Sex and the City glitterati. Combining all the finer things in life, the Close Shave cocktail is a deceptively simple blend of Vodka, Elderflower […]
Amongst the new wave of funky flavoured spirits taking over the cocktail lists (parma violets and rhubarb, anyone?), the Whiskey Sour is an evergreen classic that will never go out of style. Thirst-quenching with a bit of zest, this classic cocktail has endured the test of time with its first recorded appearance in 1870. Though […]
You can’t go wrong with a warm hot chocolate to end a frantic day. What if we told you we have come up with a real way of turning that ‘nice’ hot chocolate into something a lot more enjoyable? Bumbu Rum is a sensation because it tastes so darn nice – inspired by a centuries-old […]
