Coffee cocktails take off with new Tia Maria airline partnership
Leading bars and bartenders are working with Tia Maria to support the brand’s new coffee cocktail menu on Virgin Atlantic’s transatlantic flights. The new partnership sees a classic Espresso Martini and a Tia & Tonic available to passengers in Upper Class and just a Tia & Tonic (pictured below) for anyone travelling premium economy. In-flight …
‘Ethnobotany’ inspires exotic new menu at Waeska bar
After experimentation and extensive research into ancient herbs and botanicals, the team at Waeska bar at The Mandrake hotel in London have unveiled their new cocktail menu in time for the summer. Created under bar manager Walter Pintus, the list is founded on ethnobotany – the study of a region’s plants and their practical uses …
Drinkaware expands scheme to help young people on nights out
Alcohol education charity Drinkaware is continuing to expand its scheme sending people into bars and clubs to help young people stay safe on a night out. After supporting more than 4,000 people in 13 areas last year, Drinkaware Crew teams have now spread to Wakefield in West Yorkshire, where specialist staff have been trained for …
Complete programme revealed for Imbibe Live
Imbibe Live’s incredible programme of masterclasses, tastings, seminars and competitions has been revealed for all to see! This year’s line-up is designed to educate, inspire and entertain the on-trade on all drinks categories over the 2nd and 3rd of July at Olympia London. There are just too many highlights to mention but our prediction of …
VIDEO: Tristan Stephenson creates on-trend cocktails with Tanqueray gin
Ahead of World Gin Day on June 9, the team at Tanqueray gin have joined forces with leading bartender Tristan Stephenson to create this new video on ways to enjoy the spirit. He explores three of the latest trends – low-alcohol cocktails, flavoured gin and cocktails with a savoury twist. Tristan, author of The Curious …
Kopparberg extends range with new fruit cider on draught
Swedish fruit cider brand Kopparberg is expanding its portfolio this month with the launch of a new variant on draught. Kopparberg Black is an apple cider with a taste of blackcurrant and blackberry, available only on draught for the on-trade and designed to be served extra cold. The new variant can be served from a …
Sussex wine-maker releases its first English vermouth
An English vermouth has been produced by Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex, using ingredients grown in local hedgerows. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in creating English wines, the vineyard’s managing director and head winemaker Sam Linter created the new aperitif with winemaker Alex Rabagliati. Described as the first-ever rosso or red vermouth from …
