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This is the cocktail we serve during the spring and summer at Ballyvolane House as the rhubarb is in season and we grow it in our walled-garden. A couple of Rhubarb Martinis before dinner...
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In a week that begins with World Ocean’s Day and ends with World Gin Day, a glass of An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin will help bring a taste of the sea air to wherever...
One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak. This brief piece of poetry describes an old recipe from Barbados to make Bajan Rum Punch, one of the oldest ones in the...
Ice, if not the most important, is definitely in the top three of the most important discoveries for the modern cocktail. Refrigeration changed the world of cocktails, and of cooking, and modern bartenders and...
Shake together cocktails at home with recipes from Northern Ireland’s artisan producers and talented mixologists 13th May 2020: To toast World Cocktail Day (13th May), Tourism Northern Ireland has collated a range of delicious...
If there is a spirit that evokes summer it’s rum. Versatile, mellow and with a wide appeal, it’s the darling of bartenders and often, the tipple of choice during holidays, festivals and our enjoyment of...
The pleasure of slowly sipping whiskey by the fire melts away as the weather gets warmer. As spritzers and other fruity or floral concoctions take over to satisfy our thirst for something more refreshing,...
As the weather gets warmer, we move away from rich and creamy drinks and embrace the fruity, the light and the refreshing. Spritzers of all colours (but let’s be honest, often Aperol-red) grace...
The term ‘Speakeasy‘ became synonymous with the prohibition era in the United States during the 1920’s & 30’s when the government signed into law, legislation banning the production and sale of alcohol throughout the...
The story of tea begins in China. According to legend, in 2737 BC, the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water, when some leaves from the tree blew...
Stepping through the doors of J.T Pim’s via the Dame Court entrance on a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon armed with mighty appetites after a morning of retail therapy, we were ever so ready...
As a nation we love to socialise with our nearest and dearest over a delicious drink, and we all have our preferred tipple. Whether you’re a stout drinker or a wine enthusiast you can’t...
There is only so much extravagance a venue can get away with on its food or wine menus, but when it comes to the cocktail list, the room for experimentation, creativity and colour expands. Cocktail...
Congrats to Aileen Cunningham, bartender at The Front Door Pub Galway, who is the first person in Galway and one of only three bartenders in Ireland to reach the final stages of the prestigious...
The wait is over and finally, the doors of Café en Seine have reopened, bringing with them a new and exciting new venue. With Stephen Gibson acting as Executive Head Chef you can expect...
Copeland Gin’s Spiced Apple and Blackcurrant is the perfect addition to any winter cocktail this festive season. To add a touch of glamour to your Christmas celebrations we have three delicious recipes that are...
Winter is coming; what hot and warm drinks you should be drinking to warm the cockles of your hearts, lift one’s spirits! A brief look at their origins and some awesome warm drink recipes...
Whip up the EL ÁNGELITO (Little Angels) cocktail to get your Day of the Dead celebrations off to a terrifying start. Ingredients: – No Ice – 50ml Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver 100% agave tequila...
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a summer person. But when scarf weather kicks in, one can’t do anything but embrace the wonders that the new season brings with it. When it comes to drinks,...
We’ve all felt the effects of the mid-week slump, when the weekend feels so far away that it may never come. If you’re like me, Wednesday rolls around and I am in need of...