The Mekan Bar At Rüya

Mediterranean restaurant Rüya is launching The Mekan bar within its Mayfair site, with a drinks offering inspired by the seven regions of Anatolia. Translating from the Turkish meaning ‘place’, The Mekan will serve Anatolian cocktails, alongside an extensive selection of wines, spirits and beers both from across the globe and closer to home. Focusing on …

Padro & Co vermouth

Manchester-based importer Morgenrot has bolstered its selection of speciality Spanish tipples with the launch of two vermouth brands, Padro & Co from Catalonia and Forzudo from León. Italian and French vermouths have received greater attention in the past but the Spanish have been enthusiastic makers of the drink they call vermut since the mid-19th century. …

Creations from Suede for Nottingham Cocktail Week

Nottingham Cocktail Week is set to take place from 3 – 9 September, celebrating the city’s vibrant bar and cocktail scene. So far, over 55 venues are taking part in the seven-day festival, including Boilermaker, Pepper Rocks, Hockley Arts Club, The Alchemist, The Walrus, Harts, Chino Latino, St James Hotel and The Lace Market Hotel …

STRYYK Not Gin and Not Rum

Stryyk, a new range of “zero-proof” distilled spirits has launched into the UK on-trade in a bid to offer consumers a modern alternative to alcohol. Created by drinks industry entrepreneur and founder of Funkin Cocktails Alex Carlton, Stryyk recognises the growing demand from Generation X’rs and is predominantly targeted at 18-35 year olds. The brand …